After selecting this option, a box will appear which allows you to rename the image if needed, where on the computer you wish to save the image to, and also in which format to save the image, as below.
During the course, I will be using both JPEG, and TIFF formats. JPEG is most useful for saving test shots and experimental shots, as it keeps the physical size of the image but compresses it down so it is smaller and easier to store. The reason I will only be using this format for test shots is due to the fact that in compressing the files, it also reduces the quality of them, which is undesirable for final images or printed pieces. For these I will be using the TIFF format, as this format does not shrink or flatten the images, allowing them to retain any detailing and the sharpness of the image itself. The more detailed the picture, the greater the space it takes up, so only my very final pieces shall be saved as TIFFs. I may use PSD format whilst still in the editing stages of my final pieces, as PSD format allows images to remain detailed but are take up slightly less space as TIFFs. PSD is a useful format, but usually can only be opened within Photoshop itself.
After selecting the format in which you choose to save your work, you are then usually given the option to chose the quality of the file, You should always save to the highest quality possible so as to not lose any detail in the save. On the slider tool you are given this is usually represented by 'large file' and the numeric value should be '12' as below.
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