| Submitting Artwork to ABC Sign We Accept all kinds of artwork but prefer the following: |
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| Acceptable: Vector based .eps artwork out of the following programs:     *NOTE: All fonts must be converted to outlines. The following formats are also acceptable but may incur art charges: Raster based Adobe Photoshop images in file formats: .tiff, .eps, .jpg, .pict, .bmp, etc. Hand drawn artwork, Xerox copies, any artwork on paper, cardboard or in a photo (Including digital depending on final output) |
A note about Graphic Formats |
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Computer
graphics fall into two main categories--bitmap and vector. Moreover,
a Photoshop file can contain both bitmap and vector data. Understanding
the difference between the two categories helps as you create, edit,
and import artwork. |
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Vector
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Vector graphics are made up of lines and curves defined by mathematical objects called vectors. Vectors describe an image according to its geometric characteristics. You can move, resize, or change the color of the tire without losing the quality of the graphic. Vector graphics are resolution-independent--that is, they can be scaled to any size and printed at any resolution without losing detail or clarity. As a result, vector graphics are the best choice for representing bold graphics that must retain crisp lines when scaled to various sizes--for example, logos. |
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Raster
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Bitmap images--technically called raster images--use a grid of colors known as pixels to represent images. When working with bitmap images, you edit pixels rather than objects or shapes. Bitmap images are the most common electronic medium for continuous-tone images, such as photographs or digital paintings. Bitmap images are resolution-dependent--that is, they contain a fixed number of pixels. As a result, they can lose detail and appear jagged if they are scaled on-screen or if they are printed at a lower resolution than they were created for. Keep in mind that bitmap and vector data can produce different results when you resize an image. Bitmap data is resolution-dependent; therefore, changing the pixel dimensions of a bitmap image can cause a loss in image quality and sharpness. In contrast, vector data is resolution-independent; you can resize it without losing its crisp edges. |
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