Get
it Ready to Print! |
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| Before
you begin... |
| 1. Do NOT sign the artwork
prior to photograph/scan. The signature normally does not reproduce
well for a number of reasons. A bad signature on good art can make
the whole thing look bad. (If you have already signed the piece, you
can request that we remove the signature.) |
| 2. Decide on the output size
prior to scanning. Remember this: bigger is better. We can always
make a big picture smaller, but to make a small picture bigger will
be sacrificing resolution. |
| 3. On canvas paintings, make
sure that the canvas is properly gessoed before you create your masterpiece.
If canvas shows through the paint/gesso, then that effect will be
reproduced in your final image. |
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| Photography Requirements
for ARTWORK |
In order to do a limited edition
or poster run of your fine art, you must start with a good quality
photograph.
A large or medium format positive transparancy is required (NO slides!). |
| 1. Take it to a professional
ART photographer! (See
"Photobition" below) |
| 2. Get a medium or large format
transparancy done. |
| 3. Have it drum scanned. |
(Note:
Original photos for reproduction do not have to be
re-photographed. Only drum scanned. Ask us if you are not sure.) |
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| Drum
Scan Requirements (Instructions for image
scanning.) |
| Next you must have the transparancy
drum scanned. We recommend : |
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West
Coast Imaging (VERY nice work - worth the wait!)
40094 Highway 49
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Toll Free: (800) 799-4576
Fax: 559-641-7880 or 800-635-1640
Email: info@westcoastimaging.com |
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| OR |
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Ivey
Imaging (Very nice photography too!
Good local place to get both photo & scan done.)
424 Eighth Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
Telephone (206) 623-8113
Toll Free (800) 543-6273
Fax (206) 467-6297
Email: sales@ivey.com |
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| OR |
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Graphic
Services
402 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
Telephone: (253) 627-8495
Fax: (253) 272-5184
E-mail: info@graphserv.com |
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And have the
following information ready for them:
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| 1. Scan resolution required
(Typically 300 dpi) |
| 2. Final output size (Meaning
the physical size of the final printed image. ie" 24" x
36") |
| 3. Color
mode (RGB) (we use ICC profile Adobe RGB (1998)) |
| 4. File
format (PC TIF or Photoshop EPS (not Generic EPS)) |
| 5. Output to CD. |
| 6. Deliver it to us! |
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| If the person/company doing
the scan has questions not answered here, please have them contact
us. We will be happy to answer their questions to avoid expensive
mistakes made in the scanning process. |
