Maintaining image quality on large print sizes

[tweek]

I'm doing a project that requires 4-6MP imagine to be blown up on a 10x10 foot space. My question is how do I keep the image crisp as in the past the image becomes blurry pixelated.

[hungryalien]

you can only do so much with so little file size.

but do try to print that 4-6mp file on say 8x10.. then scan the print at higher resolution.. it wont be crisp and as sharp. but might be slightly better than straight print on 4mp file.

also, if your viewing distance is so far away, then it wouldnt matter.. print it at lower resolution (say 100/120) and ask them to view it from 10ft away hehe

[tweek]

the closest viewing distance would be 15 feet from an angle of 45 degrees eye level. maybe it's time to buy that 5D.

[jps444]

well consider the viewing distance. you cna never better the quality of an orginal image if you're going to enlarge it. i suggest is hide the pixelation.

[tweek]

jps how do you do that?

[jps444]

well for one thing. blurring is always an option. or using the clone tool. quite tedious but it's worth it. photoshop will do wonders in tweaking your image.

[dominiquejames]

You might want to check out a software called Genuine Fractals. Many pro photographers use this special file format plug-in for Adobe Photoshop.

[riverphoenix]

when altering image size to be enlarged in pshop, i select bicubic sharper in the bottom window.

[Jumbo]

Is there a ratio for pixels : print size? like for a typical 8mp Large format picture is best when printed on what size of photo paper?

[bagwis]

You might want to check out a software called Genuine Fractals. Many pro photographers use this special file format plug-in for Adobe Photoshop.

I'm no pro but I also highly recommend an interpollation tool like Genuine Fractals.