visual storytelling: the state of “show me” social sharing

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Images Size & Quality

• Physical Size*

• File Size

• Resolution

• File Type

• * IMPORTANT

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• Control your light through ISO settings

• Experiment with different angles & orientation

• Higher resolution = better when uploading to social networks

Pro Photo Tips:

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• Get to know your camera app

• Clean your lens

• Use the flash sparingly

Phone Photography Tips:

• Get up close — avoid zoom!

• Use the highest resolution possible

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The Rule of Thirds

Divide the photograph in your mind into thirds, and position the subject either in the left or right

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Profile pic: 400 x 400 pxCover photo: 1500 x 500 px

In-stream preview: 440 x 220 pxVertically centered, <3MB

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GIFs!

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