Artwork Specifications for electronic files:
HOW TO SUPPLY ARTWORK:
- CD / DVD, via email (8mB maximum file size) or FTP Transfer for large file formats.
HOW TO SCALE ARTWORK:
A: If your print will be viewed at a distance of less than 2m, electronic files should be set up with 10mm bleed to one of the following scales: 25% @ 400dpi / 50% @ 350dpi / 100% @ 100dpi. Jobs less than 2m2 should be set up at 100% of final size.
B: If the distance is between 2m and 15m, electronic files should be set up with 10mm bleed to one of the following scales: 10% @ 700dpi / 25% @ 300dpi / 50% @ 200dpi / 100% @ 70dpi
C: If the billboard is to be viewed from a distance of more than 15m, electronic files should be setup at 10% at 400dpi of finished size. Please add 10mm bleed on all sides of the artwork.
D: If you are unsure of the viewing distance, use specifications for item A above.
PC FORMAT ONLY:
- Adobe CS6 – High Resolution pdf / Illustrator / eps. Files submitted from PC need to have ALL TYPEFACE AND FONTS CONVERTED TO CURVES, PATHS OR OUTLINES. If using Corel Draw, please format to Adobe Illustrator (*.ai) as well as supplying the original Corel Draw file (*.cdr).
COLOUR MATCHING:
- Where possible, pleas supply an industry standard proof and specify CMYK / PMS colours for accurate colour matching.
FOR BEST RESULTS:
- 1: Supply all layout files with fonts converted to curves, paths or outlines and all support files including fonts.
- 2: Supply all images in high resolution CMYK colours.
- 3: Use CMYK colours as much as possible to ensure colour matching. Please also provide PMS numbers for cross-reference, where applicable.
- 4: Scale your job correctly.
- 5: Supply hard copies of design for final checking to ensure accuracy.
If you have any questions, please contact one of our design team on (07) 5445 5411