Wall Mural / Backdrop / Wikimedia

Also - Any image, other than the high definition one, on Wikimedia, is so small it cannot be enlarged.  And, again, I can't download the high-def one for editing.

Please help.

Thanks - Ponz

Unless you're committed to making your own from photos you download there is a seller on eBay that sells 8' x 2' cloud and sky backdrops. All you have to do is mount them to something like Masonite and you're done. I'm not sure what they are printed on but I'm sure you can ask. Search for angietracksideflats.

Hope this helps.

Mike

ezmike posted:

Unless you're committed to making your own from photos you download there is a seller on eBay that sells 8' x 2' cloud and sky backdrops. All you have to do is mount them to something like Masonite and you're done. I'm not sure what they are printed on but I'm sure you can ask. Search for angietracksideflats.

Hope this helps.

Mike

Mike - Either way - If I find something usable on line or I shoot my own - What resolution would be suitable?  A 300 dpi photo that large would be hundreds of megs ....

Ponz

I am the one who posted the Wikimedia procedure. It is a great way to produce a unique and inexpensive backdrop. The original thread is here:

https://ogrforum.com/t...ply=9173459980976234

For resolution, there is usually no point in  resampling the image to a huge resolution. Just find the highest resolution image you can find and "resize" it using Photoshop or whatever image processing tool you are using. The image I used from Wikimedia was 6254 pixels wide.  At the size I printed it (which is similar to yours), that comes out to just under 30 pixels/inch, which looks great. There is no point in resampling the image much more than that--just let the printer dither the image.

As for saving the high-res image, that sounds more like a problem with your computer than with Wikimedia. Could you tell us more about what you are trying and what kind of computer you are using (e.g., Mac or Windows?). Can you open the image but not save it? Which Wikimedia image are you trying to open?  You definitely want the highest-res version of the image you can find (within reason). With more information, somebody should be able to help you.

Avanti posted:

I am the one who posted the Wikimedia procedure. It is a great way to produce a unique and inexpensive backdrop. The original thread is here:

https://ogrforum.com/t...ply=9173459980976234

For resolution, there is usually no point in  resampling the image to a huge resolution. Just find the highest resolution image you can find and "resize" it using Photoshop or whatever image processing tool you are using. The image I used from Wikimedia was 6254 pixels wide.  At the size I printed it (which is similar to yours), that comes out to just under 30 pixels/inch, which looks great. There is no point in resampling the image much more than that--just let the printer dither the image.

As for saving the high-res image, that sounds more like a problem with your computer than with Wikimedia. Could you tell us more about what you are trying and what kind of computer you are using (e.g., Mac or Windows?). Can you open the image but not save it? Which Wikimedia image are you trying to open?  You definitely want the highest-res version of the image you can find (within reason). With more information, somebody should be able to help you.

Thanks Pete!  I believe I have it figured out and have already placed an order for a banner....It's going to be 17' long by 4' high.  I'll try attaching a small version here.  If this works out - a big wet kiss for your guys  (kidding)

Ponz

What do ya think?????

Ponz

It's a beautiful thang, Ponz. 

That should be really awesome. There are lots of opportunities of continuing various elements out into physical scenery. Instead of that kiss, how about posting the results when you have them?

Avanti posted:

That should be really awesome. There are lots of opportunities of continuing various elements out into physical scenery. Instead of that kiss, how about posting the results when you have them?

Will do.  And thanks again for all the advice!

Ponz