How to win an auction


Auction Image Production

Taking photos of items for sale inclose shot, lay the item
online auctions is fairly simple, but iton your scanner bed, and drape a piece
of plain fabric over it. Scan the
does require some equipment. Theitem directly for a superior image. Be
following hardware and software itemscareful not to scratch the glass on
willthe scanner. We used this technique
help you do it right:1.. A digitalwith an antique watch, a small computer
camera capable of taking a clear photopart, an agate, a doily, the extended
in varying lightwarranty label on the bottom of a
conditions.2.. A scanner.3.. Imagelaptop, and other items that need very
editing software that can be used toclose detail to properly appreciate.Your
crop, scale, and adjustgoal is to keep the images small enough
brightness and contrast.To take yourto be convenient to the viewer,
photo with a digital camera, find abut large enough to show good detail
place where you can set itand impact. Good photos need not be
up without other visual distractions. Ilarge, and the less important the item
use my diningroom table, which has ais, the less the quality matters. No
pleasing wood finish, and I make sureone really cares about getting a high
that the rest of the room is tidied upquality shot of a used DVD case, but
so distractions are minimal.Take aboutthey DO care about getting a good shot
three shots, with the item or itemsof a used laptop with a broken screen
included in the auction alllatch - they want to see that the rest
grouped together, and laid out in a wayof the laptop is good, that the
that looks attractive, and whichcomputer works (we take the shot with
also gives clear detail of the item(s).the laptop running), and they want to
Take closeups of any particularsee the damaged latch.Once your auction
identifying features, or of any damageis posted, be sure to check and see that
(it is imperative that you showyour image is
existing damage, if possible).Load thedisplaying as you want it to on the
images onto your computer. Pull them upauction page. This step can save you
and choose the photo thatsome grief and get better
shows the product in the best way. Onlyresults!Anyone can learn to take good
use more than one if there isphotos for auction. Detail and clarity
additional detail that needs to beare the
shown.Crop the photo to remove excesskey here, and if you can show that,
photo area. You do not need any extra inyour items will sell much better, and
theyou will look much more
image, it won't help sell the itemprofessional.Written By Laura Wheeler,
better, and may result in confusion ifOwner of Fabulous Frugal Websites -
other items inadvertently get into the- Laura writes instructional
image. A seller with a cropped photomaterials, produces infosites, and
is perceived as more professional thanbuilds affordable websites for her
one with images that take up thebusiness startup and small business
whole screen just because the sellerclients. Laura works with small
did not know how to crop or scalebusinesses in a way that no other
them.Scale the image down to snapshotwebsite designer does, and always with
size or smaller - your program will havethe
abusiness owner's best interests at
Scale or Resize command. Do not use aheart. Laura is a busy mom of eight,
larger image unless there are criticalhomeschooler, and home business
details to show, and even then you areowner.This article may be reprinted if
better with a small close up combinedit is unaltered, and if the signature
with a more distant shot.If you have anline
item that is small that needs a veryis included with the article.



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