melyssa
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| | 12/01/09 at 12:26 PM | Reply with quote | #1 |
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Hi, I am a total novice but want to get some posters printed for my son's bedroom. My plan is to buy some photos from istockphoto.com. I have a few questions:
1) Can you print vector illustrations?
2) I do not have photoshop. If I just upload the images (probably 2300x1840 min pixels), will your software tell me what size is too large to print?
3) Mounting- what is the difference between foamcore and gatorfoam?
4) Can you attach a picture hanger to the back of any of the mounts?
Thanks!
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dreuther
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| | 12/01/09 at 12:55 PM | Reply with quote | #2 |
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Melyssa, here are the answers to your questions:
1. No, we can not accept vector based files, they will need to rasterized into a bit map file like jpeg or tiff.
2. If going that route, I highly suggest the Frontweb software, as once you upload your files and then click on the thumbnails to pick the sizes, there is a quality meter as well as the sizes in bold are what your file is proportional too.
3. Foamcore is a kraft faced mounting product with a soft foam inner core. Its cost is cheaper, but does dent easily as well as it is susceptible to moisture and humidity changes so it will bow over time. Gator is a hard faced board with a denser, firmer core, it does not dent easily as well as it will not warp.
4. While we do not attach picture hanger mounts, both the foamcore and gator will accept mounting hangers, we highly recommend the 3M line of wall hangers.
Let me know if I can address anything else for you.
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melyssa
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| | 12/01/09 at 01:20 PM | Reply with quote | #3 |
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Devin, Thanks. Where do I get the Frontweb software? Is it on your site or do I get it from somewhere else? I did a quick google search which wasn't too helpful. |
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dreuther
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melyssa
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| | 01/05/10 at 12:35 PM | Reply with quote | #5 |
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Hi, one more question. The image I want to print (as a 24 x30 poster) comes in these options:
Size
| Pixels | Inches File Size | Large | 1811 × 2714 px 6.0" × 9.0" @ 300 dpi 1.29MB | XLarge | 2800 × 4200 px 9.3" × 14.0" @ 300 dpi 2.64 MB | XXLarge | 3333 × 5000 px 11.1" × 16.7" @ 300 dpi 3.15MB |
Can you tell me which sized file I need to buy? Thanks. |
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dreuther
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| | 01/05/10 at 12:47 PM | Reply with quote | #6 |
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| Melyssa, the Xlarge file size would work, though keep in mind, those pixel dimensions are not proportional to a 24x30, but rather a 20x30, so you will either have to crop the image to be proportional to a 24x30 or get back a print with white borders. The XXlarge file would be better, I just do not know the price difference, would give you a sharper print. |
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melyssa
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| | 01/05/10 at 12:55 PM | Reply with quote | #7 |
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Oh- that's super helpful. I guess I'd order a 20 X 30 poster then. My plan is to mount it as well. Can you tell me if you'd recommend the XXL or the XL file for 20 x30? |
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dreuther
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| | 01/05/10 at 01:33 PM | Reply with quote | #8 |
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| If your budget allows, go with the XXlarge image, the higher resolution will produce a sharper final print. |
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