Prints for DPC - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/03/2003 05:24:08 AM · #1

Hi, I am interested in selling my pictures on this site. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me how the pictures need to be processed for printing. How much ppi should be set? Also, I am used to uploading pictures on the web, and on those limited size pictures it's easy to sharpen. But it's hard to know how much the image needs to be sharpened at 100% (2560*1920) dimensions. I am really confused how pictures need to be processed and would appreciate any info you can give me. Thanks.

tfaust

Canon EOS 80D

12/03/2003 05:25:52 AM · #2

See if this link helps you...
DPCPrints Tutorial

You also need to be a paid member of the site I believe

Message edited by author 2003-12-03 10:27:28.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/03/2003 05:28:41 AM · #3

I did see this link but am still confused. Also I'll become a paid member soon.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T20

12/03/2003 05:30:21 AM · #4

And its good to learn to use the site as well. Cross posting the same message in several forums is unnecessary and discouraged if not prohibited.

12/03/2003 05:32:53 AM · #5

Oh, I am sorry, I didn't know.....can I delete the messages?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/03/2003 01:01:58 PM · #6

From the number of views, I guess no one wants to answer. Thanks anyway.

Count

Canon EOS-30D

12/03/2003 01:08:28 PM · #7

I don't know the answers to your questions, but I'm guessing someone around here does. Give it a while and see if you get the answers you need.

You also might try asking specific questions and seeing if that helps.

Good Luck!

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

12/03/2003 01:15:28 PM · #8

You can edit your posts but can't delete them. No biggie.

justine

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/03/2003 01:16:58 PM · #9

Hi Diva. Welcome.
I don't think that we don't want to answer you.
I think maybe we are waiting on the question. :)

To delete a message, just go to that message and hit edit. That will remove your text. Don't worry about it the other posts are gone now.

As far as your prints question. If you have read the tutorial and still have questions then post your questions and someone will help you if they can.

Welcome to DPC and good luck in the challenges.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/03/2003 02:16:41 PM · #10

Check under the Help menu for Sellers' FAQ.

The basic idea is minimum 150 ppi/maximum 300 ppi at final print size, save as highest-quality JPEG.

You have to upload a small version to your portfolio (if it's not a Challenge entry), and then from there you can upload the high-res printable file. The printable file DOES NOT have to be an exact match; you can edit a challenge entry, add a border, etc. Images for public sale will show the prospective buyer a new thumbnail generated automatically from the printable file.

You can order prints of any photo at any size for yourself, but photos for public sale have to be approved for quality control.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/04/2003 06:32:21 AM · #11

Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer. I am getting different opinions from different people about sharpening of images for printing....some say it's not necessary while others say they should be sharpened. I would be grateful if someone could tell me if they do sharpen their pictures and how. Thanks.

Canon EOS-20D

12/04/2003 06:44:20 AM · #12

I generally sharpen my photos once before I begin the resizing process and then after I have finished. I have no formula for sharpening them, I just do it based on looks.

drewmedia

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/04/2003 07:04:38 AM · #13

The best thing you can do is to prepare your print the way you'd like it to look and leave resampling and resolution issues up to the printer. The process and algorithms they use will very likely be better than what you'd do on your own.

Drew

Message edited by author 2003-12-04 12:04:49.

TooCool

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/04/2003 07:28:29 AM · #14

Originally posted by GeneralE:

The printable file DOES NOT have to be an exact match; you can edit a challenge entry, add a border, etc. Images for public sale will show the prospective buyer a new thumbnail generated automatically from the printable file.

Wow you just made me feel kinda dumb. I have all these challenge pics I didn't save at a step in editing before resizing and I wasn't looking forward to trying to reproduce EXACTLY for DPCPrints. Now I'm gonna put a bunch of stuff up! (oh yeah I got my DSL to now which was another reason I haven't...)

TooCool

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/04/2003 07:31:24 AM · #15

Originally posted by drewmedia:

Drew, does this mean we don't need to increase DPI? If we simply save our original (after editing of course) to the proper dimensions (EG 8x10 aspect) that the site will do this for us? This is one thing that I found kind of confusing. My one print I put up at 300 dpi but was told I didn't need to imcrease it that far. But this sites tutorial said that you should...

drewmedia