F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
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How fast is your average job being completed)? |
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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 turnaround. |
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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 is acceptable for artwork submitted? |
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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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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 cost? |
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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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