resizing JPEGs

I need to resize (many) images from TIFFs to 72 dpi jpegs. The TIFFs are scans of 35mm media, at 4000 dpi. The recomended procedure of reducing them 50% at a time, dialing in a little unsharp mask with each step, is proving very time consuming. Is there another method, some software, a plug-in etc. that will achieve the same results (clear, crisp 72dpi JPEGs) without the time/energy involved with the method I'm using?

4000 dpi? yikes. What are the dimensions of the the image in width and height? From 4k to 72 might mean your image will be the size of a pin needle unless the 4k scans are huge.

One way to save time, immensly (sp?), if you are doing a number of repetitive tasks, search this forum for 'batch' processes within photoshop. It is quite easy to set up and then you can go drink your jo while your computer does all the work.

The Batch is the way to go. If you want to keep the same pixel size when you change your resolution. Turn off "resample image" when you resize. That way, going from 4000dpi to 72dpi wont give you a micro image. Also, unsharp mask should always be run only once.

I have no experience with the batch process in PS, but it sounds like an ideal solution. I was going to suggest making an action, however sounds like batch is the way to go.

Good advice, sure I will be testing it our