Optimum Size for Images

[davisf8]

Could someone please advise as to the best size of image file to create PTE shows?

[alrobin]

Hi, Davis,

Welcome to the Forum!

Like most everythng, the answer really depends on several things.

If you are using fades and dissolves, and want to distribute your show and allow the majority of pc users to view the show smoothly, it is best to keep the image sizes small (e.g. jpeg file sizes no larger than 150 to 200 kb, using images no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels, and compressed to no larger than 50%, as a "rule of thumb".) Again, it depends on just how well you want your show to run on older, processor-challenged pc's.

If you don't care about the low end pc's, and just need the show to run on your own or your friends' high-end computers, then the sky is the limit, depending on how "powerful" the pc's are. As long as your fades are very slow, or else quick "cuts", and you have a good video card, with lots of video RAM, you can go up to 1600 x 1200 pixels, with very high-quality jpegs, and still have a well-performing show.

Also, if you are not synching to music, you can get away with larger image files.

Maybe you should provide us with a little more information about how you intend to use PTE. And don't be afraid to experiment!

Hope this helps.