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Image Ideas
Royalty-Free Digital Images

Welcome!  Please accept our thanks for your purchase of an Image Ideas
royalty-free digital image CD.  Our commitment is to provide you with
professional quality full bleed images, backgrounds & textures, objects
with clipping paths and illustrations - all drum scanned with Linotype-
Hell's latest technology,  production ready and available for immediate
use in today's most powerful image manipulation software.

This CD of digital images is completely royalty-free!  You are welcome to
use its contents for the production of:

 advertising, editorial, or promotional copy, in any electronic or print
medium
 packaging, both disposable and durable
 items for complimentary distribution or resale that incorporate the
images in their design, including: books, multimedia titles, clothing,
calendars and posters.

Your use is not limited by the number of items produced, circulated or
sold.  Use of any and all Image Ideas images is subject to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement, which is also contained in
this PDF file.  For network or multiple use licenses, please contact Image
Ideas.  Image Ideas CDs are compatible with both Macintosh and Windows
platforms, and contain both high (9" x 13.5" @ 300 ppi RGB JPEG) and low
(9" x 13.5" @ 72 ppi RGB JPEG) resolution versions of each image.

This CD also contains the following:

this PDF file of
system requirements
use instructions
selected technical information:
     preparation and sizing of images
     use of the low resolution images
     color space
     monitor calibration
     image sharpening and resizing
     production of CMYK separations for generation of film
     use of clipping paths
     product specifications
our end user license agreement
our warranty information
how to contact us

 A SimpleText version of this PDF file:  II-Intro.txt.

 Portfolio media cataloging and browser software and its associated
Read Me, Quick Start and Help files - for instant image viewing and
keyword searches, compatible with both Macintosh and PC platforms.

 Adobe Acrobat Reader software, to enable access to this and other PDF
files.

System Requirements:

In order to use the disc's high resolution files and software, and the image
editing software required to manipulate the images, your system must
have a CD ROM drive and should have the following minimum specifications:

 Macintosh:    System 7.5 or later
        A 68030-based Mac or later (including Power Macintosh
        & compatibles)
        Minimum of 6 MB of application RAM (8 MB recommended)
        20 MB of free hard disk space
        A color display with either 24 or 32 bit color
        Use of the color setting "thousands of colors" is highly
        recommended

 PC:        Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0 or later
        486/33 or higher IBM or 100% compatible PC
        Minimum of 6 MB of application RAM (8 MB recommended)
        20 MB of free hard disk space
        A color display with either 24 or 32 bit color
        Use of the color setting "thousands of colors" is highly
        recommended


Use Instructions:

This CD makes use of Portfolio software for cataloging, easy keyword
searches and instant browsing.  For instant access to and use of the
images on this CD, please follow these steps.


Macintosh Users:

1) Double click on the Catalog.fdb icon to open the Portfolio browser
program.

If you encounter any difficulties with this procedure, consult the
Portfolio Read Me file provided in the Portfolio Browser folder on this
disc.  You should also be able to launch the program directly by opening the
Portfolio Browser folder and double clicking on the browser's icon.

2) You can make use of Portfolio's search feature by pressing
Command `F', or by using the "Find" command in the "Catalog" menu.

More details on the program's features are available in the Quick
Start Guide - "Portfolio 3.0 Browser QSG.pdf", located in the Portfolio
Browser folder. Additional searchable help files are also located in the
PORTFOLIO.HLP file, also in the Portfolio Browser folder.

3) Once you have located an image of interest within Portfolio, double
click on it to see a larger preview.

4) Drag an image displayed within Portfolio to your hard drive.  This
will copy the low resolution file from the CD to your drive.  If you require
a high resolution file, open the high resolution folder and manually copy a
desired image to your drive.

5) For use in print production, convert the RGB file to CMYK format on a
calibrated system.  Be sure to determine printing specifications like dot
gain and total ink limit before converting into CMYK.  For more information
on the use of your image editing software, please refer to its
accompanying documentation.

6) Place the image into your page layout program, and continue with
your design process, as appropriate.

Windows Users:

1) Initiate the Portfolio browser program by starting the
D:\PORTFOLIO\PORTBRWS.EXE program from your system's "Run" menu
(where D is your CD ROM drive name).  Alternatively, double click on the
Catalog.fdb icon from Windows Explorer.  It is not necessary to perform a
full scale installation of Portfolio on your hard drive.

2) You can make use of Portfolio's search feature by pressing Control
F, or by using the "Find" command in the "Catalog" menu.

More details on the program's features are available in the Quick
Start Guide (located in the PORTFOLIO directory, it's named "Portfolio 3.0
Browser QSG.pdf").   Additional searchable help files are also located in
the PORTFOLIO.HLP file, also in the PORTFOLIO directory.

3) Once you have located an image of interest within Portfolio, double
click on it to see a larger preview.

4) Drag or copy a desired file (from either the high or the low
resolution directory on the CD) to your hard disk in order to make use of it
in your software application.

5) For use in print production, convert the RGB file to CMYK format on a
calibrated system. Be sure to determine printing specifications like dot
gain and total ink limit before converting into CMYK.  For more information
on the use of your image editing software, please refer to its
accompanying documentation.

6) Place the image into your page layout program, and continue with
your design process, as appropriate.

If you don't have a current version of Adobe Acrobat available on your
system, install it from the Acrobat Reader folder (Mac) or the ACROREAD
folder (PC).

Your use of any and all Image Ideas images is subject to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement contained in this PDF file.

Preparation and Sizing of Images:

Before scanning, all images go through a rigorous selection process to
choose only those that we feel are "just right".  Every image is scanned on
a Linotype-Hell drum scanner and oil mounted to reduce grain and increase
tonal range.  Color adjustments are performed in the LAB color space
during the scanning stage to ensure the tonal range is not compromised or
compressed.

Images are scanned at 300 pixels per inch at 9" x 13.5".  This allows for a
full bleed of 8.5" x 11", at 150 lines per inch.  Dimensions occasionally
vary, due to differences in film or file formats.  The entire transparency
is always scanned to give you complete control over image cropping.  It is
our goal that every image will meet or exceed your expectations.


Use of the Low Resolution Images:

The low resolution files are full size (9" x 13.5") at 72 ppi, and they have
a multitude of uses.  Use them for comping/mock-up files at the early
stages of your design - the files are smaller in size, so this will decrease
the RIP time to your printer.  They can also be resized and used as high
resolution files (with dimensions as large as 2" x 3"), or they can be
downsized for multimedia or Web design. When saving your Web or
multimedia files, be sure to choose the appropriate file type.  Our
experience has found that the JPEG format works best for photographic
images, but that the GIF format works better for solid fill images like
logos or illustrations.  Be sure to check with your end user for final file
type specifications.

Color Space:

All images are scanned into the large and powerful LAB color space,
allowing our operators to maximize the fidelity of every scan.  Images are
then saved into the RGB color space.  We have chosen the ColorMatch RGB
color space because it has a larger gamut and offers compatibility with
other Pressview monitors.  This color space is also an excellent choice
for all other prepress applications, on both Macintosh and Windows
platforms.


Monitor Calibration:

In order to properly separate and evaluate your images, you must first
calibrate your system.  Before you begin the calibration process, please
allow your monitor to warm up for at least 30 minutes.  Be sure to turn
down the ambient lights in your working environment to reduce excessive
glare.  Ideally, all lights should be at 5,000 Kelvins and all windows
should be blacked out.

There are many methods available for monitor calibration.  We recommend
that you purchase the best calibration system you can afford.  Excellent
hardware and software are available from both X-Rite and Radius. If you
do not own a calibration device, you will need to create a profile for your
particular monitor using other methods.  Photoshop 5.0 ships with a
control panel that allows you to create a monitor profile called Adobe
Gamma.

Macintosh users, please note: if you have access to ColorSync (version
2.5), you can use the monitor calibration assistant found in the monitors
and sound control panel to create a monitor profile.  After the profile has
been created, it can then be loaded into your ColorSync System Profile
control panel.  This allows ICC/ColorSync savvy applications like
Photoshop 5.0 to load your monitor profile automatically.

We also recommend that you set your desktop pattern to 50% gray, so that
this background color does not influence your color evaluations.

For more information on monitor calibration, the following resources
should be consulted:

    Recent releases of the "Real World Photoshop" series,
    by David Blatner and Bruce Fraser
    (Peachpit Press, 1997) - Order these from www.peachpit.com

    "Makeready: A Prepress Resource",
    by Dan Margulis (MIS Press, 1996)     ISBN: 1-55828-508-3


Image Sharpening and Resizing:

The images on this CD have been minimally sharpened, allowing you to
apply as much or as little sharpening, as required by your use of the image.
It is recommended that you apply some sharpening in order to compensate
for the softening caused by the printing process, since sharpening can
increase the contrast of your images.  It is generally accepted that the
monitor will display a sharper image than a press can print, owing to the
difference between viewing square pixels verses round halftone dots.

It is safe to re-size images up or down by 15% from within your page
layout program. A re-scaling of more than 15% should be performed in
Photoshop.  When an image is downsized or down sampled, pixels are
discarded and the image may look out of focus. To minimize this softening,
apply the Unsharp Mask filter after adjusting the image's size.

For more information on image sharpening and resizing, the following
resources should be consulted:

    Recent releases of the "Real World Photoshop" series,
    by David Blatner and Bruce Fraser
    (Peachpit Press, 1997) - Order these from www.peachpit.com

    "Makeready: A Prepress Resource",
    by Dan Margulis (MIS Press, 1996)    ISBN: 1-55828-508-3

    "Photoshop 4 for Windows 95 Bible',
    by Deke McClelland (IDG Books, 1997)    ISBN: 0-7645-4032-7

    "MacWorld Photoshop 4 Bible",
    by Deke McClelland (IDG Books, 1997)    ISBN: 1-7645-4005-X



Production of CMYK Separations for the Generation of Film:

All images on this CD are in the RGB color space and will need to be
converted to CMYK prior to printing.  It is recommended that you perform
the separations in Photoshop and not in your page layout program.  By
working in Photoshop on a calibrated monitor, you can see before printing
if there are any colors that did not convert as expected and make
corrections.  Keep in mind that the CMYK color space is much smaller than
RGB and some colors can never be reproduced in CMYK.  For example, blues
will always lose some saturation - this is to be expected.

Before creating separations, it is always a good idea to talk with your
printer to determine the stock your job will run on, the amount of dot gain
expected and what ink limit (the maximum amount of ink laid down in the
darkest areas) the paper and press are most comfortable with.
Determining these parameters early on can save you time and money.

Once you are prepared to create your separations, it is important to double
check that your system has been calibrated, meaning that what you see on
the monitor is going to resemble what your job will print like.  Keep in
mind that when a separation is generated, Photoshop uses your monitor
setup file to interpret the RGB colors.  It also influences how your CMYK
file is displayed.  While an explanation of how to create custom settings
for creation of separations is beyond the scope of this document, one
source that many prepress professionals have referred to over the years is
"Real World Photoshop 4", by David Blatner and Bruce Fraser.  We strongly
recommend that you have a copy of this resource or its more recent
editions handy as a reference - for those late nights when no one is around
to answer your burning questions and the deadline is in the morning!

New releases of software like Photoshop introduce new changes in how
to deal with color and image manipulation and modification.  Be sure that
you understand exactly what each setting is doing before attempting to
create your separations.  The Adobe Web site has a tremendous number of
tips, tricks, press releases and how-to documents (in text and PDF
documents), ready for you to browse, download and use.  Check the site out
at:

        http://www.adobe.com.

Use the site's search engine to list and access this wealth of helpful
resources.


Use of Clipping Paths:

Some of our images (those with white backgrounds) contain hand-drawn
clipping paths for your convenience.  Clipping paths allow you to make
portions of an image appear transparent by masking everything outside of
the path.  In this way, you can isolate just the image element (and not its
background), and place it directly into another design with ease.

To make use of this feature, open the image in Photoshop, save it in EPS
format and load the clipping path from within the "Save" dialog box.  You
should also select a flatness value for your image at this time, and we
recommend a value of three.  This helps reduce the possibility of invoking
the "Limit Check" error in the imagesetter because of a complex clipping
path.  The Adobe Web site (http://www.adobe.com) has a number of
resources available for more information on clipping paths.


Product Specifications:

High Resolution:
    Image Dimensions:  9" x 13.5" at 300 ppi (with some variation)
    File Size:  29 - 33 Mb (with some variation)
    Compressed File Size:  3 - 4.5 Mb (with some variation)
    Scan Type:  Drum (Linotype-Hell)
    File Format:  RGB JPEG (maximum quality compression)
    Ideal Uses:  8.5" x 11" high resolution picture size with
    bleed or cropped and resized for smaller sizes

Low Resolution:
    Image Dimensions:  9" x 13.5" at 72 ppi (with some variation)
    File Size:  1.3 - 1.9 Mb (with some variation)
    Compressed File Size:  600 Kb - 1.2 Mb (with some variation)
    Scan Type:  Drum (Linotype-Hell)
    File Format:  RGB JPEG (maximum quality compression)
    Ideal Uses:  2" x 3" high resolution picture size or
    full-page low resolution comping, multimedia and Web page design

The IMAGE IDEAS End User License Agreement

The following is a legal Agreement between you (the "Licensee") and the
"Copyright Holder" (Image Ideas, Inc.).  Please read this Agreement
carefully before using the accompanying image CD ROM ("the CD").  By
using the CD, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. The contents of the CD (its high and low resolution and/or thumbnail
digital full- bleed image, background & texture, object and/or illustration
files (the "Images"), and the accompanying Software and Documentation)
are proprietary and copyrighted.  All rights are reserved by the Copyright
Holder and its licensers, and are protected by United States law,
international treaty provisions and other applicable laws.  The
Copyright Holder warrants that it have the right to grant this License to
the Licensee.

2. Through this Agreement, the Copyright Holder grants to you a non-
exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Images on the CD in "Printed
Materials",  "Screen Resolution Media", and "Additional Digital Media", all
of which must be created by you for your own use or for use by your direct
client or customer,  who must be the end user.

A. Printed Materials include, but are not solely limited to:
advertisements, editorial or promotional copy and articles in magazines
and newspapers, brochures, reports and newsletters, packaging (both
disposable and durable), and items intended for complimentary
distribution or resale that incorporate the Images in their design
(including: books, clothing, calendars, CD packaging and posters).

B. Screen Resolution Media are digital media intended exclusively
for television and World Wide Web site viewing.  Only low resolution
versions of Images (no greater than 640 x 480 pixels - 72 dpi) are to be
published on the World Wide Web or on other online accessible services;

C. Additional Digital Media are digital media intended for
computer, audio visual and multimedia use, and include software,
multimedia programs and CD ROM products;

D. You may modify, adapt or create derivative works and publish
them in or on Printed Materials, Screen Resolution Media, and Additional
Digital Media, as long as the conditions outlined in section 3H (below)
have been met.  Your use of the Images is not limited by the number of
items produced, circulated or sold.

3.This License specifically does not permit the Licensee to:

A. Loan, rent, sell, timeshare, sub-license, lease, or otherwise
transfer the right to use the CD to any other person or entity;

B. Use or copy the Images, Software or Documentation (or any
portion thereof) in any manner, except as permitted by the terms of this
License;

C. Loan, rent, sell or otherwise transfer the right to use any
Image except insofar as such Image may have been incorporated by you
into Printed Materials, Screen Resolution Media, or Additional Digital
Media.  Images may not be distributed or sold as separate entities unto
themselves - they must be incorporated into derivative works;

D. Use any Image from the CD in any form of pornography, in any
other manner which is in any way defamatory to any person or entity, or in
any fraudulent or illegal manner;

E. Simultaneously use the CD or the Images on more than one
computer at a time (multiple use), or on a network system without first
obtaining a License upgrade from the Copyright Holder.  Please contact
Image Ideas for additional details;

F. Distribute any Images on a computer bulletin board or any
other form of online or Internet-accessible service;

G. Use the Images or any portion thereof as a trademark or
service mark, or claim any proprietary rights of any sort in the Images, or
any portion thereof;

H. Produce any advertising or promotional material containing the
Images with the intent to promote a product that contains the Images or
to promote a business that provides images to its customers.

4. You agree to indemnify and hold the Copyright Holder harmless
against any damages or liability of any kind arising from any use of the CD
other than the permitted uses specified in this Agreement.

Limited Warranty & Disclaimer, Limitation of Remedies & Damages:

Image Ideas warrants the compact disc on which the Images, Software and
Documentation are recorded to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for 30 days from receipt, but the Images,
Software and Documentation are licensed "as is" without warranty of any
kind.  All implied warranties and conditions (including any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) are
disclaimed as to the Images, Software and Documentation, and limited to
30 days as to the compact disc.  Your exclusive remedy for breach of
warranty will be the replacement of the compact disc at no charge to you.
In no event will Image Ideas or its developers, directors, officers,
employees, or affiliates be liable to you for any consequential, incidental,
or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits,
business interruption, loss of business information and the like), whether
foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising out of the use of or inability to use
the Images, Software, Documentation or compact disc, regardless of the
basis of the claim and even if Image Ideas or an authorized Image Ideas
representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages.  Your
use of these Images, Software and Documentation acknowledges your
understanding of the above and that the Images, Software and/or
Documentation may not satisfy all of your requirements or be free from
defects.

How To Contact Us:

Image Ideas
105 West Beaver Creek Road
Suite #5
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Canada    L4B 1C6

Toll Free in U.S. & Canada:  [phone]
International & Local Calls:  [phone]
Fax:  [phone]
Email:  [e-mail]
Web Site:  http://www.image-ideas.com

All Content on this PDF File Copyright 1999 Image Ideas, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.