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Pocket Folder Printing Do’s and Don’ts
Author: jamesmarton
Whether it is conferences, presentations, expos or fairs, there are times when one needs to present written information to people in a concise fashion. It is indeed not surprising that one has to do so, because no matter how much one speaks etc, there is still quite often the need to give away some sort of information that you want the person to be able to look at later. This is why pocket folders are the ideal form for any such occasion. They are light, non-bulky, interesting and can be used for a variety of purposes. However, though it is quite simple to get pocket folders printed, there are still some guidelines that can be followed while getting these printed. Let us first look at what should be done or kept in mind while getting pocket folders printed. Firstly it is important to contact a good printing company for your work. This is because such a company would not only have experience in printing similar pocket folders, they would also advise you on the best ways to go about it. If they are reliable it would also mean that you would get your pocket folders delivered to you free of cost and on time. Second important thing is that the pocket folder should be designed well. If done so, they help make a great impact. This is why they should try to match the colors with for example the shade associated with your brand or company. Positive associations are thus one of the most important things to create as far as businesses etc. The pocket folder should also display vital information like the company’s or brand’s name and logo and contact information etc. Within the design it is important to keep in mind that the pocket folder, as the name implies is supposed to be small. This however means that you have to make sure that the folder holds what you want it to. There are also a few things that one should not do while getting presentation folders printed. Although intricate and innovative designs of pocket folders are interesting, these types are perhaps not a good idea to try to use for a formal setting. This means that unless the brand type is such, the folder should not be overly flashy. The pocket folder should also not be sloppy for that would reflect negatively on your brand or company.

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What Types of Photos can be Reproduced?
Author: Leonard Simmons
Digital printing, especially in large format, can turn any photo into a banner, sign or wall mural. Many organizations and businesses have signage needs and wonder what types of photos can be used in various physical displays and exhibits. There are many things to consider when it comes to photo use and reproduction, and professionals in the signage industry will be able to clear this up for you.
 To answer this question adequately, there are a number of different parameters to be examined. Below we have laid out the essential photo elements that determine the ability and legality of reproducing a photo for any number of commercial signage purposes.  
 Copyrights:
 The very first thing that needs to be addressed in using any photo for a sign or any sort of display is whether it is copyright protected. If an image is copyrighted, you are not legally permitted to use it for anything without the permission of whoever holds the copyright. If a business or organization uses a copyrighted image without permission (i.e. illegally), they risk lawsuits and other legal action that can be costly to their business. Most people with copyrighted images will request payment for fair commercial use in signs, banners, architectural signage, and any number of media.
 Resolution:
 Another important element of photography to consider for large format signage is the quality and resolution of the image. With any image, there are limitations as to how large it can be scaled for use in signage. The resolution of an image can be measured in a number of ways, but most of the images we work with today are digital and measured in pixels. In order for a photo to be used for the large format printing utilized in signage, the image has to be of adequate resolution. It is important to use a high resolution photo that will be able to be printed at adequate dots per inch (dpi) – we typically work with 1200 dpi. This is very important if you are going to get a quality display that looks professional. Using low resolution images for signs results in blurry, pixelated and otherwise shoddy looking displays. 
 Colors:
 There is also the element of color to consider in photo reproduction. While many beautiful signs are created in grayscale (with various shades of black and white ink), there are different color formats that can be utilized. When businesses and organizations seek out print jobs for signs, they often hear quotes for 3-color, 4-color or 7-color printing. RGB (red, green, blue) and CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (i.e. black) are the two major color models used in processing imagery. The professionals at Fortuna Sign Group specialize in all color formats and can reproduce any image with color-correct accuracy and clarity.
 Digital Formats:
 There is also an array of digital printing image formats that can be reproduced for signage and other large format printing. High quality Jpegs, TIFF files, GIFS, Exifs, BMPs and even raw image files can be used for large scale photo reproduction – granted the resolution is high enough. Another file format is known as vectors, and these are based on mathematical iterations and geometry that makes whatever graphic capable of enlarging at any size in perfect resolution and clarity. Many graphic designers and signage professionals work with vectors in order to build logos and other graphics for large scale displays.

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Tags: banners, digital printing, graphics, large printing, vehicle wraps