Help A Beginner out?

Need help? Tips? Tricks? This is the place to ask any questions related to autograph collecting. New collectors, post your questions here!
Forum rules
Sponsored link: Google Workspace 14-day free trial <<arrow$

Image Upload your pictures here: Surf My Pictures | Google Photos | Imgbb | Tumblr | Imgur
Xboxguy
Autograph Collector
Autograph Collector
Posts: 358
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:18 am
Contact:

Help A Beginner out?

Unread post by Xboxguy »

Hi, I'm new to the hobby of autograph collecting and I've heard everyone say that they print their pictures out from Google at a store like wallmart or wallgreens. I tried this and i printed out about 15 pictures I wanted to send out to get autographed and out of the 15 only about 3 came out good some came out ok and the rest are really blurry and you can see little squares on them (I don't know what that is). I was just wondering what I am doing wrong that my pictures are coming out in such bad quality. Any help?? Thanks.
Currently working on the voice cast from the Gears of War video games. Any help would be great.

Latest Success: Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Caity Loitz,

Latest Sent: Have a bunch out right now and always working on more.

Check out and like my colllection here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coles-Au ... 6319033071
User avatar
RYAN-J
Autograph Collector
Autograph Collector
Posts: 1765
Joined: Sat May 14, 2011 9:53 pm
Contact:

Re: Help A Beginner out?

Unread post by RYAN-J »

Sounds like their coming out pixelated, you're probably using to low of a resolution photo. I always go for the High resolution ones so you don't get that problem. {up} What size did you print them at?

RYAN-J 8)
Check out My Autograph Collection! NONE are for sale or Trade. Sorry. - LIKE {up} My Official Facebook Fan Page!

DUE TO MY BUSY WORK SCHEDULE OUTSIDE OF AUTOGRAPH COLLECTING & INCREASING SPAMMING ISSUES I CAN NO LONGER GIVE OUT OR LOOK UP VIA VENUE OR EMAIL ADDRESSES. TOO MANY 'FANS' WITH THE WRONG COLLECTING MOTIVES ON HERE KEEP ABUSING THESE TYPES OF ADDRESSES AND END UP SELLING THE SIGNED ITEMS LATER ON FOR PROFIT {down}

Printable TTM Log Sheet (Great way to keep track of all your pending requests!!)

Total # of Autographs in my collection: 2,020 Authentic Autographs: 1,872 Pre-Prints & Autopens: 155 Personalized Autographs: 569 Q&A Cards: 40 Cast-signed Broadway Playbills: 15
Xboxguy
Autograph Collector
Autograph Collector
Posts: 358
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:18 am
Contact:

Re: Help A Beginner out?

Unread post by Xboxguy »

I printed three sizes 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 and i looked for photos larger than 4 MP.
Currently working on the voice cast from the Gears of War video games. Any help would be great.

Latest Success: Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Caity Loitz,

Latest Sent: Have a bunch out right now and always working on more.

Check out and like my colllection here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coles-Au ... 6319033071
User avatar
SaberFireTiger
Autograph Collector
Autograph Collector
Posts: 93
Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:54 pm
Contact:

Re: Help A Beginner out?

Unread post by SaberFireTiger »

When searching for photos to print on google, always choose the "large" option on the side. Usually the pictures come out better when they are bigger.
Favorites: Fran Kranz, Jeffrey Donovan, Stana Katic, Summer Glau, Bridget Regan, Craig Horner, Karen Gillan, Matt Smith, Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Daniel Radcliffe, my most wanted: JOSS WHEDON!
IP:Eliza Dushku, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Ron Glass
Most Wanted: Dollhouse Cast


Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests