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03/12/2004 07:01:22 PM · #1 |
Has anyone tried to made some posters to sell? Like full colour 11 x 17 posters ? I'm really curious about the quality if I print it from "3072 x 2048" JPG.
Actually, at the beginning of each term at my school, there came a local store selling posters to students... People are loving to buy posters...
Message edited by author 2004-03-12 19:01:54.
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03/12/2004 07:08:58 PM · #2 |
u might want to resample maybe another 1500 pixels.
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03/12/2004 07:55:04 PM · #3 |
I printed my photo
Sunset Bow 
20"x30" at Shutterfly using only the 4MP resolution out of the camera, and it came out fantastic. (Shutterfly lets the printer do the interpolation as opposed to the DPC policy to use software to interpolate to at least 150 dpi beforehand). We had it professionally framed and it hangs in our dining room.
For my DPCPrints gallery, I had to use incremental interpolation to get it big enough to sell large prints. I ended up purchasing Fred Miranda's interpolation action for PSe to make that easier.
I think you have plenty of resolution for 11x17--that's not even a very big poster! (BTW -- I don't think DPC makes you interpolate up to 150 dpi if you are ordering the poster yourself.)
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03/12/2004 07:58:46 PM · #4 |
whoa, thats from 4 mpx? Damn... Ima go get a poster if I have 5.
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03/12/2004 07:59:14 PM · #5 |
its a realy nice shot by the way.
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03/12/2004 08:07:00 PM · #6 |
| I'm a little curious about the whole poster thing. 1)Where do you get prints made? Places like Kinkos? Or is there a cheaper alternative. 2)Who do you sell them to. In other words, say I want my prints to be sold in say...Target, for example. What is the progression from taking the picture to selling in an outlet like that? I'm new to the whole photography thing (digital and film) and would like to get into it as a living. |
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03/12/2004 11:35:32 PM · #7 |
I have a poster that is available up to 20x30, however, I kind of cheated by using 8 photographs for it.
Message edited by author 2004-03-12 23:36:27.
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03/13/2004 05:17:23 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by matiscro:
I'm a little curious about the whole poster thing. 1)Where do you get prints made? Places like Kinkos? Or is there a cheaper alternative. 2)Who do you sell them to. In other words, say I want my prints to be sold in say...Target, for example. What is the progression from taking the picture to selling in an outlet like that? I'm new to the whole photography thing (digital and film) and would like to get into it as a living. |
This interest me as well, and I'd like to know as well... |
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03/13/2004 07:33:20 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Trinch:
I have a poster that is available up to 20x30, however, I kind of cheated by using 8 photographs for it.
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Not wanting you to feel uncomfortable so feel free to tell me to mind my own business but have you had any purchases? I, too, am interested in creating posters specific to certain occupations and am trying to get a feel for the market.
editted to include: Just did a quick look through DPC Prints and noticed a few things 1) searching for "poster" I got a small number of shots - many were 4x5 4x6 size - more postcard than poster, 2) no special category set aside for this genre, 3) several under "Emotive" that didn't have a key word poster - these were small as well.
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03/13/2004 09:22:17 AM · #10 |
All fair questions admart. I only sold one poster of that image and it's currently hanging in my family room. ;)
Don't let that discourage you though. There are several reasons for my lack of outside sales. First and foremost, mass produced posters are available for much cheaper prices than what I am offering this poster for. Additionally, the topic matter is foreign to many people. Few people have heard of Paracas, Peru so they probably can't relate to the theme. Had I compiled 8 pictures from the Galapagos, I am sure it would garner more interest.
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03/13/2004 10:51:18 AM · #11 |
Can someone tell me how the prints are made a DPCPrints? Are they archival? I couldn't find any info on the site. I currently have prints made at //www.pictopia.com It's the best archival print pricing I have found.
Message edited by author 2004-03-13 10:51:54.
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03/13/2004 10:55:48 AM · #12 |
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03/13/2004 11:05:08 AM · #13 |
Thank you much! :o)
Had my mind set to information being listed independetly...not a help topic.
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03/13/2004 11:46:46 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by FAQ:
We print on Fugicolor Crystal Archive professional photographic paper, processed through Kodak RA-4 chemistry. The archival qualities of this process is 50+ years, before fading may occur. This is the same process that you would find at your better professional labs. |
Message edited by author 2004-03-13 11:47:00.
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03/13/2004 07:18:19 PM · #15 |
I get very good quality from the original Canon files:
3072px x 2048px, 180dpi, 11.378" x 17.067"
To size them up to 16" x 24" or etc. I use software by Fred Miranda:
"SI Pro v1.1 - Stair Interpolation Plugin" It does all the work in small increments and beats the heck out doing it manually!
I just ordered large 16" x 24" prints from DPC prints and they were great!
Originally posted by fayenet:
Has anyone tried to made some posters to sell? Like full colour 11 x 17 posters ? I'm really curious about the quality if I print it from "3072 x 2048" JPG. |
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03/13/2004 09:04:17 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Calvus:
I get very good quality from the original Canon files:
3072px x 2048px, 180dpi, 11.378" x 17.067"
To size them up to 16" x 24" or etc. I use software by Fred Miranda:
"SI Pro v1.1 - Stair Interpolation Plugin" It does all the work in small increments and beats the heck out doing it manually!
I just ordered large 16" x 24" prints from DPC prints and they were great!
Originally posted by fayenet:
Has anyone tried to made some posters to sell? Like full colour 11 x 17 posters ? I'm really curious about the quality if I print it from "3072 x 2048" JPG. |
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Thanks for your info. I'll give a try first.
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