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Big3D Size & Cost
You can use the attraction of 3D graphics at any size, from the tiniest
Pogs up to gargantuan wall murals and billboards. The experts at Big3D will
help recommend the right materials for each specific application. Small,
hand held pieces usually are printed on fine lens materials at high
printing resolutions. Large murals and billboards are usually printed on
coarse lens materials at medium printing resolutions.
The lens materials used in lenticular graphics are manufactured in
different sizes and thickness. The fine lenses used in high volume
lithography printing need to fit through a sheet fed printing press. They
are usually very thin and sized up to 28" x 40". (Our new litho sheet size is 47.25" x 63.78" / 120cm x 162cm)
The viewing properties of
these lenses make them ideal for postcards, retail displays and small
posters in high volume. The coarser lenses used in large format 3D are up
to .25" thick and sized up to 48" x 96". These lenses make one-of-a-kind
posters and displays extremely affordable using our digital photo imaging.
You can have 3D and animation graphics much larger than a single 48" x 96"
lens. Large murals and billboards are created by tiling multiple panels
together. Different design rules apply as the overall sizes change. The
experts at Big3D.com will be happy to assist you with design tips and file
specifications for any size project.
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The same artwork is shown as printed on a 5" x 7" postcard,
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24" x 36" poster, and a 12' x 14' backlit mural. |
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Big3D.com constructed a portable light box for our award winning trade
show booth. The light box is double sided, 14' tall, 12' wide, and 3' deep.
The image on this side is a clean "2-flip" comprised of 8 tiled lenses, each
measuring 3 feet x 7 feet.
(The other side showcases several different 3D depth images of breathtaking effects.)
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Lenticular Pricing
Lenticular printing prices are determined by three elements:
• Size
• Quantity
• Lens material & thickness
A complete spreadsheet of all pricing possibilities is not
possible. But we can offer some guidelines to give you an immediate idea of
costs. There is a lot of information here, but we provide it for those who want
fast, direct information.
Brief introduction - There are two main methods of printing
lenticular / 3D graphics:
• Photographic printing - The absolute best in quality.
The original computer file is written directly to photographic film with
precision lasers. Digital photo printing in RGB provides true, continuous tone
printing for the most vibrant images possible. Extremely cost effective for
one-off displays and short run projects. (The labor involved in hand mounting
photo images often makes this financially impractical for large volume runs.)
Because photo prints are hand mounted to lens material, thicker lenses can be
used, thus offering much greater depth perception. (More on this under lens
comparison.)
• Litho printing - The most cost efficient method for high volume projects, usually at smaller sizes. Traditonal method of printing using a sheet fed printing press. Thin sheets of lenticular material are run through the press instead of paper. Printing is applied directly onto lens. Because very thin material may be used, depth effects are sometimes limited. Size limitations also apply. (However, Big3D's new Large Format press offers sheet size 47.25x63.78 / 120cm x 162cm and .048 thick.) Litho prices and quality vary greatly, so get a sample if you're shopping.
The method of printing will often be influenced by the
physical size and quantity of a project.
The selection of
which lens to use is determined by the visual effects desired, physical
dimensions, and budgets. Our newest "Super 3D" lens offers the most incredible
depth possible (several feet), but the lens is much thicker than other lenses.
A lens that is more expensive to manufacture will also cause the final print
price to increase.
Actual price examples:
Photographic process - Lenticular
| Interlace |
File setup Fee |
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| Flip 2 images |
$300 |
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| Flip 3 images |
$450 |
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| Animation |
$150 per frame |
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| 3D depth |
$150 per layer |
($1,000 max) |
Photographic Printing - Lenticular (1st Print pricing, qty. discounts may apply.)
| Regular C-Print/Reflective |
$40 sq ft |
NEW
LOW
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| Duratrans/Backlit |
$50 sq ft. |
| Oversize-larger than 48" |
20% premium |
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| Large murals - many tiles |
$100 sq ft |
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(1st Print pricing for a one-off piece using the best MicroLens 15 lpi, .098" thick,
or 20 lpi, .085" thick, PETG lens. Volume runs may receive substantial
discount. Thinner lenses may also reduce pricing. Different lenses are
suggested for different sizes and effects.)
Example Prices
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Size |
Quantity |
Price Each |
LPI |
Thickness |
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18x24 |
1 |
$ 150.00 |
15 |
0.098 |
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24x36 |
1 |
$ 150.00 |
35 |
0.047 |
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24x36 |
1 |
$ 300.00 |
15 |
0.098 |
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24x36 |
10 |
$ 120.00 |
35 |
0.047 |
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24x36 |
10 |
$ 180.00 |
15 |
0.098 |
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36x48 |
1 |
$ 600.00 |
15 |
0.098 |
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36x48 |
100 |
$ 150.00 |
35 |
0.047 |
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48x72 |
1 |
$ 1,440.00 |
15 |
0.098 |
(20% oversize premium) |
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48x72 |
100 |
$ 400.00 |
15 |
0.098 |
(volume sheet pricing) |
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48x72 |
100 |
$ 300.00 |
35 |
0.047 |
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Litho (Sheet fed) printing
New lower pricing coming soon.
These are just a few examples to give you a reference point. Please call one of our Customer Service Representatives for a specific quote on your project. (559) 233-3380
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