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01/04/2004 06:12:20 PM · #1 |
I've taken some shots today at a local sporting event that I've been asked to submit to a national magazine through the event organiser (along with her article for printing).
I'm wondering what the normal format/etc is for sending shots in?
The shots are full frame 6.3MP shots at ISO 800, so they're a little noisy. In the most part a little contrast/levels adjustment can sort them out, along with some sharpening.
Do I submit images straight out of the camera (jpeg) and let the magazine deal with it? Or should I submit my processed images on their own, or as well as the originals?
Also, the images are a little noisy, should I NeatImage them, or is it best to leave them alone?
I'm expecting the images to be printed at the very best around 8" wide @ 300dpi.
That ended up more questions than I thought. :-) Any help is really appreciated.
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01/04/2004 06:40:21 PM · #2 |
I would either make them a proof sheet (printed or posted) or batch resize them all down to a reasonable size (e.g. 640 pixels) and put on a CD. If you can, insert copyright data into the info field of each photo, and physically note it on the CD.
They will let you know what format they'll want it in for final production, and you can send them hi-res files after they pick the ones they want and you agree on compensation (if any). |
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01/04/2004 07:12:02 PM · #3 |
| I've found that I have good luck with magazines if I send a query letter first asking what their submission guidelines are. They'll usually send you something in a very prompt fashion that lists out the way they like to receive things like that. If they have a website, you could even check there - about 1 in 10 magazines lists submission guidelines somewhere right on the site. |
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01/04/2004 07:27:59 PM · #4 |
You may also want to refresh your memory on copyright issues when giving out (or selling) your photo. This is a good article, especially section XIII.
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01/04/2004 09:15:43 PM · #5 |
i generally try and work directly with the magazine(s)creative director/designer, through phone or email, whenever possible. if not, like jodie said, you should definitely find out their submission guidelines. work with the event organizer--she may know more of what they have in mind, and perhaps can put you in contact with the right people to work with.
depending on the article and deadline, they may already have the layout ready, in which they can tell you exactly what they need, otherwise, generally they will want flexibility--a fairly large tif file (the actual size/dimensions of the publication is my personal guideline) at 300 dpi.
also, i have never been asked to send an unfinished image, nor would i do so, i imagine. your name is going on it--you want it to look its best! :) |
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01/04/2004 11:11:17 PM · #6 |
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01/05/2004 03:16:42 AM · #7 |
| Thanks for all the help guys. |
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