I'm using Corel 9 and need to export/convert the file to EPS for a publishing co. When I export a typical file the type goes thru O.K. but the picture is only partially shown. The image is 8.5x11 and the conversion is 8.5x11 but its only part of the picture-I don't think this is rocket science, but... The picture is 72 dpi, but the full size. The type is all converted to graphic/curves in Corel. What gives?
Posted by pcbytes (Member # 1444) on :
Well I would first have to ask you are all the updates done on your version of CorelDraw?
I tried it just now on my computer and it works fine but I checked off include header. Try those things.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Off the topic, but I'm curious what a publishing company would want with a 72dpi image.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
I have to ask the same question as Don and same sort of thing today so the info is fresh .
If you can export as an .EPS file this should protect the vector format, open the file in Illustrator and re-save as an .EPS. if possible. This is a duplicate step as exporting from Corel as .EPS but may help but Illustrator and PSH are buds. Either way, if you open the graphic in Photoshop this is where the Rasterization (convert to bitmap)takes place. It should ask for image size and Resolution. Set at 300 dpi. The final 8.5x11.0 should endup at about 32 megs.
Hope this helps.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
One other thing you will notice is that if you convert to CMYK things can get ugly fast.
The one thing I can suggest is to not use the default color pallet in the vector programs. CMYK-RGB? Select File/document/colormode/CMYK.
Take advantage of the color pallets in the Window/swatch libraries and select the pantone coated. (Keep in mind I don't have Corel and not sure of it's capabilities)If you have a pantone color guide system this will help you nail down your colors even if your screen or printer are distorting them.
Sometimes the printer will do this for you but in turn you loose control of the piece.
It's all fun! This is when I appreciate paint and vinyl. At least you know what your getting or you can maix it yourself.
Best of luck with this, I'm sure you'll figure it out.
Posted by timi NC (Member # 576) on :
You don't give the specific output you and or the publishing co. intends for the file. Also you mention a picture in a vector based design program,is it a bitmap? There are may options involved with file conversion to consider to properly answer your question,...
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
THanx Guys. Here's what I can answer... I/m working in a straight Corel 9 frame...I don't know about any updates. I don't have Illustrator on the machine. I can use the export feature without doing anything to my fotos so should I have converted tham to bitmap first? I thought fotos I shot digetal were allready bitmaps...I have had problems with the files being huge. Maybe that's why? I am doing a church directory as a favor and the pages are full of pictures. I am only responsible for the staff pages (11) The printer is an outfit in Ohio called Lifetouch. They first asked for ai files and I put the pages on CD and sent. I just got word they now want them in EPS with embedded type and cmyk. I don't understand why they didn't ask for this first. Why does the EPS export sequence only do 1/4 of the foto while the type is fine?
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Hi Gerald,
The first thing I would do if you have it is open the dig pics in Photoshop. Set your image size then. 8.5 x 11.0, 300dpi or however you need it. You may need to fiddle with the resample and image size combo to get the correct image size/resolution combo.
Then convert to cmyk. And do the rest of your type and layout in PSH.
Or you can then place your images in corel/ill and then apply your type. If you attempt to scale or change the size of the bitmap in the secondary app it may leave artifacts and/or will cause unwanted blurryness. I use unsharp mask 95% of the time after scaling an image in PSH, before saving for import into the second app.
The reason for .EPS (Ecapsulated Post Script)is to harbor or embed all of the image and font info into the file.
The vector app also allows you to create your crop marks and such that the printers may need for printing bleed and cutting/trimming the pages afterward.
This is the proccess I use. Any other suggestions about these methods would be appreciated.
You can give me a call if this gets confusing, too long to type in detail.
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
Thanx a bunch Alan and friends... I tried rasterizing the foto at lunch break and it seemed(?) to clear up the problem. I am using corel photowhatever for the foto management and it seems quite adequate. I guess I just don't understand what the heck rasterizing is. Jer
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Raster(ize) is another name for bitmap. This is the case if exporting a vector into PSH.
Changing from vector to bitmap.
Give me a call if you want to discuss in greater detail. After 7pm eastern time.
Posted by Jim Doggett (Member # 1409) on :
Hi Jer:
I'm not sure if I'm reading you right. But your image is nice in the CD9 file, and the export comes out at 72 dpi. Is that right?
If so, something else to consider when exporting an EPS from CorelDRAW is to turn off the "Include Header" option. When your printer import the EPS, the 72 dpi preview image comes through instead of the high-res PostScript info.
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