Re: [photo-3d] More Realist Prints

[Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>]

In the past I have had 1-hour lab personnel tell me that they "could
not" center each chip in the carrier for this type of printing, since
their machines are so automatic. I suspect that this may not be true, if
they have the capability of making individual reprints, but I have also
had other labs that were willing to do it but wanted to charge reprint
rates for the prints rather than first-set-of-prints-with-processing
rates, due to the extra labor, and I guess I can't blame them. It *is*
"custom" work in the sense of the extra effort involved. -Linda

markaren@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> Most labs may refuse Realist prints based on the perception that you
> want the images to fill the frame. What I'm saying is, after their knee
> jerk reaction of " no we cannot" you must politely say " that's OK" just
> center the chip into the carrier and hit the print button. They will
> counter by telling you about the image overlap. Respond the same way "
> that's OK". You see, the lab will not understand why you want these
> overlapped images. They may feel you will stick them with the job and
> not accept the prints. That's why a sample pair, or a sample uncut 4X6
> image is so helpful. I'd hardly consider this " custom" work, but if you
> cannot explain this in simple easy terms........I can understand how
> many labs would rather turn down the job. And don't ask the lab to cut
> your images! Do it yourself. I'm sure every town has a few 1 hour labs,
> and it is very likely that someone will accept the job. After the first
> attempt, and realizing how easy this is, the lab will graciously invite
> you back anytime. I would offer to print anyone's 5p images to
> 4x4's...but I honestly believe it is unnecessary to have to mail your
> film out. Crawl first, don't run......if you plop 5 rolls on the
> counter, and return with your Viewmagic and begin pairing up the images
> on their counter, then ask to use their paper cutter....well....I can
> see why your going to have a hard time in the future. :-) :-)
>                                                 Mark Dottle
> 
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