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File Preparation
Computer graphic files are generated in one of two ways. Vector Files are made from line
segments connecting defined points. These vectors (lines) between the points can be
straight or curved. Vector Files are fully scalable from small to large with little or no loss of
image quality. Bit mapped or Raster Files are created with a series of dots to form the
image. When the image is enlarged the image quality quickly deteriorates--the larger the
image gets the poorer the image quality.
Both Vector and Raster Files can be used for signage. The file type determines the type of
production methods used and the resultant costs associated with the final product. Vector
files are typically used for signage with simple to moderate graphics and text. Vector files
are the choice when only spot colors are used in the design. Raster Files would be used for
more complicated images that require four color process, gradations, pattern fills, or
blends. Typically the costs associated with producing signage using Raster Files is much
greater because of the complexity of the image and the production techniques needed to
achieve the end result. Vector files are used to drive plotters, routers, engravers and laser
cutters. Raster files are used for wide format digital printing.
SCANNING YOUR IMAGE
If electronic artwork is not available, or will not work properly, we can take clean cameraready
black and white artwork such as Ad Slicks, PMTs, Stats, Linotronic prints, or similar
artwork, scan them, vectorize the image and make any necessary corrections required. The
better the quality of the original artwork the less costly this scanning and cleanup process
will be. The maximum scanning size we can support is 8.5" x 14". We get better results with
a 600 dpi laser printer image on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper than we doing trying to scan
an image from a business card. We will give you an estimate for recreating your artwork by
scanning and cleaning it into a useable vector based format.
For more information please visithttp://www.prismatic.com