Re: [Gimp-user] Help with Cropping

[Patrick Shanahan <ptilopteri gmail com>]

* SayCheeze <forums gimpusers com> [05-25-17 16:52]:
> > 8"x10" at 200 ppi is 1600 x 2000 pixels.
> >
> > If you can crop the image to this size and get what you want, you do
> > not
> > need additional steps.
> >
> > If you do - i.e. if a 1600x2000 crop does not match up with what you
> > want to crop out of the original image - then a scale will become
> > necessary.
> >
> > Can you provide a sample image and mark the area you want to retain
> > after the crop?
> > There is an unit drop-down list in the image window status bar - check
> > the View menu. This can also be set in GIMP's preferences.
> > Maybe to adjust the image resolution.
>
>
> Hello Micheal.  I'll look into GIMP later today, when I get to the studio.  So
> from what I've read, I have to convert  what I want the end result to be, i.e.
> size crop and dpi to pixels, and use that number to achieve the desired size
> crop?
>
> I can provide a sample image but of course they would all vary on the end target
> with regard to a crop.  My editing for my images are relatively minimal in
> nature.
>
> I crop 8x10
> Tweak contrast if desired
> I use the gradient tool [foreground to transparent]  in all 4 corners usually
> I sharpen them
> Save to .jpg for my lab to print proofs.
>
> Done.
>
> I guess I can make up a cheat sheet and stick it on the wall for all my usual
> crops for orders to determine pixel count.
>
> 16x20's
> 11x14's
> 8x10's
> 5x7's
> 4x5's
> etc...

or you could use ratio for crop parameters

amazing you want to use a tool but are not really interested in learning
how it work to the point of berating it comparing to an app you did bother
to learn to use.

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