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Guide to Graphic Print Production

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ISBN-10: 0471761389

ISBN-13: 9780471761389

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg

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Description:

Print production involves elements of graphic design, typography, illustration, editing, workflow management, materials trafficking, proofing, mechanical and photographic outputs, prepress processing, paper selection, color separation, manufacturing and distribution. This books covers all step in this process with detailed explanations that are supported by informative graphics and sidebars.
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Book details

List price: $80.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/16/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.982
Language: English

Graphic print production
The Graphic Print Production Flow
Before Printed Production
What affects the costs?
Choosing and Evaluating a Service provider
Planning Graphic Print Production
How we made this book
The computer
The Computer
Connections
What Makes a Computer Fast?
The Screen
Software
Storage Media
Communication
Network
The Internet
Transferring Files
Chromatics
What is Color?
The Eye and Color
RGB - Additive Color Mixing
CMYK - Subtractive Color Mixing
Pantone and HKS
Why Are the Colors Never Right?
CIE
RGB Color Standards
Color Management Systems
How the ICC Profile Works
Creating Effective Color Management
Color Management in Practice
Color Conversion
Problems with Color Management
Digital images
Object Graphics
Applications for Object Graphics
File Formats for Object Graphics
Pixel Graphics
Applications for Pixel Graphics
Color Modes
Resolution
File Formats for Pixel-Based Images
Compression
The Digital Cameras
Digital Photography
Scanners
Scanning Images
Image editing
What is a Good Image?
Discussing Image Quality and Images
Proofing Images
Adjusting Images
Retouch and Photoshop Tools
Naming and Tagging
Adjusting the Image for Printing and the Web
Editing Images Effectively
Layout
Layout Work
Text Manuscript
Mounting Text
Typefaces, Fonts and Typography
Font File Formats and Functions
Pitfalls with Fonts
Images
Mounting Images
Color
Pitfalls in Managing Colors
Pitfalls in the Layout Work
Proofing
Proofs
Sending Documents to Print
Structuring and Archiving
Prepress
Postscript
PDF
JDF-job Definition Format
Adjusting for Printing
Proofing and Contract Proofs
Imposition
Halftone Screening
Paper
Coated or Uncoated
Matte/Silk or Glossy
Wood-free and Wood-pulp
Paper or Cardboard
Plastics and Foils
Paper Format
Basis/Substance Weight
Density and Bulk
Surface Smoothness and Formation
Brightness and Whiteness
Opacity
Grain Direction
Dimensional Stability
Strength
Age Resistant and Archive Paper
Choosing a Paper
Paper and the Environment
Handling of the Paper
What Paper is Made Of
Printing
Different Printing Techniques
Xerography
Ink-jet
Dye Sublimation
Offset
Letterpress
Screen Printing
Gravure Printing
Flexographic Printing
Print Makeready
Checking Prints
Printing Inks and Environmental Issues
Finishing and binding
Different Types of Finishing and Binding
Before Finishing and Binding
Varnishing
Lamination
Foiling
Embossing
Cropping
Die-cutting
Punching
Folding
Creasing
Signatures and Sheet Order
Metal Stitching
Spiral Bindings
Glue Binding
Thread Sewing
Smyth-Sewn Technique
Covering
Casing in
Legal
The Workplace
Copyright
Fair Use
Creating Original Work
Licensing Photography
Using Public Domain Work
Using Type Fonts
The Internet and Web Sites
Glossary