Print Size 16 x 9

arhoads

I've been playing around with all of the printing options in the various services and can't seem to find 16 x 9 or something equivalent. It's a shame because I have a nice photo and that crop works wonderfully. Any ideas on this? Am I missing something in the various price lists?

Andrew

www.hathaphoto.com

Helvegr

Maybe just have it printed on an 11x17 or 13x19 paper, then cut it. I do most of my own prints and often will cut the paper to size if needed. If you find a nice printer, they might even cut it for you.

Peano

In Photoshop set up a larger canvas, in this case I used 20 x 10 (a standard size offered by Mpix, but any standard size larger than 16 x 9 will do), then place your 16 x 9 image on that canvas. Order a 20 x 10 print and trim to size.

arodney

Agreed with the above, you’ll have to use a ‘standard’ print size the shop provides, then when framing, cut the excess paper to the size you desire. Any good framing shop can do that for you if so desired.

You might actually find that a 16x9 on a standards sized paper size might look pretty good with paper white at top and bottom (but NEVER centered in the print). 1/3rd top, 2/3rd bottom of paper white might look pretty good assuming you are stuck using a standards size frame.

arhoads

Very good, I was considering buying a guillotine but I thought that maybe technology had caught that one.... I know a good printer, I'll check with him first and then maybe I should just speed up the inevitable and buy a slicer. Any plugs for good, affordable paper guillotines that handle photo prints??

arodney

Not a big fan of guillotines (they can pull the paper as you cut and produce an uneven result). Better I feel are roto trimmers like these:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/260396630/Roto_Trimmers.html

Sam

Since this is a one off non standard size image and you don't seem to have a mat cutter, paper trimmer etc, you best bet will probably be to have a frame store frame it for you.

An other option would be to contact Frame Destination. They can provide mats and frames in custom sizes.

AS to paper trimmers. DON"T buy cheap! Unfortunately good ones are not cheap.

Here is one brand I can recommend. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Rotatrim&N=0

Sam

Peano

If you don't have lots of prints to trim, just use a steel ruler and an X-Acto knife. It's quick, easy, and precise.