Print Production: Professional Training for Printing Jobs

Fundamentals of Print Production:Introduction to the printing industryHistorical perspective and evolution of printOverview of print technologies and methods

Process of Print Production:Step-by-step breakdown of the print production workflowUnderstanding pre-press, press, and post-press processesTroubleshooting common issues in the production pipeline

Tools of Print Production:In-depth exploration of industry-standard softwarePractical use of design and layout toolsOverview of hardware and machinery used in print production

Understanding Colour:Color theory and its application in printColor spaces, models, and calibrationTechniques for achieving accurate and consistent color reproduction

Binding and Finishing:Various binding methods and their applicationsFinishing techniques for different print materialsQuality control in binding and finishing processes

Preparing Raster Images:Best practices for working with raster imagesImage resolution, color modes, and file formatsHands-on exercises for image optimization in print projects

Understanding Fonts:Typography essentials for printFont selection and pairingHandling fonts in various design software

Photoshop Production Tips:Advanced techniques for image manipulation and enhancementOptimizing images for printIntegration of Photoshop into the print production workflow

Illustrator Production Tips:Vector graphics essentialsCreating print-ready illustrations and designsLeveraging Illustrator tools for efficient print production