DPCPrints: If Matting were Offered...

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/31/2004 10:05:17 PM · #1

Ah... in that case, then no, we really can't change it, or at least, we can't change it ourselves. We are at the mercy of what our back-end printing processor offers (this is also why we don't yet offer matting).

If they increase their frame size availability that can be added to DPC Prints.

-Terry

jadin

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/31/2004 07:46:45 PM · #2

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Originally posted by soup:
could be DPC changes the rule on the full frame matte / frame if interest is high enough. seems odd everything needs to be cropped to fit a 'standard frame/matte'.

the standard should be full frame.

I'm confused. I'm not sure what you're asking for here.

-Terry

Taking a stab at it, but I'm guessing he's referring to the aspect ratio part of DPCprints. Specifically in this case to the fact that frames are only available at very restricted sizes / ratios.

mfairbanks

Sony DSC-F828

08/31/2004 07:01:40 PM · #3

Greetings,
Yes, I think adding matting as an option would be essential to increase sales. As a new user, I too was shocked that it was not already an option. Someday I hope to have prints worthy of sale, and would, providing the pricing is competetive, use DPC prints often.
Mike

ClubJuggle

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/31/2004 06:32:03 PM · #4

Originally posted by soup:

could be DPC changes the rule on the full frame matte / frame if interest is high enough. seems odd everything needs to be cropped to fit a 'standard frame/matte'.

the standard should be full frame.

I'm confused. I'm not sure what you're asking for here.

-Terry

08/31/2004 06:30:46 PM · #5

could be DPC changes the rule on the full frame matte / frame if interest is high enough. seems odd everything needs to be cropped to fit a 'standard frame/matte'.

the standard should be full frame.

Kavey

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

08/31/2004 05:35:57 PM · #6

Depending on price (not just of matting but also impact on postage costs) I'd possibly be interested.

In my case I'd be most interested in matting for the print sizes that are less standard - I can buy an 8x10 one cheaply on the high street but an 8x12 one can't be found for love nor money.

I either have to create it myself (not worth investment for number of times I'd need to do it) or pay wonga for someone else to do it.

smokeditor

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/31/2004 04:45:34 PM · #7

I think matting would be a great idea!

spydr

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4.0G IF-ED

08/31/2004 04:43:42 PM · #8

I vote for matting also.

I only wish that it had been available before I bought a mat cutter.

Kha0S

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

08/31/2004 04:21:25 PM · #9

another vote for matting. as soon as possible.

/Andrew

08/31/2004 03:04:36 PM · #10

bump

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

08/31/2004 01:21:12 AM · #11

16x24...

teknon42

Sony DSC-F828

08/31/2004 01:15:30 AM · #12

I'm not a full member so my vote may not count. If I had a dcprints store I'd want the option to matte and frame large, acid free prints. I'm really into BIG (not sure what the matte size for a 16x20" print would be, but that would be swell!)

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

08/31/2004 01:01:32 AM · #13

I think framing sales would go up considerably with matting offered. I agree, I never frame anything without a mat.

mrorange002

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

08/31/2004 12:53:11 AM · #14

yesyesyesyesyes
we need matting as an option!!!!!

08/31/2004 12:27:53 AM · #15

i would likely order mattes with all the shots i would order - if 8x12" were an option - it's too much a pain to do it at home. i might frame some - but as of now the sizes available are wrong. i would recommend that prints be orderd matted. i would only offer black and white mattes, as a service on a number of levels.

mattes would have been voted 1st ( over the frame option ) if i were to have a choice.

EDIT: Drew - you need a new camera ;}

Message edited by author 2004-08-31 00:54:13.

Rooster

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

08/30/2004 11:06:19 PM · #16

yes! most definitely!

jadin

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

08/30/2004 10:55:30 PM · #17

I've only seen a couple of my prints that looked "okay" with no matting. If I had one request that I felt was the most important to me, this would be it.

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/29/2004 09:05:10 AM · #18

Is matting still a possibility? If it is, add me as a yes vote. I think matting enhances (just about) all photos. And I love the feature that allows you to try a frame around your photo. Great visual aid. I hope that's available for matts, too. It would be perfect to be able to see the finished product at a click of the mouse.

eostyles

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/29/2004 08:54:13 AM · #19

I like the matting idea as well. Not only will the images look much better for the customer, I think you will see less people adding borders to their images trying to give the same sort of look.

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/07/2004 12:07:19 AM · #20

My question (and I breezed through the posts quickly so I hope it hasn't been asked/answered already...) is would matting be available with AND without frames? I think matting is in the realm of the artists presentation of his work, where the frame could be considered to be more of the buyers perogative...

My 2 cents on the subject.

OneSweetSin

Nikon D3000

06/06/2004 08:06:56 PM · #21

I think matting would be a wonderful addition now with the frames. But please offer gallery style matts as well as traditional matts.

frisca

Nikon D70

06/06/2004 06:30:15 PM · #22

I did not read all of this thread so forgive me if I repeat something someone else already suggested, but I support a matting option. I was surprised we were offering frames without it. I matte every print I buy. I would like the matting option to be available with or without a frame so that a person can save on shipping weight if they wanted but still have their print looking good!

pmichaud

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/06/2004 05:05:48 PM · #23

I would definitely order prints with matting if reasonably priced.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II