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QuickMats 3™ by John Hartman
Q & A
Q: What hardware and software do I need to run QuickMats 3?
A: QuickMats 3 works with any Macintosh or Windows computer running Photoshop 7 or later. To get the QuickMats 3 files onto your computer, you will need a DVD-R drive. If you don’t have one, you can borrow one from someone you know who has one to do the installation. Once the files are on your computer, you will not need the disk again.
Q: Can I use Photoshop Elements?
A: No. QuickMats requires certain functions that Elements does not have.
Q: I don't know Photoshop very well. Can I learn QuickMats 3?
A: The manual and HELPMovie tutorials were designed for Photoshop novices. Even the most inexperienced user can build his or her first QuickMat in just a few minutes.
Q: How do you present your finished QuickMats to your clients?
A: John has his lab print the QuickMats files on regular photo paper. They are coated with a luster acrylic lacquer spray and mounted to artboard or masonite to eliminate the need for glass; then they are framed. Of course, you can use glass in your frames if you prefer. Under glass, they are virtually indistinguishable from real mats. (Except, of course, you can be much more creative with your QuickMats presentation.)
Q: Can you use textured photo paper such as canvas, watercolor or linen?
A: Yes, but because you can add different textures to both the inside and the outside mats (and even the photo itself), the use of textured paper redundant and unnecessary. John uses E surface photo paper, and Epson Premium Luster inkjet paper for his QuickMats images.
Q: How much do I charge for QuickMats photos?
A: John has been selling QuickMats since 1999, and has experimented with several selling options and price points for a wide variety of QuickMats products. The manual gives a well-reasoned and field-tested method of pricing for QuickMats that benefits both you and your customer.
Q: Can I see a real QuickMat image before I buy?
A: Yes! Click here to download finished QuickMats 3 files in several different sizes and styles. Or click here to download an empty finished file you can add you own photo to and print to see exactly how realistic QuickMats will look!