AM: AT MEDIA TRAINING
INTRODUCTION
A guide to terminology
PRINT PROCESSES
Discuss the four main print processes and which one to use for different
types of print job
PAPER ISSUES
What kind of paper to use
Coated vs uncoated
BRIEFING A DESIGNER
How to brief a designer, photographer or printer and how to get the
best prices
SUPPLIER CONTRACTS
Who owns what and why?
PLANNING AND BUDGETING
Planning the sequence of events for your job. Following our plan will
help to eliminate mistakes
OUTPUT
Proof reading
Process and spot colours
Solving common print problems
PM: AT THE PRINTERS
Brief overview of the litho process
WORKFLOW
Follow the progress of a job from finished artwork to print
THE REPRO PROCESS
What the printer needs
What does repro mean?
How films are made
The proofing process: chromalin, wet proofs etc
Platemaking: how plates are made
PRINTING
Walk through the final stages of the print process – see the presses
roll and how they work
FINISHING
This can include creasing, laminating, saddle-stitching and perfect
binding
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