Program of Study: Prepress techniques (1 day)

An advanced course, designed for experienced users of page layout programs.

File formats   Text file formats Transferring text via the clipboard Graphic file formats File sizes and compression Anatomy of a TIFF file Anatomy of an EPS file Anatomy of a PDF file Working with DCS files Embedding clipping paths   Resolution and image quality   Scanning resolution Optical resolution and bit depth On-screen display Downsampling Output device resolution halftone screen resolution   Scanning techniques   Scanner software vs plug-ins Choosing a resolution Resolution vs file size Scanning line art Scanning halftones Scanning color and b/w Making enhancements at scan time		Handling color   RGB and CMYK Spot and process colors Color management overview What is trapping? Reasons for misregistration Trapping techniques Choosing a service bureau   File formats accepted Applications supported Platforms supported Fonts available Types of proofing supported Standard turnaround and pricing Charges for urgent jobs Trapping and imposition Equipment used Preflighting techniques   Checking font usage Avoiding banding Collecting all files used Scaling and rotating graphics Converting spot colors to process Avoiding EPS nesting Avoiding RGB graphics and colors Checking bleeds Checking media Proofing and quality control   Over viewing of proofing Soft proofing Industry standard color proofs Analyzing a color proof

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