Render Resolution

[Eltron]

I have a client that wants to print a render on an 8' x 12' banner. I need a reality check before I spend the next three days of computing time making this image. If I assume that they are going to print the banner at 150 dpi does that mean I need to set my render resolution to 14400 x 21600 in order to avoid graininess when they make an 8x12 banner?

Dan

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[AnnaWood]

Dan,

You may have an issue with RAM for an image that size. How much RAM do you have in your system? I can render that out on a dual socket 24 thread system with 48 gigs of RAM. Dual Xeon X5690's. Give me a shout.

150 dpi will likely work fine. Remember people are not going to be standing right on top of the banner.

Cheers,

Anna Wood
SW2011 SP5, Windows 7 x64

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[Eltron]

Thanks, Anna. I tried to explain that to the customer to no avail. I reduced the image size to 10,000 x 6000, and I'm currently giving it a shot. I'll let you know if i have any issues. I only have 8 gigs of RAM, by the way.


Dan

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