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Don't worry, Pinsharp3D are experts and are pleased to help. Here are some frequently asked questions:

• 3D Conversions
• Red Reveal
• Lenticular 3D

• How do I get my images to you?

  • Email it to . (If less than 15mb)
  • Large files can be sent by 'yousendit.com' or we can download from your ftp site.
  • Or pop a disc in the post

• What kind of files can you accept?

  • We can accept any file that will open in Adobe Photoshop.
  • We can also accept PDFs, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-Design files and QuarkXpress
  • The ideal file for us to work from would be the original Photoshop layered artwork.

• What kind of images can be converted to 3D?

  • Any image can be converted into 3D. E.g. Photographs, illustrations, line art or text headlines.
  • The best images to convert are those with 'depth' i.e. things in the foreground, middle distance and background.
  • Avoid dark subjects on white backgrounds or plain white backgrounds. Small type is best not in 3D.

• Can I check to see if my image is suitable for 3D before it's converted?

  • Yes - simply use a pair of red/cyan 3D specs on your image and see if there is any 'flashing' (part of the image very dark in one eye and very light in the other). This usually happens where there is a bright red area - if you can balance out those colours, that will help the 3D effect.

• How long does a 3D conversion take?

  • Allow 3-5 working days for 10 – 20 conversions but an urgent one-off can be turned round in 24 hours.

• How will the 3D files be returned to me?

  • We will return the converted files whichever way you want them.
  • We normally use 'yousendit' or we can upload them to your FTP site or send them on a disc.
  • The 3D conversions will be returned as RGB JPEG or PSD files. We can supply them in CMYK but we find printers and newspapers prefer to convert the RGB files to CMYK to suit their own particular printing profile.

• Does Pinsharp 3D do the 3D printing?

  • No, because our 3D conversions can be printed by any printer and we recommend using you own regular supplier.

• How much will it cost to convert my images into 3D?

  • Prices vary according to usage/budget, subject or size so it is best to give us a call. It helps if we can see a reference of the proposed 3D image and we offer large discounts for multiple orders.

• Is there anything we need to tell you before you start converting the images?

  • Tell us the size you are printing them so we give you the best resolution.
  • We need to know if any of the images are to be reversed (flipped horizontally).
  • 3D Conversions cannot be flipped once they are done because the depth goes 'inside-out' and looks wrong.
  • Tell us your deadline and production priorities if there are multiple images.

• What about 3D glasses?

  • They are best bought direct from our manufacturer.
  • We hold a stock of several thousand unprinted 3D glasses and we would be pleased to quote.