yellow exclamation mark--what does it mean?

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yellow exclamation mark--what does it mean?

Hello Aperture experts: I've just started using Aperture and am designing a book. Certain images I've chosen are posted on the layout page with a yellow exclamation mark in the corner. I get it that Aperture is trying to warn me about something, but what? Does anyone know? Thanks.

macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Mar 30, 2009 7:04 AM

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LarryHN

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Mar 30, 2009 9:48 AM in response to pamela petro

What are the pixel dimensions of the photo and what is the size you are printing it?

Depending on your personal quality expectations you may find that if you are close you will be ok - i often print photos with the warning knowing that it is my risk

Basically you should have at least 180 dpi to avoid a warning - so a full page 8.5 x 11 print requires a photos of 1530 x 1980 or larger - and remember that if you zoom the photo that reduces the dpi

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Yer_Man

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Mar 30, 2009 7:13 AM in response to pamela petro

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.

It’s telling the shots you have chosen are unlikely to print well as the resolution is too low.

Regards

TD

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LarryHN

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Mar 30, 2009 8:21 PM in response to pamela petro

It is a bit confusing since the photo size stays the same but since you are only printing a portion of it you do not have enough pixels - It would be nice to see a display of the pixel dimensions of what will be printed

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LarryHN

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Mar 30, 2009 11:46 AM in response to LarryHN

And for even more detail see the Apple support article - http://www.apple.com/support/photoservices/preparation_tips/

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pamela petro Author

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Mar 30, 2009 7:49 AM in response to Yer_Man

TD: Thanks so much for the response. That's what I guessed it meant, but I checked the resolution, and some of my highest res shots are marked with the !, and some of the lowest aren't. That's why I posted the message...Maybe I'll just put everything into high res and hope for the best. Thanks! P

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pamela petro Author

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Mar 30, 2009 2:29 PM in response to LarryHN

Thanks, Larry--that's what I needed to know. The zoom was reducing my dpi...I appreciate it! P

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