Photo-printing syllabus: full process resolution from filming to printing
In the digital age, photographs are no longer precious memories, but are available for visual enjoyment. However, even if the photograph had been taken on a mobile phone or camera, that did not mean that it had fulfilled its value. Photo-printing is an important step in moving photographs from the digital to the physical world. This paper will provide readers with a comprehensive photo-printing strategy based on the basic concepts of photo-printing, common printing patterns, pre-print preparation, the process of printing, post-print processing and print-printing attention。
I. Basic concepts of photo prints
Photo prints are the process of converting digital photographs into paper photographs. In the digital age, we usually use photo printing software, digital printshops or online printing services to complete this process. Photo-printing is not just a “printing” of photographs, but a process of optimization and beautification of photographs, including colour adjustment, contrasting, clarity, background processing, etc。
The photo-printing process is broadly divided into the following steps:
1. Photo preparation: to ensure that the photographs are clear, without obvious defects, without exposure or exposure
2. Select the type of printout: a digital printout, a physical shop or an online printout may be chosen
3. Print-off process: delivery of photographs to printshops or printing equipment to complete the printing
4. Photo processing: the processing of photographs by tailoring, adjusting, modifying, etc., after printing
5. Photo preservation: the preservation of final paper photographs or for printing, collection, sharing, etc。
Ii. Common photo prints
1. Digital printout (diy)
Digital printing is a more common way of applying to individuals or small families. The digital printing process is as follows:
- preparation of photographs: selection of clear and flawless photographs to ensure that their resolution and format meet the requirements for printing
- selecting the print-printing device: digital printers, digital inkjet printers or computer printing software can be selected
- printing of photographs: printing of photographs through computer-based printing software or digital printing machines, selection of suitable parameters such as paper, colour, resolution, etc.
- photo adjustment: after printing, image editing software (e. G., photoshop, lightroom) can be used to adjust, e. G., colour, contrast, clarity, etc
- preservation of photographs: keep printed photographs as photographic or paper files。
Digital printing has the advantage of being cost-effective, simple and suitable for personal use. It needs to be noted, however, that the resolution of digital prints and the quality of printing are more affected by equipment and parameters。
2. Entity print shop
The entity print shop is a traditional method, suitable for photographs that require high-quality, professional processing. Common print shops include:
- professional printshops: provide high-quality printing services that support multiple paper and colours and are suitable for commercial use
- family print shops: suitable for personal use, with relatively low prices, but services and quality may not be as good as professional shops
- online printout services: platforms such as ink mountain and little red book, which provide online printout services that are suitable for users who are not operational。
The advantage of an entity print shop is that the service is professional, of reliable quality, but it is relatively expensive and requires access to the print shop。
3. Online printing services
Online print-off services have emerged in recent years as a way for users who are not very good at operating or having time constraints. Common online printing services include:
- ink mountain: providing digital printing services to support multiple papers and colours
- small red book: an online print-out service, where users can upload photographs and choose printing options
- other online platforms, such as “printing network”, “cartage network”, etc., provide online printing services。
The advantages of online printout services are that they are easy, fast and suitable for users who need to print photographs quickly, but that they need to ensure the security and quality of the platform。
Iii. Preparation for printing
Before photo-printing takes place, adequate preparation is required to ensure that the final print-off effect meets expectations。
1. Preparation of photographs
- photo clarity: ensure that the photographs are clear, clear, clear, unexposed or unexposed
- photo format: select suitable photo formats such as jpeg, png etc. To ensure print quality
- photo sizes: select the appropriate sizes according to printing requirements, such as a4, a5, letter, etc.
- photo resolution: it is recommended that the resolution not be less than 300 dpi to ensure clear print results。
2. Selection of printout parameters
- type of paper: select suitable paper, such as sketch paper, art paper, news paper, etc., to ensure printing effects
- colour selection: black and white, colour, iron, uv etc. Are selected according to needs
- print quality: select the appropriate print quality, e. G. High resolution, low resolution, etc.
- print methods: choose digital printing, ink-jet printing, laser printing, etc。
Other preparations
- paper size and format: select appropriate paper size and format according to printing needs
- printing software: select suitable printing software, such as photoshop, lightroom, printing network, etc.
- printing equipment: select suitable printing equipment, such as digital copyers, inkjet printers, laser printers, etc。
Iv. Examination of the instrument process
Digital printing process
The process of digital printing is broadly as follows:
- uploading of photographs: uploading of photographs through computer-printing software or digital copying machines
- select parameters: select appropriate paper, colour, resolution, etc.
- printing of photographs: start the printing program, pending printing
- adjustment of photographs: after printing, adjustments are made using image editing software, such as colour adjustment, contrasting, clarity, etc.
- preservation of photographs: keep printed photographs as photographic or paper files。
2. Physical printing process
The process of printing out the entity is as follows:
- go to a printing shop: choose a suitable printing shop
- uploading photographs: give them to the printing shop
- select parameters: select parameters such as paper, colour, resolution, etc.
- printed photographs: awaiting printing
- adjustment of photographs: after the printing is completed, adjustments are made using image editing software
- preservation of photographs: keep printed photographs as photographic or paper files。
3. Online printing process
The process of online printing is as follows:
- uploading of photographs: through online platforms
- select parameters: select parameters such as paper, colour, resolution, etc.
- print photographs: awaiting printing
- adjustment of photographs: after printing, adjustments are made using image editing software
- preservation of photographs: keep printed photographs as photographic or paper files。
V. Post-print processing
1. Adjustment of photographs
After printing, photos can be adjusted using image editing software, such as:
- colour adjustment: adjustments to colour, saturation, brightness, etc.
- contrast adjustment: increase or decrease the contrast
- clarification adjustments: increase or decrease clarity
- background treatment: remove background, adjust background colour, etc。
2. Crop photographs
Photos can be tailored to different uses, as required, such as:
- photo of the person: shearing as the subject of the person
- landscape photographs: tailoring the landscape as the main subject
- documentary photographs: cut to standard size。
3. Preservation of photographs
After printing, photographs can be kept as photo files, such as jpeg, png etc., or printed as paper photographs。
Vi. Industrial observations
1. Preparation of photographs
- avoiding ambiguity: to ensure that photographs are clear and without ambiguity, exposure or exposure
- avoiding defects: avoiding obvious defects in photographs, such as scratches, stains, etc.
- sufficient resolution: ensure that the photo resolution is high enough to ensure printing effect。
2. Selection of printout parameters
- paper selection: select suitable paper according to demand, such as sketch paper, art paper, etc.
- colour selection: selection of suitable colours, such as black and white, colour, iron, etc., according to needs
- print quality: select the appropriate print quality according to demand, e. G. High resolution, low resolution, etc。
3. Other matters of concern
- avoid over-processing: avoid over-processing of photographs in order not to affect their sense of nature
- avoiding the use of poor-quality paper: using good-quality paper to ensure printing results
- avoid frequent printing: avoid frequent printing to extend the useful life of printing equipment。
Vii
Photoprinting is a practical and artistic activity. The choice of the right type of printout, the preparation of high-quality photographs and the selection of the right printout parameters, whether for personal or commercial use, are key to ensuring the ultimate effectiveness. In the digital age, photo-printing is not only a technical issue but also an artistic expression. It is hoped that this paper will provide readers with a comprehensive photo-printing strategy that will help you get better experience and results in the process。
