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DIGITAL FILE NOTES Macintosh File Notes Occasionally, MAC files transferred over the Internet arrive without sufficient FONT information. Please remember to embed all fonts within the document. Alternatively, fonts may be converted to outlines and saved as graphic images which are easily reproduced. All MAC files should be compressed using STUFFIT format. File Compression When sending large files, it may be in your best interest to use an external file compression utility. Colourchrome is fully equipped to receive files in either ZIP format (PC/Windows) or STUFFIT format (MAC). Both these utilities can significantly reduce the transfer file size without effecting image quality. They also allow you to compress multiple files into a single compressed file for transport. 35mm Slides Slides are 2:3 proportion. Scans in RGB and should be at least 300 dpi. Before creating slides check the Page Setup of your program is set to Slides or select a Custom Page Size proportionate to a slide. Common page sizes are 11" x 7.33", 4" x 6", 6" x 9", 10.14" x 6.75". The slide mount covers some of the slide image area therefore when adding text remember to leave a margin of 1/2" from the edge of the slide. Please include fonts with your file. Convert all fonts in Illustrator files to outlines and save file as Illustrator eps. Bitmap images should be saved as tif or jpg files. Always use an extension in your file name. Save file in landscape orientation. Slides are possible from other page sizes although additional work may be required before sending to the film recorder. 4" x 5" Transparencies Files to be
landscape orientation and scans RGB at a minimum 300 dpi. Convert all fonts in Illustrator
files to outlines and save file as Illustrator eps. Bitmap images to be saved as tif or jpg files. Always
use an extension in your file name. Photographic Prints from Digital Files (RA4) These are mainly files from digital cameras. Send file as is from camera. If creating custom files scans RGB. Maximum resolution needed is 250 dpi at final output. Files to be saved as tif or jpg. Always use an extension in your file name. Large Format Poster Printing Scans in
CMYK. Page layout is
either to size or proportionate to the final size. Maximum resolution needed is 200 dpi to final size or a
minimum of 100 dpi. Bitmap files
to be saved as tif or jpg.
Convert all fonts in Illustrator files to outlines and save file as
Illustrator eps. Quark files to
be saved as press optimized pdf. The appropriate file extension must be included
with the file name. When creating signs or banners remember to leave sufficient space to allow for grommets or hemming. Archival and Giclee Printing Scans in RGB. Page layout is either to size or proportionate to the final size. Maximum resolution needed is 200 dpi to final size or a minimum of 100 dpi. Bitmap files to be saved as tif or jpg. Convert all fonts in Illustrator files to outlines and save file as Illustrator eps. Quark files to be saved as press optimized pdf. The appropriate file extension must be included with the file name. File Transfers Colourchrome has made every attempt to make file transfers to our server easy for you, offering support for direct web uploading, email attachments or our password protected FTP server. Click HERE for more information. |
