BUSINESS THREAD: Member's area photo sizes? - GoFuckYourself.com

The Ghost · 02-04-2008, 08:17 PM

With monitors getting bigger and cheaper, what's a good size for members areas photos now?

Most sites seem in the 1000px-1600px range, but there are sites that advertise 3000px images ... and even the Met-Art style sites advertising up to 8000px images. For your answer, just assume that the photos are crisp and will look great at any size.

**if you vote or don't vote, pls bump this thread, thx

Elli · 02-04-2008, 08:31 PM

On my own site I give my members zip files of the original size out of the camera and then a different zip file of 1024 size. A few members have told me that they'll download the 1024 zip as a "preview" while the larger zip file is downloading.

By "original size" I mean the resolution is 3000x2000 approx, which is the size of a RAW out of my camera, but I've still compressed them and made them jpg's.

BiggleJones · 02-04-2008, 08:33 PM

we offer two sizes for most of our sites (1280 and 1024). I really dont see the point of offering sizes much bigger than that.

BigBen · 02-04-2008, 09:55 PM

Offer multiple sizes, but choose the default size automatically based on users resolution.

woj · 02-05-2008, 01:31 AM

I think, the pic should fill the entire screen... more and more surfers now a days have 1680x1050 resolution or higher, so having pics around 1600 or more is probably a good bet... vids now a days should probably be 720p minimum...

duff · 02-05-2008, 06:38 AM

Not only does it have to do with the size of your screen. A lot of members enjoy zooming in on the pics. 2000px+ photos give you super detail and make for a nice crisp image.

MaDalton · 02-05-2008, 06:51 AM

i think 1500 x 1000 with watermark is enough. everything else just ends up as stolen content in magazines or adverts

PantieZ · 02-05-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duff

Not only does it have to do with the size of your screen. A lot of members enjoy zooming in on the pics. 2000px+ photos give you super detail and make for a nice crisp image.

on the other side a lot of members hate to scroll

Aza · 02-05-2008, 07:32 AM

We offer a variety of sizes up to 4000px
Members love the full size pics...yeah you have to scroll but it is great to see a pussy up close and larger than life ;)

Violetta · 02-05-2008, 09:45 AM

1000000000000000000000000 x 120000000000000000000000000

notoldschool · 02-05-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PantieZ

on the other side a lot of members hate to scroll

I agree, huge pictures are very annoying to myself and tons of surfers. Whats the point of looking at pics when all you can see is part of of the picture having to scroll.

tony286 · 02-05-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notoldschool

I agree, huge pictures are very annoying to myself and tons of surfers. Whats the point of looking at pics when all you can see is part of of the picture having to scroll.

yep, mine are 800x600 but shot tight so you have only model in it not a bunch of misc bullshit.Never got a complaint.

The Ghost · 02-06-2008, 01:03 AM

Bump........

BiggleJones · 02-06-2008, 03:32 AM

I love how little attention business threads get in this place

MaDalton · 02-06-2008, 05:12 AM

bump for more opinions

The Ghost · 02-06-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiggleJones

I love how little attention business threads get in this place

Yeah sometimes threads like this fall like rocks. Thanks for the bump man

Davy · 02-06-2008, 06:39 AM

Depends on which type of site you run.
If it's only the usual non-exclusive make-money-quick site, you will probably not bother with high resolution images.

The Ghost · 02-06-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davy

Depends on which type of site you run.
If it's only the usual non-exclusive make-money-quick site, you will probably not bother with high resolution images.

Good point.

Robbie · 02-06-2008, 09:46 PM

Right now most people are running 1024 x 768 Think about the size of all the images on your site and/or the banner sizes used to promote you. My "fucking around" computer in my bedroom, is an AlienWare with a brand new Samsung 19 inch monitor screen. This little rig in my bedroom cost $4,885 (tower and monitor) It's not as nice as my machine in my office, but it's still way more shit than the average surfer is using by a long shot. And my max resolution is 1280 x 1024
But I run at 1024 x 768 because most horizontal banners are 468 x 80 which already looks small at 1024 x 768 If I were to run my max res it would be so small I couldn't even read it. And everyones' precious sig banners on GFY would look like specs of dust.
I suggest you keep your pics in that 1000 to 1600 range for the high res pics. I use 1152 x 768 for mine and it fills the screen and still has scroll bars on the sides and bottom (keeping in mind that nobody runs "full screen" most times and have toolbars and address bars, etc. to deal with)
Just make sure they are saved at maximum settings so they aren't compressed too much. Mine clock in anywhere from 600 to 900 KBs each according to how much color is in the pic.
I've never had a single complaint from any member. I also offer vidcaps at 640 x 480 just for the hell of it for each scene. Members seem to like those too.

Nardimus · 02-07-2008, 01:24 AM

http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_display.asp

2007 Higher 1024x768 800x600 640x480 Unknown
January 26% 54% 14% 0% 6%

rowan · 02-07-2008, 02:38 AM

8000px?? At a 3:2 aspect ratio that would be a 42 megapixel image!

I've seen 6000px (24mp) on hegre archives, where are they advertising 8000px?

My opinion... offer more than one size, and prepare for the future: keep the original size so you can progressively update the largest size you offer as people's monitors grow (assuming it's not the native size)

The Ghost · 02-07-2008, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowan

8000px?? At a 3:2 aspect ratio that would be a 42 megapixel image!

I've seen 6000px (24mp) on hegre archives, where are they advertising 8000px?

My opinion... offer more than one size, and prepare for the future: keep the original size so you can progressively update the largest size you offer as people's monitors grow (assuming it's not the native size)

Shit, you're right. I thought the bottom left showed 8000 pixels

Elli · 02-27-2009, 06:29 PM

bump for an interesting thread.

View Poll Results: Recommended size for member's area photos?
1000-1500px	15	48.39%
1600-2000px	10	32.26%
3000px	3	9.68%
8000px	1	3.23%
other (please specify)	2	6.45%
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02-04-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
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02-04-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	On my own site I give my members zip files of the original size out of the camera and then a different zip file of 1024 size. A few members have told me that they'll download the 1024 zip as a "preview" while the larger zip file is downloading. By "original size" I mean the resolution is 3000x2000 approx, which is the size of a RAW out of my camera, but I've still compressed them and made them jpg's. __________________ email: [email protected]

02-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
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02-05-2008, 01:31 AM	#5
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	I think, the pic should fill the entire screen... more and more surfers now a days have 1680x1050 resolution or higher, so having pics around 1600 or more is probably a good bet... vids now a days should probably be 720p minimum... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

02-04-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	Offer multiple sizes, but choose the default size automatically based on users resolution.

02-05-2008, 06:38 AM	#6
duff Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 248	Not only does it have to do with the size of your screen. A lot of members enjoy zooming in on the pics. 2000px+ photos give you super detail and make for a nice crisp image.

02-05-2008, 06:51 AM	#7
MaDalton I am Amazing Content! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 39,828	i think 1500 x 1000 with watermark is enough. everything else just ends up as stolen content in magazines or adverts __________________ AmazingContent.com - providing only the best content and service since 2003 Monetize your content on Veegaz.com - one of Germanies largest VOD sites Got German traffic? We convert it into money for you! Skype: madalton02826 - Email: oltecconsult [at] gmail [dot] com

02-05-2008, 07:32 AM	#9
Aza Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 818	We offer a variety of sizes up to 4000px Members love the full size pics...yeah you have to scroll but it is great to see a pussy up close and larger than life ;) __________________ Dollars 4 Babes Now with PPS! 13 Of The Highest Quality Sites To Promote Over 1000 Of The Best Free Hosted Galleries Hotlink Thumbs & Multiple Description Lengths

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02-06-2008, 01:03 AM	#13
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02-06-2008, 03:32 AM	#14
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02-06-2008, 05:12 AM	#15
MaDalton I am Amazing Content! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 39,828	bump for more opinions __________________ AmazingContent.com - providing only the best content and service since 2003 Monetize your content on Veegaz.com - one of Germanies largest VOD sites Got German traffic? We convert it into money for you! Skype: madalton02826 - Email: oltecconsult [at] gmail [dot] com

02-06-2008, 06:39 AM	#17
Davy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,323	Depends on which type of site you run. If it's only the usual non-exclusive make-money-quick site, you will probably not bother with high resolution images.

02-06-2008, 09:46 PM	#19
Robbie Leaner, Meaner, Faster Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vegas Posts: 20,959	Right now most people are running 1024 x 768 Think about the size of all the images on your site and/or the banner sizes used to promote you. My "fucking around" computer in my bedroom, is an AlienWare with a brand new Samsung 19 inch monitor screen. This little rig in my bedroom cost $4,885 (tower and monitor) It's not as nice as my machine in my office, but it's still way more shit than the average surfer is using by a long shot. And my max resolution is 1280 x 1024 But I run at 1024 x 768 because most horizontal banners are 468 x 80 which already looks small at 1024 x 768 If I were to run my max res it would be so small I couldn't even read it. And everyones' precious sig banners on GFY would look like specs of dust. I suggest you keep your pics in that 1000 to 1600 range for the high res pics. I use 1152 x 768 for mine and it fills the screen and still has scroll bars on the sides and bottom (keeping in mind that nobody runs "full screen" most times and have toolbars and address bars, etc. to deal with) Just make sure they are saved at maximum settings so they aren't compressed too much. Mine clock in anywhere from 600 to 900 KBs each according to how much color is in the pic. I've never had a single complaint from any member. I also offer vidcaps at 640 x 480 just for the hell of it for each scene. Members seem to like those too. __________________ -Robbie ClaudiaMarie.Com Last edited by Robbie; 02-06-2008 at 09:48 PM..

02-07-2008, 01:24 AM	#20
Nardimus Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 418	http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_display.asp 2007 Higher 1024x768 800x600 640x480 Unknown January 26% 54% 14% 0% 6%

02-07-2008, 02:38 AM	#21
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	8000px?? At a 3:2 aspect ratio that would be a 42 megapixel image! I've seen 6000px (24mp) on hegre archives, where are they advertising 8000px? My opinion... offer more than one size, and prepare for the future: keep the original size so you can progressively update the largest size you offer as people's monitors grow (assuming it's not the native size)

02-27-2009, 06:29 PM	#23
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	bump for an interesting thread. __________________ email: [email protected]