ali Court Dismisses Dispute Over Whether Worker Qualifies as Public Safety Employee By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Maryland Appellate Court rejected a dispute over whether an injured worker qualified as a public safety employee due to a lack of jurisdiction. Case: Clifton T. Perkins Hospital v. Frierson, No. Full Article
ali L&I: Man Accused of Stealing $340,000 by Running Business While Collecting Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A man who allegedly started a metal fabrication shop just weeks after suffering a workplace injury was charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing about $340,000 in indemnity benefits, the… Full Article
ali California Legislative, Regulatory, and Angelotti Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 14:40:49 -0700 Workers' compensation defense attorney John P. Kamin will recap the highlights from this year's legislative session during this one-hour webinar. Kamin will also bring you up to date on the… Full Article
ali Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 48: Net Neutrality By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:34:19 -0800 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
ali 2018 California Formulary Webinar By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:00:40 -0800 This session will outline some of the initial stakeholder repercussions from the perspective of treatment providers, payer and utilization review and project what the next few weeks and months have… Full Article
ali 120-Hour California Claims Adjuster Credential By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:26:59 -0800 This program includes over 120 hours of state-required training to become a licensed Claims Adjuster in California. … Full Article
ali Inaccurate Credentials Don't Disqualify Vocational Expert By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Pennsylvania court rejected an injured worker's request to disqualify a vocational expert on the basis that the expert's correspondence indicated he was a certified disability management specialist after his… Full Article
ali Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Former SAIF Employee's Retaliation Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a SAIF employee’s claim she that was terminated in retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct. Case: Cuddigan-Placito v. SAIF, No. 760. Full Article
ali DOL Reports Decline in Workplace Fatality Investigations By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The U.S. Department of Labor reported an 11% reduction in workplace fatality investigations in the most recent fiscal year. The 826 worker deaths investigated during the fiscal year that ended June… Full Article
ali Legal Specialization Test Prep - Ethics and Professional Responsibility By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 10:58:07 -0700 Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Full Article
ali Legal Specialization Test Prep - Disability Evaluation and Apportionment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 11:19:34 -0700 Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Full Article
ali Legal Specialization Test Prep - Practice and Procedure / Medical Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 11:12:45 -0700 Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Full Article
ali Legal Specialization Test Prep - The Series By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 08:14:02 -0700 The objective of this program is to prepare experienced workers’ compensation attorneys to pass the examination to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law. Full Article
ali California WC Calculators 101 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:52:18 -0800 Join Judge Clint Feddersen as he provides an overview of WorkCompCentral’s California workers’ compensation calculators in a live demonstration of our online calculators. … Full Article
ali The Power of Virtual Reality: Immersive Therapeutics for Chronic Back Pain Management By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:07:51 -0700 CBP is a prevalent, complex, and expensive condition that carries a significant health economic burden in the US. For Injured Workers who experience persistent pain, the ability to participate in… Full Article
ali Split Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Retaliatory Termination Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Alabama Supreme Court summarily denied a worker’s challenge to the dismissal of her retaliatory termination claim over the dissent of a justice who argued that the court should have… Full Article
ali Court Upholds Dismissal of Day Care Worker's Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a day care worker’s claims for disability discrimination, workers’ compensation retaliation and negligence. Case: Long v. KeltanBW Inc., No. 112919, 06/20/2024, published. Facts:… Full Article
ali Federal Court Finds Worker Doesn't Qualify as Jones Act Seaman By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker did not qualify as a Jones Act seaman. Case: Edwards v. InterMoor Inc., No. 23-30727, 08/29/2024, unpublished. Facts: Lawrence… Full Article
ali Employer Penalized for Late Award Payment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a 10% penalty against an employer for its late payment of a worker’s award. Case: Jefferson v. South Carolina Department of Transportation, No. 2019-001643, 09/11/2024,… Full Article
ali Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2024 19:18:36 GMT Full Article
ali Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Palliative medication management focuses on providing relief from symptoms and enhancing quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease throughout the various stages of the disease. Decisions about initiating, adjusting... Full Article
ali Los cuidados paliativos son beneficiosos para tratar los síntomas y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con ECV By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT Aspectos destacados de la declaración: El manejo de los medicamentos paliativos se enfoca en el alivio de los síntomas y en la mejora de la calidad de vida de las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares en las distintas etapas de la enfermedad. La... Full Article
ali 5 health technology start-ups finalists in global heart disease solution competition By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:45:00 GMT DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2024 – High blood pressure, obesity and other risk factors contribute to high rates of heart disease and stroke worldwide, including in the U.S. where cardiovascular disease is the leading killer.[1] While experts work to improve outcomes... Full Article
ali Alien Skin Exposure 4 Photographic Software Review By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 17:36:00 +0000 There is nothing more wonderful than exploring new tools or ways for something you are passionate about. A B&W Infra-Red (IR) processing of a red barn and green fields What is the Purpose of this Software? Exposure is an add-on photo-editing application for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Elements that provides almost a complete list of film types, both B&W and Color, for processing for the digital darkroom. I say almost as I didn't count the list of film types in this application and I don't even know all the films that have ever been made, but they sure seem to be all here. 'Sepia – blue Finish (modified)' setting with a layer set to 'Lighten' mode (31%) for an Expsure 4 ver. of 'Kodak HIE (Halation moderate)' One test of software is to see how it feels right out of the box. A lot like taking a performance sports car for a test drive. You may not know everything about it but you know how to drive and turn corners. I never read the manual first as I believe that a person with reasonable skills on the computer and with digital editing should know how to turn it on and drive around a little. Exposure 4 did not fail here. It was easy to install and when launched, the layout and buttons were intuitive. The only problem I had was that it was almost 2 hours later when I realized how much I had been playing with the different types of films. How would I use this Photo-Editing Software? Exposure 4 has a great repertoire of classic, vintage and just plain old films both in color and B&W. Combined with these types of film selections are the various processing adjustments you might make in a wet darkroom, such as contrast, toning, bleaching, cross-processing, calotype, platinum and much more. Some of these are obvious as the IR and Platinum and High contrast B&W I have shown above. Even old color films with faded color can provide unique approaches to the photographic images. Without having access to the original old photograph, an older reproduction could be re-made. This could be cast against another image to create a story of 'then and now' and subject of an interesting photographic book. In the image above I took 2 photos and I applied old color film technique to the bordered version to create the effect of laying an old photo on a new photo to show a change over time. How well does it Perform? Having a 7 processors and 12TB of RAM there should be no speed issues with loading and applying application settings. It was just over a sec to load and less to applying any film setting. The window is originally set up with 3 panels. Large central being the photo being edited. The panel on the right is the main adjustment panel color. See composite below. There is enough functionality to do almost everything you want. A minor problem with the numbers dialog boxes. When you enter a number it doesn't apply until you click the panel and if you use the Enter key it applies the Exposure 4 application. I would rather have that only happen when I click the OK button. The panel on the left are all the pre-set film settings which are based on some combination of settings on the right panel. This is great because once you found a style that suits your needs you can then tweak it to best suit the photograph. I did find that using the color filter produced better color (brighter) for me than using the same color on a layer in Photoshop. It might be the preserve luminosity check box. With my sample photos the rendering of effects was clean with no noticeable distortions unless of course you cranked the saturation way up. I like that both side panels can be minimized and it's easy to zoom into a section for better clarity. With a 24” monitor some apps don't allow full screen editing. I also like how you can save your own presets. The above image is from one I tested since I had created a B&W version previously. The software did produce versions that I liked as well and maybe even better than the original. Who is this Software meant for? For anyone how wants to experience the look of chemical film technology and its variant processes. Definitely for commercial ad type photographic needs. Here with the press of a button, a vintage effect can be created without much time spent by the user. For creative types who may want to create story-line or books where the type of photograph is integral to the story experience For fine-art photographers that require a specific look, as with my image of the tree and bench, that is not easily achieved in Photoshop. To create new layers that can be set to one of the blend modes. There is a practice to create a B&W version of your image that looks best and then set this to luminosity for your color photo. While I haven’t experimented that much with these I suspect I will find some of the film output useful as a blend mode. Recommendations This is a good solid product that provides a wealth of film types and genres. It is easy to use and intuitive. I would give this software a 4 – 4 ½ rating. The limiting factor would be price for a new user at approx $249. but an upgrade is only $99. As an investment, I view software the same as a lens. It's a tool to help you meet your needs or goals. Many people find the cost of software somewhat prohibitive and yet see no problem with spending more on a new lens. I love a lens also as there's something about that precision instrument you are holding. But I photo-edit every photo I show to the public. I always want to bring out the very best and convey the feelings and experience I had at the time I took the photograph. The straight out-of-the-camera version doesn’t give me this. It is a mechanical device and not a human. Definitely do download a trial version and play with it. Niels Henriksen Disclaimer: Other than receiving a copy of the software to review, I did not or will not receive any remunerations, gifts or any considerations from this review from the company, its agents or any of its distributors Full Article PhotoShop software
ali “What Would They Say?” spoken word video named finalist in international award competition By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:15:00 GMT DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2024 —“What Would They Say?” – the powerful spoken word poem produced by the American Heart Association, which is celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain... Full Article
ali Investment, action urged to improve access, quality and equity in women’s heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT Advisory Highlights: Women continue to be underrepresented in research for cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding of how CVD impacts women. Some risk factors for heart disease are specific to women, such as risks ... Full Article
ali NFL founds coalition to advance adoption of life-saving policies for student athletes By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:40:00 GMT Professional Sports and Leading Public Health, Nonprofit and Patient Advocacy Organizations Will Advocate State Adoption of Best Practice Medical Emergency Policies NFL Foundation Commits $1 Million in Grants to Support Nationwide CPR Education, AED ... Full Article
ali Learn How to Illustrate a Realistic Rocketship in Photoshop By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:55:35 +0000 In this tutorial, we will create a retro styled rocket in Photoshop. We will explore the importance of details in creating a complex illustration, as well as how to create realistic surfaces. Full Article Drawing Tutorials
ali My New Project: A Curated, Quality New Marketplace for Designers By psd.fanextra.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 13:19:59 +0000 Today I have a really exciting update, sharing exactly what I've been working on for the past year. At my other website Design Cuts, we've just launched the most curated, high quality marketplace anywhere for designers just like you! Full Article Articles Site News
ali How to Make Your Personalized PhotoBook Easily By www.photoshoplady.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:06:47 +0000 Photographs are an incredible tool for preserving memories in tangible forms. Not only it captures your most treasured moments but also keeps the sentiment intact no matter when you look at it. PhotoBooks are where we maintain and keep our photographic collection. There are many reasons to make photo book in today’s technologically advancing world. They allow your loved ones and family to reminisce your special moments for years to come. When you create a PhotoBook you make sure your memorable moments stand the test of time. Since photo albums capture and preserve life’s moments, they make fantastic gifting options. The post How to Make Your Personalized PhotoBook Easily appeared first on Photoshop Lady. Full Article Uncategorized
ali Spectacular Fine-Art Winners From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards By designyoutrust.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:17:39 +0000 1st Place Winner: “Delicate” by Hilda Champion The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards celebrated fine-art photographers who have redefined visual storytelling through simplicity, highlighting the profound beauty in minimalism. The award-winning works, from serene landscapes to striking abstractions, showcase how thoughtful use of negative space and single subjects can evoke deep emotional responses and reveal powerful […] Full Article Photography beauty celebrated daniel david human michael photography trees urban visual
ali Is a cashless society closer than most realize? By www.techi.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:15:41 +0000 In North America, it’s easy to see that we’re heading towards a world that is driven by digital commerce. Many people order a good chunk of their daily supplies and impulse purchases online. Apps make buying things even out in the real world much easier than cash. Then, there’s the credit and debit card trend […] The post Is a cashless society closer than most realize? first appeared on TECH Intelligence and is written by Michio Hasai. Full Article E-commerce Cashless Society ecommerce Technology
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ali Minimalist Black and White Photography by Gavin Dunbar By sharebrain.info Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:23:00 +0000 We featured many black and white photography articles in past but never something related to minimalism. This post presents some truly excellent examples of beautiful minimalist black and white photography by Gavin Dunbar.View and Vote Full Article Photography
ali Four Tips of Tapping Market Potential via Quality Brochures By sharebrain.info Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:10:00 +0000 Marketing with brochures is one of the many ways to reach out to your target audience. In order to have that impact, brochures should be attractive and engaging.View and Vote Full Article Inspiration
ali 30 Awesome Latest Free High Quality Web Templates By sharebrain.info Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:06:00 +0000 Hello friends, I have compiled some of the beautiful web templates, now if you want to design a website you can probably use these templates, this will help you to reduce your designing work. Thanks to the original designers for sharing such wonderful templates for free.View and Vote Full Article Freebies
ali 45 High Quality And Free Web Templates In PSD By sharebrain.info Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:59:00 +0000 Finding out high quality and premium PSD files is extremely difficult but keeping them in the toolbox is tremendously important for the web designers because such PSD files always come in handy and save loads of time.View and Vote Full Article Photoshop
ali Can Ritalin Help Mitigate Brain Injury Symptoms? By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST Learn about the risks and benefits of taking Ritalin after a brain injury. Full Article
ali You’re Wasting Your Life (Without Even Realizing It) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:43 +0000 In this episode, I sit down with Jodi Wellman, who calls herself “The Grim Reaper’s Cheerleader,” to dive into the deep stuff—how thinking about our own mortality can actually help us live more fully, with no regrets. Jodi breaks down her 4000 Mondays project and how we often get stuck fantasizing about our goals instead of taking real action. I also share a bit of my own journey after selling my company, where I had to rethink what really matters. We talk about the power of breaking out of our routines, why journaling can keep us on track, and how small, intentional changes can make a big impact on living a meaningful life. Some highlights we explore: The dangers of positive fantasies and how the idea of “temporal scarcity” can kick us into gear. Why shaking up your daily routines can break the autopilot mode and bring more vitality into your life. The role of reflective practices like journaling in staying true to your goals and living with purpose. And more… Enjoy! FOLLOW JODI WELLMAN: instagram | linkedin | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post You’re Wasting Your Life (Without Even Realizing It) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post You’re Wasting Your Life (Without Even Realizing It) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast daily routine intentional living life goals life lessons living a meaningful life motivation no regrets self-reflection
ali Gender Equality Isn’t What You Think (Here’s Why) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:00:59 +0000 In this episode, I sit down with Richard Reeves to dive into his powerful book “Of Boys and Men,” where we unpack why men are struggling in today’s world. From mental health to the evolving roles of fatherhood, we dig into the tough questions. Richard brings in some eye-opening data on education, employment, and how society’s expectations of men have shifted. This isn’t just about men vs. women — it’s about understanding the bigger picture and making space for real change. Some highlights we explore: Why men are falling behind in education and mental health The changing role of fatherhood in modern society The rise of men’s groups and their impact Enjoy! FOLLOW RICHARD REEVES: facebook | twitter | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post Gender Equality Isn’t What You Think (Here’s Why) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Gender Equality Isn’t What You Think (Here’s Why) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast
ali eyeo community visualizations By well-formed-data.net Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 08:38:04 +0000 The eyeo festival and the community around it has a very special place in my heart. When Dave Schroeder announced the team was editing a book to celebrate the fifth anniversary, my immediate thought was to use this opportunity to follow up on an old idea, which I had been kicking around for a while […] Full Article Projects communities conference eyeo mapping resonet twitter
ali A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Australia on a Subclass 600 Visa By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:04:56 +0000 In an era where remote work continues to thrive, the concept of being a digital nomad has gained significant traction. As boundaries blur and opportunities become global, many adventurous souls seek to combine work with travel, exploring new destinations while maintaining their professional endeavours. Australia, with its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and thriving economy, often […] The post A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Australia on a Subclass 600 Visa appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News australian immigration australian migrant australian visitor visa condition 8101 condition 8115 immigration australia migration australia ongoing employment subclass 600 subclass 600 visa temporary visa visa conditions visitor visa work in australia work life balance working remote
ali Becoming an Australian Citizen by Conferral By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:49:04 +0000 As we near Citizenship Day on 17 September, Australians have an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship and the responsibilities and privileges we have as citizens. Australian Citizenship Day was first celebrated in 2001. Every year on this day, Australia welcomes thousands of new citizens in local communities across the […] The post Becoming an Australian Citizen by Conferral appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News australian citizenship character assessment citizenship test eligibility requirements New Zealand Special Category Visa permanent residency status permanent resident residency requirements
ali Becoming an Australian Citizen by Descent – A Path for Those Born Abroad By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:01:11 +0000 Australia is a nation built on migration, with many citizens tracing their heritage back to different parts of the world. For those born outside Australia to Australian parents, citizenship by descent offers a direct route to becoming an Australian citizen. What is Citizenship by Descent? Citizenship by descent is a way for individuals born outside […] The post Becoming an Australian Citizen by Descent – A Path for Those Born Abroad appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News australian citizenship australian parents character assessment citizenship australia citizenship by descent dual citizenship parental citizenship permanent resident proof of parentage relationship evidence
ali 150 Simple Desktop Wallpapers For Minimalist Lovers By icanbecreative.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 24 21:29:17 +0300 Today I have collected some excellent desktop wallpapers dedicated to minimalism. Minimalism is a popular style of design because it keeps things simple and ... Full Article Design Roud-up
ali Realistic X-Men '97: Real-Life Version Of Mutant Nostalgia By icanbecreative.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jun 24 12:54:05 +0300 New realistic Marvel art brings characters to real life from the X-Men '97 TV show. 2024 marked a new beginning for the X-Men: The Animated Series, as the f ... Full Article Design Roud-up
ali 24 Free Grunge Texture Downloads: High-Quality Images For Photoshop Editing By icanbecreative.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 24 10:57:58 +0300 Hey there, fellow design enthusiasts! I've got something super cool to share with you today. You know those grungy, vintage-looking textures that make your ... Full Article Textures
ali Personal User Interfaces: A.I. Augmented Reality And The Future Of Personalized Advertising By icanbecreative.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 24 13:08:44 +0200 Technology today loves making stuff just for you, and it's changing the game in how we get our digital kicks. In an era where personalization is paramount, ... Full Article Learning
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ali Balancing Image Speed and Quality with imgix By www.viget.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Users expect a website to load fast. An average web page loads in about 2.5 seconds. The longer the user has to wait, the higher the user bounce rate. There are a lot of factors that go into site speed, but images account for about 75% of the page weight on an application or website. Google’s Core Web Vitals uses several metrics to rank sites. Visual site speed or largest contentful paint affects ROI as slower sites have fewer repeat users and fewer sales.Without properly sized images, both site speed and image quality are affected. Accordingly, we use several methods to deliver properly sized images. Our primary solution is imgix because it is easy to implement and saves managers and clients time and effort. Imgix Key FeaturesImgix provides a lot of features — some we consistently use on projects, and others we use in very specific situations. Responsive ImagesSetting up responsive images can be complex. As the variety of devices and their screen resolutions continue to expand, managing all the different image requirements is increasingly challenging.Consider this scenario: a website’s images look crisp and clear on a high-resolution monitor. When that same page is viewed on a mobile device, the images are so large the page takes forever to load. A solution could be to upload a smaller image for mobile, right? It's not quite that simple. We need eight or more different sizes of the same image to account for different screen sizes and retina screens. Keeping track of all the image sizes and saving each size gets complex and would be nearly impossible to do manually on a site that has hundreds or thousands of images. One of our clients, National Park Foundation (NPF), wanted to clarify its message to better target major donors. Their gorgeous, large scenic images are essential to their website strategy. NPF needed the images throughout their site to be crisp and clear at all screen sizes. Using imgix, NPF content managers can load high-resolution images to the CMS and not worry about the site's speed or performance. They rely on imgix to deliver the correctly resized image for any user's screen.Imgix does this with their Device Pixel Ratio and Client Hints which automatically sets the pixel density for the image based on the user's device. Those API parameters can be easily set in the URLs for the image’s `srcset`. This allows developers to set an image width for an image `srcset` and then imgix delivers the right pixel ratio image to the user. We use `srcset` with imgix on other client sites like Bezos Earth Fund and Human Rights Campaign as well. Resize and CroppingImgix allows you to crop images in addition to setting an image’s focal point. So, only one image needs to be uploaded and it can be used at multiple sizes and croppings throughout the site. Let's say we upload a large landscape image, but on some pages we only need to use a portion of the image cropped as a square. Imgix will crop the image and deliver the smaller versions on the pages we need while persisting the larger versions on other pages.At Viget we use resizing and cropping on our own website, including our articles, to crop the staff photo to a smaller size at the top of the articles. This makes it possible for us to upload the staff photo once and the article image gets created automatically. Color Palette Another feature that we've used on client sites is the Color Palette API which allows you as many colors as you want from an image. For example, the Shedd Aquarium website that we built uses this feature by pulling a vibrant color from the image and setting it as the background color for the page hero. Aside from taking the manual work out of closely aligning photography with a page’s design, there’s an additional benefit: if you are on a slow connection, you will see a dynamic colored banner at the top before the image loads. Image UpscalingAnother valuable feature is the ability to upscale images. Even if you upload an image that is low resolution, it can still be used at a higher resolution. This is especially useful for e-commerce sites or applications where users are uploading their images. The upscale feature uses Generative AI to take a pixelated image and create a higher-resolution image. The final image will not be perfect, but it looks more professional. See the upscale demo on imgix. Non-upscaled image Upscaled image using Imgix PDF Preview ImagesThere is also a PDF page to image option in imgix. The API enables the generation of a page-specific image preview from the PDF, which can serve as both a thumbnail and a full-size preview. When we built AHIP.org, they had a resources section for their members containing quite a few PDFs. To help with clarity and findability, we used imgix to show previews of the PDF documents to non-members. This feature allows AHIP to upload resource PDFs without having to also upload any thumbnail images. Face DetectionAnother nice feature is a face detection parameter that you can pass to the API. This allows you to upload a photo and no matter the cropping or size it will keep the face as the focal point of the image. We used this feature on NEA for their team member page. It's great for user profile images that are used in different contexts throughout the site. Video StreamingVideos have become a key design element on websites. However, determining which service to use for embedding those videos is an ongoing topic of discussion. Video platforms enable you to integrate the video onto the page, yet they introduce scripts that may impede page loading speed. Imgix offers a video embed service that allows content managers to keep all the images and videos in one place. The videos are automatically encoded to Adaptive Bitrate Streaming to get the best compression and video quality. So, videos load fast and look great on mobile and desktop. Imgix Video API with Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Performance A lot of CMSs have image transformations built in. An image transformation encompasses everything for that image including responsive sizes, cropping, resizing, and face detection from the original. This is great for small sets of images, but transformations quickly get out of hand the more images there are on a site. For example, the homepage of the National Park Foundation has a minimum of 96 image transformations. Processing all of those image transformations uses a lot of server resources. Imgix saves the images and delivers them through their CDN. The imgix image CDN has an average of 0.15 milliseconds return on requests which enables images to load as quickly as possible. The CDN also caches the images on CDN edge nodes making them immediately available for future requests. FlexibilityImgix is flexible enough to work with almost any site structure; including WordPress, Craft CMS, Shopify, React, Ruby on Rails, Python, and more (see the full list). So, whether a site is a WordPress site or a Rails application, imgix fits right into the ecosystem. And, even better: you don’t have to rebuild your web app or website to gain the benefits of image performance, which can save you a lot of time and money.Setting up imgix on an existing website is easy. Imgix can connect to existing asset storage sources like AWS, Azure, or a web folder on the same domain. Once the image source is set up, a developer can start passing parameters to the API. CostImgix is free for 1,000 images which makes it easy to integrate and grow with your site. Pricing goes to $750/yr for 5,000 images and $3,000/yr for 25,000 images. In their pricing structure, “images” are categorized as origin images, so the count only includes original images and not transformed ones. So, you could have hundreds of images and thousands of image transformations all being delivered through a CDN for free. ConclusionEnsuring fast site speed isn't just important. It is vital. It's the cornerstone of a successful online presence, directly influencing search engine rankings, user satisfaction, and ultimately, your return on investment. Properly sized and optimized images are key to ensuring your site loads quickly and displays correctly for users across various devices.We have found that imgix enables our team to efficiently create projects with diverse image options, saving managers and developers valuable time. Our clients benefit from reduced server space and an increased site speed. Imgix’s API is comprehensive, so you can use one tool for all features and options around site images — from cropping and resizing to face detection and automated color palettes, to video and beyond. Having used imgix for the past five years to support the wide-ranging needs of our clients, we feel confident recommending it and using it again and again. Users expect a website to load fast, and imgix is a reliable way to make sure that happens. Full Article Code Front-end Engineering Content Management Performance
