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Apr 25, 2002
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If you didnt know im now doing photography and am still a rookie, i was wondering what steps should i take when getting my pics developed? i usually just do that 1hr shit and have em put it on a disk is this good or bad? cus i got a client whos gonna want poster design and all and the images arent big enough obviously, what steps should i take when getting the image developed? should i get prints and scan? thanks in advance and sorry for the sloppy typing, just in a hurry
 
Apr 27, 2003
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I'M NOT YET ONE OF THOSE PHOTOGRAPHERS, BUT I THINK YOUR BEST BET IS TO GET A HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL CAMERA. I'M GUESSING IT COSTS MORE TO GET PRINTS ON C.D. AT A HIGHER RES. YOU SHOULD ASK THE PLACE YOU GO TO HOW MUCH MORE IT COSTS. BUT WITH A HIGHER RES. DIGITAL CAMERA MAYBE 4 MEGAPIXELS +, YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING THEM DEVELOPED UNTIL YOUR READY FOR THE FINAL PRODUCT. + SCANNING IS LESS THE QUALITY OF AN ACTUAL DIGITAL PICTURE.
 
May 26, 2002
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actually you dont have to get digital pics developed at all.
as far as 35 mm cameras, i would encourage you to learn how to develop your own flicks in a darkroom, community college classes, or some kind of local class, or hook up with other photographers.
the 1 hour is a rushed process, think about it.

peace...
 
Apr 25, 2002
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In regards to getting the best quality from shooting with film I would recommend taking your negatives to a professional developing lab to get your prints. The prices are reasonable & the results are generally a step or two above your 1hr photo processing. Getting your negatives scanned to disk is an option that would really depend on the individual who is doing the work. Check into getting drum scans to get the highest of quality when you want to have your prints scaled up in size. Look at spending a bit of money for the drum scans though.

As for digital photography, you can get away with 3mp if you shoot in TIFF format. TIFF is “lossless” quality so there is no compression when your images record to your memory card/stick. Plus you can get away with enlarging your snapshots while still maintaining the integrity of your photos.

Hope that helps.

Best Wishes,
Sik
 
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Thanks all, actually just picked up a 5.0 Mega Pixel Sony today, but 35mm is something i still want to get to know better and will continue practicing...thanks again...

oh yea and what do drum scans normally cost?