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06/07/2011 08:34:57 PM · #1 |
Hello,
I'm about to work on a few portraits for printing and need some help.
If I want to print at 8x10 size, should I crop to exactly 8x10 using the crop tool in PS? Or, is there some other way to do it? They will be printed at a pro photography shop locally. What are they going to expect from me?
Thanks for your help.
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06/07/2011 08:41:08 PM · #2 |
In general, crop to exactly the image you want. If you want an 8x10 borderless, crop the image that way. If you want a border, make sure the image, WITH border, is 8x10. I order from an online pro lab, I nearly always order borderless, and I always crop to exact print size. I've never had a problem.
All that being said, it's best to check with your lab and ask them what specifications they prefer to work with, that way you know exactly what they will expect.
Edited to add: with all of my online labs, the interfaces are pretty much drag and drop - what you see in the interface is what you will get. If I was working local, with no online upload, I would definitely ask.
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06/07/2011 08:46:41 PM · #3 |
Great...thanks. I think the 8x10 would work in this case. It is late here now and I have to get this done. Even if it is off a little, I can always tweak it later. I'll do all editing before crop.
Originally posted by LindaLee:
In general, crop to exactly the image you want. If you want an 8x10 borderless, crop the image that way. If you want a border, make sure the image, WITH border, is 8x10. I order from an online pro lab, I nearly always order borderless, and I always crop to exact print size. I've never had a problem.
All that being said, it's best to check with your lab and ask them what specifications they prefer to work with, that way you know exactly what they will expect.
Edited to add: with all of my online labs, the interfaces are pretty much drag and drop - what you see in the interface is what you will get. If I was working local, with no online upload, I would definitely ask. |
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06/07/2011 11:42:59 PM · #4 |
I usually add a border so that I don't have to crop. If you print borderless, or if you use narrow borders, be aware that many online printers (those using Fuji or Noritsu photo printers) often enlarge your image by 1-2% to make sure that there is no blank paper on the edges. This can sometimes impinge on (cut off) an element really close to the edge.
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06/08/2011 12:03:57 AM · #5 |
kenskid,
Since you are using a local printer not an online one, most when wanting it edgeless want you to enlarge the image and leave a bleed from proper cutting. generally the bleed should be .125. so on an 8x10 the total image your handing them is 8.25x10.25 with a .125 bleed.
Hope that makes sense, call your printer tho, some need more for the gripper.
p.s. if your cropping it anyway, just dont crop that last .125 and they will (or whatever the bleed is for them)
Message edited by author 2011-06-08 00:10:08. |
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06/08/2011 12:27:04 AM · #6 |
Yes..thanks...I was wondering if I should extend a bit...General said the same thing !
Originally posted by Socom:
kenskid,
Since you are using a local printer not an online one, most when wanting it edgeless want you to enlarge the image and leave a bleed from proper cutting. generally the bleed should be .125. so on an 8x10 the total image your handing them is 8.25x10.25 with a .125 bleed.
Hope that makes sense, call your printer tho, some need more for the gripper.
p.s. if your cropping it anyway, just dont crop that last .125 and they will (or whatever the bleed is for them) |
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