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Pearlescent Paper by Mitsubishi Grace. This new paper is archival and mimics the look of the Kodak Metallic or Fuji Pearlescent paper with a glossy surface, colors that “pop” and a silvery iridescent look.

The good news is that, using this new paper, we are able to offer new, larger sizes of metallic prints.

We are very pleased to be one of the first labs in the US to be offering this paper surface which was just released to the trade late March. The Pearlescent prints can be found under the Metallic tab within ROES.

F.A.Q. - System

Q. Where is the site hosted?
A. Your images will be hosted on our server system. Our servers are connected via a DS3 line and three redundant T-1 lines, offering you continuous high-speed access and nearly zero downtime.

Q. What is my site's URL/Web Address?
A. We have different ways to accommodate your needs. Please contact us for more information.

Q. Will my site look like everyone else's?
A. No. Although your site is created with our Website Creator, you have control over layouts, colors, and content. Your Internet storefront will be complete with your company logo, contact information, sample portfolio, and published events. The entire storefront is designed to promote you, the photographer.

Q. Can I get a custom designed website?
A. Absolutely. We offer custom designed websites that promote your photography style with class, and creativity.

Q. How many images can I put in an event?
A. You can put as many images as you like in a given event. Of course, at some point it doesn't make sense to continue adding images to an event because it becomes too cumbersome for your customers to navigate. As a rule of thumb, you should not put more than 1000 images in any given event. It's also possible to place an event to the web in sections based on subject matter, and have the same password for each section.

Q. How does it work?
A. It is literally as simple as 1,2,3,4.

Step 1: Digitize Your Photos
If you shoot with traditional film, simply take the pictures, scan them from prints or negatives or take them to a lab to be digitized and put on a CD. This, we have found, is the easiest way to archive your photographs. If you use a digital camera, simply shoot the photos and archive them.

Step 2: Publish Your Photos
Publish the digitized photos to your own Internet storefront at http://www.YourStudio.com, using our PhotoManager software, which is included in the subscription cost.

Step 3: Receive the Order
After previewing their photos, customers can order them instantly in a variety of custom options, simply by logging on to your site.

Step 4: Fulfill the Orders
Send your orders to us and enjoy the quality you have come to expect!

Q. What if I already have my own web site?
A. Many of our customers have a custom web site. Whether you choose to keep your current hosting company or host with us, you can keep your custom site. Once you have been set up, just add links to you web page that point to your Events list and Portfolio pages. These will be supplied in your new registration email. The links are:

http://YourDomainName.com/mp_client/pictures.asp
http://YourDomainName.com/mp_client/portfolio02.asp

This provides your customers with easy access to their photos from your existing web site. In order for our program to work, we need to either host your site, or we can create a subdomain to redirect to from your main site.

Q. Does your system work on a Mac?
A. Yes. You will need the following:

Mac G4 or newer.
OSX Operating System.
Hard drive with at least 100 MB of free disk space.
Modem baud rate of at least 56,000 bps (56K). A broadband connection such as Cable, or DSL is preferred.
Firefox, Mozilla, or Netscape browser.

Q. What Internet browsers are compatible with your system?
A. The following web browsers are compatible with PhotoManager:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Mozilla / Firefox
Netscape Navigator 6.0 or higher
America Online (AOL) 5.0 or higher

Q. Can you collect Email addresses for future mailing?
You will be able to collect email addresses from customers who purchase from you. However we do not require email addresses to view pictures on our system because we believe that sending out email to those who are just looking at pictures would be considered SPAM (junk email that people did not ask for) and might upset your potential customers.