Designer's Guide to Print Production

This book combines the basics of print production technology with design to give designers the knowledge they need to prepare designs for print. KEY TOPICS: This book covers the fundamentals of printing including file set up, pre-press, the production process, and print production technology. MARKET: For designers and print production artists who want a basic understanding of the printing process and the technology involved.

Table of Contents

1. The Production Process.
2. Printing Methods.
3. The Elements of Production.
4. Preparing Rip-Ready Files.
Appendix—Forms and Formulas.
Glossary.
Index.