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'''Images''' help detail the subject and provide extra understanding of it, not to mention that they're more aesthetically pleasing than a plain text page.
'''Images''' help detail article subjects and provide extra understanding of it. They're also more aesthetically pleasing than plain text.


==Uploading Files==
==Uploading Files==
<big>'''Note: Watermarked images are subject to ''immediate'' deletion'''</big>
You can upload images by using the upload link (or by pressing alt-shift-u (FireFox)/alt-u (other browsers)), located in the toolbox of the sidebar. This will send you to [[Special:Upload]]. Use the form to select a file to upload, and adjust the filename appropriately. (See Metroid Wiki's [[Metroid Wiki:Policy#Images|Image Standards]] for naming conventions.)
===Single Files===
 
You can upload images by pressing the upload button (or by pressing alt-shift-u (FireFox)/alt-u (other browsers)), located in the toolbox of the sidebar. This will send you to [[Special:Upload]]. There, you will see a button that says browse that allows you to look through files on your computer. After selecting the proper file, you can adjust the filename to whatever you see fit. (see [[Metroid Wiki:Quality Standards#Images|Image standards]] for naming help)
===Multiple Files===
[[Special:MultipleUpload]], also located in the toolbox (this does not appear when editing a page), can be used to upload up to five images at the same time. Like uploading single files, the file names can be adjusted in the "destination filename:" section.
===Uploading New Versions of Files===
If you are uploading a new version of a preexisting file, you can find a button that says "Upload a new version of this file" between the file history and file links sections of a file page. This will upload the file to the name of the older version. Please note that any changes made may take some time to appear.
If you are uploading a new version of a preexisting file, you can find a button that says "Upload a new version of this file" between the file history and file links sections of a file page. This will upload the file to the name of the older version. Please note that any changes made may take some time to appear.


=== Supported Formats ===
===Licensing===
There are several image types accepted at Metroid Wiki, these are .png, .jpg/.jpeg, .gif, and .svg (buggy). Below are explanations for the main types of images, and how they should be presented on the wiki.
Licensing templates are used to denote an image's copyright status. Two templates exist for this purpose:
 
==== PNG ====
PNG, or Portable Network Graphics, is one of the most used image formats on the wiki. This is due to the color quality PNG formated images have and their ability to be made into transparencies. PNG formated images can be animated, however this is not universally supported.
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==== JPEG ====
JPEG, also known as JPG or Joint Photographic Experts Group, is another commonly used format on Metroid Wiki. While JPGs suffer from quality degradation, they can be used to display large, quality images while using less file space. Unlike PNG formated images, JPGs cannot be made into transparencies.
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==== GIF ====
The GIF, or Graphics Interchange Format, is the only image format that can be universally animated, making them useful for displaying animated sprites. Like PNG formatted images, GIFs are also capable of being made into transparencies. This format does suffer from a 256 color limitation however, which makes it less used on Metroid Wiki outside of animated sprites.
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====Format Comparison====
* [[Template:Copyright]] is the primary licensing template that is used for any copyrighted images. It is added by placing <nowiki>{{copyright}}</nowiki> on a file page. ''This template is automatically included when using the [[Template:Source]] and need not be added in addition to it.''
*PNG: The PNG image retains the color quality without any degradation.
*JPG: The JPG, although having some color degradation, still maintains quality.
*GIF: The GIF's color limitations prevent several sections of the image, such as the ''Pinball'' button from rendering properly.


==Licensing==
*[[Template:Fan Art]] is used on any fan made images. It is added by placing <nowiki>{{Fan Art}}</nowiki> on a file page. '''Note: Do ''not'' upload fan art without permission from its author.'''
Licensing templates are used to denote an images copyright status, for this, two templates can be used.


===Copyright===
===Image Sourcing===
{{Main|Template:Copyright}}
Image sourcing is an important way to give credit to the original source of the image. Two templates are used to source images on Metroid Wiki. All images taken from an external source '''must''' have one of these templates placed on it.
Template:Copyright is the primary licensing template that is used for any copyrighted images. It is added by placing <nowiki>{{copyright}}</nowiki> on a file page. This template is automatically included when using the [[Template:Source]] and need not be added in addition to it.


===Fan art===
*[[Template:Source]] is used to source images acquired from miscellaneous sites (Metroid Recon, Metroid Database, Nintendo.com etc). It is also used to source the individual who captured a screenshot, the program with which it was edited (if any), and the purpose of the editing.
{{Main|Template:Fan Art}}
Template:Fan Art is used on any fan made images. It is added by placing <nowiki>{{Fan Art}}</nowiki> on a file page.
<big>'''Note: Do ''not'' upload without permission from its author.'''</big>


==Image Sourcing==
:Filling in the optional fields also automatically categorizes the image by such parameters as type and game, and should be used whenever possible. Visit [[Template:Source]] and [[Help:Screenshots]] for more information.
Image sourcing is highly important as it gives credit to the original source of the image, for this two templates are used. All images taken from an external source '''must''' have one of these templates placed on it.


===Template:Source===
*[[Template:WikimediaImage]] is used for images taken from a Wikimedia site. it is added to an article by placing <nowiki>{{WikimediaImage| url of original image}}</nowiki>
{{Main|Template:Source}}
[[Template:Source]] is used for images from miscellaneous sites (Metroid Recon, Metroid Database, Nintendo.com etc.), it is also used to mark who took the image, what it was edited with, and the purpose of the editing. Filling in the optional fields also automatically categorizes the image by such parameters as type and game.


===Template:WikimediaImage===
===Categorization===
{{Main|Template:WikimediaImage}}
[[file:Echo Visor mp2 Screenshot.jpg|right|thumb|200px|File:Echo Visor mp2 Screenshot.jpg]]
[[Template:WikimediaImage]] is used for images taken from a Wikimedia site. it is added to an article by placing <nowiki>{{WikimediaImage| url of original image}}</nowiki>
Images should be categorized according to their subject matter. Images such as [[:File:Echo Visor mp2 Screenshot.jpg]] (shown at right) are categorized under [[:Category:Aether Wildlife|Aether Life Forms]] and [[:Category:Torvus Bog Wildlife|Torvus Bog Life Forms]] due to the inclusion of [[Shrieker]]s. Because the image also demonstrates the usage of the [[Echo Visor]], it is also categorized under [[:Category:Visors|Visors]].


==Categorization==
Images should also categorized by game and image type. This is done automatically when using [[Template:Source]].
Images are categorized by their subject matter. Images such as [[:File:Echo Visor mp2 Screenshot.jpg]] are categorized under [[:Category:Aether Wildlife|Aether Wildlife]] and [[:Category:Torvus Bog Wildlife|Torvus Bog Wildlife]] due to the inclusion of Shriekers. Because the image also shows the usage of the Echo Visor, it is also categorized under [[:Category:Visors|Visors]].
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Images are also categorized by game and image type, however this is done automatically through [[Template:Source]].
==Adding Images to Articles==
Images are added to pages using wiki markup similar to that used to create a link. For example, <nowiki>[[File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]]</nowiki> adds the image to the page. To create a regular page link to a file, add a colon to front of the filename, as demonstrated: <nowiki>[[:File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]]</nowiki> becomes [[:File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]].


==Adding images to pages==
Optional syntax can be used to adjust the image in various ways.
Images are added to pages similarly to linking, for example <nowiki>[[File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]]</nowiki> adds the linked image to the page. To create a regular page link to a file, add a colon to it (<nowiki>[[:File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]]</nowiki> becomes [[:File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]])


Optional syntax can be used to adjust the image in various ways
{| style="width:100%; {{border}}" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
{| style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}} {{round|20px}}" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"
! style="width:30%;" | Syntax
! style="width:30%;" | Explanation
! style="width:30%;" | Result
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; {{background}}; font-size:110%; {{border}}; {{roundt|15px}}" | Syntax
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | An image file sized to 180 pixels.<br>An image file without this parameter will appear full size.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px]]
|-
|-
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | Parameter
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|link=Dark Quad]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | Description
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | An image file, 180 pixels, that links to a page.<br>External URLs may also be used.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | Placement
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|link=Dark Quad]]
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | Result
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; {{background}}; font-size:110%; {{border}}" | Size
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |  <nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|left]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | An image file, 180 pixels, positioned left.<br>Center and right may also be used.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|left]]
|-
|-
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" |
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |<nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|border]]</nowiki>
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The size of the image can be adjusted by placing a number follow by px (pixels) in the image link. This adjusts the width of the image, scaling the height of it to match.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | An image file, 180 pixels, with a gray border.<br>Captions cannot be added using the Border parameter.
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|border]]
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px]]
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; {{background}}; font-size:110%; {{border}}" | Link
 
|-
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|frame|A Dark Quad MB]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | An image file, with a border and gray background.<br>The frame parameter always displays the image at full size.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | The image can be made into a clickable link by adding link= followed by the page you want it to link to. For internal links, just the page name and namespace will do, for external the full URL is needed
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|frame|A Dark Quad MB]]
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Weavile Backsprite.png|link=http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Weavile_(Pokémon)]]</nowiki> (Weavile article on Bulbapedia)
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Weavile Backsprite.png|link=http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Weavile_(Pokémon)]]
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; {{background}}; font-size:110%; {{border}}" | Justification
|-
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | Changes the location of the image on the article, by placing left (default justification), right, or center.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |  <nowiki>[[File:Omega Metroid m2 Sprite.png|center]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Omega Metroid m2 Sprite.png|sub]]
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; {{background}}; font-size:110%; {{border}}" | Alignment
|-
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" |
|-
! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; {{background}}; font-size:110%; {{border}}" | Border/Frame/Thumb
|-
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Border
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | This adds a gray border around the image. While the size can be adjusted, captions cannot be added.
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Darkburst mp2 Screenshot 3.jpg|180px|border]]</nowiki>
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Darkburst mp2 Screenshot 3.jpg|180px|border]]
|-
|-
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Frame
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|thumb|A Dark Quad MB]]</nowiki><br><br><nowiki>[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|thumb|center|100px]]</nowiki>
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | This surrounds the image with a frame that can have a caption. As the size of the image cannot be adjusted when using the frame parameter, it should only be used with relatively small images to use less space on pages. It is defaultly justified on the right, however this can be adjusted.
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | An image file, converted into a {{wp|thumbnail}}. <br>Thumbs default to a width of 180px and a default right hand justification.<br><br>Size and alignment can be adjusted manually. Captions may be added or omitted.
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:SA-X mf Screenshot 5.png|frame|center|The SA-X in ARC]]</nowiki>
| style="text-align: center; {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Dark Quad MB.png|thumb|A Dark Quad MB]]<br><br>[[file:Dark Quad MB.png|thumb|center|100px]]
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:SA-X mf Screenshot 5.png|frame|center|The SA-X in ARC]]
|-
|-
| style="{{border}} {{background}} {{roundbl|15px}}"| Thumb
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The thumb parameter makes the image into a {{wp|thumbnail}} with a default width of 180px and a default right hand justification, though this can be adjusted. Captions can also be added to thumbnails.
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | <nowiki>[[File:Darkburst mp2 Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb||The Darkburst]]</nowiki> (default, with caption)
<nowiki>[[File:Darkburst mp2 Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|200px|center|The Darkburst]]</nowiki> (adjusted)
| style="{{border}} {{background}} {{roundbr|15px}}" | [[File:Darkburst mp2 Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|The Darkburst]]{{clear}}
[[File:Darkburst mp2 Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|200px|center|The Darkburst]]
|}
|}


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[[Category:Help|{{PAGENAME}}]]

Latest revision as of 05:16, 30 July 2015


Images help detail article subjects and provide extra understanding of it. They're also more aesthetically pleasing than plain text.

Uploading Files

You can upload images by using the upload link (or by pressing alt-shift-u (FireFox)/alt-u (other browsers)), located in the toolbox of the sidebar. This will send you to Special:Upload. Use the form to select a file to upload, and adjust the filename appropriately. (See Metroid Wiki's Image Standards for naming conventions.)

If you are uploading a new version of a preexisting file, you can find a button that says "Upload a new version of this file" between the file history and file links sections of a file page. This will upload the file to the name of the older version. Please note that any changes made may take some time to appear.

Licensing

Licensing templates are used to denote an image's copyright status. Two templates exist for this purpose:

  • Template:Copyright is the primary licensing template that is used for any copyrighted images. It is added by placing {{copyright}} on a file page. This template is automatically included when using the Template:Source and need not be added in addition to it.
  • Template:Fan Art is used on any fan made images. It is added by placing {{Fan Art}} on a file page. Note: Do not upload fan art without permission from its author.

Image Sourcing

Image sourcing is an important way to give credit to the original source of the image. Two templates are used to source images on Metroid Wiki. All images taken from an external source must have one of these templates placed on it.

  • Template:Source is used to source images acquired from miscellaneous sites (Metroid Recon, Metroid Database, Nintendo.com etc). It is also used to source the individual who captured a screenshot, the program with which it was edited (if any), and the purpose of the editing.
Filling in the optional fields also automatically categorizes the image by such parameters as type and game, and should be used whenever possible. Visit Template:Source and Help:Screenshots for more information.
  • Template:WikimediaImage is used for images taken from a Wikimedia site. it is added to an article by placing {{WikimediaImage| url of original image}}

Categorization

File:Echo Visor mp2 Screenshot.jpg

Images should be categorized according to their subject matter. Images such as File:Echo Visor mp2 Screenshot.jpg (shown at right) are categorized under Aether Life Forms and Torvus Bog Life Forms due to the inclusion of Shriekers. Because the image also demonstrates the usage of the Echo Visor, it is also categorized under Visors.

Images should also categorized by game and image type. This is done automatically when using Template:Source.

Adding Images to Articles

Images are added to pages using wiki markup similar to that used to create a link. For example, [[File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]] adds the image to the page. To create a regular page link to a file, add a colon to front of the filename, as demonstrated: [[:File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png]] becomes File:Metroid Wiki Logo Small.png.

Optional syntax can be used to adjust the image in various ways.

Syntax Explanation Result
[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px]] An image file sized to 180 pixels.
An image file without this parameter will appear full size.
[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|link=Dark Quad]] An image file, 180 pixels, that links to a page.
External URLs may also be used.
[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|left]] An image file, 180 pixels, positioned left.
Center and right may also be used.
[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|180px|border]] An image file, 180 pixels, with a gray border.
Captions cannot be added using the Border parameter.
[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|frame|A Dark Quad MB]] An image file, with a border and gray background.
The frame parameter always displays the image at full size.
A Dark Quad MB
[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|thumb|A Dark Quad MB]]

[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|thumb|center|100px]] 		An image file, converted into a thumbnail.
Thumbs default to a width of 180px and a default right hand justification.

Size and alignment can be adjusted manually. Captions may be added or omitted.
A Dark Quad MB


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