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

Welcome to Image Farm's Skies & Cloudscapes 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 2 resolutions:

1)  8 1/2" x 12" @ 300 dpi RGB JPEG
File size approximately 26MB uncompressed
Ideal for full-page color output

2)  8 1/2" x 12" @ 72 dpi RGB TIFF
File size approximately 1.5MB
Excellent for mock-ups, on-screen presentations, video,
multimedia, and small size output requirements


USING THE IMAGES

All 100 images on this disc are provided in both high- and low-
resolution formats.  The high-resolution images have been sized to
fit on a standard 8 1/2" x 11" page at their optimal resolution.

The high-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.


USING THE ADOBE ACROBAT* IMAGE PREVIEW

You will find thumbnail versions of all 100 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 Skies.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 Skies.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 8 1/2" x 12" at
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.