I've been asked to put a proposal for an instillation in a local Museum of Modern Art. I've been advised that they are looking for large Mural size prints - they have a massive hall and wish to have some large centre pieces. I use 4x5 and regularly print pigment prints to 36 inches, but thats the limit that I have got to. These are a mix of epson V750 scans on images that can take it, and some images scanned on a Howtek at 2000 dpi.
Up to this size rang I'm confident in the print quality. Its a big step to go bigger, I realise they will all need to be drum scanned, but also that the audience is going to be some distance away from the prints, I don't expect they will all put their nose to the prints as I do. Will 2000dpi surfice? 10,000 pixels at 200dpi gives a 50 inch print?
Once into the 50x40 inch range I'm going to have to outsource the prints, I have a choice of Giclee or Lambda near to me. I've never used or knowingly seen a Lamda print - can anyone precis the differences between the two, or advise which is better for huge prints?
I normally mount and frame with glass my prints, but this is going to be difficult in terms of cost/weight - has anyone else framed at this size or all relied on foam boards and the like?
I realise that in addition to having a man with a van, I'm going to have to phone around before putting in my proposal but would appreciate any advice from those that have had prior experience, pitfalls etc.
Thanks!
David
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