Prepress Training Courses: Prepress Techniques

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Prepress techniques (1 day)

We no longer run scheduled public courses on this topic. However, we can offer on-site training wherever this is required in the UK.

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 colour and b/w Making enhancements at scan time

Handling colour
	RGB vs CMYK Spot and process colours Colour 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 colours to process Avoiding EPS nesting Avoiding RGB graphics and colours Checking bleeds Checking media

Proofing and quality control
	Overviewing of proofing Soft proofing Industry standard colour proofs Analysing a colour proof