I work for a magazine - so I can tell you how my art director asks for the photos to be sent to her. I'm sure all design people are different and have different preferences, and if you have a contact I would ask, but hopefully this should help. Here's a basic run-down of what I do.
The photos themselves:
*300 Dpi
*CMYK color
*Don't resize to a certain pixel width or a print size unless they ask you too. Send them full sized and un-cropped if possible. The more options THEY have, the better chance YOU have.
*In the notes field (in the photo info): my contact information (If for a specific assignment, I will also include the client name, subject name, and other info - as well as the filing number in my system for the Model Release on file if necessary). This is so the info doesn't ever get lost.
On the submitted DVD -
*all files named clearly per assignment (example: CLMBillsRestrnt341.jpg) and sorted in folders if needed per subject (example: Food, Bill, Staff, Building)
* Provide contact sheets saved in JPG format as an 8x10 for the editors convenience. Label these accordingly and make them easily found (Example: CLMBillsRestrntCONTACTSHEET1.jpg)
* Provide a movie size case for the DVD and label it clearly with the assignment, your name and contact info, and a "sample" photo for visual reference. Its harder to loose a big case, and they stack nicely on a bookshelf.
* Some editors want RAW files. If so - shoot in RAW+jpg (the jpg can be low quality) and provide these in a folder on the DVD. If they do not want ANY edits - I still provide a "photographers picks" folder of my favorite of each subject. Thats just for convenience. Anything that makes your editor/ designers life easier makes you remembered fondly and gets you more shoots.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I hope that helped!
Jenn |
