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Hi,
Does anybody can suggest a workflow to modify pictures from their original format (5184 x 3456 px) to a 16:9 format without duplicating the pic? I tried to create a virtual copy, but ID still takes the original even if the virtual copy has been set to 16:9. Is there another way instead > open image in PS > resize > save under new name? Thanx for your help!
Yves

yvesmar wrote:
The perfectest way would be to create virtual copies of each picture, to crop them and import the whole stuff in InDesign.
Unfortunately this won't work. As you know TIF uses a lot of memory space and my intention is to use the cropped pictures not only in InDesign but also for slideshows.
My .02:
- As mentioned, use jpeg instead of tif to save space, and if they are going to be cropped, e.g. to 1920x1080 for display size... they will take up relatively little space.
- Make those virtual copies just like you said:
1. grid mode
2. select all you want selected
3. ctrl(cmd?)-comma to create virtuals.
4. select just the virtuals.
5. give them a better copy name.
6. crop as desired.
7. export using tree-sync.
You'll now have a tree of cropped jpegs to use for ID or slideshows.
If you edit one, just filter by copy name and resync the tree.
PS - If you dont care that they're in a tree, use publish service instead of tree-sync. And, if you dont care whether photos buried in stacks get exported too, but you still want a tree, you could use tree-publisher.
Personally, I keep more than one tree of exported jpegs up to date for a variety of different use purposes, using export-manager for one click update after editing (true exports only - wont work with publish services).
Rob

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