Digital Repro and Pre Press

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description

DAY ONE

Introduction

• Understanding file formats
• The relationship between layout, drawing and image editing applications
• Pixels vs vectors

Working with fonts

• Font substitution
• Font management software

Image resolution

• Scanning artwork
• Determining the right resolution
• Understanding screen angles
• Fixing moire patterns
• Actual ppi vs effective ppi

Document setup

• Working with bleeds
• Working with a slug
• Setting crop marks
• Setting up spreads
• Imposing pages

Spot colour artwork

• Working with tints
• Working with mixed inks
• Working with duotones
• Setting up a spot varnish

Compression

• Different compression techniques and what they actually do

Clipping paths and transparency

• Understanding clipping paths
• Understanding alpha channels and layer masks
• Using transparency effects
• Avoiding printing problems

Practical exercises

Questions and answers

Suitable for
This course provides an understanding of the whole digital process from layout to final printed work and enable you to avoid expensive mistakes and broken deadlines.

Requirements
You should have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.