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nathanlake
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p.1 #1 · File size = quality?

Most of the stock agencies require files of a certain size (e.g. 40Mb+). Does anyone know the reason they seem to equate file size to quality. Why not require a non-lossy file type and then require a minimum resolution?

Edited on Nov 12, 2007 at 10:19 PM

Nov 12, 2007 at 07:38 PM

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p.1 #2 · File size = quality?

Well I guess it is easier for everybody to understand file size, compared to non-lossy and resolution...

Edited on Nov 12, 2007 at 10:19 PM

Nov 12, 2007 at 09:32 PM

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p.1 #3 · File size = quality?

I think that you are confusing two different things. The "40MB" requirement is for the uncompressed data (as shown when editing in Photoshop). That's essentially 6.7 megapixels at 16 bits per pixel per channel (48 bits per pixel R/G/B). It's not the actual JPEG filesize.

Edited on Nov 12, 2007 at 10:19 PM

Nov 12, 2007 at 09:33 PM

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p.1 #4 · File size = quality?

Shows how much stock shooting I do.....Thanks

Nov 12, 2007 at 10:19 PM


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