Digital Prepress Complete

Description: This guide to prepress presents all the necessary information required for professional level production. It includes tips and advice on avoiding pitfalls and resolving crises, and colour keys for use and comparison in colour proofing.


Contents: Ink on paper; reproduction processes; preparation process elements; colour reproduction; digital prepress evolution; desktop computing; graphics formats; typography; image acquisition; prepublishing; halftone screening; drawing and painting software; budgeted hourly cost rates; on-demand printing; new media technology; hardware and software configuration; document planning, resources, elements; scans, digital photography, photo CD; optimizing images; preflighting; quality assurance; proofing and output; press issues.