Posters

[vawitt]

I want to create a poster-sized print. Do I have to design at that size, or can I just design to a ratio of that size and have the developer blow it up?

If I want to end up with a 24 x 36 output, could I design at 6 x 9, or 12 x 18, (to keep the file size down) or would the enlargement process at their end make my results too grainy? I shoot with a 6 MP camera...

Despite reading many threads, I'm still a little confused on this size issue...

Val in :) sunny IL

[Wendy]

Hi Val ...

My view is that its always better to make things big ... making something small and then trying to scale it up just loses quality and its a pity to spoil something when you have worked so hard on it.

I either start off with the file size I want the final version to be or sometimes I even make it larger and then scale down at the end ..:)

Wendy

[Pauline]

Yes Val if you want your final version to be 24 x 36 I would make it at least that large to start with. If you don't you will not end up with a good quality print.

[vawitt]

Thanks for the advice! If this turns out the way I envision, I'll post a mini for review...

~Val

[Wendy]

Hi Val ...

Look forward to seeing it :)

Wendy

[skstarkiller]

if you plan to have it professionally printed, remember to leave a 1/16 in. section around the edges for bleed.

[NMarti]

Val
Also make sure you check the site where you are going to have it printed. Not all sites print the same size. It would be a shame to put in a lot of work only to have it show large borders or be cut off because it does not meet their specs. Most sites will not resize but rather just print or crop as necessary to fit their template.

[vawitt]

Good advice, Nancy and skstarkiller. I'll keep those tips in mind!

~Val

[Antonio]

In order to generate a reasonable file size (particularly if you're working with layers) to transfer to the printer, be sure to create a JPG copy at the end.

[vawitt]

In order to generate a reasonable file size (particularly if you're working with layers) to transfer to the printer, be sure to create a JPG copy at the end.

Of course! :)

~Val in sunny IL