[NSRCA-discussion] Electronic KFactor Question

[Peter Vogel]

hi def


On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Scott McHarg <scmcharg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for responding.  Paul, that's not a bad idea at all but the reason
> is primarily amount of time involved.  I already spend 2-3 hours every day
> M-F between the Secretary and Editor positions with the NSRCA.  I simply
> don't have the time to get the original files and upload/crop/organize them
> into a separate system.  Maybe when you take over the Secretary position at
> the end of next year (hint hint), we could try that as it will free up a
> lot of my time to do something like this.  :)
>
> Scott
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Paul Brine <pbrine at uoguelph.ca> wrote:
>
>> The standard resolution is fine.  Why not publish high resolution photos
>> separately in an album for those that want them
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Scott McHarg" <scmcharg at gmail.com>
>> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:33:12 AM
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Electronic KFactor Question
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>> I have a question for you if you download the electronic KFactor. The way
>> I publish the electronic version is through Adobe InDesign and turn it in
>> to a pdf. I can make the issue high quality so that you can zoom in and the
>> pictures are nice and clear even at 400%. The problem, of course, is that
>> with higher quality comes much higher file size. I know some of you view
>> the issue on your iPad or smartphone and some may have a slower internet
>> connection. The difference between the "regular" version (typically 5MB)
>> and a high definition copy (could be 35MB) is substantial. What I'd like to
>> know is if the high quality version is important to you. I have the October
>> issue online now. There is the "normal" version that I've been making for
>> some time now (5MB). I have placed a high quality version online as well
>> for you but I"m not sure if it's feasible to produce both every month
>> (specifically for disk space on our server). **MAKE SURE you know what
>> version you are downloading. Reme
>>  mber R.T.F.S. (Read the flipping screen). I would like to know what our
>> membership likes/wants especially since Jan is now producing the electronic
>> issue in full color. I will also work with Derek to find out if we are on a
>> specified disk size or have "unlimited" disk space through our hosting
>> provider. If we are unlimited and enough folks want it, I can always just
>> produce both and let y'all choose which one you want.
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance for letting me know,
>> Scott
>>
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>> Scott A. McHarg
>> Sr. Systems Engineer - Infrastructure
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