Thank you for the tutorial! My question is, when exporting the file, do I need to scale up the quality/dpi so that it isn't too low-resolution when scaled up? For example, if the printer is asking it to be 300dpi, do I need to save it out at 600dpi to ensure quality? Thank you!
For a billboard, they shouldn't be asking for 300 dpi, honestly - it should be more like 100. But if you've made it 1/2 scale, for example, doubling your resolution would work (600 dpi) to get a 300 dpi result, if that makes sense.
@@GDHT The spec sheet they gave me said it should be 10' 5" x 22' 8" where 1" equals 1 foot at 216 ppi. So if I created my document to be 10.42" x 22.67" at 300 ppi, would that be good enough?
Thanks for the tutorial, it explains so well! I have a question about colour printing for billboard though, if you don’t mind answering: for company logo colours, the usual way, do we need to keep the Pantone colour or should we convert them to CMYK for output? Thank you!
Thank you so much for this, I get really confused with sizing & resolution in design, so I really appreciate it!!! I would love more videos like this Also I have a question - If you are creating a large billboard document in Illustrator, with both photos and vector graphics, do you resize the photos first in Photoshop (make them larger for example), and then import them back into the Illustrator file after, and then export everything from the Illustrator file? Or is it better to export the design from Illustrator, and place it into Photoshop to resize everything larger for the billboard, and export the final billboard document from Photoshop? Thanks so much!
I wouldn't do a billboard in Illustrator because of the massive file size when using photos/rasters in that program. But your 2nd option is probably better. Bring in the vector images as a smart object/layer, then add the photos in Photoshop.
Thank you for this video, this is exactly what I needed after searching far and wide! What if you have a document that the long side is in feet, but the short side is below 12inches. Would I just divide that by 1/2?
I would convert everything to inches, then figure it from there (making sure your long side and short side are in inches). What are the exact measurements?
Nice... but you could just figure out the scale (in this case 1:24), then divide the actual size by 24. Math comes out to be the same, but seems like way too many steps. Simple math is still the best contrary to the government. :)
I think it is easy if you already understand how scale factor works...but I wanted to break it down a little more so it's easier to understand and replicate, even if it is more steps.
@@GDHT Agreed... I just think (based on experience) that with many "creatives", math isn't their strong suite :) And with common core wreaking havoc for so long now... simpler is always better :)
How would you scale this back up if you need to send the printer a version that is full size? So if your document was 50% of the actual size, is there a way yo export it out at 100% without having to recreate the document at the larger size?
Unless everything is vector, you would lose quality of the images. But if it's all vector, just remake your document at 100%, then paste everything in and scale it to the document size. I've never heard of a large-scale printer requesting a full size document, though. What size is full size?
So I have to make a banner 24ft x 34", using your method in photoshop, I have to send my file ready to print as the printing company requires to do so, they dont have that much experience. so how do I resize the documento so is ready to print???
Have you watched this one yet? th-cam.com/video/r7B3RRc3QTQ/w-d-xo.html It goes over the process of creating a billboard, but it uses Photoshop and InDesign.
You won't need to transfer it, just keep it at the same small size - the printer will enlarge it. Yes, it loses sharpness, but that's normal for billboards (they look crisp because they're far away - too far to see blurriness. Here's a video about how to do a billboard: th-cam.com/video/r7B3RRc3QTQ/w-d-xo.html
@@dsa7666 300 dpi is good for small print projects, like posters and smaller. The reason you don’t need 300 dpi in this case Is because generally speaking, people won’t be viewing it up close.
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You are an absolute SAINT! Thank you for going through literally every step. My dumb brain needed that. THANK YOU!
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This is the best explanation I’ve seen for this! Thanks
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Amazing explanation.....Easy to understand ....Just what I was looking for. Thank you
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thank you so much for this video!! there is a huge lack of real life application of billboards. everything is just a mocked version of creating one.
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Thank you so much. this is exactly what i was looking for. you made it so easy to understand. great job. :)
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Thank you, this explains so much
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Thank you for the tutorial! My question is, when exporting the file, do I need to scale up the quality/dpi so that it isn't too low-resolution when scaled up? For example, if the printer is asking it to be 300dpi, do I need to save it out at 600dpi to ensure quality? Thank you!
For a billboard, they shouldn't be asking for 300 dpi, honestly - it should be more like 100. But if you've made it 1/2 scale, for example, doubling your resolution would work (600 dpi) to get a 300 dpi result, if that makes sense.
@@GDHT The spec sheet they gave me said it should be 10' 5" x 22' 8" where 1" equals 1 foot at 216 ppi. So if I created my document to be 10.42" x 22.67" at 300 ppi, would that be good enough?
Yes, that sounds like it would work. :)
Thanks for the tutorial, it explains so well!
I have a question about colour printing for billboard though, if you don’t mind answering: for company logo colours, the usual way, do we need to keep the Pantone colour or should we convert them to CMYK for output? Thank you!
Thank you so much!!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for this, I get really confused with sizing & resolution in design, so I really appreciate it!!! I would love more videos like this
Also I have a question - If you are creating a large billboard document in Illustrator, with both photos and vector graphics, do you resize the photos first in Photoshop (make them larger for example), and then import them back into the Illustrator file after, and then export everything from the Illustrator file?
Or is it better to export the design from Illustrator, and place it into Photoshop to resize everything larger for the billboard, and export the final billboard document from Photoshop?
Thanks so much!
I wouldn't do a billboard in Illustrator because of the massive file size when using photos/rasters in that program. But your 2nd option is probably better. Bring in the vector images as a smart object/layer, then add the photos in Photoshop.
Oh I see! Thank you so much for the reply! @@GDHT
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Thanks a lot for the tutorial! I use the metric system and I feel like it will be less complicated because the metric system uses a base of 10.
Wayyy less complicated! Unfortunately here in the US, we don't have that option. :)
Thank you for this video, this is exactly what I needed after searching far and wide! What if you have a document that the long side is in feet, but the short side is below 12inches. Would I just divide that by 1/2?
I just watched your other video. And I do believe I'd be doing the every 12"= 12ft scale. Leaving my short side that is already under 12" untouched.
I would convert everything to inches, then figure it from there (making sure your long side and short side are in inches). What are the exact measurements?
Nice... but you could just figure out the scale (in this case 1:24), then divide the actual size by 24. Math comes out to be the same, but seems like way too many steps. Simple math is still the best contrary to the government. :)
I think it is easy if you already understand how scale factor works...but I wanted to break it down a little more so it's easier to understand and replicate, even if it is more steps.
@@GDHT Agreed... I just think (based on experience) that with many "creatives", math isn't their strong suite :) And with common core wreaking havoc for so long now... simpler is always better :)
@@rmcinaz fair enough. :)
Thank you for this !!!
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How would you scale this back up if you need to send the printer a version that is full size? So if your document was 50% of the actual size, is there a way yo export it out at 100% without having to recreate the document at the larger size?
Unless everything is vector, you would lose quality of the images. But if it's all vector, just remake your document at 100%, then paste everything in and scale it to the document size. I've never heard of a large-scale printer requesting a full size document, though. What size is full size?
So I have to make a banner 24ft x 34", using your method in photoshop, I have to send my file ready to print as the printing company requires to do so, they dont have that much experience. so how do I resize the documento so is ready to print???
Have you watched this one yet? th-cam.com/video/r7B3RRc3QTQ/w-d-xo.html It goes over the process of creating a billboard, but it uses Photoshop and InDesign.
hi.. can u teach me how will i transfer that small size to send for printing in big file? need to convert the dpi?
You won't need to transfer it, just keep it at the same small size - the printer will enlarge it. Yes, it loses sharpness, but that's normal for billboards (they look crisp because they're far away - too far to see blurriness. Here's a video about how to do a billboard: th-cam.com/video/r7B3RRc3QTQ/w-d-xo.html
Can I use same technique in illustrator as well? For large banner?
What about the DPI ?
Yes! You'll want to talk to your printer about what DPI they need (usually it's 100 or so).
@@GDHT thanks for answer I am new to graphic design.one more doubt=
When to use 300 dpi?
@@dsa7666 300 dpi is good for small print projects, like posters and smaller. The reason you don’t need 300 dpi in this case Is because generally speaking, people won’t be viewing it up close.
@@GDHT thank you for help
@@dsa7666 you’re welcome!
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Thank you!!
i dont know anything about this i have artwork i need to be converted into a billboard
Ok - I have another video about creating a billboard - th-cam.com/video/r7B3RRc3QTQ/w-d-xo.html
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😂for example 5 meters is 500cm so much easier than inches and foot
Well sure, but no one uses metric in the US. I wish we did!!
thank you for this!!
You're welcome 😊