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Understanding
Image Files
There are many different types
of image files that are used on the internet, but when it comes
to fine art prints, using the giclee print making process to create
high resolution .tiff files compares to nothing else in standard of
quality. Even museums are using the giclee print making process to create
replicas of famous antique fine art and restoration.
.Tiff
image files have the option of not being compressed and therefore
retaining all resolution information. They contain the entirety of the
picture and are best for saving the purity of your artwork content in
a digital format. .Jpg and .gif files are compresed image file formats
and do not contain all the pixels necessary to print at life size. They
are, however, much smaller in file size than .tif and .eps files which
makes them perfect for using on the internet where bandwidth is limited.
Besides the physical dimensions of a print or digital file, there is
another element called resolution which is measured by the number of
dots (pixels) per inch or usually shortened to Dpi.
When saving an image file from a high Dpi to a low Dpi resolution in
the original file is lost (i.e. color information, clarity, contrast,
etc.) and cannot be regained.
There are many ways to get your artwork scanned into an high resolution
image file. A common method is to hire a professional photographer or
personally take pictures of your art with a 35mm camera then create
digital images directly from the film. There are many printing places
that will do this for you. If you are going to use a digital camera
then use nothing with less than 11 megapixels as anything lower is poorer
quality than a 35mm camera. There are also many places you can take
your artwork to to have them scanned professionally. This is the best
method as it ensures that your digital images will be professionally
color corrected. We recommend you find print making place that is familiar
with the giclee process for the highest quality reproduction of your
artwork.
More Resources On High Resolution Image Files
http://www.scantips.com
A Few Scanning Tips
http://www.drcpublishing.com
About the giclee Printmaking Process
http://www.about.com
Making Your Photos Last
http://www.about.com
Dpi
http://www.wfu.edu
Digital Image File Types Explained
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