Interesting that we're on this point because, as we speak (type), I am
trying to figure a sizing issue with Mpix. I just got an order made for
my daughter who is making a collage. I thought I had carefully
considered all sizing issues. I adjusted for the actual collage frame
sizes vs nominal, added additional canvas where necessary to avoid
cutoff knees and feet, etc., considered their 2% full bleed statement
and still have discovered that the images are overly large and many
don't fit properly.
But I suspect I know the answer now. I size my images at 300 ppi and I
just discovered that they print at 250 ppi. I hadn't known that before.
If my "don't diddle" flag means print exactly as is then the print,
based on pixel dimensions, will end up being 20% larger than the nominal
dimensions and a lot will end up being chopped off. At least I hope
that's the problem since I can fix that easily.
Just waiting to hear from their support team of exactly what are the
implications of that "don't diddle with my images" flag.
Chuck Norcutt
Ken Norton wrote:
>> I do all my own sharpening on each image individually. When sent to the
>> lab the "do not diddle with this" flag is always set.
>>
>
> Are you sending pre-sized images to Millers though? Because their up-rez
> engine always applies sharpening regardless of your "no-diddle" flag.
>
> Actually, another thing to remember is that Millers applies a full-bleed
> enlargement to the print too. So, if you crop and size a file to print on
> 8x10, it will still enlarge slightly then trim.
>
> If you are into exacting work, get a pigment printer, but for the 99% rule,
> I have no issue with their methodology.
>
> AG
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