Poster Design Creating Poster 3

Question 1

What is the standard DPI resolution for a high-quality printed poster?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI

Answer

300 DPI (dots per inch) is the standard for professional print quality, ensuring sharp images without visible pixelation.

Question 2

A designer wants to use a photograph that fills the entire background of a 24x36 inch poster at 300 DPI. What is the minimum pixel dimension needed?

Accepted Answer

7200 x 10800 px

Answer

Multiplying 24 inches × 300 DPI = 7200 px wide and 36 inches × 300 DPI = 10800 px tall gives the minimum pixel dimensions.

Question 3

Which file format is best for delivering a print-ready poster to a professional printer?

Accepted Answer

PDF/X

Answer

PDF/X is an ISO standard specifically designed for print exchange, embedding fonts and color profiles reliably.

Question 4

What is 'kerning' in the context of poster typography?

Accepted Answer

The spacing adjustment between individual letter pairs

Answer

Kerning adjusts the space between specific pairs of letters to improve visual consistency and readability in large display type.

Question 5

A poster for a children's event uses dark blue text on a black background. What is the primary problem?

Accepted Answer

There is insufficient contrast for legibility

Answer

Dark blue on black provides very low contrast, making the text nearly impossible to read at any viewing distance.

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