PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS

You have two options for submitting your photos. Many clients prefer to scan their own photos or have them scanned at a local photo place, then you can either email them or mail them to us on a cd. You may also send us your physical photos to be scanned ($0.50 per photo).

*BLUE BLANKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR Damaged PHOTOS

If you are scanning your photos:
1. Thoroughly clean the scanner every 5 scans. If the scanner is not cleaned, dust particles and fingerprint smudges will be scanned with the photos.
2. For slide shows, scan each photo and save it in JPG format. Save each picture with a 3-digit number (e.g., 001.jpg, 002.jpg). If this is for a mosaic, please indicate which picture will be your Master Photograph. If it is for a BlueView trailer, please number the photos in order of importance in appearing.
3. Send us a CD-R of your images or submit them via e-mail.
Important: Set the scanning resolution as high as possible. Photos scanned at a low resolution may appear blurry on your computer screen. Before sending your scanned photo files, carefully examine each one. If the photos are distorted (if they do not look exactly like the original photo), rescan them at a higher resolution. Contact Us for assistance with scanning.

DO NOT:
1. Do not scan photos that are cut into shapes (circles, hearts, stars, etc.).
2. Do not crop horizontal photos vertically because your television screen is horizontal. If at all possible, do not crop/cut horizontal photos into vertical photos.

If you are sending photos to be scanned:
1. Number each photo in the order you would like it to appear. (Place a numbered sticky note on the BACK of each picture or write the number with a pencil.) Do not rely on placing the photos in the correct order in the package as they may shift during shipment. Do not put sticky notes on the front of your photos as they can be damaged by the sticky residue. Do not tape your photos onto sheets of paper.
2. Place your photos into plastic sandwich bags labeled by their section/song.
3. Your photos will be returned to you when your video production is shipped.

DO NOT:
1. Do not send photos that are cut into shapes (circles, etc.)
2. Do not rely on placing the photos in the correct order in the package as they may shift during shipment.
3. Do not tape or glue photos together or to sheets of paper.
4. Do not put sticky notes on the FRONT of your photos - as they will be damaged by the sticky residue.
5. Do not write captions on the back of photos (see below).

IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is very important that your photos be numbered and well-organized. There is an extra charge for photo sorting, as reorganization can be extremely difficult and time consuming.