Ambers Session;
Commercial print: Based on model for Lithographic Printing
Colour models / Formats / Artwork / Stock / Processes / Finishing / costing
Colour Models :
CMYK (PHYSICAL)
RGB (SCREEN)
HEXACHROME (DOTS)
SPOT COLOUR
PMS PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM. (SWATCH BOOKLETS)
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Formats :
Standard ISO paper sizes
A and SRA sizes
Imperial (north america) versus Metric (rest of world)
Tabloid (compact) Broadsheet, Berliner
Envelope 'C' sizes.
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Stock :
Correct weight (gsm) and finsih of paper
Finish > Gloss / silk / matt, Coated or uncoated
Laid or wove 3d // 2d
Boards / Cotton
Many other variations, recyclable, sustainable, 3d 2d, Folds etc
Plastics and Acetates.
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Artwork :
Document set up
File formats / fonts
Spellcheck
Colour Specification
Printer Marks
Pre- Flight Check
Mock - ups
Proof
Sign of of Proof, so if things go wrong you will not be blamed because the company would have checked it and signed it ready to be printed.
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Print Processes :
Lithographic
Gravure
Screen - Print
Flexography
Pad - Printing
Six Colour
Laminate - Gloss / matt
Foil Blocking
Embossing / de-bossing
Spot UV Varnish
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Finishing : Not part of printing process but vital info needed. The stock might not work for certain folds etc?
Binding (What type)
Folding / Creasing
Die Stamping / Drill
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Costs :
Get a quote very early on, before you start the job in earnest if possible
Identical specification for 3 print estimators to work to. (print companies on same job see what differs)
Learn roughly what things cost (Unit Cost)
Be aware of special sizes and finishes.
Understand viable minimum quantities
Extra / Authors corrections
Delivery?
If printers change things e.g.. spell check - they will charge a LOT! of money!
In relation to Design practice - Published Book, I need to portray all this information into a visual and informative format so that i can then print > use examples > information and images.
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