Recent content by KennethLi

Yes. I have misused "buzzword" and dpi (my mind goes to that term when it comes to print/printers). I meant "common" or "prevalent" as it is what print labs require. I agree with your explanation regarding the application of the 300 ppi "rule". That's why I mentioned that for larger-sized images...

300 dpi just so happens to be a buzzword in print. As it is what most printers require. However, other print factors such as viewing distance, content of the image, and medium for printing must also be considered. That's why for such large prints, 300 dpi requirement is disregarded; Hence the...

For an image to be printed at 60x30in at 300ppi, it should be 18,000x9,000px. Which is a far cry from your original image of 5984x2738px. Upscaling and dropping PPI (pixel per inch) will allow you to print at a bigger size. However, expect image quality to suffer. So think about how much of a...

The number one task: calibrate. I also completely agree with soft proofing and sending samples to see what they actually look like once printed. It can give you an idea on possible adjustments that need to be done.

Photo labs have a list of acceptable file formats. You should ask them which file they recommend most. Just as long as you save the image in the proper settings per format based on the print size, medium, and other attributes you're aiming for.