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Expert: Eric C. M. Basir
Date: 7/15/2008
Subject: Digital Portfolio
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QUESTION: I have a lot of photos of mine that I would like to put into a printable portfolio for which I have a binder with clear pocket pages. Problem being how can I add all my photos to one file to print? Possibly with captions, etc. I tried using Microsoft word files, but when I try to insert a photo and page break between them sometimes the image is too big and is cropped off the page by default, or the rest of it may show up on a different page, etc. I want to avoid that kind of thing. I also considered an acrobat format. But I wasn't able to use the software to make a file from scratch in that format. I think that format is purely to be converted into after the file is made. I just don't know what would work. I want my images on the pages as large as possible without going outside of the page, and be able to place a small caption below each image. Also insert a title page for each mini category portfolio as part of the whole portfolio. Do you know of anything, or any format that could do that? Thanks.
ANSWER: James, do you have Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements?
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QUESTION: I have do adobe photoshop, fasc paint shop pro, but have never heard of photoshop element.
ANSWER: Good. No need to use Word. Let's use Adobe Photoshop:
1. Open your picture and make sure the size and color is exactly to your liking.
2. Make sure the image dimensions and resolution are also precise to your needs. We'll pretend this image is a 4x6 at 300ppi. All of the images in your portfolio must be the same ppi. The must all be RGB or Grayscale as well.
3. Create a new blank document (File=New...)
4. In the New dialog box, make sure the dimensions is the size of the paper which fits in your portfolio and the dimensions are 300ppi. Color Mode: RGB 8 bit. Background contents: White.
5. Click OK.
6. Using the Move Tool, drag the 4x6 image into the new blank document.
7. In the new blank document, use the same Move Tool to move the 4x6 into a place you would like it to sit. If you need to shrink it, use Edit=Free Transform and pull on the anchor points to resize. Be sure to hold the shift-key when you pull on the anchor points. After resizing like this, you will also need to click the ENTER key to execute the resize maneuever.
8. Choose the Type Tool in the tool box. Click somewhere near and under the 4x6 you just dragged and type in your caption. To adjust the font, style or size of type, select all the text like you would in Word and adjust using the Type Palette or Options Bar (depends on your version). Just like the Free Transform function, you need to click ENTER key on your keyboard when you are satisfied with the settings.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for more images. You can make new blank documents for new pages.
This is one of many ways to accomplish what you are trying to achieve. But I think this is good for Photoshop users of all skill levels.
I have created a tutorial based on your question viewable at my website: http://web.mac.com/abetterreality/Restoration/PGXU_Store-VDA-D.html
Look for Tutorial 015. It should be first on the list.
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QUESTION: That all actually sounds worst than simply using word. I would need to create a new document for each image? I'd like a new image per page, but only one printable file. And my images are of different resolutions and dimensions, and I don't want to alter the originals in anyway. They are all full color and assumably of the same RGB and of equal bits. Is there a special format designed for this kind of thing, or what? Maybe powerpoint would be good except the goal is printing instead of projecting?
Answer
No, you make a new document for each page of your portfolio. Lay it out the way you want: 1, 2, 3 or more images. Then enter your caption. You can also do this--without customization--with Photoshop's Contact Sheet II automation function. Just go to File=Automate=Contact Sheet II. From there, tell Photoshop the folder in which your images reside, choose how many pix you want on a page. Make sure the filename is your caption.
You will need to make all images the same resolution or it will be a confused mess. Just duplicate the files and use them in your target folder. You won't need to alter the originals.
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