Preparing Digital Files For HPS Internal Competitions

Digital files for internal competitions must be jpg and resized to have a maximum width of 1600 pixels and maximum height of 1200 pixel.  The files must also be titled in the following format:

TITLE(space)by(space)Name with the title in upper case and the author's name in title case,
           e.g. HARPENDEN SUNSET by Joe Bloggs.jpg

The notes below give guidance on how to do this using Photoshop Elements 6 on a PC. If using different software the same tasks need to be undertaken but the steps may differ. Following these instructions carefully ensures your image will be projected at the specified resolution on the screen with the correct colour profile.

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Open Photoshop Elements
Select "Edit"

Open your image:
File>Open (navigate to your chosen image within your directory)

Ensure that the sRGB colour space (profile) is used:
Edit > Colour Settings and select 'Always Optimize colours for computer screens' - click OK. This ensures that you will embed the correct colour profile into your image.

Resize your image:
Image > Resize > Image Size. Ensure 'Constrain Proportions' and 'Resample' boxes are ticked and before you click OK take one of the following steps:
    a    For a horizontal (landscape) image change the pixel size of the width to 1600 in the pixel dimension box. If
          when you change the width pixel size to 1600 the height shows more than 1200 change the height to 1200 in
          the height box (which will automatically change the width). Click OK
    b.    For a vertical (portrait) image change the pixel size of the height to 1200 in the pixel dimension box and then
           click OK.
    c.    For a square image both the height and width should be 1200 pixels. Click OK.
    d.    There is no need to change the Resolution. Your image will now look much smaller on the screen;
           double click the hand tool (or go to view > Fit screen) to show the image larger on the monitor.

Ensure your image is 8 bit:
Image > Mode > 8 bit (if your image is already 8 bit then this option will be greyed out)

Flatten Layers
If your image has more than one layer ensure the image is flattened by going to Layers > Flatten Image

Save the File:
File > Save As - this brings up a dialogue box
    a.    At the top under 'Save In' select the directory in which to save the image.
    b.    In the box 'File Name' enter your chosen title in the following format:
           TITLE(space)by(space)Name with the title in upper case and the author's name in title case,
           e.g. HARPENDEN SUNSET by Joe Bloggs
    c.    In the 'Format' box scroll down and click on jpg.
    d.    Ensure the ICC box is ticked and click Save.
    e.    This brings up the jpg options dialogue box. Under 'Image Options' select Quality Maximum (12), ensure  
           the 'Format Option' Baseline Standard is checked and click OK.

Your image has now been saved to your chosen directory and is ready for transfer by email to the Competition Secretary when required.
Updated by Paul Johnson July 30 2017