Derivatives

All scans are saved as TIF files for quality and flexibility. However, TIF files are very large and unwieldy, require a plug-in to be used in a web interface, and are inappropriate for classroom use. Therefore, we create derivative JPGs for delivering to requestors and uploading into the public Art & Architecture Images collection. In order to minimize the risk of mistakes and variation, we use the Image Processor Script in Photoshop with standard settings, which SHOULD remain in the dialog from the last scanning session. Double check the settings each time you run the script.

A. Open Photoshop

B. File > Scripts > Image Processor

C. Under “Select the images to process”, choose the “Temporary folder for tifs” folder on the hard drive, where you saved the TIFs during scanning

D. Under “Select location to save processed images”, choose the “Temporary folder for jpegs” folder on the hard drive

E. Under File Type, make sure:

a. Save as JPEG is checked

b. Quality is 12

c. Resize to Fit is checked

d. W: and H: under Resize both say 1024px

F. Under “Preferences” Include ICC Profile should be checked

G. NO OTHER options should be active

H. Click Run

a. Photoshop will open, resize and save each image. This may take several minutes. When it is done, Photoshop will be available to further imaging work and the “Temporary folder for jpegs” will contain one JPG for each TIF

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