11.Then open the image in a photo editor (such as Paint Shop Pro or Photo Shop) and crop it down to the smallest rectangle that encloses the iris. This is saved with the same filename but a "c" at the end, prior to ".jpg" (c=cropped).
12.Next, adjust the image if necessary in terms of brightness and contrast, and save this version, adding an "e" (enhanced) to the filename. It is best to avoid this step by selecting images of matching brightness.
13.Then annotate the image with the client's name, eye (RE or LE) and date, and/or any other markings. Annotations can be done on a separate layer in programs such as Paint Shop Pro or PhotoShop, then saved as both a layered image file and an exported JPG. For the right eye, I put this photo data (when needed) in the lower left corner, for the left eye it goes in the lower right corner. I save this version with an "a" (annotated) at the end of the filename. So for example, if the image file (of e.g. my right eye) did not need enhancement and was processed, the resulting filename would be "Miles_Jon_RE_20050922ca.jpg"
14.Alternatively, the image can be left unannotated and the filename (which has the annotation data encoded into it) can be printed or displayed along with the image. Sometimes it is convenient to have the images in
15.Make a subfolder named "extra" in the client's folder and put all images in there except the right & left eye cropped & annotated versions (two files plus the "extras" folder).
16.If the client is provided with a CD, put the folder with their name (and all contents) onto the CD. Additional other info can be added onto the CD. Print a label for the CD using any CD disk label printing program, or just use a Word document template (available by email on request).
17.For most purposes (such as printing out a copy or emailing to the client), it is best to use the cropped and (optionally) annotated version of the image file. For best value, print one
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