Large format printing

[apkent]

Hi all,

Question for you all....

I have a client who wishes to have a series of prints for their longest bedroom wall. They'd like to split a single image into 4 A2 portrait prints which, when lined up, will form a sort of panoramic.

Now, my original RAW is 4368 pixels on the longest side so by my calculations, thats 1092 pixels per short side of A2 (being 16.55 inches) which means a print will come out at a mere 66dpi. Surely thats going to look shocking on a matt paper isn't it?

I know 300dpi is preferred, 200 acceptable but I've never printed nearly as low as this and am worried that it'll cost me more than the job is worth to give it a go. They will be looking at it from their bed, so probably be 5 or 6 feet away, but I don't like the idea of it looking appauling relatively close to....

What would anyone suggest I do? Upscale the image before printing? Just give it a go and see?

Cheers,
Andrew

ps. I also can't reshoot the landscape shot as the subject is at the other end of the country

 

[apkent]

Anyone? or do you not understand what I'm talking about

 

[radiantvision]

Interpolate and print without any hesitation at 200dpi or less, even. Remember, that no one will be watching such a big print from 10cm distance... It'll work well.

 

[apkent]

Thanks. I've increased it up so the print will go to the printers at around 150dpi although thats meant I had to increase the original file by nearly 250%.

Surprisingly still looks to be good quality (if a little noisy, but then it was a long night time exposure).

Will get one done and see what I think - cheers

 

[radiantvision]

I've seen files from 4mpix camera pushed to A0 size - and they were great. Don't worry.