ME100FINN
April 2nd, 2006, 01:52 AM
If this has been addressed before, my apologies...please post the link if you'd be so kind.
I want to start some layouts for a montage. I am not sure what size i will eventually use in print. I could quite possibly go 8x10 up to a custom larger size. i just dont know yet. I am trying to think the process through so I avoid any repetition in creating the project.
How should my file be prepared? Should I have all file resolutions copy/pasted/cropped at 300dpi into the file? Should I start at the largest possible pixel size so it can be reduced for smaller print? I am certain some cropping would occur if that is the case, so I will keep that in mind when I do the layout. I figured if I keep everything at a minimum of 220ppi, up to 300ppi it would be best. Any other suggestions?
FYI - I am trying to make a montage of key locations in Japan as a parting gift to people that are leaving this area. It will be matted people for farewell signatures. So, I would guess an 8x10 print matted to 10x13 frame would be ideal. Some may want a larger print though. It seems 8x10 might be awfully small to make a nice montage from.
I would like a poster size print to offer -- but not on photo paper. I can only go 13x19 - that doesnt qualify as poster size. Is there any online services that provide custom poster prints? That is something that could be framed too!
FYI - I also read in one of the Photoshop books that THE best way to increase an image size is to use the "percent" selection by using 110% over and over again. It apparently renders the best image.
I want to start some layouts for a montage. I am not sure what size i will eventually use in print. I could quite possibly go 8x10 up to a custom larger size. i just dont know yet. I am trying to think the process through so I avoid any repetition in creating the project.
How should my file be prepared? Should I have all file resolutions copy/pasted/cropped at 300dpi into the file? Should I start at the largest possible pixel size so it can be reduced for smaller print? I am certain some cropping would occur if that is the case, so I will keep that in mind when I do the layout. I figured if I keep everything at a minimum of 220ppi, up to 300ppi it would be best. Any other suggestions?
FYI - I am trying to make a montage of key locations in Japan as a parting gift to people that are leaving this area. It will be matted people for farewell signatures. So, I would guess an 8x10 print matted to 10x13 frame would be ideal. Some may want a larger print though. It seems 8x10 might be awfully small to make a nice montage from.
I would like a poster size print to offer -- but not on photo paper. I can only go 13x19 - that doesnt qualify as poster size. Is there any online services that provide custom poster prints? That is something that could be framed too!
FYI - I also read in one of the Photoshop books that THE best way to increase an image size is to use the "percent" selection by using 110% over and over again. It apparently renders the best image.