{"product_id":"optis-custom-cardboard-cutouts","title":"OPTIS Custom Cardboard Cutouts","description":"\u003csection class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2 center\"\u003eWHAT IS A CUSTOM CARDBOARD CUTOUT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom cardboard cutout is anything you want it to be. A family member, a family pet, business promotional material and sometimes it is as simple as an ear of corn. A custom cutout is your photo directly printed to the material of your choice. Choose from cardboard, foamcore, or coroplast to fit your situations needs. Then let us worry about the rest. We will digitally make a personalized cut path file for your cutout and directly print it to your selected material. The final step is to precisely contour cut the shape of your image from the material to create the ultimate life-like and realistic cutout your eyes will ever see. Cutouts are resistant to minor scratches, abrasions, moisture, and minor spills. Even the sun is no match, our cutouts can endure the harsh effects of direct sunlight. This means your promotional material can withstand many different high traffic areas, such as store displays, movie theaters, a toddlers birthday party and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Size Custom Cutouts has been the #1 national custom cardboard cutout provider for over 10 years with our lowest cutout prices on the web! Our pricing is based on the largest dimension of your finished custom cutout. For example a six foot long alligator would cost the same as a 6ft tall person. You can specify the exact height of your subject or make them as large or small as you want. We produce the most cost effective custom cutouts for your needs. Shop with us today! Need 100 or more cutouts for your next marketing campaign? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/Bulk-Cardboard-Cutout-Discounts\"\u003e Let us quote your next big job. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cutout Options\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/BubblesHeadlessFaceless.webp?v=1753207580\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2 center\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eAVAILABLE CUSTOM CUTOUT MATERIALS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/MaterialOpts.jpg?v=1753384711\" alt=\"Cardboard Cutout Material Options\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"center\"\u003eCardboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eThe standard material cardboard is white washed on the front to ensure a true to color print. This material is also corrugated along the height for structural stability. Cardboard is our cheapest option providing a nice print and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"center\"\u003eFoamcore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eFoamcore lacks the corrugation of the cardboard instead its center is filled with foam. This removes the ripple effect of the corrugation in the cardboard. Foamcore offers the nicest looking print but is very easily damaged. Foamcore is great for exhibits behind glass or somewhere out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"center\"\u003eCoroplast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eCoroplast is our strongest material standing for corrugated plastic. Coroplast is waterproof and generally used out doors, or when a custom cutout is being posed with or handled frequently. Coroplast is strong and durable providing years of use. While being the strongest the corrugation can be seen through the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3 center\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eCUSTOM CUTOUT SPEECH BUBBLES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eMake your life size custom cutout even more informative or hilarious with a custom speech bubble with any phrase you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eOur cardboard Speech Bubbles come in 3 varieties, \u003cb\u003eBlank Speech Bubbles\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\"Your Text\" Speech Bubbles\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDry Erase Speech Bubbles\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/Speech-Bubs.webp?v=1754424601\" alt=\"Blank Speech Bubble\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank Speech Bubble - $20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/Speech-Bubs-your-text.webp?v=1754424623\" alt=\"Your Text Speech Bubble\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Your Text\" Speech Bubble - $30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/Speech-Bubs-Dry-Erase.webp?v=1754424654\" alt=\"Dry-Erase Speech Bubble\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry-Erase Speech Bubble - $35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/Speech-Bubs-WithBubble.webp?v=1754424677\" alt=\"Cutout with Bubble\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutout with a Speech Bubble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2 center\"\u003eMINIMUM RESOLUTION FOR A CUSTOM CARDBOARD CUTOUT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom cardboard cutouts resolution or DPI is a reference to how many pixels make up one inch of the photo. The higher the resolution or DPI the cleaner your custom cardboard cutout will be. Low resolution images may appear to be blurry pixelated or even mosaic like. To avoid any of these problems be sure your camera is set to the highest resolution possible. The recommended minimum DPI is 200 for a custom cardboard cutout with a file size if 2mb or larger. Photos printed or developed by a commercial printer or a sublimation photo printer are of of the best options for your custom cardboard cutout. Photos printed on a non-commercial printer or home printer will show dots when enlarged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to take a cutout picture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/LowResHighRes_14570a59-0f3a-4206-b62d-d6e9c5af66f5.webp?v=1754424711\" style=\"max-width: 300px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h3 center\"\u003eTAKING THE BEST CUSTOM CARDBOARD CUTOUT PHOTO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to take a cutout picture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/handphone.webp?v=1754424775\" style=\"max-width: 300px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 400px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eWhen taking a photograph with a digital camera, always put it to the highest settings. For the best custom cutout image possible follow these photo taking tips. For resolution and camera settings please refer to your cameras user manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your camera resolution settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Be sure you cameras resolution or DPI is set to the highest possible. Cameras by default lower this quality to allow for more pictures to be taken. When taking your custom cutout photo be sure this setting is turned all the way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it vertically, not horizontally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Taking your photo vertically ensures the most pixels are available when making your custom cardboard cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry not to zoom, just step closer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Digitally zooming on many camera's lowers resolution and the final quality of the cutout. When taking your custom cardboard cutout picture step closer to the subject instead of zooming. Fill as much of the view finder with the subject as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut the feet or arms off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Just a suggestion. But here at Life Size Custom Cutouts we know not every picture is scripted. Have a picture that is lacking limbs or a body? Let our photoshop wizards work their magic by selecting the photo and artwork modification option during your product creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight backgrounds are better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Lighter background ensure a contour cut true to shape. Contrasting backgrounds are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, focused, and clear images work the best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegatives or slides are not currently accepted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h5 center\"\u003eSCANNING A PHOTO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScanned photos should be at least 200dpi to be enlarged. For the best quality use the highest dpi setting available to your scanner. The higher the resolution the clearer the final product will look. When scanning an image for your custom cutout make sure the entire subject is in the scanners window. While scanning the image be sure to keep the lid closed and do not move the scanner or image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h4 center\"\u003eUSING A LOW RESOLUTION PHOTO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom cardboard cutouts have no limits! Use your favorite image to create a contour cut custom cardboard cutout. Here at Life Size Custom Cutouts we know that sometimes you can't go back in time and take a high resolution photo; AND THATS OK! Old wedding photos and the like are more than welcome and our kind staff will show you a quality proof before printing and shipping your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/PicToProduct_ec230f6d-4c2d-4eb7-a817-bef82e433b41.webp?v=1754425647\" alt=\"Cardboard Cutout Material Options\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h4 center\"\u003eLOW RESOLUTION OPTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 50%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/Custom-Shelf-Buddies\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/s3_d0a595b1-ae39-43ea-a942-955ca0d4c25c.webp?v=1754425708\" title=\"Get a custom acrylic cutout of the same image\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"Shelf Buddy\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 30+ years of experience in the cutout industry we want every customer 100% satisfied. After printing many blurry life size cutouts upon request we spent the last years researching new alternatives. \u003cb\u003eIntroducing the Shelf Buddy!\u003c\/b\u003e Shelf buddies are 8\" or 12\" custom acrylic cutouts made directly from your photo. Acrylic cutouts make great memento's and creative thoughtful gifts. Worried your only photo is not going to work? Check out our \u003ca title=\"Custom acrylic cutouts\" href=\"\/products\/Custom-Shelf-Buddies\"\u003ecustom acrylic cutout option.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"h1 center\"\u003eCARDBOARD CUTOUT SETUP TUTORIAL\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8dNe-ThzIzY\" class=\"video\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2 center\"\u003eQUICK AND EASY ASSEMBLY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/Easels_500x5002_34ff6a48-c384-4344-bcc2-baa1bf190be8.png?v=1754425903\" alt=\"Sturdiest Easels\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 400px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOver our 35 years of business we have strived to bring you the sturdiest easels on the web and we have done it. No more flimsy cutouts that fall over when you look at them. Follow along with Scott in the tutorial above to get your cutout upright and standing in a few simple steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Life Size Custom Cutouts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50694600163586,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2714\/9058\/files\/cutoutAdvertisementnobogo-500x500.png?v=1753467284","url":"https:\/\/lifesizecustomcutouts.com\/products\/optis-custom-cardboard-cutouts","provider":"Life Size Custom Cutouts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}