Requirements and Recommendations for Digital Images

All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg) and RGB color
mode. We recommend uploading files that are 72 pixels-per-inch (ppi) because a higher
resolution does not add clarity when viewing images on a computer screen. We recommend that
you keep copies of your original images.

Image size: The image sizes below are recommendations. Your image sizes may be different.

 Landscape orientation:

 Recommended maximum size: 530 � 780 pixels (7.36 � 10.83 inches)

 Recommended minimum size: 480 � 480 pixels (6.67 � 6.67 inches)

 Portrait orientation:

 Recommended maximum size: 780 � 530 pixels (10.83 � 7.36 inches)

 Recommended minimum size: 480 � 480 pixels (6.67 � 6.67 inches)

Maximum file size: 3.0 MB per image. (Your image files will likely be considerably smaller than
3.0 MB.)

Instructions for Preparing Images to Upload for the AP Digital Submission

Step 1: Take Pictures

Use the copy stand. Affix camera to stand, make sure both lights are on and facing the
artwork (avoid hotspots), and put down preferred background (white or black mat board).
Place artwork on top of background and adjust camera height on the stand so that the
artwork fits within the frame. (Tip: it is better to zoom into an artwork using the camera
button as opposed to adjusting the height on the stand b/c adjusting the height can
sometimes cause the artwork to warp). Snap picture.

Step 2: Download Images

Use a card reader. Insert memory card from camera into appropriate card reader slot.
Insert card reader cord into computer USB slot. A window will appear, click on OPEN
FOLDER TO VIEW FILES. Copy and paste or drag images onto your network folder and save
in appropriate folder (before downloading images create a folder in your network folder
labeled appropriately).

Step 3: Copy the Original

This can be done in several ways. You can make a duplicate of your folder by left clicking
the folder and select COPY then PASTE. You can also duplicate an original image in
Photoshop by choosing FILE from the menu (after the image has been opened) and choose
SAVE AS, then rename the file.
ALWAYS SAVE THE ORIGINAL IMAGE

Step 4: Make Adjustments/Corrections to the Image

A. If the image is not perpendicular to the picture frame (appears crooked), choose IMAGE
from the Photoshop menu. Then choose ROTATE IMAGE. Next select ARBITRARY. Using
trial and error insert a number, generally between .5 and 1, to square up image with the
frame.
 B. Next, crop away background border (the black or white mat board). Select the CROP
tool and position it in the top left corner. Drag the tool downwards to the bottom right
corner. Hit ENTER to crop the image. (Try not to cut too much into your image).
C. Then, if the image does not appear to be the right value or color, that is, it does not
match what your image looks like in real life you must adjust the levels.
D. Photoshop out any smudges or bends to the surface of the paper or whatever support
you used.

Step 5: Resize the Image

Under the IMAGE tab choose IMAGE SIZE. There are two boxes, one is labeled PIXEL
DIMENSION and the other is labeled DOCUMENT SIZE. Begin by changing RESOLUTION in
the DOCUMENT SIZE to 72. Then move to the PIXEL DIMENSION box. Use the
recommendations sizes for landscape and portrait orientations. Images cannot exceed
these dimensions in either direction. Example: For images that are Landscape orientation
the maximum size is 780 x 530, so begin by changing the width to 780. The height should
automatically adjust to maintain the same proportions. If the number that the height
changes to is larger than 530, change the height to 530 and the width will scale down to a
smaller number.

Step 6: Checking File Size

Beside the PIXEL DIMENSION box is a number indicating total file size. This number can be
no larger than 3.0 MB (in most cases it will be).

Step 7: Save
Save your reformatted, resized image in a folder. Save as Lastnamebreadth# or
lastnameConcentrate#.