This book gives graphic designers the confidence to do everything necessary to ensure trouble-free, high-qualityprintingto calibrate images; adjust trapping levels; and mix colors that wont print as something that is a complete surprise. It explains scanning and resolution, and discusses good and bad image formats, describing techniques to make images look good in print. There is advice on how to get accurate quotes from a printer, a checklist to use when sending a job to print, and a glossary of print production terms.
The fully revised edition of the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on print production All graphic designers and illustrators must be familiar with the steps involved in preparing their work for publication. Now completely revised to reflect the latest technology and trends, A Guide to Graphic Print Production, Third Edition is the complete guide to the entire process of print production, from the early stages of conception and planning, to the technical stages of manufacturing and off-press processing. Structured around the graphic print production flow, essential material is included for all aspects of the process including coverage of computers, color management, layouts, digital images, image editing, prepress, paper, printing, finishing and binding, legal issues, environmental issues, and more. A practical reference to keep at your fingertips, this new edition: Covers the entire production process, from conception to manufacturing to archiving Covers new topics, such as variable data printing, sustainability, large/wide format printing, inks, and color management Is full color throughout, with updated images and screenshots Includes sidebars offering design tips, troubleshooting hints, and key points to consider for every stage of design Delivering information that reflects all aspects essential for understanding the ins and outs of digital printing, A Guide to Graphic Print Production, Third Edition is an ideal resource for students and professionals of graphic design, print production, production technology, and visual communication.
Walking you through the process of transforming a creative concept to a delivered, printed piece, this manual explores the fundamental elements, processes, and procedures in all facets of the graphic arts. Visual aids and samples make this handbook useful as an introduction or training tool to improve communication.
This book combines the basics of print production technology with design to give designers the knowledge they need to prepare designs for print.This book covers the fundamentals of printing including file set up, pre-press, the production process, and print production technology.For designers and print production artists who want a basic understanding of the printing process and the technology involved.
Sharpen your print production skills with this definitive resource created specifically for design professionals who need to create files using the Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat and output for printing. The previous edition was steady seller, helping designers who have no training in print get up and running quickly and not make expensive mistakes on their projects. Completely updated for CS6 and the CC, this book also helps designers with some print experience tackle more complex projects. The book covers all the Adobe Suite programs they need to know to produce successful projects, rather than buying 4 or 5 different books. This book is considered the complete resource for understanding the print cycle, how ink works on paper, managing fonts, using color spaces, handling images, and preparing files for print or electronic output. Print expert Claudia McCue shares her hands-on techniques to prepare files, edit photos and graphics, and prevent common problems without missing a deadline. This book is brimming with insightful advice, illustrations, and shortcuts that will have you quickly and professionally producing your work in no time. Covers: Acrobat XI, InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, and Illustrator CC for Macintosh and Windows
Art and Print Production 2e is a comprehensive textbook specially designed for undergraduate and postgraduate degree/diploma students of various mass communication, printing, and design courses. The book succinctly covers the entire gamut of the theory, technologies, and applications of art and print production and illustrates them vividly through numerous examples, figures, exhibits, and tables.
Printers nowadays are having to learn new technologies if they are to remain competitive. This innovative, practical manual is specifically designed to cater to these training demands. Written by an expert in the field, the Handbook is unique in covering the entire spectrum of modern print media production. Despite its comprehensive treatment, it remains an easy-to-use, single-volume reference, with all the information clearly structured and readily retrievable. The author covers both traditional as well as computer-aided technologies in all stages of production, as well as electronic media and multimedia. He also deals with training, research, strategies and trends, showing readers how to implement the latest methods. With 1,200 pages, containing 1,500 illustrations - over half in colour - the Handbook conveys the current state of technology together with its specific terminology. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the entire manual in fully searchable form, plus additional software tools. Invaluable information for both beginners and "old hands" in printing works, publishing houses, trade associations, the graphics industry, and their suppliers.
Graphic Design and Print Production Fundamentals was created by the Graphic Communications Open TextbookCollective Design itself is only the first step. It is important when conceiving of a new design that the entire workflow through toproduction is taken into consideration. And while most modern graphic design is created on computers, using designsoftware such as the Adobe suite of products, the ideas and concepts don't stay on the computer. To create in-storesignage, forinstance, the ideas need to be completed in the computersoftware, then progress to an imaging (traditionallyreferred to as printing) process. This is a very wide-reaching and varied group of disciplines. By inviting a group ofselect experts to author the chapters of this textbook, our goal is to specifically focus on different aspects of the designprocess, from creation to production
Apparel production is a complex process often involving an international supply chain which must respond rapidly to the changing needs and tastes of consumers. This important book discusses the technological improvements which are transforming the speed, flexibility and productivity of the industry.The first part of the book reviews advances in apparel design. There are chapters on modelling fabric and garment drape, computer-aided colour matching, yarn design and pattern making. Other chapters discuss key issues in apparel sizing and fit, and the role of 3-D body scanning in improving garment fit and design. The second part of the book surveys advances in production, beginning with product development before looking at advances in knitting, sewing, printing, finishing and fabric inspection.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Advances in apparel production is a standard work for those researching and working in this important industry. - Discusses the technological improvements transforming the speed, flexibility and productivity of the industry - Examines computer aided colour matching, garment drape and yarn design - Explores key issues in apparel sizing and fit, the role of three-dimensional body scanning in improving garment fit and design
