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    In PC Photo (March/April 2009) there is a discussion about resizing and the use Bicubic (minor resampling), Bicubic Smoother (significantly increasing the size), and Bicubic Sharper (significantly decreasing the size of a photo). This is the first discussion I have seen on using these methods.

    I have seen several written work flows and yet to see anyone address using any of these methods in their processing.

    My Photoshop book does not even mention the methods,

    For instance when I resize my photo for the web, it represents a significant reduction in the size of the photo. But, I have yet to see any recomendations or suggestions on using the Bicubic Sharper when downsizing.

    The lack of information on the web, books or in work flows leads me to believe that chosing one of these methods is not an important part of resizing.

    My question is -- do you select one of Photoshps five resampling methods or is this a seldom used feature of Photoshop?

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    Hi Scott for resampling down and posting jpegs for here Al Forns recommends BiCubic Sharper. (when you Save for Web or devices in CS3, CS4.) You will find a post on resizing on posting images in Educational Resources, I think.

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    Scott, here is a link to about 60 video tuts....I think on about page 3 is one on resizing
    images....April 2008.

    These are some good videos well worth as a basic understanding of basic pp.

    http://www.thedigitalphotographyconnection.com/PFDP.php

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    The info you quoted "smoother for enlargements, sharper for reductions" is exactly what I do. Works very well.

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    One note of caution: bicubic sharper can introduce those sharpening halos we try so hard to avoid.

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    stephen farmer
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    Just for info really but this FREE software does a good job of resizing www.irfanview.com


    Steve.

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