funlovephotography Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I'm printing posters at 3'x4' in size (36"x48"). I created them in Photoshop. I created them in RGB but lab wants CMYK. When I convert it will flatten (in case that's relevant info?). My question is: what file format am I best to export as to submit for print? Are there any issues around text I need to worry about? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Oh, there are a thousand issues to worry about here. I'm SO glad you posted. First, can you show me exactly what instructions the lab gave you? About CMYK, about resolution, about file format, about bleed ... everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funlovephotography Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Gosh, actually, no. I've prepped these posters for a charity event and they are waffling on what printer to use at the very last minute ($ issues - but we need these foamcore mounted and in hand by next Friday) and they asked me not to contact them until finalized. All I know is CMYK. Attached is screenshot of a poster. I didn't create any elements full bleed. I designed to 300dpi - and the images are already being scaled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Please read: https://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/05/please-be-wary-of-cmyk.html Also this: https://www.damiensymonds.net/cmyk-rgb-files-press.html Regarding file format, it will be PDF. You must read this also: https://www.damiensymonds.net/2010/05/making-pdfs-from-photoshop.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funlovephotography Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thank you! Lifesaver. Will dive in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 My cousin's daughter has Alopecia <3 She's so amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funlovephotography Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Some people in this world are just incredible aren't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, funlovephotography said: All I know is CMYK. I cannot stress strongly enough the danger that lurks here. You need to find out exactly which CMYK they need. It will be the difference between lovely posters, and shit you wouldn't line a wardrobe with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funlovephotography Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Ok - thanks. I will be sure to find out and get detailed instructions from the lab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wonderful. Let me know what you hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Whatever happened with this, @funlovephotography? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funlovephotography Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Oh yes, thanks so much for your help! I got the specific profile from the printer and the posters turned out amazingly! THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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