IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR ARTWORK
(Or what works well for Lenticular)


3D+animation Lenticular

Flip type - Try to restrict yourself to a maximum of three complete changing images and preferably two. Anymore than 3 and the images will become merged, there will also not be enough of and angle to easily distinguish the different images easily. Also do try to avoid big constrast/colour changes between the changing images, e.g. white to black, as this can cause 'ghosting' this gives a shadowing effect of the second image, under the surface of the the first.

2D/3D - (The most common form of layered 2D to create varying depth or parallax) For smaller type work (i.e. postcards, mouse mats etc.) use atleast 3 layers and a maximum of 7 layers, bold contrasting colours work well for this type of Lenticular, place objects close on different layers close to one another to give the eye a reference to be able to differentiate the varying depth layers.

Animation, Morph, Zoom - Use up to 30 frames, with very small incremental changes between frames.

True 3D - Please seek our advice.

Combinations - Please seek our advice.

3D + animation Lenticular

HOW TO SUBMIT ARTWORK FOR PRODUCTION

3D Lenticular

For the most common types of Lentiuclar production, we ideally require artwork provided in the following file types and formats:

Flip - Minimum 300 dpi - 1:1 scale - CMYK or RGB Tiff,PSD,Jpeg or bmp. 1 frame per image/layer

2D/3D - (layered 2D to create 3D) -Minimum 300dpi - 1:1 scale- Layered PhotoShop PSD files.

Animation - Minimum 100dpi - 1:1 scale - Avi, mov, static Jpeg, Tiff etc.

Zoom, Morph etc. - Minimum 300 dpi - 1:1 scale - CMYK or RGB Tiff, Jpeg or bmp

True 3D - Please ask

Combinations - Please ask

Artwork should be submitted by e-mail, ftp upload, or on CD or DVD (all formats) and should include a 2mm bleed for flip and animation or 3mm - 5mm bleed for 3D (small format) 15mm - 30mm (large format 3D)
Press proofs are usually provided, subject to time constraints (not applicable to business cards).

3D Lenticular

If you do not understand, or have an unusal requirement, please feel free to contact us.

OR LET US DO IT ALL FOR YOU! WE OFFER A FULL IN-HOUSE ARTWORK DESIGN SERVICE

3D MONITOR CONTENT

3DZ Now develop content for All types of Autostereoscopic 3D monitors. Including Auto3D kit, SeeReal and Depthscape. So if you require short 3D animations, movies, stills or interactive 3D content for presentations, sales aids or product demonstration. 3DZ can author it for you. Content can include true 3D and synthetic 3D photographic still and animated content, as as well as content produced via 3D Studio Max. Add impact to your presentations, present 3D on screen and also give hand outs to your audience! Please contact us for further information.

2D TO 3D CONVERSION

Example of 2D to 3D Photo Conversion produced as gif Animation

3DZ can now convert any flat 2D image, photograph, bitmap, drawing, diagram, sketch or painting, and convert it in to a 3D Lenticular image of extraordinary depth and realism, Flash animation, Java, Avi and Gif animations. The results produced by this method are truly stunning. 3D lenticular images can be created for use as large format display and exhibition work or for a whole host of other applications.

LENTICULAR PRINTING CONSULTANCY

3DZ are now offering consultancy to companies or individuals wishing to start up in the printing and production of lenticular images. This service is offered to those who want to produce UV offset, wide format inkjet and also digital short run lenticular print and production. Each package is tailored to your requirements and is performed at our facility. We can show you every aspect of making lenticular from start to finish, aswell as provide all the required tools and equioment needed to produce stunning lenticular work time and time again. Please contact us for further information.