TJ:
If I want to make an image a real size (i.e. 3" * 4") what dpi should I use?
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:39,
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If I want to make an image a real size (i.e. 3" * 4") what dpi should I use?
I want to make some brass plaques 3" * 4"
I need them to come out at that size when I feed the images into the engraver - it'll be 12 plaques laid out in a 1' square sheet of pre-polished brass, allowing 2mm for the width of the outlining tool.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:43,
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Well the question you will need to ask is, what DPI does the engraving machine require?
I would probably assume you wouldn't want much more than 75 - 100 dpi for that, since it's hardly high resolution stuff..
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:58,
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hahahahahahah
I hear that so often and it hurts so much
a 3x4 image at 300 Dpi is 900x1200 pixels
a 3x4 image at 400 Dpi is 1200x1600 pixels
The Dpi is only relevent for printing it off at a higher quality.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:40,
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a 3x4 image at 300 Dpi is 900x1200 pixels
a 3x4 image at 400 Dpi is 1200x1600 pixels
The Dpi is only relevent for printing it off at a higher quality.
Thank you -
I want it to look tidy at 3" * 4" when I feed it into the engraver.
In my experience telling an image to be a certain size in tatty shop has no bearing on the size it comes out.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:42,
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In my experience telling an image to be a certain size in tatty shop has no bearing on the size it comes out.
thats because you are probably printing it
with a "fit to page" setting or just a printer that isn;t as compatible as it should be.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:44,
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Right.
I want a final physical thing which is 3" * 4"
How can I make that?
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:45,
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How can I make that?
by finding the settings for the printer
that make it print at the size of the package.
(Print Options under File in most packages)
Chances are you'll need to do a few test prints, measuring the results with a ruler to be sure.
But 300Dpi should do you for that size.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:47,
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(Print Options under File in most packages)
Chances are you'll need to do a few test prints, measuring the results with a ruler to be sure.
But 300Dpi should do you for that size.
Test prints aren't really an option
I'm engravinbg into brass.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:49,
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then do some tests into some scrap wood or plastic
shoudn't hurt an engraver.
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:53,
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I have no idea, I just doodle on shop, I don't use it for real work
I'd guess the more the better, depends what you printing it on too
anything over 300 should look decent enough?
shouldn't it?
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:43,
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anything over 300 should look decent enough?
shouldn't it?
photoshop allows you to set the image/canvas size
in several units including inches
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 20:07,
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some have many knees
some, not so many
we call these the need knees zom-bies
please donate generously
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:44,
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we call these the need knees zom-bies
please donate generously
some zombies knees are valuable
and are locked up with KEYS
oh my god, I've got nothing!
*runs out of the room screaming*
*runs out of the building*
*stands in middle of road*
*watches oncoming traffic*
*bursts into flames*
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:49,
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oh my god, I've got nothing!
*runs out of the room screaming*
*runs out of the building*
*stands in middle of road*
*watches oncoming traffic*
*bursts into flames*
*oils chainsaw*
*loads magnum*
but they better stay offa my goddamn lawn!
also; very woo!
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:38,
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but they better stay offa my goddamn lawn!
also; very woo!
wow
What are you going to do with all your hundreds of zombies?
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:41,
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hoping to do a little, cheap book
just need to find the time to get it together
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:44,
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It should be called 'The Cheap Book of Zombies' - Best title evar!!
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:57,
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oooh yes that would be very nice as well.
are you going to use lulu?
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:46,
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more than likely
unless a BIG SHINY PRINTING COMPANY SEES THIS AND OFFERS THEIR SERVICES............. (waits)
yes, probably Lulu
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:52,
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yes, probably Lulu
arf!
I'll get that printed on the back instead of the price ;)
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Mon 30 Oct 2006, 19:53,
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