Large format printing XXXXL
Clementina
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Hello,
I am currently working on a large piece measuring 3.10 x 5 meters. I have drawn objects to compose a pattern to print on a canvas. Now I need to create a large file to assemble all the drawn objects to send it for printing.
I imagine it's not possible to make a full-size file, or at least, it's not advisable because it would be too large and difficult to handle.
What should I do? Work to scale? Is there an option for this in Photoshop?
And if this is possible, once the file is finished and successful, how do I update the file to full size?
Thank you in advance if anyone among you who knows the subject can guide me.
I am currently working on a large piece measuring 3.10 x 5 meters. I have drawn objects to compose a pattern to print on a canvas. Now I need to create a large file to assemble all the drawn objects to send it for printing.
I imagine it's not possible to make a full-size file, or at least, it's not advisable because it would be too large and difficult to handle.
What should I do? Work to scale? Is there an option for this in Photoshop?
And if this is possible, once the file is finished and successful, how do I update the file to full size?
Thank you in advance if anyone among you who knows the subject can guide me.
2 answers
If they are vector objects, we work at "full scale," that is to say at real size (within the limits of Windows or OS-X)...
If they are images, we work at a scale of 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, or even smaller... This depends on the work and the distance from which it will be viewed.
Depending on the case, we sometimes have an interest in mixing the two options in creation. Doing part in vector and another in image. The whole being formatted in a DTP software with an adequate scale...
The result will be enlarged at the time of printing. Vector objects will be scaled without loss of quality, and images will be smoothed by the RIP... it is up to you to find the provider who knows how to properly handle this kind of file...
Ask for their advice; if they are a professional, they will be able to tell you what kind of file you need to provide them (vector or at scale). Look at work already done by the company and avoid online providers if this is your first experience with very large format.
If they are images, we work at a scale of 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, or even smaller... This depends on the work and the distance from which it will be viewed.
Depending on the case, we sometimes have an interest in mixing the two options in creation. Doing part in vector and another in image. The whole being formatted in a DTP software with an adequate scale...
The result will be enlarged at the time of printing. Vector objects will be scaled without loss of quality, and images will be smoothed by the RIP... it is up to you to find the provider who knows how to properly handle this kind of file...
Ask for their advice; if they are a professional, they will be able to tell you what kind of file you need to provide them (vector or at scale). Look at work already done by the company and avoid online providers if this is your first experience with very large format.
The assembly is done in InDesign (or Xpress)... and we export to PDF, which the provider should be able to use without any problems.
All images are processed in Photoshop, meaning we apply the desired effects: color correction, soft areas, etc... we save the modified image at 10% larger than the size indicated in the document at scale.
Effects on text, drawings, and geometric surfaces are done in Illustrator.
And plain texts (without special effects) are done in InDesign.
It may seem cumbersome to use multiple software for this when, for example, everything could be done in Photoshop... Certainly, but it comes at the expense of file size, the responsiveness of the layout software, and especially the speed of modifications because since they are independent elements, the changes are made only to the concerned element, and updating the links produces the final document...
All images are processed in Photoshop, meaning we apply the desired effects: color correction, soft areas, etc... we save the modified image at 10% larger than the size indicated in the document at scale.
Effects on text, drawings, and geometric surfaces are done in Illustrator.
And plain texts (without special effects) are done in InDesign.
It may seem cumbersome to use multiple software for this when, for example, everything could be done in Photoshop... Certainly, but it comes at the expense of file size, the responsiveness of the layout software, and especially the speed of modifications because since they are independent elements, the changes are made only to the concerned element, and updating the links produces the final document...
I will contact the company with which I plan to have the printing done to ask for advice. In any case, they told me they can print from any kind of file.
Otherwise, the printing needs to be looked at very closely as well as from afar. I created my drawings on Flash (even though this software is for making animated drawings) because it was easier for me to use than Illustrator, so they are vector objects. Then, I was planning to make a file in Photoshop, but that may not be the only option. You mentioned some desktop publishing software... which one? I have all the Adobe software... which one do you recommend?
Thank you in advance!!!
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