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F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
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How fast is your
average job being completed)? |
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The turnaround time
for your average sign varies based on your specific
needs. We keep all the major materials in stock because
we understand our clients needs are sometimes more
urgent and we need to have everything in it's place an
ready to go. That's how we're able to crank out a job
with a very short notice. We also try to only work with
suppliers that are close and/or deliver the same or at
least next day, so We can get the rush jobs done if we
need to. Please remember though, electrical signs and
signage requiring permits may require a longer
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How can signs
help my business? |
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Your image and how
you represent your company is one of the most important
aspects of business and of how costumers and prospects
identify you. Most people make decisions based on the
look of your business image. |
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How do I submit
artwork/ files? |
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We work with most
professional design applications including Corel Draw,
Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, etc. If we're "cutting"
the lettering or logo out, we will be needing a Vector
File, otherwise we can digitize (or Vectorize) the
artwork you provide us in a JPEG, TIFF, PSD, GIF, etc.
at an additional charge.. You can email us your Print or
cut ready artwork, mail us a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD or USB
flash drive or upload your file to our website. Please
be sure that artwork is sent "high resolution". If you
have questions concerning your artwork or need help
uploading, feel free to contact us by going to our
Contact Us page where you will find all the info you
will need to get us your files. |
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What resolution
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If sending your
artwork in "real size", please send your work 150DPI. We
can also work with a one-inch-to-one-foot ratio
(Example: if the art is to be 6 feet long and 4 feet
tall, the submit artwork should be 6 inches long and 4
inches tall) at 300 DPI. |
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What is DPI? |
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DPI is the standard
of measurement for the resolution of images that
describes the number of dots per inch (DPI) that are
used to create an image. The higher the DPI, the higher
the resolution which translates to better quality of
your final product. |
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How long will my
sign last? |
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We have many levels
of material to choose from. We use some of the best
materials in the industry 3M, Avery, Gator Foam, Orajet,
Gerber, etc. If you only need a quick sign that will be
taken down after a few weeks or months, we can make your
signs in a less expensive material. If you need it to
last a few years, we will make them with a better grade
of material to withstand the elements for the time
period you need it to last. If you need it to last 5-7
years or longer, we will go with some of the best
material available on the market today and you will be
able to enjoy your signage for years and years to come. |
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Can I approve
the sign before it's made? |
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Absolutely. Before
we begin production, we require your approval of the
artwork, colors, spelling, and layout. Once you are
satisfied, we begin producing your sign. This way, we're
both clear on what we're producing. |
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What is the
difference between vector and bitmap images and which is
better? |
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A vector image is
one of the two major graphic types (the other being
bitmap) made up of many individual objects. vector
graphics are resolution independent because they can be
output to the highest quality at any scale. A bitmap (or
raster) image is comprised of pixels in a grip. Bitmap
images cannot be resized without losing image quality.
Common bitmap-based formats are JPEG, JPG, GIF, TIFF,
PNG, PICT and BMP. Vector image is the preferred format
for submitting artwork however since it is not a format
common tom non- designers, bitmap images at the correct
resolution (see above) can be substituted. |
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How do I know if
I'm going to like the design or even the finished
product? |
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Clients are never
surprised with the final product because we do a full
color proof and an exact rendering of what it will look
like which the client signs off on before anything goes
to print. |
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What if I don't
know what I want? |
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You are not alone.
Many people come to us with a skill or talent to produce
a quality product or provide an outstanding service, yet
they have absolutely no design abilities or creativity
and they openly (humbly) admit it. Great! because I
can't replace my radiator on my car either. We all do
our parts to make the world go round'. Our Part is to
make your business look good! |
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How much does it
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Naturally there is
a wide variety of products making an equally wide
variety of costs. Quotes are provided up front at your
request so there's no surprises! We are always happy to
offer you many options to meet any budget.
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