size, resoultion, creating larger graphic

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Jules_Hammond-Casablancas
Oct 19, 2008
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Hi. I posted a msg about this a little while ago about a much larger graphic that I am going to ask about now, but if I design a 30×36 poster, am i able to create this at 1/3rd the size at 300dpi & have the printer output it at 300%?

I am wondering if it will maintain the quality or if I should just design it in PS at 30×36 at 100%. Working in PS 7.0.

Does this method of designing at 1/3rd the size work with smaller graphics like say letter size or something also?

Thanks.

Jules

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J_Maloney
Oct 19, 2008
1/3rd the size at 300dpi

If you can keep vector elements in your design as vector, 100 effective ppi will be fine. If you cannot, I would shoot for 300 ppi (meaning 30 x 36 @ 300 ppi).

Does this method of designing at 1/3rd the size work with smaller graphics like say letter size or something also?

Sure. But why would you work this way is one question.

J
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Jules_Hammond-Casablancas
Oct 20, 2008
That is the way I was taught by a photographer/printer/designer for large graphics. I was just wondering if it worked the same way for smaller sized ones.

I am not really working with much vector on this tho so I guess I’ll just have to do it 30×36 at 300ppi.
Thanks.
TH
Trez_Hane
Oct 20, 2008
Jules, I suggest you ask your printer what is the optimum/preferred resolution at print size. That is the only good solution. Where print is concerned, a little consultation can prevent a world of trouble.

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