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Enlarging Images -- Your Thoughts?

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Jose_B...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 5, 2009, 2:23:30 PM3/5/09
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Hi everyone,

I have to enlarge quite a few high-res images for a catalog project. My rule of thumb has always been 120% of actual size max and I'm still safe.

However, the client wants some images to cover spreads, which would force me to blow those pics sometimes past 200% of their actual size.

I called the printer who's printing the job to get their thoughts on fractiles software and they said that they typically go to 200% of actual size with little or no pixilation/degradation. I find that hard to believe...

I am running PS CS4. I would really appreciate any thoughts on the matter or recommendations on fractiles software.

Thanks!

Jose

J_Ma...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 5, 2009, 2:34:51 PM3/5/09
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What original resolution? What printing process (linescreen, etc)?

Jose_B...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 5, 2009, 4:23:51 PM3/5/09
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Original resolution - 300DPI
Type - All digital images (JPG unfortunately, no RAW avail)
Printing Process - 4 color process
Linescreen - No linescreen, Staccatto printing instead (20 micron scatter dotter)

I just spoke with the head of pre-press at the printer and he reassured me that I'm safe at 200%. FYI, he suggested that I enlarge the image in PS and place it in ID at the new actual size, rather than enlarging it past 100% in ID.

Wish me good luck!!!! :-)

dave_...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 5, 2009, 8:22:04 PM3/5/09
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(good luck!)

Lawrenc...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 5, 2009, 9:24:41 PM3/5/09
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No problem!

pfigen

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Mar 6, 2009, 1:27:57 AM3/6/09
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You'll be amazed at how well it prints.
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