Scrap Book Pages

[kaylett]

I need help/opinions about the most used method to add multiple images to a Scrap book page. When I shoot 'large' file size images which average about 30meg pixel size or 59 x 39 inches at 72 resolution (Canon TSI), which I do to allow for cropping. Is it better to resize the image before pasting into a page or use free transform once its in place? Since I'm concerned about final file size I think I must resize but resizing multiple images is somewhat time consuming. Or have I missed the boat and there's a better way?
'What say ye?"

Thanks really appreciate any thoughts.

[Digiscrapr52]

I generally resize my photos to 300 dpi before I bring them onto my scrapbook page. With the resolution you have, it may still be too large for your page. In that instance, I would go ahead and resize on the layout. I don't know if that is the "correct" way to do it, but that's what I do.

[frank abramonte]

kaylett, I'm not sure I read you correctly, but once you have created your base document the file size remains the same no matter how many photos you add to it.
If your 12 x 12 file is 37MB it will remain at 37MB after adding all your other photo.

[CarolLHB]

Kay-

I start my pages on a 12x12 at 300ppi. I resize all my photos and then use free transform.
:)

[Wendy]

Hi ..

I too start off my pages at 12 x 12 300 resolution ... but then I just add the images and use the move tool to resize them :)

Wendy

[kaylett]

Thanks so much for the great tips. I'm going to follow all your great suggestions. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences with me. ;)

[Wendy]

You are most welcome :)

Wendy

[cats4jan]

I open a blank 12x12 300 res page and move the photos onto it.

The mehod I use to crop/resize them -

I use the bounding box/move tool to transform them to approximate size and location on my layout

Then I use the marquee tool (with or without feathering) to make a selection of the part of the photo I want to use.

I then use control j to put that selection on it's own layer

I turn off the original photo - by clicking on the eyeball that is on the left edge of your layer in the layers palette. (If you do not turn off the original photo, you will not be able to see your "cropped" photo)

If the "cropped" photo is not the correct size - I use transform to again resize it.

I find placing the photo onto the layout and resizing and moving it to it's approximate location BEFORE cropping - lets me get a real feel for what the finished crop/size will look like.

The good news when you use this method --

If you don't like your "cropped" photo - just turn your original back on and do the marquee/control j technique again.