Opti Full Motion

Film Requirements
Electronic Media

Please provide film sequence using a Beta SP or regular VHS tape (depending on resolution and/or content.) We accept virgin or first generation video, any third generation video is not usually acceptable. 15 to 30 original video frames are needed to make up each animation replay. When a customer submits a video (Beta or VHS), we will send a VHS with a time-code burn so the customer can choose the area they want to capture. We will then convert from our original and them the customer will see a new VHS containing only the sequence for approval. Archived video approved by Optigraphics must be converted before pre-press can start work. (This is done in-house). Full Motion products are available in our M lens and 40 line environments. Estimated timeline below with approved production video.

Art Preparation Requirements
Software Applications

Our electronic prepress department is Macintosh based, therefore, if you are preparing electronic art files, please provide them in Mac format. We can accept the most commonly used application documents for graphic design (send layered files when applicable). We prefer that the application documents are sent rather than Postscript files in order to expedite changes that may be requested.

Fonts

Optigraphics has an extensive type library, but with so many type faces available today, we request that you always include a font folder that contains both printer and screen fonts used in your designs. When working with text in Illustrator or Freehand, it is recommended that you do not convert any text to outlines that could possibly need corrections later. We also recommend that pixel based programs like Photoshop™ not be used for typographical elements.

Disk Directories & Printouts

Please provide a full directory of all disks sent. We also recommend a content page that will detail which documents will be used and their purpose. For jobs to be processed efficiently, printouts of the final design are required. This print, marked “FINAL”, should be in color, at actual size when possible, and include all trim and bleed marks as well as any special instructions that will be required. If the print is not at actual size, please indicate on the printout the percentage of the print.

Tips

1. Keep Background constant.
2. Flicker-free animation sequence produces best quality.
3. Stay away from horizontal or vertical lines running in the same direction as the lens.

Estimated Timeline For One Design

Day 1 Usable art received
Day 7 Animated Transparency proof to customer
Day 13 Animated Opti-Stick™ proof to customer
Day 17 Produce combined film for printing
Day 31 Printed material ready for shipment

Note: Any changes received after Day 1 will add a minimum of 5 working days and push all dates back.