Posted by jack chapman on December 15, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Firstly:
How well will 10 megapixels (40D) print to A2. Do i need to interpolate and if so using which method, i don't really understand all that bicubic sharper, linear and the lot.
Secondly:
How do i go about mounting A2 prints on board, am thinking mounted from behind through an aperture (not just stuck on) preferably with a bevel cut? Should i do this myself? If so what kind of card and where can i get it from? Or if is it better to get it done by a professional? If so where should i get it done?
I've had images from my 10D (6 mp) and 20D (8mp) printed at A2 size and larger and was very happy with the quality. I just resampled to 300 dpi using Photoshop CS2's Bicubic.
Any decent picture framing shop or arts and crafts shop will sell acid free mount board. It comes in a huge variety of types, colours, thicknesses, textures, qualities, etc. etc. Daler is a well known make, as is Arcadia, Bainbridge and Crescent.
I've only ever framed a handful of my own prints up to A3+ size and I used Acid free Linen tape to hinge mount the print to the mount board and placed the aperture cut mount over the top of that. That method worked for me and I've had no movement or buckling of the prints since they were done, a few years ago.
It's well worth going into a local framers and getting a quote for your framing though. Tell them you're a photographer and they may do you a trade discount. You may be suprised at how reasonable they are. In my very limited experience, by the time you've shopped around for a decent frame, sourced the mountboard, bought a decent mount cutter, etc. etc. bought the glass, polished the glass, bought the hooks to hang the frame, etc. etc. you may find the job can be done a lot quicker, more profesionally and with a whole wider range of mouldings, mounts, etc,etc just by dropping your prints off at a picture framers after discusing with them what you want.
John Gardner who used to post on UKNPN does picture framing I believe. Worth dropping him a line.
If you do decide you would like to do it yourself, I can recommend WESSEX PICTURES for the materials.
Posted by jack chapman on December 15, 2008 at 1:34 PM
thanks Justin, i'm not getting the pictures framed just mounted, and apparently i have a bevel cutter already, i'm guessing this means it is probably worth my while to do it myself
Certainly a relief to know i can get a decent A2 with my images, i had just assumed it was fine before, then had a sudden panic since i've never done an A2 before
Thanks again for taking the time, much appreciated
I use these guys,great service and a lot easier than doing it yourself if you're after quantities.
http://www.cotswoldmounts.co.uk/
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Ryan Dyar on December 17, 2008 at 12:03 AM
You'll be just fine printing large. When I used to shoot with a 5d I would print 20x30 daily with great results.
As for matting. If you have a bevel cutter already you should go ahead and learn to do it yourself. Your local art-supply shop will carry matte. I mount the print to foam-core and the lay the matte over it. It's simple, just a matter of measuring and cutting. Plus its cheaper. A decent percentage of my income is from print sales, so doing it myself cuts costs down a lot, especially since I'm a business owner and can buy wholesale
Discussion
4 repliesHow well will 10 megapixels (40D) print to A2. Do i need to interpolate and if so using which method, i don't really understand all that bicubic sharper, linear and the lot.
Secondly:
How do i go about mounting A2 prints on board, am thinking mounted from behind through an aperture (not just stuck on) preferably with a bevel cut? Should i do this myself? If so what kind of card and where can i get it from? Or if is it better to get it done by a professional? If so where should i get it done?
Thanks
Jack
I've had images from my 10D (6 mp) and 20D (8mp) printed at A2 size and larger and was very happy with the quality. I just resampled to 300 dpi using Photoshop CS2's Bicubic.
Any decent picture framing shop or arts and crafts shop will sell acid free mount board. It comes in a huge variety of types, colours, thicknesses, textures, qualities, etc. etc. Daler is a well known make, as is Arcadia, Bainbridge and Crescent.
I've only ever framed a handful of my own prints up to A3+ size and I used Acid free Linen tape to hinge mount the print to the mount board and placed the aperture cut mount over the top of that. That method worked for me and I've had no movement or buckling of the prints since they were done, a few years ago.
It's well worth going into a local framers and getting a quote for your framing though. Tell them you're a photographer and they may do you a trade discount. You may be suprised at how reasonable they are. In my very limited experience, by the time you've shopped around for a decent frame, sourced the mountboard, bought a decent mount cutter, etc. etc. bought the glass, polished the glass, bought the hooks to hang the frame, etc. etc. you may find the job can be done a lot quicker, more profesionally and with a whole wider range of mouldings, mounts, etc,etc just by dropping your prints off at a picture framers after discusing with them what you want.
John Gardner who used to post on UKNPN does picture framing I believe. Worth dropping him a line.
If you do decide you would like to do it yourself, I can recommend WESSEX PICTURES for the materials.
Certainly a relief to know i can get a decent A2 with my images, i had just assumed it was fine before, then had a sudden panic since i've never done an A2 before
Thanks again for taking the time, much appreciated
I use these guys,great service and a lot easier than doing it yourself if you're after quantities.
http://www.cotswoldmounts.co.uk/
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
As for matting. If you have a bevel cutter already you should go ahead and learn to do it yourself. Your local art-supply shop will carry matte. I mount the print to foam-core and the lay the matte over it. It's simple, just a matter of measuring and cutting. Plus its cheaper. A decent percentage of my income is from print sales, so doing it myself cuts costs down a lot, especially since I'm a business owner and can buy wholesale