Welcome to Image Farm's The Antique Frame Collection CD-ROM. We hope you find the images on this disc to be a unique and welcome addition to your CD-ROM library of stock images. This Read Me file contains the following information pertaining to the images on this disc:
Ñ System Requirements
Ñ Technical Specifications
Ñ Using the Images
Ñ Using the Adobe¿ Acrobat¿ Image Preview
Ñ Getting the Best Results with Image Farm Images
Ñ Contacting Image Farm
Ñ End-User License Agreement
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
This CD-ROM can be used with either a Macintosh or PC Compatible system. If you are using a Macintosh system, a minimum of 8MB RAM is required, with 20MB recommended. If you are using a PC Compatible system, a minimum of 4MB RAM is required, with 8MB recommended.
You must have a CD-ROM drive in order to use the disc.
You should have a color display with 24- or 32-bit color.
These images can be opened with any leading graphics, multimedia or desktop publishing software that supports JPEG and TIFF formats. If you are not sure whether the software you are using can open these image formats, consult your software manual.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
All images on this disc are provided in 3 resolutions:
1) 11" x 17" @ 300 dpi RGB JPEG
File size approximately 35-45MB uncompressed
Ideal for large output needs
2) 8 1/2" x 11" @ 300 dpi RGB JPEG
File size approximately 10-20MB uncompressed
Ideal for full-page color output
3) 8 1/2" x 11" @ 72 dpi RGB TIFF
File size approximately 1.5MB
Excellent for mock-ups, on-screen presentations, video, multimedia, and small size output requirements
All 50 images on this disc come complete with precise, hand-drawn clipping paths for your ease and convenience.
USING THE IMAGES
All 50 images on this disc are provided in high-, medium- and low-resolution formats. The high-resolution images have been sized to fit on a standard 11"x17" page at their optimal resolution and the medium-resolution images on a standard 8 1/2"x11" page.
The high- and medium-resolution images are stored using JPEG compression. We have found that with this compression method there are no visible artifacts created in the images. After you have opened and/or worked with the images, they should be saved to your hard drive in a format other than JPEG, such as TIFF or EPS. Compressing the images again by saving them as JPEGs is not recommended.
The low-resolution images are ready to be used in any leading design, desktop publishing or multimedia software that supports the TIFF format.
Clipping Paths - All 50 images on this disc come complete with precise, hand-drawn clipping paths. Clipping paths allow you to easily isolate the objects from their backgrounds when you are placing them within different layouts or designs. Using a clipping path will give you objects with smooth and accurate edges. This is important when the desired effect is to create an exact outline and an invisible transition between your object and the background you are placing it on.
To export a clipping path into a desktop publishing or page-layout program, you must first open the object image with imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop¬, and then save the image to your hard drive as an EPS file. This file can then be imported or opened into applications which can recognize and utilize clipping paths. If you wish to work with the object within Photoshop, you can simply convert the clipping path to a selection. Please consult your manual for specific details on working with clipping paths. If you are using programs other than Photoshop for image editing, please consult your software manual to see if they support clipping paths.
When using a clipping path, an appropriate flatness value should be specified based on both the complexity of the path and your output device. As a general rule, the lower the flatness value, the smoother the outline of the object when it is output. We have pre-assigned a default value for each object's clipping path. You may need to alter this setting depending on your output requirements and the ability of your output device in handling clipping paths.
Adobe Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
USING THE ADOBE ACROBAT* IMAGE PREVIEW
You will find thumbnail versions of all 50 images on the printed CD-ROM insert contained in the CD-ROM jewel case. If, however, you wish to view the images at a larger size without having to open the images through your software, you can open the Frames.pdf file contained on this disc. This preview uses Adobe Acrobat and is a helpful way to reference the images quickly and efficiently. If you have Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader installed on your system, simply open the Frames.pdf file and start your preview. If you do not have version 3.0 installed, you may have problems opening and displaying the pdf file. If you need to install version 3.0, it has been included on this disc.
*Acrobat¿ Reader Copyright ⌐ 1987-1996 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS WITH IMAGE FARM IMAGES
1) On-Screen Use - All images come ready for on-screen use in 72 dpi RGB TIFF format.
2) Desktop Printing - All images can be printed on either a black and white or color desktop printer according to your printer's instructions. When printing in color, you should be aware of inherent differences between the appearance of the images on your screen and what is produced by your particular printing device. To optimize for color, you may wish to use your software tools to adjust color saturation, contrast, hues, etc. before printing.
3) Color Separations and Commercial Printing - The high-resolution images can be used for separations up to 11" x 17" at 300 dpi and the medium-resolution images can be used for separations up to 8 1/2" x 11" @ 300 dpi. A few things should be checked before going to film in order to optimize your final output. We recommend that you calibrate your system for the best color management. You should proof your work at your own facility for general layout, and obtain a professional proof from your service bureau or film house before going to print. Most importantly, make sure you have discussed your final output requirements with your printer or output service bureau to ensure that they understand your needs and can perform a high-quality job for you.
All the images on this disc are professionally photographed, drum-scanned on high-end scanners, and color corrected for optimal image quality. When printing in full-color, we suggest that you convert your images from RGB to CMYK TIFF or CMYK EPS formats for the best printed results. Your local service bureau should be able to answer all your questions concerning color management, image resolution, image format, as well as other technical concerns.
4) Downsampling Images - Whenever you re-size an image to a size significantly smaller than the original, we advise that you sharpen the image using the appropriate tools your software offers for this process.
CONTACTING IMAGE FARM
For more information on Image Farm, please contact us at:
110 Spadina Avenue, Suite #309
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5V 2K4
Tel: (416) 504-4161
Fax: (416) 504-4163
e-mail: image-info@imagefarm.com
Web Address: http://www.imagefarm.com
TO ORDER: 1-800-GET-FARM (438-3276)
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Agreement (the "Agreement") is a legal license agreement between you and Image Farm Inc. ("Image Farm") whereby Image Farm grants you the right to use the digitized photographic images (hereafter referred to as "the images") contained on the accompanying Image Farm disc (hereafter referred to as "the disc"), in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Use of the disc indicates that you acknowledge having read this Agreement, and agree to be bound by the terms contained herein. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, promptly return the disc in the original packaging to Image Farm for a full refund.
License and Restrictions:
You may: 1) use the disc only on one computer at any one time; 2) modify, copy, and incorporate the images on the disc in advertising, communications, marketing and promotional materials, multimedia projects, video, graphic design projects and general creative works, that you design for yourself or your clients. You may not use the images in any way that is not specifically allowed by this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you may not: 1) copy the disc in its entirety or otherwise substantially reproduce the disc; 2) copy any image from the disc onto more than one computer at any one time; 3) redistribute or resell the disc or any or all of the images, or modified versions of the images including, but not restricted to, portions of the images incorporated into other images, as another image library or as another type of product which is similar to, or competes with, this product; 4) rent, lease, time-share or sub-license the disc or any of the images; 5) place any of the images on a computer bulletin board or other form of on-line or internet-accessible service; 6) use any image(s) in any product such that the image(s) is/are the predominant characteristic or value of the product (for example, t-shirts, postcards, calendars, jigsaw puzzles, etc.).
Limited Warranty:
Image Farm warrants the disc to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for 90 days from date of delivery. Image Farm will, at its option, replace the disc or provide a refund of the purchase price paid for any such defective disc returned to it. Image Farm, its distributors and dealers make no other warranties whatsoever to you or to any other persons, whether such warranties are express or implied, including but not limited to, warranties as to the merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. Image Farm, its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, distributors and agents shall not be held liable for any damages whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental, arising from the use of, or inability to use, this disc or the images thereon, including, but not limited to, lost profits or lost or damaged data, even if you advised Image Farm of the possibility of such damages or if they were otherwise foreseeable. Furthermore, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Image Farm and its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, distributors and agents, from any damages or liability of any kind whatsoever and howsoever caused, arising from your use, or inability to use, this disc or the images thereon. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Copyright:
The images contained on the disc remain at all times the sole and exclusive property of Image Farm Inc., and are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is subject to civil and criminal penalties.
General:
1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may only be changed in writing.
2. This Agreement shall be interpreted according to the laws of Ontario, Canada.
3. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the Agreement and the rest of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
Questions:
If you have any questions in relation to this Agreement or the use of the discs and images, please contact Image Farm at 416-504-4161.
