• Can I get 35mm sildes from digital camera files?
• Do you make 35mm slides from PowerPoint and other applications?

Q: Can I get 35mm sildes from digital camera files?
A: Yes we make 35mm slides from digital camera files. Digital camera files should be submitted as JPEGs or TIFFs. We accept TIFFs and JPEGs on CD or via FTP. JPEG files can be uploaded directly to our online imaging site.

Q: Do you make 35mm slides from PowerPoint and other applications?
A: Yes, we also make 35mm slides from Powerpoint, QuarkXpress, Freehand, Pagemaker, Photoshop, and CorelDraw.

Whenever possible keep all slides in one document. Do not make a separate file for each slide.

Submit documents in native format. Raster files should be saved as TIFF, however we will accept Targa, PCX, Pict, JPEG, BMP or EPS.

The Sapphire is an RGB device. Raster files should be saved as RGB. Any imported elements should also be RGB. CMYK will work but results may be undesirable. Greyscale EPS imports will work so-so. NEVER use modes like duotone, lab color, index color, etc. They will not print correctly if at all; and we cannot tell prior to production that you will have a problem. All imported elements must be saved in EPS or TIFF format to work.

Format slides at a 2:3 ratio in landscape. If your software has a “slide” option in “page setup” then use it. If not use 7.33×11. All important information must be at least 1/2 inch in from the edges of the page as that will be covered by the slide mount. [figure 1]. For sizing of your imported elements, please refer to [figure 2].

Include all screen and printer fonts for any imported or linked elements. Do not use Multiple Master fonts. We do not support them.

Figure 1:

Include all linked or imported elements. Remember: just because you can see it on the screen doesn’t mean it will print. What you may be seeing is merely a screen resolution preview not the full resolution element.

We accept files on 100 and 250 Mb Zip discs, ISO9660 CD’s, and Kodak PhotoCD. We support both MAC and PC media.

We also accept files via FTP or e-mail. Please read the instructions on how to transfer your files to us.

SERVICE GUARANTEE

Photo Craft guarantees to complete your slide order within the specified time requested or the order will be delivered at no charge provided:

• You have supplied us with complete, error free files created with compatible software on readable media as specified in these guidelines.
• You have supplied us with all the necessary printer and screen fonts and linked or embedded files and the fonts for those embedded or linked files if required.
• All imported bitmap images must be in RGB mode.
• No slides within your document are larger than 12 megabytes.
  Please refer to [figure 2] for element file sizes.

Figure 2:

If we discover a problem with your files we will attempt to contact you as soon as possible, but we will not be responsible for delays due to incomplete or unreadable files. Turnaround times, pricing and service guarantees a re from the time we have complete and useable files.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Check your work carefully prior to bringing it to us. Production schedules prevent us from checking files when they arrive. It is possible that we will not open your files until the day they are due. Some programs are such that we don’t know that there is a problem until after the slides are shot and processed.

Our guarantee is limited to producing the job at no charge. We accept no responsibility or liability for consequential or incidental damages.

See the 35mm Digital Slides output page for the different services offered and pricing.

Preferred files include:

• Native application setup at required dimension and resolution.
• RGB Tiff files setup at required dimension and resolution.

or:

• Use the 35mm default size if provided by your application
  (ie. Microsoft PowerPoint, CorelDRAW, etc.)
• Document dimension may not be exactly 11×7.33 inches.
  This is ok for these applications.