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Rendering in SketchUp: From Modeling to Presentation for Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design
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Rendering in SketchUp: From Modeling to Presentation for Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design

by Daniel Tal
March 2013
Beginner
640 pages
15h 31m
English
Wiley
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What Is Resolution?

Resolution is the measurement of a graphic calculated in pixels. For example, 800 × 600 resolution means the render has 800 pixels across its width and 600 pixels in height (Fig. 22.1). Pixels translate into dots per inch (DPI). One pixel equals one dot. Dots per inch can be translated as pixels per inch. DPI is a standard measure for online and printed media (Fig. 22.2). Typical screen images are 72 DPI or 72 pixels per inch. Typical print media output is 150 DPI to 300 DPI and higher (600, 1200, etc.) (Fig. 22.3, Fig. 22.4).

Fig. 22.1: Resolution refers to the height and width of the rendered image.

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Fig. 22.2: An enlarged view of pixels from the rendering

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Fig. 22.3: Typical imperial units paper sizes

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Fig. 22.4: Typical metric paper sizes with imperial sizes for comparison

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Calculating Pixels to DPI to Paper Size

Because the resolution in IRPs is set as pixels, you’ll need to know how to convert pixels to DPI and to actual paper size. The formula is simple. It is determined by the final desired print size.

  • Resolution Width: Sheet width × DPI = Width pixel ...
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