Saturday, 21 January 2012

unit 310 ~ Print Images

From previous research it is clear that if choosing printed images it is essential to ensure that the printer used is of sufficient quality, to make a faithful image of that seen on screen.

Most printers are either ink-jet or laser, ink-jet work by squirting minute amounts of ink onto the chosen medium, whilst laser printers use a xerographic printing process, the image is produced by a laser beam scanning across the printers photoreceptor.   The printers ability to accept a wide range of paper sizes and weights also needs to be considered.

Higher resolution printers will give better results with some printers able to produce up to 1440x720 dots per inch, (dpi).  However, the way in which the printer uses these dots has a significant impact on the printed image and it is better to compare results rather than the number of dpi.




Following the decision to print images, whether in house or using one of the many companies offering this service, the decision then has to be made as to what form final image will take.  Whether it be on canvas, contemporary acrylic or box framed.  It could also be presented on white card or mount board, fibre or foam board with various finishes.  Framing should also be considered and there are many types and sizes available.




Another alternative is to present as an album, see an example below:
PhotoCoverBooks
One Vision’s PhotoCoverBooks offer the photographer a unique way in which to present a photographic album. Photographic paper is widely recognised for delivering the finest quality of image onto paper. Therefore, as our core customers are professional photographers we don’t believe in sacrificing your images to anything less than optimum image quality.
We have created a solution to build a high quality photographic book for those price conscious couples or those customers just wishing to enjoy their images in a book format.


PhotoCoverBooks PhotoCoverBooks


With a choice of 10 popular sizes ranging from 5x4” up to 16x12” we can now produce the below types of PhotoCoverBooks:

You could even print onto mugs, t-shirts, mouse mats, calendars, the list is almost endless.

Or you could present on line using one of the many companies that offer this service as seen here.



The Image File


instantmemories - Logo instantmemories is the premier online sales solution for professional photographers in the UK. Established for over 7 years we help hundreds of professionals to grow their business and increase reprints. We can manage all your orders with prints being delivered directly by One Vision Imaging to guarantee the highest quality prints and products for your clients. Our great features include:
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  • Free Live help for your clients
  • Easy to use with or without a web site
  • 7 day delivery print service via One Vision
  • No restrictions on web space Upload upto 1000 images per event
  • Images online for 12 months
  • Largest preview window on the market
  • Choose your own print sizes and prices per event
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2 comments:

  1. Hi
    I know we haven't seen each other for a while but I can see that you have kept up to date with everything.
    Remember to look at your blogs labels to make site that you have labelled all the good work you have done to increase the quantities in the brackets, see where you have ones , can you try to find more to increase these numbers a bit.

    Steve

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  2. Hi
    Also remember that you have 2 weeks after the last session ,which was on the 28th, so just target you labels to make sure that you have addressed everything.
    I know you work away from college anyway, if you are stuck with anything come and see me in the week.
    Also I would like to see you at some stage anyway about any plans to do any more courses...etc...

    Steve

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