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Image Farm, Inc.
(C) 1996 Image Farm Inc.

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:

    System Requirements
    Technical Specifications
    Using the Images
    Using the Adobe Acrobat* Image Preview
    Getting the Best Results with Image Farm Images
    Contacting Image Farm
    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(TM), 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(R) Reader Copyright (C) 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]
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.







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