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01/15/2006 09:46:13 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by Rose8699:
I'm confused. And the last one I tried said that the ratio was off. It was something like a 1.37 and couldn't be used for a print?
So what am I doing wrong.
Rose |
first, here's a list of ratios and the prints DPCprints offers in them-
//www.dpcprints.com/help.php?faq_id=61
next - regarding the 1600x1200 image - it's unfortunate but true that DPCprints doesn't have much support for 1.33:1 images. Since the smallest size print in that ratio is 18x24, you'd need an image with a minimum of 2700x3600 pixels to print at that size.
For most purposes, you'll need to work with different aspect ratios. Look at that list of prints I linked to, and think about which ones might work for you. To find out the minimum size image you'll need to print at a given size, multiply the dimensions in inches by 150 (because the minimum resolution is 150 pixels per inch).
WRT the 1.37:1 image - you need to crop your images with very specific aspect ratios for printing. Use the Marquee tool with style Fixed Aspect Ratio, and put in the appropriate numbers - 5x4 for 1.2:1, 3x2 for 1.5:1, and so on. You cannot deviate from these aspect ratios because the printers don't support them. It would be like trying to print an 8x13 image on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
I hope that helps ~_~ |
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01/15/2006 09:58:27 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
Originally posted by Rose8699:
I'm confused. And the last one I tried said that the ratio was off. It was something like a 1.37 and couldn't be used for a print?
So what am I doing wrong.
Rose |
first, here's a list of ratios and the prints DPCprints offers in them-
//www.dpcprints.com/help.php?faq_id=61
next - regarding the 1600x1200 image - it's unfortunate but true that DPCprints doesn't have much support for 1.33:1 images. Since the smallest size print in that ratio is 18x24, you'd need an image with a minimum of 2700x3600 pixels to print at that size.
For most purposes, you'll need to work with different aspect ratios. Look at that list of prints I linked to, and think about which ones might work for you. To find out the minimum size image you'll need to print at a given size, multiply the dimensions in inches by 150 (because the minimum resolution is 150 pixels per inch).
WRT the 1.37:1 image - you need to crop your images with very specific aspect ratios for printing. Use the Marquee tool with style Fixed Aspect Ratio, and put in the appropriate numbers - 5x4 for 1.2:1, 3x2 for 1.5:1, and so on. You cannot deviate from these aspect ratios because the printers don't support them. It would be like trying to print an 8x13 image on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
I hope that helps ~_~ |
I'm sorry. I wish it did help, but again, its all greek to me. I don't understand one damn word.
I don't care if it is even a 4.6 print myself, as long as I can offer something in what I have, but what I need is a detailed step by step on what to do with my image exactly in Paint Shop Pro 8 in order for it to meet guidelines.
The box just says this at paint shop pro:
width
height
resolution
Am I supposed to change where it says "resolution" to a higher number than the present 72.000? Or does it not matter, and my size of 3MB is still too small?
I'm just not getting this at ALL! LOL....I am not a mathametician by any means. I don't know how to do all that calculating. So I haven't a clue as to what to do here. GRrrrrrrr
For an 8 x 10 print, it says a 1.25 ratio is all that is needed. It seems the dpi is off, and I don't know how to change it.
Rose
Message edited by author 2006-01-15 22:01:07. |
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01/15/2006 10:16:14 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Rose8699:
Originally posted by mycelium:
I hope that helps ~_~ |
I'm sorry. I wish it did help, but again, its all greek to me. I don't understand one damn word.
I don't care if it is even a 4.6 print myself, as long as I can offer something in what I have, but what I need is a detailed step by step on what to do with my image exactly in Paint Shop Pro 8 in order for it to meet guidelines.
The box just says this at paint shop pro:
width
height
resolution
Am I supposed to change where it says "resolution" to a higher number than the present 72.000? Or does it not matter, and my size of 3MB is still too small?
I'm just not getting this at ALL! LOL....I am not a mathametician by any means. I don't know how to do all that calculating. So I haven't a clue as to what to do here. GRrrrrrrr
For an 8 x 10 print, it says a 1.25 ratio is all that is needed. It seems the dpi is off, and I don't know how to change it.
Rose |
Ok... I'm not familiar with PSP 8, so I may be unable to give you the help you need. I'm sorry that my previous post was just confusing.
This is a quick guideline here for an 8x10-
The minimum acceptable filesize for an 8x10 print is (8 * 150 pixels) by (10 * 150 pixels) = 1200 x 1500. So if you crop your 1200 x 1600 image to 1200 x 1500, you will have a workable 8x10 print.
The last version of PSP I used was 4.12 (!) but even then there was an option for the Marquee tool that allowed you to select a specified image area. So just set that to 1200 x 1500 and crop your source image to that size.
If there is anything that remains unclear please don't hesitate to post again.
Good luck with it all!
Damon |
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01/15/2006 10:35:49 PM · #29 |
Ok, mycelium, so what I did was instead of doing all of this "actual print size" thing in resize with PSP8, I just did the pixels at 1500 for the biggest side and 1200 for the lowest. It didn't really change the image much. I submitted it, and says it is good for up to 4x6 though, and not an 8x10 because of that damn dpi! :( BUT at least it went through. So I was able to hit the approve button.
I seriously doubt anyone will buy a print that small..LOL.but you never know. I will look at those ratios again, and see what I can do if it DON'T resize it down cause it is higher it seems in the pixels then that in regular size. So I will try another one later and see what happens.
It was just a sample. It's an ok image, and I think you can view it in my port, but I just wanted to see what happens with it through DPC when I submit it so I know in the future. To resize it using the other method spoke of here, seems to work for nothing though...
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01/15/2006 10:40:27 PM · #30 |
It's the aspect ratio that identifies the print size not the dpi.
To get the print sizes you want I'm afraid you're going to have to do a little math or at least look at the dpc prints link posted earlier that shows different aspect ratios and pixel dimensions. |
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01/15/2006 10:45:29 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Rose8699:
Ok, mycelium, so what I did was instead of doing all of this "actual print size" thing in resize with PSP8, I just did the pixels at 1500 for the biggest side and 1200 for the lowest. It didn't really change the image much. I submitted it, and says it is good for up to 4x6 though, and not an 8x10 because of that damn dpi! :( BUT at least it went through. So I was able to hit the approve button.
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Hmm. Did you actually mean 4x5?
If your image is 1200x1500, and you aren't approved for 8x10, then something is wrong. On the "approval" screen, there should have been a yellow dot next to the "8x10" print size - yellow is OK. What color is the dot?
Originally posted by Rose8699:
I seriously doubt anyone will buy a print that small..LOL.but you never know. |
You never know! The one and only print I've sold was a 5x7.
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01/15/2006 10:52:57 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
Originally posted by Rose8699:
Ok, mycelium, so what I did was instead of doing all of this "actual print size" thing in resize with PSP8, I just did the pixels at 1500 for the biggest side and 1200 for the lowest. It didn't really change the image much. I submitted it, and says it is good for up to 4x6 though, and not an 8x10 because of that damn dpi! :( BUT at least it went through. So I was able to hit the approve button.
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Hmm. Did you actually mean 4x5?
If your image is 1200x1500, and you aren't approved for 8x10, then something is wrong. On the "approval" screen, there should have been a yellow dot next to the "8x10" print size - yellow is OK. What color is the dot?
Originally posted by Rose8699:
I seriously doubt anyone will buy a print that small..LOL.but you never know. |
You never know! The one and only print I've sold was a 5x7. |
Well, when I went to approve, it did say a 4x6 and an 8x10 in glossy or matt. I don't remember the color of the dot now though.
I will try another one tomorrow, but I have to go. I hope you are available to help me. The next thing I will also need to know is how to post the link to my prints in my signature. I read that and again, greek! LOL....AND I also need to knwo how to get it to say "print now available" under my image where I have seen that on other photos as well.
Thank you so much for your help, and please watch this thread to see what happens come tomorrow!! You have been WONDERFUL!!
Rose
Message edited by author 2006-01-15 22:53:56. |
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01/15/2006 11:12:11 PM · #33 |
Crop/resample to the following dimensions to get prints:
Table of DPC Print sizes in pixels.
We have three tutorials posted (under the Learn menu) which address this subject:
//dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=1
//dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=8
//dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=35
Sorry, but you really must be able to address the concepts of aspect ratio (proportion) and some simple math to do this ...
Message edited by author 2006-01-15 23:13:21. |
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