Graphic Requirements To create an exceptional award, we ask that you send us the best quality image files you have. This means that any images or logos should be sent in a clean vector format as opposed to a bitmap format. We require high resolution solid black and white artwork. Gray scale, color, or halftone images cannot be reproduced. If you don't have the right kind of artwork file then send us what you have and we will quote you to create the proper type of artwork if possible.
Vector Graphics (such as EPS, Illustrator (.ai) or Corel Draw (.cdr) files) - they always appear at the highest resolution. They are also scalable which means that they can be increased or decreased in size and their lines will remain crisp and sharp. Vector graphics are used most often for print artwork. Vector files end in either a .eps, an .ai or .cdr format.
Bitmap Graphics (such as TIFFs, GIFs, BMPs, and JPEGs) ~ bitmap graphics are composed of little squares called pixels. When you enlarge these images, the software must guess where to put the extra pixels necessary to make it larger. The result is often an image that is slightly "fuzzy" and difficult to engrave. Bitmap images are used most often in web design and screen based artwork.
Your graphics can be emailed with your order to info@awards4u.ca. Clean graphics are an important element/requirement for a good finished product. Please let us know if you have any questions
PAPER PROOF A proof will be sent to you by fax or e-mail for approval. Paper proof must be approved before production can start.
PRICING A set up charge of $70.00 (A) will charged to all orders
