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Re: actual dimensions « Reply #60 on Sept 23, 2006, 9:00am »
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That seems to a reasonable expansion, xyrano, along the lines of what I was thinking.
Skip
I find it incredible that you are OK with this, Skip, because you obviously do not understand that by combining the two parameters that given above, you are stating that you want the images submitted in a physical size of 5"X7".
One more time, if the image is 500X700 pixels AND the DPI (dots/pixels per inch) is 100dpi then the resulting image is exactly 5"X7" physically!
You are definign the physical size without actually stating it as the physical size, but the result is the same!
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Re: actual dimensions « Reply #61 on Sept 23, 2006, 9:30am »
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The rules as they stand below are fine IMO.
Things like resizing an image yourself, rather than letting IVS do it don't belong in the rules - they should be in a 'better contributions guide'.
I definitely do not agree that the current rules are fine, further more, I see only beneficial properties of having the dimensions defined in the rules (minimum dpi value and post-processing to premium image properties). Let me be absolutely clear on this. It will give a NON-PREMIUM user an indication on what propeties a image has that do/might exist in the main online database, it will/may also keep a non-premium user from contribute a image with lesser properties than might exist in the main online database.
I would rather have something like:
Scanning: Minimal dpi value for scanning a image for contribution to the main online database is: 100dpi.
We have that part already
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Post-processing: Minimal dimensions for an image to contribute to the main online database is: 500x700px (maybe even include a small +- value?)....something like that.
We have that part already (scanning a cover at the minimum specified dpi gives those dimensions)
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Besides, if we include something in the vicinity of what I just suggested, it is still up to IVS to reject or accept them, is it not? I do not see the problem!
A 'better contributions guide'?
The rules need to define the baseline result for an acceptable contribution. Anything beyond the baseline (e.g. best practice) should not be in the rules.
1) The image should bigger than existing images (rule) 2) There isn't a maximum image size you can submit, although images will be resized to a final maximum (rule)
3) To avoid image quality problems for others, you should resize images to the final maximum (500x700) yourself rather than rely on the automatic proces. (guideline/tip)
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Re: actual dimensions « Reply #67 on Sept 23, 2006, 11:47am »
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3) To avoid image quality problems for others, you should resize images to the final maximum (500x700) yourself rather than rely on the automatic proces. (guideline/tip)
Exactly...Thanks Doug. I was beginning to think I was going crazy here.
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Re: actual dimensions « Reply #68 on Sept 23, 2006, 12:05pm »
I think I'll take a shot at this...
DPI is the wrong measure to use.
The program uses a 500x700 pixel image. This is a measure of size. 100 DPI is a measure of quality.
As long as all DVDs are in standard keep case the result is about the same. But not all DVDs are in a standard keep case.
If you scan an AniMini (a mini DVD in a small square cardboard sleeve) at 100 DPI the image will be too small.
If you scan one of the early Japanese LE sets that came in an LD size box it will be WAY too big.
If you have a box that can't be scanned and have to take a digital photo of it, then DPI will not apply at all!
DPI should be removed as it only works if the size is constant, a standard keep case. ---------------
Image size must be at least as large as the existing online covers. If you don't have a premium registration, you will be unable to verify this. Therefore, submit only images that have a width of at least 500 pixels OR a hight of at least 700 pixels. - a square box should have an image of at least 500 pixels wide. - a tall thin box should have an image of at lease 700 pixels high. - when scanning a standard keep case a setting of 100 DPI will produce an image of approximately 500 x 700 pixels.
Before
submitting new scans of cover art, make sure your new covers are of
significantly higher quality than the existing online images, and meet the following criteria:
Released DVDs
The covers must match the profile exactly, including the UPC and locality.
Image
size must be at least as large as the existing online covers. If you
don't have a premium registration, you will be unable to verify this.
Therefore, submit only images you have personally scanned at 100 DPI or
higher.
If you scan images for your personal database
at a quality that are higher than 100 DPI, you may still submit them.
If accepted, they will automatically be downsized for inclusion in the
main database.
Image quality must be at least on par
with the existing online covers. Covers that are larger than existing
images but are of inferior clarity will not be accepted.
Images must not contain extra watermarks, autographs, or site links.
Images must be of the front and back only. Do not include the spine in either the front or back image.
Make sure neither front nor back is of lesser quality than the existing scans.
Before
scanning: Remove shrink wrap from the box; Remove Keep Case art from
the case; Remove Snapper art from the Snapper case; Remove all stickers.
If a DVD is packaged in a keep case, within a slipcase of some kind,as a case within a Slip Cover, scan the Cover Images from the outer sSlipcase Cover. If, however, the sSlipcaseCover is reflective, and the inner cover art is identical, use the Keep Case art to scan,scan the inner cover art, as it will give a better quality image.
In
those instances where multiple outer Slip Covers are available with a
single inner cover art version, submit the inner cover art for the
master database.
If a title is re-released with the same UPC, but different cover images, do not contribute the new images. This includes cases where a DVD was initially released in a slipcase, which was later removed. As explained in the introduction, you may use your personal images in your local database, but they will not show online.
Do not contribute generic "Coming Soon" images. If the back image is not yet available (as in a pre-release), use the front images in both places.
Pre-releases
Use pre-release images issued by distributors or other non-copyrighted sources.
Images must not contain extra watermarks, autographs, or site links.
Do not contribute generic "Coming Soon" images.
If the back image is not yet available, use the front images in both places.
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