Newbie question

[Romeo604]

How to expand existing picture 1024 x 768 (or any size pic) to 1920 x 1200 with iPhoto or other program?

I am really interested in learning also how to edit and take photos... thanks for any replies to this newbie!

 

[Doylem]

I am really interested in learning also how to edit and take photos...

Phew... big question. If I was starting photography today, I'd borrow books from the library - to get some of the theory - and badger someone who takes decent pix to 'walk' me through the basics... in as simple a way as possible. Then I'd look for a beginner's camera and shoot, shoot, shoot...

 

[Westside guy]

How to expand existing picture 1024 x 768 (or any size pic) to 1920 x 1200 with iPhoto or other program?

Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements) has a "resize image" command that works very well. The default "bicubic smoothing" option will do a very good job when you're upsizing an image. The only thing to watch is if your image is in GIF or another format that's not 24-bit color - you'll want to convert it to the RGB colorspace first in that case (not a concern with JPEG or TIFF).

 

[swiftaw]

Phew... big question. If I was starting photography today, I'd borrow books from the library - to get some of the theory ...

I'd certainly recommend "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson

 

[davinche]

I'd certainly recommend "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson

I second this... This was one of the first books I read (recommended to me by someone on MacRumors) when I got into photography and it was a great read.

 

[66217]

For further learning try iTunes podcasts related to Photoshop and Photography. Sometimes they give great advice that can help you a lot.

 

[Romeo604]

thanks for the tips guys!