Jon Tyler Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) I am preparing to order my test prints in advance of receiving my calibration tool. Is there a recommended size to print for comparison? Obviously, they don't need to be poster size, but didn't know if there was a preferred size to use. Also, what type of finish should I apply? I have the option of "Lustre Paper" or "Deep Matte Paper". I assume Glossy and Metallic would never be an option for this type of comparison. Edited March 15, 2022 by Jon Tyler
Jon Tyler Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 Is it necessary to add the Lustre coating to the prints? Or only do Lustre if I am adding a coating?
Damien Symonds Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 I wouldn't add any coating. Lustre should just be an option for the paper type?
Jon Tyler Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 Lustre coating is an option for the photo prints and adds $1.10 to each image, if selected. If it is not absolutely necessary, it will save me some money.
Jon Tyler Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 Now, my next question regarding the test prints... May I upload my selection of prints to make sure I have covered all the bases you mention in the prep article? These are images that I had edited, some a while ago, before I took the RAW class, and I have re-edited them, from a clean CR2 file (no XMP). I have 11 files ready to submit for printing. I will be printing more than six because there is a minimum order amount ($16) at WHCC, who I already have an account with.
Jon Tyler Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 Ok, here are the ones I am prepared to print. These have only been done with RAW processing, per the flowchart you provided in class. They were exported as JPG to 2048 on the long edge, and I think 80% quality to upload here. The prints to be sent off are done at full original resolution at 100% quality JPG with sRGB profile.
Damien Symonds Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jon Tyler said: The prints to be sent off are done at full original resolution at 100% quality JPG with sRGB profile. The hell they are. NEVER send full original resolution files to print. Always crop them to the exact size and resolution you intend to print. What resolution does your lab ask for?
Jon Tyler Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 I am not seeing any direction on their website for resolution. Only that it be printed at 100% Quality in Photoshop. (From their website) I just order the size in ROES as a 5x7 print.
Damien Symonds Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 It says 300ppi right there. That's what you use. Crop your files to 5x7 inches at 300ppi, then save at level 10 quality as it says - NOT maximum. I wouldn't use the purple flower photo, because there's too much chance that it'll be out of gamut. Any or all of the other prints are fine.
Jon Tyler Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 Sorry about the confusion regarding resolution. I was thinking dimensions. I will re-export these files with your instructions. Thanks, and I will remove the purple flower.
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