Prepping files for iPhoto book

What resolution? What colorspace? Should they be sized, or are they resized by iPhoto? What about sharpening?
Thanks
S

Hi John,
Here you go...
http://www.apple.com/support/iphoto/books/easysteps/

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This question is for those who are colour management savvy and understand the issues with prepping sRGB profiled files for the web. I thought I was pretty good at this stuff, but found out I'm not as good as I thought....
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Can multiple users share one file for iphoto

I want to be able to have all the user profiles on our iMac access the same files for iPhoto, so when one user adds photos they are there for anyone who logs on.

For iPhoto 09 (version 8.0.2) and later:
What you mean by 'share'.
If you want the other user to be able to see the pics, but not add to, change or alter your library, then enable Sharing in your iPhoto (Preferences -> Sharing), leave iPhoto running and use Fast User Switching to open the other account. In that account, enable 'Look For Shared Libraries'. Your Library will appear in the other source pane.
Any user can drag a pic from the Shared Library to their own in the iPhoto Window.
Remember iPhoto must be running in both accounts for this to work.
If you want the other user to have the same access to the library as you: to be able to add, edit, organise, keyword etc.
Quit iPhoto in both accounts. Move the Library to the Users / Shared Folder
(You can also use an external HD set to ignore permissions, a Disk Image or even partition your Hard Disk.)
In each account in turn: Double click on the Library to open it. (You may be asked to repair the Library Permissions.) From that point on, this will be the default library location. Both accounts will have full access to the library, in fact, both accounts will 'own' it.
However, there is a catch with this system and it is a significant one. iPhoto is not a multi-user app., it does not have the code to negotiate two users simultaneously writing to the database, and trying will cause db corruption. So only one user at a time, and back up, back up back up.

Low budget image proofing for iPhoto book order

Hello!
I want to prepare my photos the best I can for iPhoto book ordering (Christmas present for family).
I have a Dell U2711 attached to a Mac Mini running OS X 10.6.8 and iPhoto '11 9.2.1. and a Canon Selphy CP520 dye sub printer which I thought to use as a precheck of what my JPG sRGB images would look like when printed in a book.
Here's my headache:
If I set up the monitor and calibrate the display profile as suggested in post #1 under this thread then such setup makes me color correct the photos by RADICALLY pushing the midtone slider in the levels adjustments to the left (brightening the picture). Prints that come out of the Selphy under this setup are a perfect match to what I see on the monitor and that is wonderful. However, I hesitate to order a book using such images because they appear far too bright on an iMac for example. (Perhaps I should mention that Google logo in Safari looks like its on steroids in this setup).
On the other hand, if I set up the monitor as it came from factory (PC gamma, standard preset), and use the default DELL U2711 display profile in SystemPreferences, then pictures look relatively ok on screen without any radical color correction. But prints that come out of Selphy with this setup don't match what is on the display, prints are too dark, and again I hesitate to order a book with such images.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Mato

Yes - don't try so hard and use your Mac and iPhoto - not a PC
iPhoto is designed as a consumre level program for point and shoot comeras - many people (including me) report excellent results using it that way - load sRGB photos form a digital camera and do minimal processing on them - never do major color adjustments - using iPhoto - preview rthe book -
Before ordering your book preview it using this method - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1040 - and save the resulting PDF for reference - the delivered book will match it.
and order
Apples comments on this are here
Of the negative comments posted here nearly all of them were from people who spend lots of time and energy adjusting photos trying to second guess the printing process and failing to do so - Apple does have an unconditional sastisfaction guarentee - do it the simple way - less is more in this case
LN

Print quality / resolution for iPhoto books

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I am getting ready to upload my first iPhoto book for printing, and a colleague told me to beware of a potential issue. After searching these forums, and searching Google, I found that people in the past (perhaps prior to iPhoto '08?) have had print quality problems when printing 8.5 x 11 books vs. 6x10 books.
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I have ordered books in the past that were made up of photos 1600 x 1200 pixels in dimension and they came out fine. HOWEVER, I had no pages with a photo filling the entire page as Larry warned about.
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I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

Jpeg size for iphoto books?

Hi, have found that some of my jpegs are to small in size to print properly for books. Does anyone know what size is best for making books?

The best size is as large as you can get. iPhoto will
Default DPI Settings in iPhoto 7's Preference File
BookTargetDPI - 300
BookTargetMediumDPI-300
BookTargetSmallDPI - 300
BookWarningImageDPI - 180
PrintImageDPI - 720
PrintWarningImageDPI - 140
So if the photo you put in a frame will be printer at less than 180 dpi you'll get the warning label. A photo might give you that warning at a full page frame but will be OK in a 2 photo/page frame. I've have photos print with that warning and they looked OK. What are the pixel dimensions of your smallest photo. The smallest I've used is 1600 x 1200 and created a whole book with that size. I did not have any full page photos however.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
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I've been digging through the forum for info on creating custom page layouts. I have the basics: print PDF (to capture the page BG and graphics elements), manipulate in PhotoShop and place the custom page as a full page photo.
How does iPhoto deal with bleeds? Since I'm trying to recreate the style of the other pages I'd like it to match.
Is all type in an iPhoto book rasterized? The printed PDF retains type. Will rasterized type in PS layouts match "native" text in iPhoto?
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gatz:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. I don't know much about bleeds but you can manipulate it in the iPhoto preference file with Pref Setter.
Regarding the rasterized type, you'll have to give it a try and then create a pdf of the book to check it out. In iPHoto 5 we used to be able to get a copy of the pdf file that was uploaded to Apple but in V6 that's not possible. I think the pdf file may be the same as we get when creating it via Print to PDF. Here's the info I received from Apple about book quality and materials:
I contacted Apple and asked for information that I could pass on. Here's the reply I received from Apple:
"Thank you for contacting the Apple Print Products Customer Service.
I understand that you would like to know the printing process that is used and the color mode the files should be in, so you can better advise users in the iPhoto forum.
iPhoto version 4 or later, allows you to import and print files through the Apple Print Product service as RGB, grayscale, or CMYK color space. JPEG files with RGB color space are recommended for best results.
While iPhoto 2 can import files of various formats, including RGB color, grayscale, and CMYK, this version requires JPEG files with RGB color space when printing photos and books.
For more information regarding iPhoto 2, please visit the following article:
iPhoto: Color, Black and White Prints Appear Garbled or Distorted
For more information regarding iPhoto 5, please visit the following article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=165501
Here are some of the technical specifications for the books, cards, and calendars. I hope this gives you an idea about their quality and form.
BOOKS
All iPhoto books are printed using acid-free paper for long-lasting image quality. The photos are printed at a high resolution (300DPI if you use iPhoto 6). There is no external modification--such as sharpening or contrast adjustment--of the photos; what you see in the application is what is printed in the book.
Hardcovers Books
The cover is hard-bound and covered in linen. You select the linen color during the book-ordering process. The hardcover books have a solid, stiff binding that is glued and crimped. The internal pages, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches, are printed on McCoy 100# Text Gloss paper stock.
Softcover Books
The softcover books come in three sizes:
- Large 8.5 x 11 inches
- Medium 6 x 8 inches
- Small 2.6 x 3.5 inches
All of the softcover books have internal pages that are printed on McCoy 100# Text Gloss paper stock. The large softcover book has a white cover (Kromekoteplus Folding Cover, 16 point) with a cutout on the front that reveals the cover-page photo in the book. The covers for the medium and small softcover books have the cover image and title printed directly on the cover. All of the softcover books have a glued binding and feature a thick cover of McCoy 100# Cover Gloss paper stock.
CARDS
All cards are printed on McCoy 120# Silk Cover paper stock. The postcards measure 4 x 6 inches, and the greeting cards measure 5 x 7inches.
CALENDARS
All calendars measure 8 x 10 inches and are printed on McCoy 100# Silk Cover paper stock.
To ensure the best print quality, we have chosen to use Kodak NexPress technology. The press uses a dry toner, which is fused to the surface of the paper. Please see NexPress' site for more information:
KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 Digital Production Color Press
I hope you find this information helpful in answering questions on the iPhoto forum."
Do you Twango?
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I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Where are addresses for iPhoto books stored ?

I want to check the address that's on my list for ordering iPhoto books. The scroll list just notes the nickname. Where is the address so I can be sure it's correct?

Barb, I suggest that you look at the default location for XP identified in a PSE 4 FAQ. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adobe\Catalog Folders\<Catalog name>\Proxies. It is very likely that the location will be the same in PSE 5, but I don't currently have Offline files to verify that. Yes, I think that the same location was used for moved offline files and files that were originally imported in to the Catalog specifying Offline status. You should also be able to verify that Here is the link to the entire FAQ for your reference: http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.3bbd1bc3

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I would like to use a special font in my iPhoto book (hardcover large size). When I Preview the book, the font shows up as it should, but I'm not sure if it gets embedded in the document sent to Apple when you go "Buy Book" or not.
Also, books are generally printed only in sets of 4 pages (4 sides). Mine comes to a number that is a multiple of 4, but the dustcover and outside cover are included in that number. Will Apple automatically insert white pages to make up the difference? or should I add 2 more pages?
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Greetings,
I would like to use a special font in my iPhoto book (hardcover large size). When I Preview the book, the font shows up as it should, but I'm not sure if it gets embedded in the document sent to Apple when you go "Buy Book" or not.
Preview your book before you place your order. In general, what you see is what you get: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1040
Also, books are generally printed only in sets of 4 pages (4 sides). Mine comes to a number that is a multiple of 4, but the dustcover and outside cover are included in that number. Will Apple automatically insert white pages to make up the difference? or should I add 2 more pages?
As long as your book is within the Min/Max number of pages listed here, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3412, whatever you see in iPhoto is what you will get in the printed version of the book (as far as number of pages goes)
Hope that helps.

PDF Preview quality is horrible for iPhoto book!

I created an 82 page iphoto book with several photos and some text and when I preview the order in PDF the quality is distored in various ways every time I try it! I even did a software update and reconfigured iphoto! And the problem then is that this PDF quality is what is meant to be your final product once it is ordered!

Boot into Safe Mode and try again.
Regards
TD

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I ordered iphoto book 5 days ago and still no email confirmation. Who do I contact?

Also, see if there are support articles and of course visit the iPhoto forum
http://www.apple.com/support/iphoto has links to both and more info
Mac OS X Help
http://www.apple.com/support/macbasics/
Isolating Issues in Mac OS
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1388
https://www.apple.com/support/osx/
https://www.apple.com/support/quickassist/
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/help/
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/
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I created a photobook in iPhoto and now need to add a few things that iPhoto wont permit ie images in places that are not on the templates. Therefore, I am trying Aperture since it allows me to modify templates. So, I now need to recreate a template in Aperture that is the same as the one I used in iPhoto. To speed everything up, I am looking to see if I can install the templates from iPhoto. If so, that would save me lots of work. Actually, if I could only import the photobook from iPhoto, that would be even better!
So, does anyone know where I can get the templates/themes that are in iPhoto and how do I install them in Aperture?

That is not a possibility - but you can do a page layout in Aperture (or any other program) and print it to PDF using the send PDF to iPhoto option to send an option of it to iPhoto and then add it to the iPhoto book as a full page photo
LN

Locating all the files for iPhoto

I have run into a serious problem with iPhoto 5.0.4. I need to be able to trash ALL of the files that iPhoto stores in the computer so that I can start from scratch. Does anyone know where ALL of the files are located? There must be some hidden files, because the problem I am having won't disappear when I re-install iPhoto. Problem: When I launch iPhoto, it opens with "Loading photos..." in an endless loop. It won't recognize my camera and it won't quit when told to do so. I have tried to create a new library, but it doesn't help. I have tried to re-build the library, which also does not help. I have tried to trash all the files that I can find related to iPhoto, but the problem persists. I am desperate. Hope someone out there can shed some light on my dilemma.
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Ernie:
iPhoto copies the image files that you import into it's iPhoto Library folder that's located in your User/Pictures folder. If you want to start over from scratch, and have backup copies of the photos, you can just drag that folder to the Trash and empty it. FYI here are two Apple KB documents that you should be aware of, particularly the second one:
iPhoto Library Description
Don't tamper with files in the iPhoto Library folder from the Finder
Before you do that check out this thread to see if that issue may be the problem or part of it. If that's the case, you won't be able to fix it by trashing the library and starting over. Good luck.

Scan in dpi for iphoto book

I just bought a new epson scanner with the ability to scan in from very low to very high dpi. I bought it to scan in 4x6 color prints that I then will bring into iphoto to make apple photo books. What dpi should I scan in at? The scans go quickly at 300 dpi but that seems awfully low. At over 4,000 dpi the scan are really slow - it could take me a year to scan in the pictures to make a book. Does anyone know what dpi the books can handle or have advice on what I should scan each photo at?

I have been scanning in several thousand old photos, snapshots, from years ago.
I followed MOST of the recommendations from a great article in MacWorld from June 2006, "New LIfe for Old Photos," by Derrick Story.
He does recommend scanning the original negatives if at all possible. Frankly, even though I do have most of the negatives, I think this would take far too much time and effort to find the ones I want, organize them and scan them. After all, mine are snapshots, not high-quality professional photos. So, I am scanning the photos themselves.
That said, he recommended getting a decent scanner. I wore out my HP flatbed scanner, and am in the process of wearing out my Epson perfection 2400. It was about $100 and can scan negatives and slides, and has some nice corrective features. I am especially glad that it has color restoration. Some of my old photos have discolored to an unpleasant reddish tinge and the color correction by the scanner is usually better than iPhoto's enhance.
His recommendations for resolution are as follows:
Unless you plan to use your images only on the Web or as e-mail attachments, I recommend a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. If you use a lower resolution, you won't capture enough data to make high-quality prints at the same size as the original--never mind making enlargements, In fact, you may need to go higher than 300 dpi.
When choosing a resolution, consider the quality of your source material and the size at which you might want to reproduce the image in the future. If you'll want to reprint the photo only at its original size or smaller, a resolution of 300 dpi shoudl suffice. However, if you want the prints bigger than the original, I recommend an output resolution of 600 dpi. If your print is in particularly good shape, and you'd like to make a very large reproduction, you may even consider scanning at 1,200 dpi (if your scanner offers this resolution). But keep in mind that file size and scanning time increase substantially as you up the resolution. So, you'll need to balance your ambition for getting as many pixels as possible with the realities of your storage space and free time......You should also consider whether your original image justifies saving all of the those extra pixels, You won't be able to make a stunning 11-by-14-inch print from an underexposed, grainy 4-by-6-inch photo just because you scan it at 600 dpi.
He also gives a table of maximum print size for the original print and dpi. For a 4x6 print at 300 dpi, the maximum print size at 240 dpi is 5x7.
For a 4x6 print at 600 dpi, the maximum print size at 240 dpi is 10x15.
A 5x7 print at 300 dpi, the maximum print size at 240 dpi is 6x9, and at 600 dpi is 12x18.
The file size of the 4x6 at 300 dpi is about 6MB, but the 5x7 at 600 dpi is 36MB!
In addition, he recommends saving all the scanned photos as TIFFs to preserve all your original photos as a backup. As TIFFs, the photos will be larger file sizes, but the data will not be lost by compression, as with JPEGs.
He then recommends making JPEG versions to be working copies of your originals using Automator. Then, when you have the JPEGs, import them into iPhoto.
I don't do that. I am making DVDs from iMovies of all our old photos and videos. I have all my photos as JPEGs and I think the quality of the photos in my DVDs and photobooks has been better than the original snapshot most of the time.
Maybe when I am finished with all the early years, I will save my newer digital photos as TIFFs, since there are no negatives or prints from negatives with them.
Obviously, the scanning resolution depends on your usage of the scanned photos. I did not imagine that I would ever want photos larger than 5x7s, so all my photos have been scanned at 300 dpi. The images look great in my DVDs.
I am now scanning in some that were printed as tiny squares, about 2 1/2x2 1/2 in. I am doing those at 600 dpi so that they will look ok when we play the DVD on large-screen TVs.
Hope this is helpful to you. Maybe you can find that article at MacWorld's site: http://www.macworld.com/magazine/

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