The result of the carving is directly related to the quality of the image!
How to get the best quality picture to us?
Image is from a digital camera:
If the image you submit is from a digital camera, try to send us the original file from the camera. That would be the best quality file we can get. If you need it cropped in a certain way, just let us know.(back to top)
Image is from a cell phone camera:
Images from Cell Phones vary in quality depending on the phone and the settings. Most images that come from this source are compressed in order to make the file size smaller and save memory space. If that is the only file you have, please feel free to send it to us and we will let you know if it is good enough.(back to top)
Image is from an email attachment
Most images that come from this source are compressed in order to make the file size smaller for quicker display. The compression will, most of the time, compromise the quality of the file. If that is the only file you have, please feel free to send it to us and we will let you know if it is good enough. (back to top)
Image is from an online photo album:
Most images that come from this source are compressed in order to make the file size smaller for quicker display. The compression will, most of the time, compromise the quality of the file. Most online album have the option of supplying the file at the original quality, which may be higher. Please check the Frequently Asked Questions of the source site. If that is the only file you have, please feel free to send it to us and we will let you know if it is good enough. (back to top)
The best prints are
original ones. Copies of a print and/or prints printed on your computer
printer are usually compromised in quality.
Mailing it to
us:
You are always welcome to send us the print by mail. Make sure to pack
it properly between 2 pieces of cardboard or in a hard cover envelope.
We also advise to write on the outside "Do not Fold" or something
similar. When sending your order by mail, please print out our order
form. If you have already ordered online and are just sending the
photo, please make sure to include a print of the email invoice or at
least your order number and contact information.
Scanning the photo:
If you are hesitant to mail the photo or have a scanner and prefer to
get the image to us faster, you may scan the photo on a flat bed scanner
and upload image file to us online.
Different scanners come with different settings and software. In general,
what we are looking for in scanned pictures is:
Recommended Scanning settings:
1.
Resolution at a minimum of 300dpi (if you are ordering a bigger
piece 600dpi would be even better).
2. Color Definition at the highest (1million
colors is good).
3.
Make sure other filters on your scanning software do not alter the picture.
For example, if you have a "sharpen" filter, turn it
to "none".
4.
When saving the file do NOT compress the file. Save at the highest quality.
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General information on quality:
Each picture is defined
by pixels. If the resolution is low, the amount of pixels will be too
small to properly define the picture. It might seem good when it is small
but when enlarged to the size we work with the picture will seem very
"choppy".
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Sample
for Low resolution image
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| Good Quality Image | Low Resolution Image | Low Resolution image enlarged to workable size |
Another typical quality issue is that many times when saving a picture or changing it in an image editing software (photoshop, etc.) the image loses it's quality.
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| Good Quality Image | Quality image compressed at saving |
Because of the Night Light size we recommend close-up picture and having no more then 2 subjects in the picture. Detailed Night Lights may not look nice up-close but will be nice from a foot away and more. To get the best result we recommend plugging the Night Light at eye level. (back to top)