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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Editing photos on a tablet device

The Android-powered Samsung GalaxyTab is a great place to edit digital images on the move .


 There are plenty of tools on-board the Android tablet to make image editing quick and simple. 

 Most of us tend to snap a lot more digital images than we ever did when old-fashioned film was around. Back then, taking a picture was always a little bit of a gamble, mainly because you didn't know what the end result was going to look like.Things have changed, and now it's possible to shoot as many images as you like thanks to the wonderful world of digital photography.The only downside is that it ultimately means we also end up with an awful lot of images that require regular sifting. Carrying out quality control on shots we've taken can be laborious and is something of a chore that tends to get put off indefinitely.

However, it's now possible to edit digital photos whenever it suits us. So no matter where you are, it's quick and easy to sift through an overflowing catalogue of images and organise them. Meanwhile, the duff shots that fill up valuable storage space can be sent swiftly packing via the 'Delete' button.

Editing photos on the Samsung GalaxyTab doesn't even need you to download and install any kind of app to get started. Of course, there are plenty of addons that can be used to tweak digital images, but if you're looking for an image-editing quick fix, then the default apps nestling inside the desktop widgets of the Android OS are more than enough to edit, amend, organise and also share pictures in the space of a few screen taps.What's more,the Samsung GalaxyTab also has two on-board cameras.There's one front-facing option that can be used for video calls, plus a more powerful 5-megapixel camera, complete with flash, some photo-enhancing functionality prior to taking a shot and then multiple options for deciding what to do with the image once it has been taken.

Pictures are duly stored inside the device and can be easily viewed via the Gallery widget listed among the other cool icons in the default desktop setup. Tapping this icon will reveal all the digital images ready for editing, which can be done in mere seconds thanks to a powerful selection of tools.

After you're done with the editing, it's possible to turn your creative works into a slideshow or share them with family, friends or the world via a selection of options.These include posting on Twitter, emailing via Gmail or a messaging service, as well as distributing them using Bluetooth or the excellent preinstalled Android app AIIShare.





 "Thanks to tablet devices it's possible to edit digital photos when it suits us" 







 CROP AND ROTATE

Images with unwanted areas can be cropped inside the Gallery area, while portrait and landscape shots can be rotated left and right, depending on what is called for.

EDIT IT FAST

The Samsung Galaxy Tab allows quick and easy editing, as well as sharing of images, thanks to a healthy selection of options, including the Wi-Fi-using 'AllShare' application.

GIVE ME MORE

The 'More' menu opens up additional editing tools and options for quick digital picture management, along with a printing selection too.You'll need Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled to do this, though.

GET RID OF IT

Unwanted images can be sent packing simply by clicking the 'Delete' button, where they'll be duly binned. However, Android also double-checks with you first before sending your images to the trash.

SHARING SHOTS

Android makes it easy to share photos via many different channels, including Facebook and Twitter. You can also message them or send via Google Mail thanks to a one-stop 'Share' menu.





 1 VIEWING GALLERY

Tap on the 'Gallery' widget to open it and view images. These can be stored in the on-board memory, a MicroSD card or transferred to the device using Bluetooth.






2 OPEN FOR EDITING

Tap on any available collection of digital images. They'll open in an on-screen thumbnail gallery.  From here you can tap on individual shots in order to edit or amend them.





3 ON THE MENU

Each image will have a pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen, next to a 'Slideshow' option.Tap the 'Menu' button and then the 'More' selection starting with picture 'Details'.





4 ORGANISE AND EDIT

It's easy to forget when images were taken, along with other details, so the 'Details' panel shows what information is attached to the image.This can be handy for filing purposes.






TIPS & TRICKS

There is another option in the 'More' menu that allows an image to be 'Set As', which effectively means it's possible to use the shot for desktop wallpaper or also to add it as a contact photo icon. So, if you've got a bulging address book, and want to distinguish one person from another, then this is a great time to use your Galaxy Tab to take their mugshot and then use the editing tools to get it looking just right for your contact listings. 







5 CROP AN IMAGE

There's also a collection of cools for carrying out bask but essential editing chores, such as cropping. Select it from the 'More' menu and then prune your shots accordingly.








6 RIGHT ORIENTATION

Many images only need a simple tweak from portrait co landscape or vice versa to get them sorted. Rotate shots left or right using the options in the same 'More' menu.








7 PRINT IT OUT

There's also a 'Print' option under the 'More' menu and this allows images to be sent to a printer for outputting, thanks to the excel lent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality on board.









8 DELETE iT

Inevitably there will be digital images that don't make the grade, so get rid of them using the 'Delete' option, which provides a second chance in case of second thoughts.







TIPS & TRICKS

People often overlook Bluetooth, but it's an excellent way of transferring larger images from one device to another. You'll need to hook up to another computer or similarly enabled mobile device, but this is surprisingly straightforward as the Galaxy Tab does much of the work for you. Go to the 'Settings' area and 'Wireless and Network' option in order to switch on the functionality and you'll be in business.







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