Design Challenge #1 - March 2012 (a little early)

[californiateri]

Originally Posted by kaylalovesminnie

My part is completely done and ready, BUT there is absolutely no way it's going to be 10 MB. I'm using winRAR to zip it, but it's still at around 30 MB! Eeesh, and I still haven't even put in a TOU! Does anyone possibly know how I can adjust it to compress it further?

A lot of people may not be able to open your zip files because of the winRAR. I know my computer doesn't recognize that file type. I tried downloading one of the free programs that can unzip it and it messed up my computer and I had a heck of a time getting it back to normal.

[TanyaH666]

10mb is too low even for add-on stuff. Most of the time 1 paper is 10mb. I just looked through the store collab parts I have made (usually 3 papers and 5-10 elements) and only ONE was under 30mb.

[frogfish]

10mb was the limit set on one of the blog trains I looked at when coming up with this concept which is why I used it. I just don't want the size to get out of control especially since this collab could be huge. What would be reasonable for a 5-15 item submission?

[TanyaH666]

I would say 25-30mb. It is the papers that make the files big. If it was only elements, then 10mb would be fine. Maybe just set the limits to specific items? Like elements have to be 10mb and under, papers/papers & elements - 30mb and under. Also, the 10mb cap wouldn't be a problem if you have people break up their zip files. Elements in one zip and papers in another.

[frogfish]

Let's up the max folder size to 25mb this time. Too many people are having trouble compressing any further...

[Carolc]

Just wanted to thank everyone for their interest and (potential) participation in this activity! I am excited to see what you all come up with!

[kaylalovesminnie]

Originally Posted by californiateri

A lot of people may not be able to open your zip files because of the winRAR. I know my computer doesn't recognize that file type. I tried downloading one of the free programs that can unzip it and it messed up my computer and I had a heck of a time getting it back to normal.

I am using winRAR, however I am using the zip format, not the RAR file.

[kaylalovesminnie]

Thanks for allowing us to do 25 MB this time, mine is still around 30 though, and that's without a TOU! Can I break it down into 2 folders, one with elements/TOU, and one with papers...or would that get to be too much work on your end??

[Saar]

I'd love to particiapte too!
I think I'll make some elements and patterned papers that can be used for many purposes

[Spacecadetswife]

What about shadowing? I'm doing a sequin scatter, with some of the sequins overlaping. Those overlaps are going to need custom shadows. If we shadow, we should all use the same angle.