POV-Ray : Newsgroups : povray.general : Rendering Question : Re: Rendering Question Server Time
11 Aug 2024 17:12:51 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Rendering Question  
From: Bob
Date: 18 Jun 1999 13:46:16
Message: <376A85BD.6B2558FA@aol.com>
Good things to know, I like to print out my images as I'm sure others do. Thanks Glen
B.


Glen Berry wrote:
> 
> There is a limit on image size, but it is measured in the number of
> pixels in the image, not the size of a printed copy in centimeters. In
> other words, depending on what resolution you desire, it is possible
> in theory to make a print in whatever size you desire.
> 
> I think that the maximum image size is possibly 64k x 64k pixels. This
> gives more than enough potential resolution to handle your 72cm print
> size. If you want to know exactly what size (measured in pixels) to
> make your image for an excellent 72cm print, you can either consult
> the printing FAQ mentioned by the others here, or you can visit these
> links for some additional information:
> 
>    http://www.imagers.com/
>    http://www.imagers.com/deviceguides.html
> 
> This is a commercial service bureau that has several pages of useful
> information on their website regarding how to pick appropriate
> resolutions, balance color, etc for digital images.
> 
> Lastly, if I understand it correctly, the maximum size of the image in
> pixels is determined by the file format you save the image in, such as
> Targa or PNG. Some formats might have larger sizes available than
> others, I suppose.
> 

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