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Media Guide
A media guide for South African wall-art visuals, covering artwork setup, image quality, file types and print-ready supply.
Where Media Guide supports the artwork process
Media Guide explains how to prepare visuals for wall art production. It covers artwork setup, image quality, file types and the basics needed for clean print-ready supply.
A good media guide starts with the image source, final print size, and the surface chosen for the wall art. Room lighting, window glare, textured plaster, and humid coastal conditions can change how colour and detail read once installed. For South African projects, note the city, site type, and any access limits so artwork files match the actual installation setting.
Include the first room photo with the guide, even if the wall is still being painted or fitted out. That image helps place scale, crop direction, and furniture height against the artwork before anything goes to print. Save the guide beside the approved files so the same notes stay attached if a panel is reprinted later.
Artwork checks before print
Record the details that prevent avoidable print problems. Capture file type, resolution, bleed, trim size, and whether the visual is supplied as PDF, TIFF, JPG, or layered artwork. It also helps separate display mock-ups from the final production file so the wrong version does not move into print.
Use the Media Guide alongside substrate choices and artwork planning when a project includes more than one print method. Before submitting through the contact form, list the final dimensions, colour intent, and any previous finish issues seen on site. Add one current room image and one crop of the artwork at full detail where possible.
- Final size, bleed, and trim noted
- Room photo linked to the artwork
- File format and colour space recorded
South African print conditions
Johannesburg offices, Durban hospitality sites, and Cape Town retail interiors often need different viewing checks for the same artwork. Strong daylight, backup power interruptions, and transport between provinces can affect scheduling and file handling. If brand artwork comes from an agency, record the approved master file and any restrictions on cropping or logo placement.
Coastal moisture can influence mounting choices and edge finishing on certain wall-art products. Inland dust and high-traffic areas matter when selecting glazed, laminated, or easy-clean faces for public interiors. The guide also notes lift access, after-hours install windows, and walls that were previously patched or skimmed.
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What to capture in the guide
Use the Media Guide to note print media, room photos, install timing, and any substrates or finishes that did not work on earlier jobs. Keep the subject line accurate.
Complete the entry while the approval chain, artwork version, and site photos are still easy to verify. Include print media, finish preference, install date range, and any material that failed on an earlier job. That creates a useful record for repeat rooms, rollouts, and replacement panels.