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DAY ONE
Introduction
• Understanding file formats
• The relationship between layout, image editing and drawing programs
Working with fonts
• Font substitution
• Fixing font ID clashes
• Type 1, TrueType and OpenType fonts
Image resolution
• Scanning artwork
• Determining the right resolution
• Working with pixels
• 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 algorithms and what they mean
• JPEG, MPEG et al
Transparency
• Understanding clipping paths
• Understanding alpha channels and layers masks
• Using transparency effects
• Avoiding printing problems
Practical exercises
Questions and answers |
DAY TWO
Trapping
• What is trapping?
• How to trap artwork
• How to avoid the need for trapping
Colour models
• RGB vs CMYK
• Understanding the difference between RGB and CMYK
• When to use one and not the other
• When to convert to CMYK
Image editing
• Cropping an image
• Changing image size
• Tonal correction
• Image retouching
• Colour correction
• Image sharpening
• Using a non-destructive workflow
Colour management
• What is colour management?
• Understanding colour settings
• Implementing a colour managed workflow
Preparing print-ready PDFs
• Exporting from InDesign
• Using Acrobat Distiller
• Using PDF export presets
Preflighting and packaging
• Fixing broken links
• A preflight checklist
Practical exercises
Questions and answers |
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