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Acceptable File Formats
Adobe Illustrator CS3 or less
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or less
(We do not accept files created in Quark, InnDesign, Acrobat, or Corel)
Preperation Guidelines
Adobe Illustrator
. Multiple panel murals must be created on one single page
. File should be flattened without hidden layers that will not print
. Only submitt what will be needed to print
. Do not tile panels onto multiple pages
. File should be saved as an EPS in CMYK
. All fonts MUST be converted to outlines (Type->create outlines)
. All raster images should be embedded not linked
. If any filters are applied, like blurs or gradient mesh, file must be rastorized in photoshop
and saved as a TIFF for final art submission
. To help get a smoother gradient without banding, gradient should be created in photoshop
with noise added(form 1 to 3), saved as a TIFF, then brought back to illustrator
and combined with rest of artwork
Adobe Photoshop
. Multiple panel murals must be created on one single page
. File should be flattened without hidden layers that will not print
. Only submitt what will be needed to print
. Do not tile panels onto multiple pages
. File should be saved as a TIFF in CMYK with LZW compression and ICC profiles checked on
with no extra Alpha chanels
. To help get a smoother gradient without banding, add noise (from1 to 3) along
with a gausian blur
Document Size
The following is a guide on how to size your document and resolution
Adobe Illustrator CS3 (or lower version)
. Multiple panel murals should be done on one complete page.
Do not tile panels onto multiple pages
. Files can be saved at 100% if software allows, or half size is acceptable
. Placed Images need to be 120-150 DPI at full size or proportionately scaled
. Please PAY ATTENTION to the sizes received from each spec so as to include all bleeds
. For any loose detachable graphic or anything that a specific spec is not available please
provide a 1/4” bleed on all sides for triming
Adobe Photoshop CS3 (or lower version)
. Multiple panel murals should be done on one complete page.
Do not tile panels onto multiple pages
. Files should be created at 120-150 DPI at full size or proportionately scaled
. DO NOT submitt files at greater DPI than requested, for it is counter productive
to open and scale back down
. Please PAY ATTENTION to the sizes received from each spec so as to include all bleeds
. For any loose detachable graphics or anything that a specific spec is not available please
provide a 1/4” bleed on all sides for triming
Color Guide
The following is a guide on color facts and to show hot to color you files
Color guide facts
Please note that every monitor displays color in RGB. Since our output is done in CMYK,
not spot, colors will vary. Also, since every monitor is not the same, our view of your file and
your view of your file will vary. Usually our outputs will be about 90% - 95% accurate.
What you see on your monitor may vary from the print.
Please note that trying to match our print to another vendors print or to a print on
another substrate or media(brochure, business cards ect.) is unrealistic. Also trying to
match mural prints or banner stands done at diffirent times may vary in color.
Illustrator and Photoshop
If there are critical Pantones to be matched, please use the pantone color coated book that
is provided with either software. Please note that gradients and raster photographs cannot
be color matched with pantones. Since pantone colors are converted to CMYK, they
will print about 90% accurate.
Proofing
The following is a guide on e-proofs and printed proofs
E-PROOF is
. A copy of your file sent back to you on a smaller scale
. Only to check typography, imagery placement, and design elements
E-PROOF is not
. For checking color accuracy, or to color match
. For checking image quality/does not show actual resolution
Responding to an E-PROOF
. When an e-proof is received, an email response MUST be sent back either if
approved or changes need to get made
. Day 1 of production starts the day after an approval is recieved
Printed Proof
. An approximate 9” x 12” of your art scaled down and a 9” x 20” at
actual size will be printed and considered a printed proof
. An approval needs to be emailed back after which the following day
starts day 1 of production
Disclaimer
The following is a discalimer and guarantee for all graphics
. When art is designed or submitted with text breaking, please take into
account that text or graphic may not align perfectly.
. When a printed color proof is not ordered with any job, you waive the right to object as
to how colors print or effects print out.
. We are not responsible for checking any spelling errors or improper
placements of elements
. When a file is submitted for an order and no other communication is made, we will process
and print that file. If a change is made after the fact, you are responsible
for purchasing new graphics
. Any damage or deffect on a graphic needs to be reported within the first 5 days of delivery
. All graphics are made for indoor use only, unless otherwise stated. If any graphics
or banner stands fade or get ruined due to any elements other than indoors,
we are not responsible for the products.
. When any damage is reported, we must have a digital picture for review.
. If we determine a graphic has been mishandled, we are not responsible for
redoing the graphic
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