Large scale displays

I have a project that requires creating a 8'x26' (one-way see thru) vinyl window film for display.
The sign will include both text and large scale photo stock images. I have never developed anything that large for print before and I'm concerned about pixelation or blurred images. Does have a suggestion on what size images and what type of file format to use for the final art for production?

Like Monika, I recommend talking to the print vendor first.  That goes for any job.  They will tell you what they need.  I can also recommend you work primarily on an .ai file for construction of the window display.  Look at it as a few "stages" of construction.  Stage 1 = .ai file; Stage 2 = .eps file; Stage 3 = PDF file.  The reason I recommend doing it this way is you can do all of your layer effects, typography, and image placement on the .ai file ( or, I refer to it as your "live" file ).  Work at 25% final size ( in your case, 24"h x 78"w ).  Make sure your document color space is CMYK ( and your image files ).  Set the document raster resolution to high if it isn't already.  Place images at 100% in the scaled version at 300 to 400ppi ( depending on print vendor requirements ).  There should not be any visible pixelation or fuzziness at the final size ( again, depends on print vendor capabilities ).  Save the original .ai as a copy to EPS ( this will flatten the file ).  In the EPS, convert the text to outlines ( do not forget to leave the original .ai file with live text elements in case you need to edit the text in the future ).  Double check all of your overprints and make sure White elements knockout.  Distill ( or Print > Save as PDF ) the EPS to PDF using High Quality Print or Press setting, leave color unchanged. Use this info as a guide.  Final file requiremnts to be determined by the print vendor.

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