Hi All
Whenever I had printed to file for C-type prints I have of course used the QU default output sharpening but I have been looking at getting Giclee prints done and having researched a few different printing companies I cam across the following advice and this has puzzled me:-
They say in a pdf of instructions in regard to the file preparation.
"Please do not apply any digital OUTPUT sharpening as we will apply the correct amount of sharpening to suit the printing media used and the final print size."
Now this surprised me in that for most printing services it was my understanding that the file should be "as is" ready for printing i.e. they will not do anything to the file. In fact what they say reminds more of what I have read for 'stock submissions' where the final output printing is determined by the client buying the image as different output sharpening will be required for say magazine vs book vs poster printing i.e. the size they print it at will be a determining factor.
Though they do say this about the print size/resolution:-
"Image resolution: We request that submitted images have a resolution of 300 pixels per inch with the image at the actual height and width settings that will be used in print. If you would like your file printed at a larger size than the resolution will allow we can upscale submitted files but we require the largest file you have in order to maintain quality."
In broad terms AFAIK it is the sharpening for print size that is important so in similar broad terms just how different will the various Giclee papers be that they each need a different level of output sharpening not related to the print size itself???
Many thanks in advance for any insight & feedback about this IMO unusual criteria they are setting!