Export Still at 300 dpi

I have FCP5 and am wondering if there is a way to export a frame at a higher DPI than 72? I can't seem to find an option for this.

> Production stills for marketing purposes. I wanted to
have high quality stills from the film to hand off to
papers, magazines, etc
Not a hope!
You might get something half presentable from HD but it's way off.
BTW.
dpi is for printers - not video:
http://www.scantips.com/no72dpi.html
Andy
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Batch export as jpg 300 dpi

I've 2,000 fla files published as swf and jpg (72 dpi).
I now want 2,000 high quality jpg 300 dpi files. Instead of exporting each file individually, is it possible to batch export all fla files in a directory? I found an actionscript plus php file on the internet but unfortunately it generated an error message instead of jpg files.

No use Moccamaximum, that Link PUBLISHES and uses existing parameters. Publishing a jpg always uses 72dpi so if the original publish settings for a filehad jpg selected, I'd get the same file as publshed previously. I want to EXPORT th fla as a jpg at higher resolution (300dpi), I can open each fla individually and export at 300 dpi but it would be far easier if I could put the 2,000 files in a directory and export with a single click.

Export Still Image at 300dpi

I need a few frame grabs at high res. When I exported them with quicktime conversion my only choice was low, medium, high, and best. I chose best, but that is still not 300 dpi. Is there a way to export a higher resolution image?

All video from FCP exports at *the pixel dimensions of the video image*. DPI is not particularly relevant here.
For example, DV is 720x480 non-square pixels. In square pixel world, it is an image of 640x480 pixels. By default FCP assigns a DPI of 72. It really doesn't matter if it is 72 or 300 dpi because *you have the same number of pixels*.
If you want greater pixel density (and a commensurately smaller image) open up whatever you have exported from FCP and change the DPI settings in Photoshop. If you have "resize image" turned off, you can see the relationship between DPI and image dimensions (in inches). If you have it turned on, you can see what increasing the pixel count by a factor of 4 without adding more image information does to image quality.
The only way to get a higher def image is to start with more pixels.
Good luck.
x

Export Still Frame - Resolution

I need to export a still frame from a video to create print materials. I exported as DPX from Program monitor (couldn't find any settings for resolution). Opened the file in Photoshop and realized the file resolution is 72 pixels per inch. How can I change export settings to be able to export stills at 300 resolution.Since DPX is used to create film prints, I assume there is a way to export stills at other than screen resolution. Suggestions and pointers appreciated.
Thanks.
RV

I assume there is a way to export stills at other than screen resolution.
There isn't. Screen resolution has little connection to print resolution. Video (and film) doesn't have any sort of DPI, though it's commonly referred to as having 72DPI; this is really just a convenience, more than anything. The only thing that matters in video is raw frame size, e.g. 1920x1080. At the typical print resolution of 300DPI, that's about 6.5"x3.5"--not exactly poster size.
The best you can do is use Photoshop or other scaling algorithms to blow up the image, with the knowledge that it's going to get less sharp the larger you go.

Iphoto converting edited photos from 300 dpi to 72 dpi

I edit RAW photos and save as Jpeg The dpi reduces from 300 dpi to 72. I have seen an archived discussion saying basically this does not matter. The size of my photo is 3872x2592 for 2.4mb when edited. Unfortunately a newspaper has refused to print a photo as they will only print at 300 dpi. I have converted this photo back to 300 dpi using preview but apparently 'blowing up the pixels blurs them? Is there any way I can edit and still maintain 300 dpi?

Yes you can do tat but it akes NO DIFFERENCE - the newspapr has no idea how digital photography works
see http://www.rideau-info.com/photos/mythdpi.html for more details
Simply put no digital file has any DPI (yes there is a DPI field in the EXIF data but it is simply a number and any competent printer simply ignores is since it is meaningless
DPI is dots per inch and therefore can not exist until you have "Inches" - until you print - then DPI is a simple mathmatical calbulation - the dots (pixels) divided by inches (Dots Per Inch)
If you give the newspaper a 3872x2592 file then they can print it up to 12.9066667 Inches x 8.64 inches at 300 DPI (3872/300 x 2592/300) -- if the print is suppose to be larger than that then you need a higher resolution camera
And although it makes no difference newspapers do not need more than about 120 DPI because of the overall quality of their printing
LN

Enlarge section of photo - must be 300 dpi.

I have a 300 dpi photo and want to enlarge a small section of
the photo - it has to be 300 dpi after enlarging and have
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deb

Basically
# Crop the image
# Export the version ( File->Export->Version )
# In the *Export Preset* pulldown select edit.
# In the Image Export window select 300 dpi
# In the *Size To:* pulldown select *Fit Within Inches*
# Enter the dimensions
# Export
Having said all that the final quality of the image will depend on the original size you have to work with.

How do I take 300 dpi photos with my iPhone 4s? And how do I export them to my MacBook Pro at 300 dpi to use as I want to print photos.

How do I take 300 dpi photos with my iPhone 4s?
And how do I export them to my MacBook Pro at 300 dpi to use as I want to print photos.
I have been using the standard camera on the iPhone and require 300 dpi to create photo books as the photos are resized according the layout.
Your time and assistance in appreciated.
Thanks

Thanks Tonefox!
After looking at a few of the links I found a mathematical equation that assisted me.
Inches = Pixels/DPI
eg: 3 inches = 300 pixels/100 DPI
Using this equation and the fact that iPhone 4s takes photos that are 3264 x 2448 I was able to work out the largest print I could make with 300 DPI.
Width 3264 pix/ 300 DPI = 10.88 inches
Height 2448 pix/ 300 DPI = 8.16 inches
Therefore, the largest print (with 300DPI) I can make of these photos is 10.88 inches x 8.16 inches.
Which is great!
So is it critical for me to change the dpi in say photoshop or does it not matter as long as I don't go above the 10.88 inches x 8.16 inches?
From what I can gather the smaller I resize the photo the higher the DPI and the bigger I stretch the photo the lower the DPI?
Further clarification will be much appreciated. Thanks

How can I get 300 dpi tifs out of webex stills & then worked on in adobe illustrator?

How can I get 300 dpi tifs out of webex stills & then worked on in adobe illustrator?
I have been trying to convert images created in webex and transferred to illustrator into 300 dpi tifs. They download as ucf's when generated on white board. Or I have to upload files from other webex participants coming in at 72 dpi, converting them to something bigger in photoshop to paint in before taking them back into the webex session as a doc that then gets worked on further during the session. Later they go into illustrator for some more work with vectors. That's fine for the web but now a publisher wants them as 300 dpi tifs and I can only get things back & forth as 72 dpi pdf's. If I try to bump them up with a resample, they come out teensy weensy. What am I missing and is there any way to make them look good?

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Why jpeg file exported from Aperture with 300 dpi's it opens with 72 dpi's on PS ( image size)? I've tried several combinations and all give different results. And I am confused on what is the best workflow for me.

Ok.
My workflow is
RAW > Aperture Library > export jpeg high resolution 300 dpi's > one file on PS > edit > Save us jpeg. The I realised that files from PS were being save in a smaller size from the ones exported form Aperture. That is when I went o see <image size> on PS and files were with 72.
Since ten I've trying different things
1. Aperture > export as PSD > open on PS > edit > Save us jpeg = small file (around 15 MB)
2. Aperture > export as jpeg high resolution 300 dpi's > open on PS > CHANGE dpi's to 300 on <image size> edit > Save us jpeg = big file (Huge, actually)
What am I doing wrong? Would someone give me guidance and tell me what is the best workflow, considering I edit photos to deliver to my clients and I shall give them 300 dpi's.
Thank you

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Benjamin

Export 300 dpi file from multiple apps, but it is received at 72 dpi

Hi,
I need HELP please.
I am creating a print job that needs to be output at 300 dpi. I have created the file in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Each time I set the file up as a 300 dpi file. I create the art, then I output. I have output both as an app original file (.psd, .ai, etc.) and as a .jpg and as a High Quality (Print) .pdf. But, when each of them is opened by another computer, the dpi is identified as 72 dpi. When they send the file back to me and I open it on my computer, it is identified as a 300 dpi.
Initially I had this problem with PS and I thought it was a PS problem. I worked with the folks at Adobe and they can't find a solution. Then, in desparation I had to get the file done, so I re-created everything in AI and had the same problem. Then in ID and had the same problem. (BTW - I'm using CS5.5). So, now I think that it's a Mac problem, not an Adobe problem.
Any ideas?
anita
PS - I use a 17" Mac Book Pro 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7; OS X 10.6.8 with an Apple Cinema Display 30" set to display at 1600 X 1200 (so I can read it as I'm not 19 any more)
Thanks for any help anyone can provide. I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure this out!!!

Let me see if I am understanding this correctly, you create a PSD file at 300dpi, then you save this and reopen on your computer and it is still 300dpi, then you send this file as a psd to your client, and they open it and tell you that it is only 72dpi, then they send the same file back to you and it is at 300dpi on your computer again.
Are you sending the file via email, cd or flash drive?
Is the file sent in its raw psd state or is it being compressed with .zip, or .sit or anything like that?
Could you send me the file so I can confirm if the file is indeed 72dpi.
Otherwise this sounds like almost impossible behaviour to me.

Export Print Press Quality at 300 dpi vs. Interactive at 150 dpi

When I export a file from InDesign using the Press Quality preset, 300 dpi, I get a smaller file size than when I export it as an Interactive PDF with the dpi set at 150. Just wondering why?

300 dpi. I'm attaching some screen shots for the two settings, interactive and print quality. When exporting, you are given some choices for "interactive", "print", "epub", etc. The two things I'm wondering about are interactive and print formats. As I understand it, the Interactive format is better for viewing on devices such as iPads, etc. I'm just puzzled as to why the file size is larger even though my DPI settings are lower.

If exporting images for backup, to reimport into a clean aperture or other program, is it best to use 72 dpi or 300 dpi, or does it matter?

If exporting images for backup, to reimport into a clean aperture or other program, is it better to use 72 dpi or 300 dpi, or does it matter? I want the best quality for any future unforeseen use.

I am somewhat reluctant to answer your questions after Frank Caggiano's excellent advice, but I really do not like to leave the question open, for there will be many occasions when you will need to export images and to understand how it works.
But please, follow Frank's advice, right now you do not need to worry about pixels and dpi. That is exactly what I meant, when I suggested to you to make sure you keep a copy of your Aperture Library and to back it up with all your other data, before you erase your disk for a clean reinstall.
DPI revisited:
So, is the dpi setting only for exporting to print?
The dpi settings are necessary to define the size of a digital image, since pixels don't have any dimensions. And since you cannot print or display an image without knowing its width and height, you will need to specify dpi when you are printing or scanning.
If I leave it at the default 72dpi will there be any problems getting quality prints in the future from jpeg versions exported with that setting?
Not if you export with the original size - the maximum number of pixels available. That will ensure the maximum print quality.
The dpi settings are required to export versions; versions are derived from the masters and new image files are computed. When you export masters you get a copy of the original file that already may have a dpi setting.
If I choose "export masters", will aperture will export my masters just as they are?
yes, and you may add IPICT data if you choose
Pardon my thick skull--I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks in this digital world!
No apologies necessary, we were all beginners once
Here is another example, maybe that helps a little:
I exported an image (jpeg) with three different setting: export masters, a version with 72dpi, a version with 300dpi and inspected the files in Graphic Converter:
The master was exported like this:
Notice, the master had already dpi settings, although I did not specify any on export.
The size is 51,48 cm x 38,61 cm.
The 72 dpi Version has larger dimensions, but also 10 Megapixels.
and here the 300 dpi version: smaller dimensions, same amount of pixels.

Why am I getting an error when trying to export a jpeg at 300 dpi?

I am trying to export a 18" x 24" illustrator file to a jpg at RGB 72dpi and CMYK 300 dpi. 72, no problem but when I try to export at 300 I get an error message. Any ideas why this is happening?

Not so much a RAM problem as it may be a scratch disk problem. Illustrator may be looking for 1.) a place to put the file, and 2.) enough scratch space to accomplish the op. Try opening the .ai file using Photoshop using the size 18 x 24 @ 300 ppi in the Open dialog. That will rasterize the file ( not sure why you'd want to ).

I need to capture a 300 dpi still image from my film to send to a magazine, how can I do that? Thank you.

I am trying to capture the still image and it comes as 72 dpi. I need the 300 dpi for a magazine.
Some places suggests that I transfer it to 300 dpi using photoshop. But the best is to go from the original.
Can someone help me with this?
I have shoot my video using a canon 5d
Thank you,
Betty

Video does not have dpi. Pixel size is fixed. dpi is a print function. The only way to create 300dpi is to use scaling in Photosop or to use a dedicated application like PhotoZoom Pro, which is what I have always used for my books to create high resolution print images of screen shots.

How do I set to 300 DPI when exporting?

I have a real problem here. I use an Apple iMac with the base software, iPhoto.
When I export and burn to a CD, the photos are evidently being exported at a very low (72) DPI. I've had complaints from publishers and a stock agency that my images are not at 300 DPI. Yet I cannot figure out how to set DPI when exporting.
One stock agency owner told me to click on "preferences" and look there for where to set DPI. I did so, and found nothing whatsoever about DPI settings. He (the stock agency owner) doesn't use an Apple, so he was probably basing his "preferences" suggestion on where one would go if they were using a Windows-based program, or if one were using Photoshop.
If anyone can tell me how to set the DPI using the software I have I would appreciate it. I don't need to know how to do this in Photoshop or Aperture, as I don't have these programs, and I do not intend to get another editing program. How do you do it using only iPhoto - that's my dilemma.
Thanks!

Tom:
DPI only comes into play when you set a size to be printed. Say you have an image that is 1600 x 1200 pixels in size. iPhoto when exported would report it at 72 dpi and a print size of 22.22 inches x 16.66 inches. If you you wanted a 300 dpi print from that photo you would have to print it at 5.33 inches x 4 inches.
It doesn't make any difference what the dpi is reported as long as the pixel dimensions are large. What size prints are offered by the stock agency? Take the largest that you photos would be offered at and multiple each dimension by 300 to get the number of pixels you would need to provide in the file. For example an 8 x 10 would require a minimum of 2400 x 3000 pixels. An 11 x 14 - 3300 x 4200 pixels.
To get a photo to report a specific dpi it must be set to be printed at a particular size. Photoshop can do that. The print size is included with the other info embedded in the file that would let other image applications see the dpi and the print size. For more info on this read The Myth of DPI. Watch this video screenshot of changing the dpi of a photo in Photoshop. Watch as the print size changes with dpi changing but the pixel dimensions remain the same.
iPhoto cannot set the print size for exporting.
Bottom line: if you were to provide an image at 3300 x 4200 pixels (an 11x14) it should be sufficient for any size up to that size. Photoshop Elements for Mac, at $79 (Amazon.com) has about 75% of Photoshop's capabilities at 1/7 the cost. It's really a very powerful, consumer oriented image editor. Ask them what the minimum pixel dimensions are for the photos.

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