Optimum JPEG size for import

[John Walker]

Couldn't find anything under search.

Is there an optimum image size for stills?

I've imported some very large 16:9 images (9Mb) and they look terrible in the preview even after rendering (JaggiesRUs) .

No problem reducing the image size but not if I don't need to.

Thanks in advance - any advice on importing stills for best quality appreciated.

John

[Steve Grisetti]

As we explain in our books, the closer the photo's resolution is to the video's resolution, the better the end product will look (although, of course, it will still be in video resolution, so it's never going to look as clear and as detailed as the original photo).

For standard definition and DVDs, we usually recommend 1000x750 pixels (72 ppi). This gives you a little extra resolution in case you want to do some panning and zooming.

For high-def (1920x1080), we usually recommend 2000x1500 pixels.

The size of the JPEG file itself doesn't mean much, since JPEGs can vary in size, depending on how compression you've applied. It's the measurement, in pixels, of the photo itself that makes all the difference.

[John Walker]

Thanks Steve,

My jpeg images are 5500+ on the long side so although they are cropped to 16:9 it seems like I perhaps need to reduce them a tad as per your suggestion..

I've just ordered your Premier Elements 14 book from Amazon UK.


Regards
John
Canterbury UK

[Steve Grisetti]

Thanks for supporting the book, John!