Originally posted by GeneralE:
Print media typically requires 300ppi at the final print size to get a good result |
Depends how big. Generally, the larger the print, the farther the viewer will be from it, so the lower the dpi can be. Likewise, the smaller the print, the closer the viewer will be to it. Stock sites may require 300 dpi, but realistically, that may be overkill (or not enough). Generally speaking, I like having a minimum of 600 dpi for a 4x6 or 5x7, 300 for an 8x10 or 11x14, 200 for a 12x18 (uncommon size, but I use it), and as low as 150 for a 24x36.
I usually submit at double those values, but I think those are considered standard minimum dpi values to give "good" results at those sizes.
Here's a quote from this page, explaining viewing distance vs dpi:
"The closer you view a printed object the higher the printing (and scanning) resolution needs to be. In most cases where the viewing distance is 1 to 10 feet a printing resolution of 600 dpi or more is needed. When your viewing distance ranges from 10 to 15 feet, a 300 dpi print works fine. Then when the viewing distance is 20 feet or greater, a 150 dpi print might be satisfactory."
I personally think they're exaggerating, but it depends on how good your eyes are and what you expect from the image, too.
Message edited by author 2009-09-30 14:30:57. |
