How to Prepare Your Images
1. Complete all work on your master file to your liking. This includes cropping, color correction, retouching, etc. You don't need to resize or resample your image to the size it will be printed; leave the file it in its native resolution–we can make prints at multiple sizes from one Master File and it's better for us all to work with smaller files.
Your file should be in RGB color; ideally ProPhoto or Adobe RGB (1998). sRGB files are acceptable too.
DO NOT CONVERT YOUR FILE TO CMYK.
2. Flatten your Master File and Save as a TIF, with LZW compression, if available. NO LAYERED FILES PLEASE.
3. Send file(s) to us by mailing us a CD and/or DVD. Sending files via FTP will be available in the future.
What is done to your file(s)
When we receive your files we will do the follow:
1. Check the original resolution of the Master File and confirm it can be printed at the size ordered.
2. Check the image for color and tone characteristics and inform you of any potential printing problems.
3. Soft-proof the image on our calibrated display and make any necessary adjustments to match the print to the colors in your original file.
4. Resize the image to final print size.
5. Apply print sharpening optimized for the file resolution, output size and paper type.
6. Print your image.
7. Archive your print files for future use. (We can give you the final files on disc for an additional fee.)