Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Tobias is our voice for cutting, binding and large format, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
How is a 3D lenticular poster actually produced?
Answer
A convincing 3D lenticular poster comes down to clean source art, smart layering, and a proof before the full run. The lenticular lens splits your image into angles, so the file has to be prepared with that in mind.
- High-resolution files: start at 300 DPI or higher so detail holds up through interlacing.
- Separate your layers: split the design into distinct foreground, midground, and background layers for real depth.
- Bold, saturated color: strong contrast reads better through the lens than subtle gradients.
- Mind the depth zone: keep fine text and small type out of the deepest 3D layers so it stays legible.
- Always proof first: order a lenticular proof to confirm the interlaced image lines up with the lens pitch before committing to a run.
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