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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: tbc on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:05:54

Title: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: tbc on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:05:54: jeebus

wth is with people that upload seemingly 600x400px images. these are god damn keyboards. you're not exactly selling the pics for money; if you're afraid of image theft (why afraid i don't know), then put a SUBTLE watermark on the image. subtle is best because the stealer will probably not realize it's there and NOT remove it, giving you unrefutable proof that it's yours.

There is the possibility that your internet is really damn sucky...except for the fact that you're in the freaking media forum where there are dozens of images using your sucky broadband connection already? also the fact that you say you're from seoul korea makes me doubt everything.

so what on earth is the reason for not uploading AT LEAST 1080p equivalant images (that should be 2MP?)? it's stupid when you put up a brand new item that you're the first to get and it turns out to be a postage stamp on my computer.

remember: postage stamps are for snail mail, not for the god blessed internet.

JUST STAPH PLS
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: demik on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:08:55: (http://i.imgur.com/wBInw4p.jpg)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Michael on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:13:51: Quote from: demik on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:08:55
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(http://i.imgur.com/pAvKiik.gif)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:14:08: I run 1280x800 because I view my 3007wfp from 1 meter.. so @ 2560x1600, I can't read any of the text...

So... Yea.... 640x480 is just right for me... (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: taylordcraig on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:07:34: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:14:08
I run 1280x800 because I view my 3007wfp from 1 meter.. so @ 2560x1600, I can't read any of the text...

So... Yea.... 640x480 is just right for me...
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(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)

tp4 fking would
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:13:03: Quote from: taylordcraig on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:07:34
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:14:08
I run 1280x800 because I view my 3007wfp from 1 meter.. so @ 2560x1600, I can't read any of the text...

So... Yea.... 640x480 is just right for me...
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)

tp4 fking would

Well, it's less of a hassle than you'd think..

I have resolution change hotkeyed..

So when I want to go to 25x16 to watch a bluray or something, I just press the key, then start my movie..

If I want to go back to GH.. I just press the key, and it bounces back..
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: MGH on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:28:47: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:14:08
I run 1280x800 because I view my 3007wfp from 1 meter.. so @ 2560x1600, I can't read any of the text...

So... Yea.... 640x480 is just right for me...
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)

Zoom in?
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:32:22: (http://i.imgur.com/gAl4XYC.jpg)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Findecanor on Sun, 25 January 2015, 06:28:52: My web browser chokes on the "What did you get in the mail" thread because of all the large images.

I say, use the image size that is appropriate. Many cameras have a high pixel count but where the quality is really really bad when zoomed in, so the extra resolution is superfluous. High resolution is appropriate only if you have taken it with a high-quality DSLR at proper focus and exposure.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: 0100010 on Sun, 25 January 2015, 15:38:42: All the pics I post are fairly low resolution as I only have crappy cameras.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: sethk_ on Sun, 25 January 2015, 15:41:20: Quote from: 0100010 on Sun, 25 January 2015, 15:38:42
All the pics I post are fairly low resolution as I only have crappy cameras.
*enhance*
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: katushkin on Sun, 25 January 2015, 16:44:10: Accidentally uploaded a 10MP raw image to the Pexon thread. It was super huge.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: billnye on Sun, 25 January 2015, 16:46:52: This is what kills me the most about Korean forums.

They take the most amazing pictures, but in the smallest resolutions QQ

(http://i.imgur.com/U5vUo.jpg)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Geroximo on Sun, 25 January 2015, 16:47:41: Quote from: demik on Sun, 25 January 2015, 01:08:55
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shots
fired
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:05:38: The downside to not watermarking is you get A-holes that use your work to promote their own BS, like I saw ripster do to some poor schmuck.

"ripster55 0 points 25 days ago
If you don't mind I did a slight edit for welcoming new members to the Mechanical keyboard Club!"

(http://i.imgur.com/tGdVqFq.gif)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:07:32: Just for you, tbc (whenver you get back). ~245MB of pictures in one post.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68061.0

Hope your NUC can handle it :)) Maybe you'll finally be able to make use of that 4k display! ;)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: sethk_ on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:20:06: Quote from: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:05:38
The downside to not watermarking is you get A-holes that use your work to promote their own BS, like I saw ripster do to some poor schmuck.

"ripster55 0 points 25 days ago
If you don't mind I did a slight edit for welcoming new members to the Mechanical keyboard Club!"

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(http://i.imgur.com/tGdVqFq.gif)

Tell him to take it down, if you posted it to GeekHack first, doesn't GH get the automatic rights to your content?
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:21:13: Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:20:06
Quote from: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:05:38
The downside to not watermarking is you get A-holes that use your work to promote their own BS, like I saw ripster do to some poor schmuck.

"ripster55 0 points 25 days ago
If you don't mind I did a slight edit for welcoming new members to the Mechanical keyboard Club!"

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/tGdVqFq.gif)

Tell him to take it down, if you posted it to GeekHack first, doesn't GH get the automatic rights to your content?

It wasn't mine, I just saw Ripster do it and thought it was lame.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: sethk_ on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:22:13: Quote from: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:21:13
Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:20:06
Quote from: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:05:38
The downside to not watermarking is you get A-holes that use your work to promote their own BS, like I saw ripster do to some poor schmuck.

"ripster55 0 points 25 days ago
If you don't mind I did a slight edit for welcoming new members to the Mechanical keyboard Club!"

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/tGdVqFq.gif)

Tell him to take it down, if you posted it to GeekHack first, doesn't GH get the automatic rights to your content?

It wasn't mine, I just saw Ripster do it and thought it was lame.
Yeah it is, I hope he asked for permission after that though.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: JaccoW on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:53:53: People should just use a proper image host instead of relying on the forum database. I've seen too many a forum just break down from that.
Besides that, IMGUR has this wonderful feature called "Linked BBCode (message boards)" where you can link people to the full size picture and just use a lower res thumbnail.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: strict on Sun, 25 January 2015, 18:05:02: I dont know why I didnt do this sooner :)

(http://i.imgur.com/tb1VpGq.png)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Michael on Sun, 25 January 2015, 18:20:01: Quote from: naasfu on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:32:22
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#1 best naasfu
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 25 January 2015, 22:22:03: Quote from: Bro Caps on Sun, 25 January 2015, 18:20:01
Quote from: naasfu on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:32:22
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#1 best naasfu

All board pics need lens flare from now on. Can't wait for JJ Abrams' Star Wars movie.

(http://i.imgur.com/WICG6B7.jpg)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Michael on Sun, 25 January 2015, 22:30:54: 356CL JJ Abrams' Edition

(http://i.imgur.com/711NGrw.jpg)
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 25 January 2015, 23:50:03: Maybe some people just lead low res lives.
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 26 January 2015, 00:04:36: o
Quote from: naasfu on Sun, 25 January 2015, 02:32:22
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tight i wanna join in
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: naasfu on Mon, 26 January 2015, 01:27:22: Quote from: Bro Caps on Sun, 25 January 2015, 22:30:54
356CL JJ Abrams' Edition

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(http://i.imgur.com/0TRRatG.jpg)

(wtb better lens flares)
Title: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 26 January 2015, 02:57:23: u guys lens flare game weak af
Title: Re: 'enough with the low res pics' rant
Post by: Coreda on Mon, 26 January 2015, 03:13:17: I usually resize to something like 1000-2000px wide with just enough compression to not be noticeable while still keeping filesizes reasonable. The problem is when people upload massive photos without any optimization and it bogs down the page. Unless it's photographed well it's just a waste (if it's photographed well though I don't mind :p).

Quote from: scubaste on Sun, 25 January 2015, 17:05:38
The downside to not watermarking is you get A-holes that use your work to promote their own BS, like I saw ripster do to some poor schmuck.

"ripster55 0 points 25 days ago
If you don't mind I did a slight edit for welcoming new members to the Mechanical keyboard Club!"

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(http://i.imgur.com/tGdVqFq.gif)

I've seen Ripster remove copyright on other things he's posted, so it's not like that necessarily helps. Adding watermarks though is a fairly extreme method of signifying the original author. Most good photos of things online have no watermarks and they look better for it.

Unless someone is selling something, or expect someone would copy your photos to sell something, watermarks seem a little overboard imo. A small solid name in the corner would suffice otherwise if one wants to label it. The worst is when you go to flickr or some such site and they've put a gigantic watermark over a rather average photo. In my mind the better or more well known the photographer or artist the less likely they'll use watermarking, while the opposite seems to be true.