Photoshop CS3 for Screen Printers details the features of Photoshop CS3 and explains how to utilize the software in print facilities. This book takes you through the process step-by-step with a number of projects relating specifically to the needs of screen printers that range from configuring settings and creating custom background colors to building images with layers and colorizing images. Learn how to create images and logos best suited for screen printing and offset printing. Find out how to perform color separations and print those separations using specialty films and vellums. Understand the pros and cons of using spot color, sublimation, heat transfers and other printing technologies. A companion CD contains logos, artwork, photos and designs that demonstrate various techniques discussed in the book, along with project and exercise files

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This is the brand new 2008 edition. Knowledge of equipment, markets and tools used by digital imagers is the power that defines the difference between those who do digital imaging, and those who excel. Staying up to date in a constantly changing industry is a constant challenge, and this guide provides a competitive edge for any company looking to enter, grow or diversify in the digital imaging industry. This up-to-date book keeps you ahead of the curve.

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Flexi(r) 8 Training Manual from Certified Flexi(r) Instructor, Mark Rugen. This is the ultimate in FlexiSIGN(r)training. Manual includes dozens of quizzes, tips, and everyday projects that the user can follow right on their computer. All levels of users will benefit from Givemehlp.com's Extreme Flexi(r) Training Series. Learn how to take poor art and vectorize to great art in seconds! Find out how to get the best color from your large format printer. Empower your employees or yourself with tips that can only be found in this book. Owning this manual is a MUST for every user of FlexiSIGN(r)!

$49

Color Management Made Easy

Color Theory Basics? - Learn about why and how color management came to be as well as basics like the difference between RGB and CMYK. They will also learn about using color in design and the effects of certain colors on mood and sales when designing.

Hardware Basics - Here the user finds out about how important maintenance is to color management as well as how color moves from device to device. This is the first exposure to the need for using ICC profiles for the monitor and printer.

Scanners - Find out more about how to develop ICC profiles for a color scanner and then how to use this in Flexi, Photoshop, Illustrator. Watch a video of Givemehelp making a scanner profile.

Monitors - Follow along as we show you how to setup your monitor to match your prints. See a video demonstration of making an ICC profile for your monitor using an Xrite i1 or Pantone Huey. Download software for adjusting your monitor.

Large Format Printers - Learn the history of their development. Find out how both thermal and Piezo printers work. See how an ICC profile is made for a printer. Learn the importance of maintenance and watch a video of a nozzle check. Links are provided to all the major large format printer manufacturers.

Media & Inks - Find our how to get ICC profiles for any media or ink. Watch the ink journey from manufacturing to printing.

Vector Art - Learn how vector art differs from Bitmaps, and how to manipulate them in Illustrator or FlexiSIGN. Use the links provided to get free vector art. Find out how to apply color management to vectors to get brighter colors, like bright red instead of orange red.

Bitmaps - See how to manipulate bitmaps in Photoshop or Flexi and apply color management to enhance the color. Watch a video on taking a low resolution image of only 6 inches and 100 ppi and resample it to 10 feet and only 50 ppi without jagged edges.

Adobe Products - See how to setup both Illustrator or Photoshop color management and then watch as we show you how to preview prior to printing so that what's on the monitor matches your print.

FlexiSIGN - Ten (10) topics are discussed with better color output in mind: Vectors, Bitmaps, Input Profiles, Monitor Profiles, Printer Profiles, Rendering Intents and even a few actual sample jobs using the color management workflow.

Production Manager - Find out how and when to use Production Manager rather than FlexiSIGN. Set up Illustrator, Photoshop or ANY program with a print feature to use Production Manager. Watch a video on tips and trick in using Production Manager.

Roland VersaWorks - See what options are available and how to use them in VersaWorks for better color output. Match Flexi color management to VersaWorks so you can preview what will happen upon printing.

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