Stuart Richardson
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Yes, what Keith said!
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Thanks for that tip Keith! Will do this for the prints I deliver to my printer from now on.Jürgen, the resolution of the scan varies between scanners. For instance most of my drum scans are supplied to me at 4,000 pixels/inch.
The important point is when finalising your print file and sizes you need to use 'Image Size' in Photoshop and set the resolution to 360 pixels/inch (or divisibles) before sending to the printer.
Keith
KeithJürgen, the resolution of the scan varies between scanners. For instance most of my drum scans are supplied to me at 4,000 pixels/inch.
The important point is when finalising your print file and sizes you need to use 'Image Size' in Photoshop and set the resolution to 360 pixels/inch (or divisibles) before sending to the printer.
Keith
KeithJürgen
I'm afraid you've completely lost me there !
Keith
JürgenKeith
Summary : I scan a 6x12 negative at a scanner resolution of 2400ppi .
I have choosen , that the scan shall have 360dpi (that in turn results in 2400ppi for the scanner) and print my image at a resolution of say 1440 or 2880 after reworking the image with PS .
KeithJürgen
Sorry, but I'm still confused (this is no critisism of you).
I understand that you are scanning your negative at 2400 pixels/inch and that you are printing your image at 1440 or 2880 dots/inch. The bit I don't understand is as follows:- "I have choosen , that the scan shall have 360dpi (that in turn results in 2400ppi for the scanner)"
?
Keith
Jürgen, I think Stuart has solved the mystery!I think I understand.
Actually what I do!Jürgen, I think Stuart has solved the mystery!
Stuart/Jürgen, I prefer to make a full size 'master preprint file' and then base all of the subsequent files - whether they are for print or press - on this master file. Whatever the use it's then a simple matter of resizing before printing or sending to clients for press.
Keith
Ditto!Actually what I do!
1) Scanning with maximum resolution without any care for the print.
2) Retouching the file and do all corrections and have it saved.
3) Convert to actual image size and preferred DPI just before printing - just on the demand of the printer.
Seems to be the most straight forward and clear procedd :thumbup:
Ditto X2!Ditto!
Ah, harmony :angel:I concur that is the way to go.
Is'nt it Great.Ah, harmony :angel: