Wikipedia:Graphics Lab/Images to improve/Archive/May 2007

Duquesne University COA
Image:Duquesnecrest.jpg (fair use image, so link only).

Article(s): Duquesne University, Duquesne University School of Law

Request: If this image were redrawn, it wouldn't have to be under the fair use license it is currently under, and would be of much better quality (back transparency, etc.) Alekjds talk 01:59, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Graphist opinion: Actually, the image would retain the copyright status of the original. The design of the logo is what is copyrighted, not the file itself. Otherwise copyright on 2D images would be pointless, as you could simply redraw an exact copy. Stannered 18:05, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Hmm. I didn't know that, but it makes complete sense. Of course there would still be benefit in redrawing the image in .svg, ideally, for practical reasons, if anyone would be up to it. Alekjds talk 03:11, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * FYI, current consensus is that SVG conversion of fair-use non-free images should have a lower priority than the conversion of free images (of which there are hundreds waiting doing at Category:Images which should be in SVG format and its subcategories), and that even when that's done, the SVG should contain no more detail than is necessary to render it at its current resolution. Stannered 09:24, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Very well. Thank you. Alekjds talk 19:42, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * AFAIK, Actually it is not a matter of priority. As the template Non-free logo states: It is believed that the use of low-resolution image.... If such a logo is converted to SVG, the image is not low-resolution anymore, so it is not subject to fair use. Chabacano 01:13, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Evolution is change
Article(s): Evolution

Request: Could this be made into an svg? I tried to do it myself, but the SVG would not display for some reason. Adam Cuerden talk 08:32, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Graphist opinion: Image:Evolution_is_change_3.svg (I dug through your upload log) had deleted edits but is now a red link. Was it always red or was it deleted when it didn't work? Also, vectoring a bunch of squares shouldn't be too hard, as long as I don't have to follow the exact positioning.--HereToHelp 19:58, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry oHelp, I beat you to it, here is the SVG Version of the Image, is everything okay ?

> Rugby471 talk 14:57, 25 May 2007 (UTC)


 * I deleted the svg version that I uploaded because I couldn't get it to work. This one looks great! Thanks for the help! Adam Cuerden talk 15:04, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Virginia Tech Massacre
Article(s): Virginia Tech Massacre

Request: This photo was taken from a student's cell phone and he released it under the GFDL. Is there any cleanup / color improvement that can be done? Thanks. BigDT ( 416 ) 04:32, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

Graphist opinion:
 * Does someone have a denoise tool they can run on this? --Interiot 05:58, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I've done my best using Photoshop CS2's noise reduction tools and a little bit of color correction/levels adjustment.-Andrew c 18:07, 19 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I brightened the foreground, increased contrast, tweaked the color, and slightly sharpened. If anyone else can do more, feel free to modify it further.--Xiaphias 18:54, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Dual unit map
Article(s):Virginia Tech Massacre

Request: The map image (Image:Norris WestAJ Map.jpg) has a scale in metric only, would it be possible to add an imperial/US customary scale alongside? The Manual of Style reads conversions should generally be included and not be removed. Thanks CR7 16:51, 18 April 2007 (UTC).

Graphist opinion:

I've re-done the scale with additional measurements in yards, but preserving the transparency was too difficult so I've simply put it onto a grey background. Time3000 17:23, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Cool, I've swapped the pictures on the page. Thanks, CR7 15:46, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Request: Would it be possible to put the post office in the picture, to show the distance he had to travel? Just a suggestion. --wpktsfs 03:48, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Image:Coral Life Cycles ZP.svg
Article(s): Coral

Request: Found in Category:Images for redraw -YK Timestalk 00:08, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Graphist opinion:I redid into SVG but the Wiki PNG rendering is awkward to say the least. I don't have any of the fonts that the backend has so it's a matter of trial and error at positioning due to the fonts changing sizes.Undeuxtroiskid 08:33, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * To avoid that kind of problems you can convert text to normal objects (pathsin inkscape), although in that way you will lose some of the benefits of text in svg (such as ability of finding strings in svg files :. Chabacano 01:13, 11 May 2007 (UTC)


 * I did find the fonts that I needed. Apparently, they were bundled with Inkscape and I didn't even know it. I was aware of converting text to normal objects but that way, it'd be a lot harder to edit it with a text editor (does any even do that?). Then again, the lines are not easily editable so...both ways have it's advantages. I didn't set a background for the SVG either (I always forget) so it's transparent.Undeuxtroiskid 04:02, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the work on this, I listed it for conversion after a note in GA review and only just found this page. I had a go at making this and uploaded it to the commmons:

(It has the same name as above so can't see how to place it in the gallery)

The text on mine only works in full view, as you can see in the summary it is the wrong size. Why is this and how can I change it?

Thanks |â Spaullyâªâ  12:02, 13 May 2007 (GMT)

A more intriguing copy done as well. Someone should have removed the originals redone template! Also someone should have changed it so that the articles using this image pointed to the redone version. I did both 5 months later. XcepticZP 19:20, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Title
Article(s): Oasis, Ica (city) Request:
 * Hi, I wonder if you could make the sky light blue, thanks -- Andersmusician  $  02:43, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Graphist opinion:
 * magic wand + adjust color balance = insta-bluesky. --Xiaphias 03:07, 16 May 2007 (UTC)
 * O.o ... Nice work here, really more appealing ! When you do such good work it is better to upload with the same name, on the old image. Yug (talk)  20:03, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
 * It still looks a little strange with the reflection not being also blue-ish. Sancho 17:01, 21 May 2007 (UTC)
 * With such drastic changes, though, there's an argument for using a different name so that the unedited version will still be available under the old name. It depends on the circumstances, really.  âIlmari Karonen (talk) 19:54, 25 May 2007 (UTC)


 * thanks for your efforts xiaphias -- Andersmusician  $  00:02, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

iPod 4G
Article(s): iPod

Request: Hi! I'd like to get the background from the above image removed and replaced with solid white, and a drop shadow added (or keep the one it has). Feel free to mess with the contrast levels, etc. It's going to be used as a thumbnail here, and it really is our best image of the subject as far as editing possibilities go. When you're done, maybe you could upload it to the Commons? Thanks! HereToHelp 23:02, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Graphist opinion:

That sounds okay, i'll get to work on it right away ! > Rugby471 talk 15:03, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Okay, i think i've done it. how does it look ? ( i'll convert to jpg afterwards ) > Rugby471 talk 15:58, 25 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Could use a brightness/levels adjustment (excluding the screen, probably) to make it look white instead of gray against the new white background; I had to make a pretty severe adjustment to the 5G image when I removed the background from that. Other than that, not bad at all! âIlmari Karonen (talk) 19:48, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

I have made it look white. The only thing left to do is the screen, the thing is, the screen is really bad quality, it is hard to do anything with it, could you take another picture but make sure the screen looks better ? > Rugby471 talk 07:30, 26 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Thanks! That looks greatâexcept, as noted, the screen. There's also Image:Ipodphoto.jpg to work with if it helps, but I don't think it will. Not only is the coloring off but the screen is also blurry, not to mention different from the one in the pic you've been working on. While it will look fine as a 45px thumbnail, the screen will have to be improved to be shown at full size. Also, since space is limited, especially in a thumbnail, can you make the next version a tighter crop? Not too tight, but it looks to me like there's to much white border, especially on the top.--HereToHelp 12:01, 26 May 2007 (UTC)


 * I cropped the image a bit so it fits in the table a bit better... Paul C/T+ 13:49, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry about the crop, I made the image larger so the shadow wouldn't get cut off at any point, but I forgot to crop it back. Now about the screen, what do you actually want me to do with it, should I try to find an alternative from a free picture, or try to work with the one I have ? > Rugby471 talk 08:49, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

Hey guys, I don't know exactly what I'm doing here, but I'm the one who took the picture. I took more here, if they help any: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:IPodPhoto4Gscreen.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:IPodPhoto4Gsmall.jpg Try those and let me know on my talk page if you need more. My camera isn't very good :/ AquaStreak 15:55, 27 May 2007 (UTC) Also, I took this one. I think this is as clear as it will go. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d5/IPodPhoto4Gclear.jpg AquaStreak 16:04, 27 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Cheerz for those pics Aquastreak, I have pasted in the two screens (and sharpened them etc.) and made small changes to the rest of the iPod. Since there were two usable screens, I didn't know which one you'd prefer. Here is the version of the screen, and here is version  of the screen. Which one do you prefer ? ( I prefer version 1 ) > Rugby471 talk 08:59, 28 May 2007 (UTC)


 * I like the 1st version better. AquaStreak 13:49, 28 May 2007 (UTC)


 * They both look okay (and much better than the original), but I guess I like version 1, too. Thanks everyone!--HereToHelp 17:23, 29 May 2007 (UTC)


 * In the morning, i'll upload both to commons ! > Rugby471 talk 19:00, 29 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Done ! The two images are here and here I want to thank everyone for their commitment to this ! > Rugby471 talk 19:00, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Thank you!--HereToHelp 21:52, 31 May 2007 (UTC)