Re: need advice on getting photos printed large/canvas

* Annika1980 wrote:
> Michael Reichmann has a video tutorial with Jeff Schewe ("From
> Camera to Print") that has an entire chapter devoted to
> resolution questions like you are asking.  Here are some points
> made in that video:
>
> Upressing to 200% usually is not a problem.  With a good
> capture (tripod, good lens, etc.) 400% is possible.  If you
> upres in CS3 then use "Bicubic Smoother." However, the real key
> in upressing files is to properly sharpen them.  The best tool
> for this is Photokit Sharpener (I can vouch for this one).
>
> Viewing distance determines the needed resolution.  At viewing
> distances over 24" 180ppi is sufficient.  The "normal" viewing
> distance is twice the diameter of the pic.
>
> For the photo you mentioned I would probably upres to 200%,
> preferably in Camera Raw.  Then I would sharpen to taste.

Thanks Brett.  I'll search into that.  Unfortunately he doesn't
use RAW - only got that original JPG.  I try to tell him...

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Troy Piggins
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