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L ARGE F ORMAT P RINTING I NFORMATION S ESSION

L ARGE F ORMAT P RINTING I NFORMATION S ESSION. Presenters. Coraline Falco 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

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L ARGE F ORMAT P RINTING I NFORMATION S ESSION

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  1. LARGE FORMAT PRINTINGINFORMATION SESSION

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

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

  4. Poster Composition Basics Compositing Software Instructional Technology Service

  5. 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

  6. Poster Composition Basics Layout and Design Instructional Technology Service

  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. Instructional Technology Service

  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. Instructional Technology Service

  9. Poster Composition Basics Images and Graphics Instructional Technology Service

  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. Instructional Technology Service

  11. ITS Printing Services Choices Instructional Technology Service

  12. ITS Printing Services Paper types and sizes • Glossy • 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. • Available in 24” and 36”. • Dries instantly Instructional Technology Service

  13. ITS Printing Services Drop Off Printing Instructional Technology Service

  14. 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

  15. ITS Printing Services Costs Instructional Technology Service

  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. Instructional Technology Service

  17. ITS Printing Services Product Delivery Instructional Technology Service

  18. 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

  19. Large Format Printing Words of Wisdom Instructional Technology Service

  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. Instructional Technology Service

  21. 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

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