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• CMYK & RGB

(from Lorenzo's presentation)

Colour Gamut

• Colour Models (Colourways): Greyscale, Duotone, Monotone, Spot Colour

• Pantone Matching System

Converting spot colors to process colors.
Often times, a spot PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM Color is requested when creating a four–color process piece. To save money, the spot color should be evaluated to see how it will look if printed in CMYK. While some colors can be simulated well, there are many that look quite different. As the quality of the resulting color conversion is very subjective, the designer can make decisions using the PANTONE® COLOR BRIDGE™ guide. 

• File format (image type)

• Paper Stock: ISO Paper Sizes/GSM/Finish

• Bleed and Trim; setting up document correctly

Bleed - When you are beginning your project it is important to take in account your bleed area. The bleed is an extra 1/8" on each side of the actual final print. Keep in mind that basically anything you place in the bleed area will be cut off. Be sure you do not place anything in the bleed area that you don't want to have cut off.

• Resolution

This is one of the most important aspects of your design. We recommend all images you are working with be at least 300 dpi/ppi. This will ensure that your final print will have images that are crisp and clean.

Many people make the mistake of taking an image from the internet and thinking it will look nice in their project. However, images for the web are created at 72 dpi. This is far less than is needed for printing. Below is a dramatized example of taking a small web image and trying to use it for print (1/2 inch print size):

This does not mean you cannot use images from the web in your project. You definately can (and many people do)! If you are going to do so, it is best to find the largest image you can, because you will have to reduce it's size to preserve it's quality. [increase resolution to 300 dpi and descrease pixel size] 

• Print Processes: Lithographic/Gravure/Screen/Flexography/PAD/Six Colour/Laminate/Foil Blocking/Embossing/UV spot varnish (Examples)

Screen:

Laminating...

Foil Blocking...

Embossing...

• Designed for surface embossing on beer labels, aluminum foil for tobacco packaging, various beverage labels, book cover, envelops, invitation cards, congratulatory cards, packaging paper boxes. The Foil /Paper Embossing Machine will upgrade outlook effect and product quality level.
• Applicable packaging materials include paper laminate, metalized paper, aluminum foil / paper, composite film etc. The surface Embossing Machine not only provides attractive beauty, but also greatly increases visual effect.

UV Spot Varnish...

• Finishing: Binding/Folding/Creasing/Die Stamping/Drilling

• Costings

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