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down in a page layout, it’s probably not worthwhile to use Photoshop
to scale down the images and update them. But if most of your images
are scaled downor if images are scaled down drasticallyit may be
worthwhile to take the time to reduce their size in Photoshop and
update them in the page layout program. Weigh the time required to
scale the images against the increase in processing timeand increased
storage required for oversized imagesto decide whether it is
necessary to create downsized images.
Resampling images
When image scaling becomes necessary, Photoshop offers some
refinements to optimize the results. Choose Image > Image Size to see
the Image Size dialog box. You can resize an image by pixel dimensions
or document size. Under both the pixel count and document size
options, you can also specify a percentage size. If Resample Image is
not selected, the Pixel Dimensions part of the dialog box is dimmed,
because the pixel count won’t change if the image is not resampled.
Keep in mind that in-RIP image interpolation is comparable to that in
Photoshop. And image content will ultimately be resampled as part of
the RIP process. Consequently, attempting to get a “head start” by
resampling or scaling in Photoshop actually adds an unnecessary
interpolation step. The only exception is for images that require
substantial sharpening, which should be performed at or near the final
target resolution. Note that upsampling an image does not improve it.
This is especially true of screen shots, which should be left at their
original resolution throughout the workflow if possible.
Pixel Count/
Percentage
(toggle)
Document Dimensions
Scaling Options
Image Size
Choose options according to how you intend to resize an image—by dimensions or by pixel
count. (Scaling a placed image in InDesign or Illustrator does not let you interpolate image
data. )
If the Resample Image option is selected, Photoshop must interpolate
information. That is, it must manufacture image data to “fill in the
blanks” if the image is scaled up. If the image is scaled down with
Resample Image selected, interpolation governs what information is
discarded. The scaling options include six methods for resampling, and
even offers parenthetical hints about suitable uses for the methods:
•Nearest Neighbor (Preserve Hard Edges): Appropriate when resizing
screen shots (to avoid anti-aliasing small text), but inappropriate for
photographic images.
•Bilinear: Averages the color of surrounding pixels; fast, but produces
medium-quality results.
•Bicubic (Best For Smooth Gradients): Slower, but produces smoother
results than Bilinear.
•Bicubic Smoother (Best for Enlargement): As the hint implies,
smooths the results to minimize obvious pixels or jagged artifacts.
•Bicubic Sharper (Best for Reduction): Accentuates edge sharpening
to camouage the loss of data when scaling down images.
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