What specifications should my images be?

How do I load images into my portfolio?

To post work & edit your portfolio, please do the following:
1) Log in.

2) Click the "Create Gallery" button.

3) Create your galleries title (this will appear at the top of the project page in the header)

4) Upload an image for your enlarged thumbnail is automatically created. 

5) Modify your template.

6) Now, start adding content to your gallery.

7) Click "upload images" button and select one or multiple images at once.

8) To move content (change order of content), simply drag the module to the location you'd like it to be.

Is there a limit to how many galleries I can have?

You can create up to 5 galleries, you can have up to 500 images; although we encourage participants in the Foliofox Network to focus on substance: quality, not quantity.

How do I upgrade to a Portfolio or Creative Contact account?

If you registered as a member, and would now like to have a Portfolio or Creative Contact  account Professional (with the ability to upload a portfolio, comment on projects,access 55,000 art buyers and more), you can do this from within your account. Go to your Account Settings, and the visit the first tab (Settings). Here, you'll find the option to Change Account Type. Following the instructions, and upgrade.

I don't have a "Portfolio" tab - how can I upload my work?

If you are missing a "Portfolio" tab, it is probable that you are signed up as a member not a Creative Professional. To become a Creative Professional with the ability to upload and comment on work, please visit your Account Settings, and the visit the first tab (Settings). Here, you'll find the option to Change Account Type. Following the instructions, and upgrade.

To view your portfolio you should be able to click on a name from the A-Z listings. This link opens a new window with the member's details/imagery. If the new window does not open when you select a name it could be for a number of reasons:

Norton Antivirus - if you are running this Norton it's worth checking the programme's preferences to see if it's set to block pop-up windows (which may block even those links clicked on by you if it's set to a strict level).

Active scripting - this must be enabled in your browser for the site to function correctly. If security settings are set to a high level this can be disabled by default, make sure both active scripting and Java are enabled.

Toolbars - some browser toolbars (such as those provided by Google or Yahoo) may stop pop-up windows from opening, without giving a warning that this has taken place.

Other pop-up blocking software can also stop the new windows from opening (including the XP one provided by Windows) and not provide you with a message that a window has been blocked.

Yes. When you login click on "Edit Your Profile". Within this page you will find the option to enter your homepage/URL.

Is there a limit to the amount of images I can upload?

I'm having trouble  uploading my images?

There are many factors that go into what makes a successful upload.

• First, check that you're using a browser that we FULLY support: (IE8+, Firefox 3.6+ + , Safari 5+, Opera 11+ and Chrome 9+) If not, please upgrade and try again.

• Make sure your image meets our format requirements (for example, CMYK uploads are not allowed)

• Make sure that your image is under 3 MB (there is no limit on dimensions, just the file size)

• Make sure that you have Javascript, Cookies, and Flash enabled

• Make sure that you don't have any Firewalls or Ad-blockers that might interfere

If you are still unable to upload, try the following:

• Open your image in Photoshop and choose "Save For Web"

If none of this works, and you're still having trouble, try to think about your images that ARE working. Did you go about saving these a different way, or adjust anything with formatting?

Once you login, go to your "Speciality" page. Within this page you will find the option to edit your details including address.

Yes. When you login click on "Edit Your Profile". Within this page you will find the option to enter your homepage/URL.

You can add image titles when you log-in. Go to “My Portfolio” and you will find an option which will enable you to change your image details. You will also find your images laid out for you to view. Choose an image there will be an icon beneath. Click on this. Enter the title in the provided box next to the "Image Title" label.

Entering a wrong password will bring up a forgotten password message click on this or use the "Forgotten Password" panel.

You can add image descriptions and tags in your "Speciality" section. If you are selling images clicking on the tool icon will bring up a page which will allow you to add specific information regarding the image including price.

The best thing you can do is use the website's search facility to it's full extent. The search functions on the site will use the image title, description, set tags and user tags (which you input yourself. Inputting a good variety of relevant words across all your images should increase your chances of being picked up in a search and is well worth spending the time on.

You can have as many 15 words that you feel are relevant to each image. These could be the style, subject medium, country etc. For example the image might be a photograph of a houses by a river. Suggested keywords might be: house, river, photograph, Spain etc. Use as many different allowed words as you can with all of your images. The more options you use the greater chance you have of your image being seen.

The front page is constantly revolving. So it worth uploading your images on a regular basis as it displays the latest images. It is a good way of getting that extra bit of exposure.

How can I stop people downloading and printing my work?

Your images should be saved at 72dpi. This is the resolution of a computer screen, but the minimum resolution for print is usually 300dpi; this means that images on the screen will only print properly at a size less than a quarter of the size on the screen.

Once you have a portfolio on Foliofox you can be found in several ways. You have the option to enter your name in the "Name Search" which will provided a link to your portfolio. You can also find your portfolio via the A-Z listing (A-Z listing is within each listed section, choose the correct section you are a part of e.g. Illustrator click on Illustrators). You can also be found by your specific speciality.

The best way of resizing an image is in Photoshop or illustrator using the save for web function. This will ensure the image retains a good viewing quality.

Make sure the images are the correct dimensions first; under the Image menu go to "Image Size" and reduce to 72pixels/inch with the "Re-sample Image" option unselected hit ok and the window will close. Go back in to re-size the pixel dimensions to 432 (this time with "Re-sample Image" option selected).

Under the File menu go to "Save For Web". To the right of the new window that opens choose "JPEG High" from the list of presets. You should see how this affects the actual image in the preview and also the file size below. In this instance it still keeps the image quality quite high at around 60 - although the file size should now be reduced significantly. You can always try reducing this slightly for a smaller file size, as well as some of the other options, such as Progressive jpeg, etc. It's worth looking at the various presets here - and also opting to view 4 previews of your image so you can compare how each affects your image.

Images that are undersized will not be altered in any way. For images that are oversized, colour profiles will be maintained but file type will not. All files will be converted to jpg in order to display them to our specification. We cannot guarantee quality.

All files, including grayscale images, must be saved with the following specifications: RGB mode, 8 bits/channel, and no extra channels or layers. Generic RGB is the recommended embedded colour profile.

There are many variables that affect how your files will be viewed online; whether or not a monitor is calibrated, colour space of monitors and applications, ambient lighting conditions, whether or not an image is displayed on a PC or a Mac, how end users have their viewing environments set up, etc.

To try to minimize this inconsistency in colour management, we recommend converting your files to Generic RGB once colour correction and image adjustment has been finalized. Once converted to Generic RGB, embed the colour profile when saving your file in order to preserve the original colour appearance when viewed on the web. Images created in another colour space should be converted to Generic RGB using a suitable editing program.

A reliable test for proofing your files is to drag and drop the jpeg of your image on to an open browser window. This is how the file will display online. If it doesn’t match your file in Photoshop it is recommended you review your colour management system and colour spaces associated with your files and applications. There is an excellent resource in Adobe Photoshop’s Help Section that explains colour management. You can access this from the Photoshop Help Menu. Type “colour management” in the search tool. Then choose the topic that relates to you.