Where to send photo? Where would you suggest I send a photo if I want to have it resized bigger than 16x20 and framed and matted? It is 4.28MB and dimensions 4928x3264 so would it be...

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

Where would you suggest I send a photo if I want to have it resized bigger than 16x20 and framed and matted? It is 4.28MB and dimensions 4928x3264 so would it be okay to resize larger than 16x20? Thanks for your advice.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Golden Rule wrote:

Where would you suggest I send a photo if I want to have it resized bigger than 16x20 and framed and matted? It is 4.28MB and dimensions 4928x3264 so would it be okay to resize larger than 16x20? Thanks for your advice.

To what size do you want it matted? Not the outside dimensions of the frame, but the length and width of the visible print. With this information, we can offer numerous options.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Yeah, but. With those pixels, you're going to start losing details if you go bigger than 12 X 16, based on 300 dpi. If you gotta go bigger, whih is going to cost a bunch anyway, consider a canvas print, and there's always someone having a sale.
EDIT: I looked at your previous posts, and if you're planning to blow up your pup, canvas would be good!

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

have you checked your local camera store?

some can put it on vinyl.

these are on 20 x 20 vinyl squares

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

OddJobber wrote:

Yeah, but. With those pixels, you're going to start losing details if you go bigger than 12 X 16, based on 300 dpi. If you gotta go bigger, whih is going to cost a bunch anyway, consider a canvas print, and there's always someone having a sale.
EDIT: I looked at your previous posts, and if you're planning to blow up your pup, canvas would be good!

I never considered canvas and I would like to go bigger than 16x20 but being new to this I didn't realize that I could possibly lose detail if going bigger. I was thinking about going 24x36 and it will be a dog photo.

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

Mogul wrote:

To what size do you want it matted? Not the outside dimensions of the frame, but the length and width of the visible print. With this information, we can offer numerous options.

I'm looking at 24x36 if possible.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Golden Rule wrote:

I'm looking at 24x36 if possible.

Assuming you have either the pixels or the size reversed, you are looking at something less than 140 pixels per inch, which from a viewing distance of 3-4 feet might pass muster, but would look a bit blurry up close. Based on a pristine print at 300ppi, a matted print of 19 X 10 sounds more appropriate, although you could probably get by with a 225ppi print at a more conventional size of 22 X 14. Do you have a Michael's or Aaron Bros. near you. They can mat and frame. Your local camera store can do the print if you can't. That's the easy way our. For more sophisticated solutions, try:

http://www.google.com/search?q=matting+and+framing+services&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Try out meridian, I've heard godd stuff about them. They will print your stuff all the way up to 10 feet long at very reasonable prices-quite cheap actually.

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I suggest you take a look at mpix.com ( http://www.mpix.com/products/homedecor/gallerywraps ). I understand Mpix does printing for professional photographers. They can do a canvas wrap 24X30 for $150. It will come ready to hang, won't need to spend any money on matting and framing.

Based on your original photo width of 3264 pixels, your pixels per inch (PPI) will be 136. I've had a canvas made at mpix at this PPI, and I think it looks pretty good. If you use canvas, it will have somewhat of a textured look also. Just wanted to provide another alternative.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Oh fer cryin' out loud...just up-size it in Photoshop ( or whatever) to 16x24 or 24x30. Set the PPI to 240 or 250 and it will look great. Canvas does provide a texture that is very forgiving, but a print that size needs to be viewed from a minimum of 4-5 feet anyway.

You absolutely do not need 300ppi.

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

CaptainC wrote:

Oh fer cryin' out loud...just up-size it in Photoshop ( or whatever) to 16x24 or 24x30. Set the PPI to 240 or 250 and it will look great. Canvas does provide a texture that is very forgiving, but a print that size needs to be viewed from a minimum of 4-5 feet anyway.

You absolutely do not need 300ppi.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

CaptainC wrote:

Oh fer cryin' out loud...just up-size it in Photoshop ( or whatever) to 16x24 or 24x30. Set the PPI to 240 or 250 and it will look great. Canvas does provide a texture that is very forgiving, but a print that size needs to be viewed from a minimum of 4-5 feet anyway.

You absolutely do not need 300ppi.

Well, obviously, I didn't know you could up-size a photo and maintain or increase the resolution. I'm guessing a lot other people on the UHH didn't know this either. Based on my quick review of my copy of PSE, I assume this means making sure "Resample Image" is marked when it is resized? Is that right? Since, I assume pixels have to be added with this process, does the image maintain its original quality?

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

lorvey wrote:

Well, obviously, I didn't know you could up-size a photo and maintain or increase the resolution. I'm guessing a lot other people on the UHH didn't know this either. Based on my quick review of my copy of PSE, I assume this means making sure "Resample Image" is marked when it is resized? Is that right? Since, I assume pixels have to be added with this process, does the image maintain its original quality?

Thats it. You got it!
All you need to do is go to Image>Image Size

In the dialog just type 240 in the PPi box and whatever you want in the Width OR Height box. Make sure that neither the W or H box has a dimension LESS than what you want. If one is a bit larger, just fix that by cropping to your desired size.

Yes, the software manufactures pixels, but it is amazing at it and while there is some technical degradation, it is extremely difficult to see and a 24x36 should never be viewed close!

The key here is that your original file has to be close to perfect. Nothing out of focus, and no (or minimal) noise.

My "..cryin' out loud.." was not meant for you. :-) It was in frustration at all the answers you were getting. I made 24x36 images from my D2H and that was only 4MP. Your file is a piece of cake.

The suggestion for MPIX is good. That is the consumer division of Miller's. My understanding is not that the quality is less, just fewer options - not as many products.

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

CaptainC wrote:

Thats it. You got it! br All you need to do is go ... (show quote)

Thank you CaptainC. Good to know up-sizing is an option. I always learn something from your advice. I need to spend a little more time learning all the features of PSE.

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

Thanks CaptainC. Your advice will be well taken and tried since I have Photoshop. I read a lot on this forum and I'm sure trying to learn from you guys even though I still have quite a learning curve to go.