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Posted by Doug Clifford on September 11, 2001 at 07:18:35:
In Reply to: How do I access photo archives? posted by rani on September 11, 2001 at 04:42:02:
: Hi,
: I'm after a large image of Motorbike Champion, Michael Doohan (special birthday present). Posters and photos in shops are pretty crappy.
: Wondering if there is a way I can browse online and send an image to a graphics lab/print shop for output.
: Does anybody know of:
: 1. an online archive
: 2. a place in sydney that could provide the printing service?
Both Google and Altavista offer the ability to search for images on the internet. On Google you will find the ability to search for images under "Advanced Search" options on the home page.
There are several reasons why your desire to copy an online photo is a bad idea:
1. First, reproduction of any online photo without obtaining permission from the copyright holder is a violation of international copyright laws. No reputable copy center, photo shop or digital service bureau anywhere in the English-speaking world is going to make you a poster from a digital image you do not own. If caught by the copyright owner, they would be subject to a lawsuit for damages which they would lose. Copy shops, photo labs and digital service bureaus are much more savvy to this kind of copyright infringement because of the number of high profile lawsuits filed against companies like KMart see 2. Almost all photos found on the internet are in low resolution jpeg files at 72dpi (dots per inch.) They look great on the monitor screen but when printed look terrible. A minimum resolution of 300dpi is required for quality reproduction - the higher the dpi of the digital file, the better the quality of reproduction. You cannot turn a 72dpi file into a 300dpi file. As a rule, the best prints are made from tif files. Follow Ups:
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