The cropping tool has the capability to specify the exact dimensions of the crop in inches, centimeters, pixels or picas (this is a graphic arts program). The exact method to do so varies with version but use the help file. darkroommike ---------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell Baker" <rebphoto@pronetisp.net> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 11:17 AM Subject: Cropping > Hi Gang...... > > > There must be an easy way to do this..... > > I have a digital file...... > > I open it in PS 5.5 > > This is a Head Shot > > I want to crop out some of the extra > area out of the photo but I want the > what I leave in the file to be an exact 8x10. > > Now I can use the marquee tool to crop > and then go over to image size and see if > I cropped it to the right scale. > > Isn't there a way that shows as I use the > marquee tool what is the size I am cropping to? > > (yes I have the rulers on but it isn't an exact way to do it) > > Also.......once I crop with the marquee tool. > How in the world do I save the cropped image. > > I keep trying to save it and I don't end up saving the cropped image. > > Thanks > > > Russ > R.E. Baker > Photography > rebphoto@pronetisp.net > > > >
