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2. Presenters Coraline Falco Ross Jacobs Christopher Baycura
Graduate Assistant, ITS
Ross Jacobs
Multimedia Systems Integrator, ITS
Christopher Baycura
Video/New Media Producer, ITS
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3. Today’s Presentation Poster Composition Basics ITS Printing Services
Closing Thoughts & Demo
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4. Compositing Software Poster Composition Basics
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5. Poster Composition Basics
Compositing Software
Illustrator (PDF)
In Design (PDF)
Page Maker (PDF)
Photoshop
PowerPoint*
*most popular, maximum print size 56” width.
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6. Layout and Design Poster Composition Basics
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7. 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.
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8. 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.
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9. Images and Graphics Poster Composition Basics
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10. 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.
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11. ITS Printing Services
Choices
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12. 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
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13. Drop Off Printing ITS Printing Services
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14. ITS Printing Services What you need to know. No appointments ever.
Drop off in person.
48 hour turn around minimum.
First come first serve.
Printing “as is”.
No “test” prints.
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15. ITS Printing Services
Costs
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16. 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.
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17. Product Delivery ITS Printing Services
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18. ITS Printing Services Poster pick-up.
notification when poster is ready.
Pick-up within 12 hours of notification.
Space is at a premium.
No posters will be stored.
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19. Large Format Printing
Words of Wisdom
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20. 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.
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21. Large Format Printing
ITS Contact Information
8 Moon Library
8:00 AM – Noon, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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