CD Questions

CD ROM Applications

•1. Can I submit my images on CD or DVD?

Yes, both are acceptable

•2. What format should I save my files in?

Save them as Tiff files

•3. What size should I save my files?

To ensure your files fill the projector screen, the image dimensions must not exceed 1024 pixels wide and 768 pixels high. You can if required reduce one of these dimensions BUT one side must be either 1024 or 768

•4. How should I number my Images?

Please number your images 01, 02, 03 etc ; this will ensure that they are projected in the correct order

•5. Can I have a mixture of colour and black and white images?

Yes

•6. Do I need to send my CD-ROM with my application?

Yes, please send them together.

•7. Will my CD be returned after the assessment?

No, unless you make a specific request on the application form and send the cost of return postage.

•8. What do I need to write on the CD?

Please put your name and Membership number if you have one; also create a text file either in wordpad or word with your name and address and save this with your images.

•9. Do I need to calibrate my monitor?

It is recommended that you calibrate your monitor to ensure that a graduated grey scale is completely visible. A suitable grey scale and colour bars to check monitor set up can be downloaded from Electronic photo-imaging centre. http://www.epi-centre.com/charts/charts.html

•10. What software do you use to project the images?

We use ACDSee software; the software does not perform any manipulation in putting the image to the screen.