Here are some tips for creating the most from your Smashn images. Please note: we make no claims as the quality of the image when supplied to you. All images are supplied as is with all rights reserved.

Print

All images supplied on this disk are RGB (Red, Green, Blue). These colours are great for viewing on screen or in electronic format however they cannot be used in print. For printing offset or digital all images should be converted to CMYK. These are the four channels used for printing. You will need some software to convert the images from RGB to CMYK and we recommend Adobe Photoshop® as this is used by professionals.

If you are printing to an inkjet printer we have found that RGB files work fine however we recommend that you send a test file comparing CMYK with RGB so you can see the difference for yourself. If you convert the images to print you may notice a change in the colours with some of the digital images on this disk. RGB is able to hold an extensive range of luminescent colours compared to print.

When the file is converted to CMYK the nearest option will be chosen by the software. You can adjust the colours in your software to suit your needs. Printing also has the has the additional requirement of allowing for ink spread and dot gain so we recommend you consult a professional if you have any questions.

 

Web

If you find that the image supplied on this CD is not quite what you need for web you can use the high resolution images supplied. Resize down to the exact pixel size and dpi you need. We do highly suggest that you sharpen the image before you resize. This will keep the integrity and appropriately keep the images sharp when it is reduced to the required size. If it is reduced to 72dpi and not sharpened the final image may look soft. Please also remember that web images work in RGB.

 

Image Size & Resolutions

There are 2 image sizes on this CD. Low resolution (72dpi) for web viewing or on your monitor and High resolution A4 for printing. We recommend that if you are printing these images on paper and they will not be used at full size A4 that you reduce the size of the image to your requirements. Printing really does require 300 dpi (dots per inch) where screen or monitors only need 72 dpi.

Good luck from the Smashn team.