Digital Backdrops

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How come digital photos don't look as good when it's set as a computer background?

I'm just getting into digital photography. I noticed that when I try to set some great photos as by computer backdrop, it seems that the quality takes a hit? The photos don't look bad, but just not as crystal clear as they do with the windows slideshow (sometimes they appear over-sharpened). Why is that and is there any way to fix this? Thanks so much!!!
PS: I have a Rebel XT (8mp).
Also, I use JPeg, best quality, largest size.

this is a very common situtaion....large files when compressed lose detail.....u can probably use even the microsoft photoeditor to fix this......use the resize option found in the Image menu.....set it to u'r monitor pixels......most common is 1024x768....and that's it.......u will get the same clarity as u see in the slideshow......don't forget to save an original copy of the file since the same file is saved on...

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Digital Backdrops

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Adobe Lightroom 3 how to apply a digital backdrop?

I would like to know how to apply a digital backdrop with Lightroom 3. I have a photography set with backdrops, but I d like to learn how to change back color with digital backdrops. Thank you

You're using the wrong application. For pixel level editing like changing a background you are going to need something like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP that can handle layers, and has tools for creating layer masks.

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