Playing With Pictures

I have been suffering from exhaustion. Cause unknown but it has passed. I've been busy since then sewing a test pattern. I have also been learning new things also this summer. More to do with pictures rather than sewing.

Collage Maker

One of the programs I learned about on Ravelry was Collage Maker. I used it when I wanted to put together Kit's wardrobe in one picture rather than loading up a bunch of pictures. 

I also did one with just 6 pictures. 

As I am only using the free version, I have limited graphs to choose from. I am sticking with the ones that allow me to showcase the dolls without a lot of cropping. Playing with the program allows you to group your photos in one picture. 
A few things to remember:

• If you have played with the program or done a collage, you will be asked if you want to start new or continue editing. I usually start new. 
• For a new graph layout, go to the third icon on the left hand side. Go to grid to choose what layout you want. 

• I have a selection of pictures already and I hadn't joined until today. If I want more pictures, I select computer and choose what I have. 
• Once you have loaded your pictures, you can put them into the grid to get the look you want. Just click on your picture and drag it over. Click on the picture in the grid and move it if you don't like the position it's in. 
• At the top center is Open and Save. I save to my computer but you have other options. Once saved, I can use the collage picture as I need to. 

Lunapic

Another site I found on The Sewing Place was Lunapic. I haven't joined this site yet and am learning it. People are using this site so their pictures don't end up sideways on a discussion thread. 

I have this photo of Kit in the bodice of the test pattern. 

I wanted less showing on each sides of her arms as I can see doll hair on one side. I started off clicking on Upload on the right hand side of the page. 

The picture is huge as the info states. I did crop first and got the picture to look like this.

It is still a large file but over 50% less bytes than the first picture. I can reduce that by changing the jpg quality to 70%. It has reduced it by more than 50% less bytes. Still good quality for online showing. 

I am still looking forward to learning more on this site. 

Have fun playing with these two sites and learning more things. 

Happy Doll Sewing...............................