Online+Photo+Editing,+Storing+and+Sharing

=Summer Technology Institute 2012=

=**__Workshop #3: Online Photo Editing, Sharing and Storing__**= Sarah Sutter. Varying types of programs. Some use a cloud based system some don't. Some may also require a log in where as some may not. Either may be beneficial to use as a teacher in the classroom.

The initial program we used to do digital photo editing was a free site called [|Sumo.fm] One of the first steps to consider when using any online editing software is to toggle through the various tools //before// even bringing in a photo. All elements should be the same across programs; they'll be in different places but likely be very similar.

There are sub-tools that enhance one particular type of tool. The "sub" tool bar will often change as you select different tools.


 * __Editing Steps:__**
 * 1) Rotate
 * 2) Crop
 * 3) Resize
 * 4) Duplicate image (this helps with layering and consequently saving various edits of an image so you don't have to start from scratch if a problem occurs)
 * 5) Adjust colours: Begin with contrast and exposure, then begin adjusting colour hues and shadows.

__**My Own Example from Class:**__


 * HELPFUL TIPS**:
 * Do NOT use auto adjust! You'll have better common sense than most programs
 * Zoom in to make small adjustments and then zoom out to check alterations.
 * Treat your original files like negatives - keep it safe, don't handle it, and don't open and resave. JPG is a lossy file type - every time you open, tweak and re-save, it re-compresses and you lose image detail (and see something called jpg artifacts in the image). Instead, duplicate the file and work from that.

__**Printing**__: Despite all the work you may put into taking and editing a photo, printing it may make all that work seem pointless based on the result. Have no fear, it may simply be because the computer or printer are not configured appropriately. To avoid this (and avoid going to large printing companies who may have similar issues) you can use online printing companies who do configure their printing services to your photo editing demands. Sarah Sutter suggested her go to printing service as Smugmug.com.