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  • 13-08-2015 1:30pm
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    Guybrush Threepwood
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I am looking at getting some prints made, for personal and commercial sale, of a number of acrylic on canvas painting I have created.

    Would anyone know how to go about this?

    Is there somewhere that will photograph the work, and put together the prints for me? Or should I do this separately? Should I photograph them myself?

    I'm totally new to the idea of prints so any guidance would be appreciated!


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    JayCosplay Props
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭JayCosplay Props


    I too would like some information about good printing places for some work i have coming up.


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    paric
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭paric


    Me 3
    Anyone?
    Thanks


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    Tiriel
    Registered Users Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    I don't know where you are all based but maybe reach out to Steve at 360dpi - he posts here from time to time but if he can't help you I'm sure he'd be able to advise on who could.


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    Dramatik
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭Dramatik


    Depends on the size of your canvas, I'd say scanning would be the prefered method, that is if your canvas is within the size limit of most scanners. If you're good with photoshop you could always scan it in parts and join them together but if you have to get this done in the printers, they will charge you for it.

    If you're going to do the take a picture method, I would strongly recommend using a tripod, especially if you intend to inlarge the image. Also if your camera has the option to take a picture after a number of seconds I would use this to ensure the sharpest image is taken as pressing the button on the camera can add a small amount of shake to the camera when taking the picture which will blur the image sightly. Make sure your white balance is set correct as well on the camera as if your taking the picture indoors the indoor light will add a slight orange tint to the photo.

    Once that's done I would process the image further in photoshop to insure the best representation of your artwork.


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    paric
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭paric


    thank you that is very helpful


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    paric
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭paric


    Hi someone rec'd Steve on boards 360dpi or he has a website 360-dpi dot com
    I contacted him and he does the works from a to z.
    My images were not great so I am going to do a photography course and then get some prints.


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