Hi Joe, Until recently, most digital photos we were receiving were far lower quality than needed for print, so we had not been encouraging digital submissions. With the improvements in digital cameras over the last year or two, the quality has greatly improved. In most cases, a good 2+ megapixel image would do given the dimensions of Gekko (a larger publication would require a larger file). A 1.3 megapixel file might work for half page or smaller photos, but would not be large enough to blow up to full page size. A lot will depend on the quality of the photo.
I will gladly check photos to see if they will work in advance of submitting material for Gekko (e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]). I hope this helps and thanks for your interest. Best wishes, Neil >Lyle/Greg, et al. - > >I looked at the webpage today for article submittal requirements, >and couldn't find >them. They're in the back of Gekko, but do not include photo, or >more importantly, >digital photo submittal requirements. What I'm looking for is whether or not >Gekko can work with 1.3 mega pixel photos? > >This is an issue for what I'm working up because an article I am >working on for a >toy train magazine requires something like 3.5 megapixels - that's >alot. Am wondering >if Gekko has the same stringent requirement, or if 1.3 is >acceptable. When using film, >I have to buy special film and use it within a week, all kinds of >real camera techy stuff >that is really beyond me. I'd be happy to share the specific >requirements with anyone >who cares. Suffice it to say, it really discourages my submitting >to that publication. > >While all that helps assure a fine photo, is it really required for Gekko? > >I am posting this to the listserv to hopefully encourage others to >work on articles, as well. > >thanks, > >Joe > >########################################################################### > THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV > WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. >########################################################################### -- Neil Meister Promotions Secretary Global Gecko Association http://www.gekkota.com President Nova Scotia Herpetoculture Society
