1200 dpi

[rwong2k]

Hi I'm a bit confused here, I've voulenteered for a fashion show but their contract states they want the pictures in 1200 dpi (on dvd media)
I've googled and it seems the 1200 dpi terminology is for printing dots per inch instead of pixels per inch as per my photoshop when I am editing the picture,

can someone explain to me or provide a link to see if the images from my 5d is possible to produce 1200 dpi or is it just their wording or my understanding that's off

thank-you
Raymond

[Damo77]

It sounds odd - like they don't know what they're talking about.

Asking for a resolution without also specifying dimensions is pointless - you can take a photo with your phone and make it 1200ppi - that doesn't make it a great photo. They should also ask for dimensions. You'd better ask for clarification.

You're right - dpi is printing terminology, but the two are used interchangeably by most people, unfortunately.

[rwong2k]

you're right, she got that number off i guess printer advertisements, i called her up and she pretty much wants images that will be able to print out on atleast 8x10", phew, i tried image adjustment to 1200 in photoshop and I got a 450mb file =)

thanks for looking

Raymond

[Damo77]

LOL!

Sounds like Homer Simpson - "I got it off a hairdryer" ...

[sapearl]

Hi Ray - I agree, it sounds like they're not really sure what they want.

If I'm going to supply an image on disk - I furnish shots to the local PBS station as a volunteer - I give the full rez JPG (Qaulity 10 or 12 in PS) so they can make prints if they choose, as well as "web resolution" files. The latter would be "saved for web" in PS, which would make it 72DPI, with a file size of around 60K - 120K.

[sapearl]

Ah, I was too slow in my response Ray - seems like problem solved :D. - Stu