Allison,
Why do you want to "scale down" the document to 10%? Just resize the final image with "resample" UNchecked. this will leave intact all pixels.
Check what the resolution then is. If it’s below 80 ppi, you might consider ressing it up.
Rob
I wanted to use a smaller document size just so it would not take so long to load etc. – the hi-res images slow it down enough. i can send it to the printer in a smaller document as long as the proportions are the same, right?
also, if I’m enlarging, wouldn’t I want to resample? I was wrong – some of the images are less than 300 ppi.. am I correct in assuming I should resample if i’m increasing the ppi? (but not if i’m increasing the SIZE of a pic that’s already 300 ppi?)
If the image is large, take use of it. It’s absolute nonsense to reduce an image for loading time’s sake, and subsequently regret the fact that the document might not retain print resolution/quality anymore.
Take the high resolution version to the printer, I would say.
Rob
Stop!
Contact your printer first!
Printing banners of that size could require only 50ppi ! You need to work with the printer.
Hola Allison
I’m doing the same sizes banners, and the only way to work at 300ppi is by saving portions of your file.
For example, if I have the background that I want, then I save a PSD file of the background in layers, and one flat. Then I make the art work that I need in another file, and do the same, (save one file in layers and one flat)
When I have what I need, then I just "sandwich" both flat layers in a new file, save a PDF, and whenever I have any chance, save it in a CD, and take it myself to the shop. If you need to send it by email, then save a large as you can jpeg, and send it. Most of the big shops has a FTP server where you can unload big files 45, 90, 120 Mags
The only time that I allowed the shop owner to modify my art work, is if I know who is going to do it. Most shops, won’t do it free, and it’s not the money but only "you" should work in your file.
Good luck
Daniel Ulysses
confirmed that it should indeed be 300ppi. Rob – if my document and all the images in it are all 300ppi, does the SIZE matter? if the printer scales it larger without resampling, won’t the images all still be hi-res? someone suggested i do it this way but i just want to confirm it will work..
does the SIZE matter?
YES!
if the printer scales it larger without resampling, won’t the images all still be hi-res?
No.
Twice the size, half the resolution.
ok, thanks. just one more thing – say i drag a large hi-res image into my document, then use the transform controls to scale it down to the size i want. does scaling it this way reduce image quality at all? if not, will the quality be retained if I enlarge it again with the transform controls?
The fewer times you resize (up or down) the better. Each time the image is interpolated, fine detail will be lost and the quality degraded.
does scaling it this way reduce image quality at all?
Yes.
if not, will the quality be retained if I enlarge it again with the transform controls?
No.
if not, will the quality be retained if I enlarge it again with the transform controls?
Yes IF you made it a smart object first…
Ronald
