LARGE FORMAT PRINTING INFORMATION SESSION

Presenters Coraline Falco Ross Jacobs Christopher Baycura Graduate Assistant, ITS Ross Jacobs Multimedia Systems Integrator, ITS Christopher Baycura Video/New Media Producer, ITS Instructional Technology Service

Today’s Presentation Poster Composition Basics ITS Printing Services Closing Thoughts & Demo Instructional Technology Service

Compositing Software Poster Composition Basics Instructional Technology Service

Poster Composition Basics Compositing Software Illustrator (PDF) In Design (PDF) Page Maker (PDF) Photoshop PowerPoint* *most popular, maximum print size 56” width. Instructional Technology Service

Layout and Design Poster Composition Basics Instructional Technology Service

Poster Composition Basics Layout and Design Determine finished size Assemble elements Images, Charts, Graphs, Text Sketch out your design Try different layouts. Consult design guides. Magazines Choose your compositing software. Instructional Technology Service

Poster Composition Basics Keep it Safe The fact is most printers will not print to the edge of the paper. Consider that any printed element with in one inch of the papers edge will not survive. A one inch border around the edge of your poster should be considered your “safe” area. Instructional Technology Service

Images and Graphics Poster Composition Basics Instructional Technology Service

Poster Composition Basics Images Never use images or graphic elements from a web site. Credit all image sources under the image. Scan images at high enough resolution to survive positive size scaling. Free image sources on-line at microsoft.com. Instructional Technology Service

ITS Printing Services Choices Instructional Technology Service

ITS Printing Services Paper types and sizes Glossy Matte Paper has a visible sheen. Similar to photo paper finish. Available in 24” and 36”. Dry time varies 12 hours min. Matte Paper is coated with dull finish. Looks and feels like standard bond. Dries instantly Instructional Technology Service

Drop Off Printing ITS Printing Services Instructional Technology Service

ITS Printing Services What you need to know. No appointments ever. Drop off in person. Email 48 hour turn around minimum. First come first serve. Printing “as is”. No “test” prints. Instructional Technology Service

ITS Printing Services Costs Instructional Technology Service

ITS Printing Services What will this cost, how do I pay? Glossy poster 48x36 = $13.88 Valid State or Research Foundation Account number provided before printing can begin. Instructional Technology Service

Product Delivery ITS Printing Services Instructional Technology Service

ITS Printing Services Poster pick-up. Email notification when poster is ready. Pick-up within 12 hours of notification. Space is at a premium. No posters will be stored. Instructional Technology Service

Large Format Printing Words of Wisdom Instructional Technology Service

Large Format Printing Final Thoughts Keep your layout simple. Less is more. Give plenty of lead time to complete your project. Don’t wait until the last two days before the poster session to have your project printed. Instructional Technology Service

Large Format Printing ITS Contact Information 8 Moon Library 470-6727 its@esf.edu 8:00 AM – Noon, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Instructional Technology Service