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| Indioblu Design Photo Submission Tips |
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| Photo Selection Tips |
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| Although we use a state of the art laser process, the final
product will only look as good as the photo submitted. The best
photo to submit is one that you treasure as having special
meaning to you. Beyond that, clear photos without scratches
or ceases usually work well. Photos with "busy" backgrounds don't
turn out as well and based on our experience, we might suggest
that we remove or blur the background. If you cannot see the
edges of objects or individuals clearly in the actual photograph,
they will be even less visible in a grayscale image created by
the laser. For images with a dark edge, we usually recommend either
lightening the background or removing it and applying a 'glow'
behind the dark areas to help define their edges. We use a variety
of Photoshop techniques to enhance and create a lasting image.
We can whiten teeth and remove blemishes and wrinkles. Just let
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This unique product may require some cropping and composition. The
photo may be enlarged or reduced to create the most beautiful end product
possible in black, white and gray format.15-20 minutes of computer time
is included in the price of your order, if additional time for digitally
repairing images is required additional charges may be incurred. Most
photos are great for engraving but if older, scratched photos are submitted
they may require additional work. We will contact you in advance; if we think
additional work is needed to produce a better product.
Please only send photos or artwork you have the rights to. We will not use
any copyrighted material without written permission from the copyright holder.
By submitting an image you are stating you have the rights to the image and
are giving us permission to reproduce the image for your use. The purchaser
agrees to assume any liability resulting from actions or demands brought against
supplier for any copyright infringements.
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| Resolution & Photo size: |
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| The most common obstacle to overcome, is having too low of a resolution
file for a successful engraving. We recommend a resolution of at least 300
DPI. You can always make a large image smaller without losing quality but
you usually cannot make a small image larger with out losing quality or
creating pixelation (smudged edges). Depending on the size of the product
you choose the larger the picture the better. With that said, its better
to not resize the image before either uploading or emailing any image. We
will work with you to produce a beautiful image.
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| Scanning Tips: |
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If you choose to scan your photo, try to choose a photo image that does not
have a textured paper, as the scanner will likely pick the texture up during
the scan. We recommend scanning your image at a minimum of 300 DPI on a
Grayscale setting. Only scan an original photograph. Copies are not as clear
and will not produce the best end result. Please contact us if you are going
to be scanning a photo that will cover more than one tile, as the DPI may need
to be higher depending on the size of the original photo and the finished
product. Set the size of the photo (in your scanner software) to the size of
the tile you are ordering. Do not use your photo editing software to enlarge
or increase the resolution of the image, (resampling). Send the scan to a
software program such as Photo Impact or any photo program and then save it.
We accept almost any image file but we recommend:
- JPEG (jpg, jpeg)
- Bitmap (bmp)
- Photoshop (psd)
- Tiff (tiff,tif)
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the file formats.
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| Uploading or Emailing your photo Tips |
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| Send the highest resolution or largest picture available. Attach your
photos as an attachment if you choose to email your photos or upload
right from the products page. Select the Browse button and select your
photo from your hard drive. Confirm the right photo was selected, add text
needed and select the add to cart button. Watch the bars on the bottom
of the page for reference. Please be patient as this process may take
several minutes depending on the file size of the image that you are uploading.
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| Mailing Tips: |
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If you decide to mail the photo, make sure you do not send us any "valuable",
"irreplaceable" or otherwise "one of a kind images". Indioblu Design is not
liable for the condition of any images, artwork or photographs that are sent
to us, returned from us or otherwise lost in the mail or shipping. We suggest
that you send us a copy of your image instead. Printed images or photographs
that we receive that are creased or otherwise damaged may be deemed unusable
for laser engraving and may require another picture sent. We strong suggest that
you package your photo in either a proper photo-mail envelope or between two
pieces of cardboard to give the envelope rigidity. Your photo will be returned
with your order. Please provide text, tile size and email address or phone number
with your picture. Be sure to include sufficient postage when mailing.
If you still have questions after reading these tips please contact us at
indioblu@cableone.net. We are always ready to assistance you to make this an
easy and enjoyable process.
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