Giclee: Allpconline Company Blog
Saturday, May 27, 2006
New inkjet print service
We are proud to introduce a new inkjet print service.
In response to the needs of experienced artists and photographers who are experts in file preparation for inkjet output, we are offering a lower pricing structure using the same equipment and papers as our premium service.
Files are still checked for resolution. It is the customer's responsibilty to soft proof or hard proof images before submission. Files can be uploaded to the site and we recommend jpegs saved at the highest possible quality setting. We have conducted many tests and there is virtually no difference between a high resolution psd or tif file when compared to a jpeg saved in Photoshop at a quality setting of 10 to 12.
In response to the needs of experienced artists and photographers who are experts in file preparation for inkjet output, we are offering a lower pricing structure using the same equipment and papers as our premium service.
Files are still checked for resolution. It is the customer's responsibilty to soft proof or hard proof images before submission. Files can be uploaded to the site and we recommend jpegs saved at the highest possible quality setting. We have conducted many tests and there is virtually no difference between a high resolution psd or tif file when compared to a jpeg saved in Photoshop at a quality setting of 10 to 12.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Giclee printer credentials
The demand for high quality giclees is expanding so rapidly that many companies, big or small, are starting to offer printing on canvas and watercolor papers.
We know of very reputable and capable competitors who produce high quality work. Unfortunately these companies are not the majority. You will recognize the true specialists by the type of services they offer. For example a telltale sign is when you read "we create stunning giclee prints!". "By the way, we also offer business card and letterhead printing". This translated means "We saw the profit potential in making quality inkjet prints without any in depth knowledge of color, materials and art. We are business card and brochure printers or a photo lab, therefore we can easily print giclees".
Giclee printing is totally different from photo printing, brochure printing or any general offset type. It requires a very high level of skill in digital color manipulation, scanning and a general knowledge of all the aspects required to generate the best possible results.
We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to choose true specialists in the field. If you do not go with us for your giclee printing we are of course disappointed. On the other hand, please at least do yourself a favor and choose a printer with the right knowledge and equipment.
We know of very reputable and capable competitors who produce high quality work. Unfortunately these companies are not the majority. You will recognize the true specialists by the type of services they offer. For example a telltale sign is when you read "we create stunning giclee prints!". "By the way, we also offer business card and letterhead printing". This translated means "We saw the profit potential in making quality inkjet prints without any in depth knowledge of color, materials and art. We are business card and brochure printers or a photo lab, therefore we can easily print giclees".
Giclee printing is totally different from photo printing, brochure printing or any general offset type. It requires a very high level of skill in digital color manipulation, scanning and a general knowledge of all the aspects required to generate the best possible results.
We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to choose true specialists in the field. If you do not go with us for your giclee printing we are of course disappointed. On the other hand, please at least do yourself a favor and choose a printer with the right knowledge and equipment.
