FINE PRINT

NOTES ON FILE PREPARATION

General Layout:
Slides are imaged in a horizontal or landscape format with an aspect ratio of 2:3. It is suggested that all files be created in the 35mm format. A page size of 7.33" x 11.0" works well and will produce optimum results. Margins should be set to none, however all important information should be kept about 1/4" from the frame edge to insure that it is not cropped by the slide mount. All files not in 35mm format will be imaged in the aspect ratio in which they are supplied. This may cause unwanted black borders. If working in a page layour or illustration program which is not specifically designed for presentation graphics, it is good practice to place a rectangle which completely fills the page dimensions as the first object on your master template. This becomes the background and may be filled with the color or design of your choice.

Type:
We support an ever growing number of type faces from Adobe, TrueType and other libraries. To insure accurate type matches, we encourage you to send your files as Postscript printer files with downloaded fonts. Instruction on creating postscript printer files is available upon request.

Business Graphics:
All of the popular presentation software packages provide excellent pre-formatted templates or masters. If modifying a master or designing your own look, it is suggested that backgrounds be kept dark and the foreground (text, chart information etc.) be done in a lighter, fully saturated color. Type size should be at least 24pt. for legibility. Scanned images imported into business graphics programs are acceptable provided the bitmaps are of reasonable size. Business graphics slides making extensive use of imported bitmaps (either as backgrounds or as imported photos) require longer imaging times and may be charged at the bitmap rate.

Bitmaps:
Scanned images, screen captures, and files which have been created or manipulated in PhotoShop or similar software are bitmaps. They should be converted to RGB with all extra channels turned off, and saved as uncompressed 24 bit TARGA (TGA) or TIFF formats. Bitmap files not in proper slide aspect ratio will be centered entirely within the 35mm frame (black border on 2 sides), or upon request, imaged to fill the entire 35mm frame (portions will be cropped). Bitmaps should be rotated to horizontal to provide the largest possible image on film. Please do not send bitmaps as EPS files.

FILE TRANSFERS:
Files may be brought or sent on floppy disk, many removable mass storage media, or sent electronically via internet or dial-up modem access. Contact us for information.

OTHER SERVICES: New England Slide Service offers many other services including:
Digital overheads, prints and posters up to 42" wide.
Custom photographic prints - Types R and C.
Design and creation of presentation slides including technical illustration.
Multi-image show production.
Presentation and meeting staging and equipment rental including large-screen data & video projection, LCD panels, sound reinforcement and theatrical lighting.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
By submitting work to New England Slide Service Ltd., Customer agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

Liability:
Material furnished to New England Slide Service, Ltd., will be cared for by New England Slide Service, Ltd., within the limits of normal commercial practices. If, however, such material is lost or damaged while under the care and custody of New England Slide Service, Ltd., even if through negligence, the liability of New England Slide Service, Ltd., shall be limited to the replacement of raw stock of such materials, and not the intrinsic value of such materials.

Copyright:
Customer warrants that it is the owner of all customer furnished material whether tangible or not and/or that it has obtained proper release for use of such material. Customer agrees to indemnify New England Slide Service, Ltd., and hold it harmless from all liabilities, damages and expenses resulting from any claim of infringement of any copyright, trademark, patent or other proprietary right which may arise directly by reason of the services performed by New England Slide Service, Ltd. including the reproduction, manipulation, or incorporation into derivative works whether tangible or not by any means whatsoever.

Payment:
Net: 30 days for established accounts. All others, C.O.D., VISA or MasterCard. 1.5% interest charged on accounts over 30 days.

WEB SITE COPYRIGHT:
Copyright 1996 New England Slide Service Ltd. 76 Olcott Drive Suite U3-A White River Junction, Vermont, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Copyright in this document is owned by New England Slide Service Ltd. Any person is hereby authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute this document subject to the following conditions:

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