In #53 I listed a bunch of color resources I had found on the web. I was looking because we are putting the finishing touches on the first beta release of our ProofPass.com soft proofing verification module. For me this project has turned out to be about the journey not the destination. Of course … [Read more...]
#53: Color Resources on the Web
At ColorMetrix we have been working on some cool new software and new features for the ProofPass.com product line. Development of the new stuff has required learning a little more about color, color measurement, and color matching functions (you know the fun geeky math part of color management). … [Read more...]
This and That…
#52 Generated quite a few comments in my email inbox. I have asked those who made the comments to post them here, but as yet they have not. Perhaps for #53 I will create a collection of the comments. While you wait I would highly recommend reading Dimitri's post on trying G7 for himself. In the … [Read more...]
#52: GRACoL G7 Comments from the field
It has been an interesting couple weeks in the field for me. Color experts at four of the largest printing companies in the world have made almost exactly the same comments about the new GRACoL and SWOP data sets, and G7 methodology. I want to stress that the comments that follow are not mine, but … [Read more...]
#51: Proper Press Fingerprinting takes Commitment
In this installment we will address the third question Dale raised in #47. Dale's first two questions got answered in #48 and #49 which can be reviewed at JimRaffel.com. Now, onto Dale's third question: 3. In fingerprinting our presses, we've run up against the dreaded "Hurry up and do it, but … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #50: Understanding Training Resources
As I mentioned last week #47 generated a comment from Dale, which contained three good questions, the first of which I answered in #49. You may also recall that I promised to blog from the floor of the PMA show. I did so, and the PMA blog entry can be found at JimRaffel.com.Now, onto Dale’s … [Read more...]
Thoughts on PMA Show
As I mentioned in my last post, my primary reason for attending PMA was to conduct meetings with key ColorMetrix business partners. I did, however, have a few hours to roam the show floor yesterday afternoon and came away with a few observations. While I am still impressed with the caliber of … [Read more...]
#49: Dialing in an Image setter or Plate setter
#47 generated a comment from Dale, which contained three good questions I intend to answer over the next several weeks. Also, later this week I intend to blog from the floor of the PMA show where my activities at JimRaffel.com have qualified me for a Press pass to the show. While my main purpose … [Read more...]
Tools
I recently read a post over on the Printmode printing industry blog about the computer tools Adam uses on a daily basis. So, here goes my attempt to share the same information. My main computer for the past year or so has been an IBM ThinkPad Z60t running Windows XP Pro (SP2). The extra screen … [Read more...]
#48: Make Proofs That Match Your Press
Since #45 in December we have been discussing resolutions to improve the quality of your proofs. In order to gain the full benefit of this installment one should have read and implemented the suggestions in #46 & #47. Proceeding forward it does not matter if you are utilizing a methodology like … [Read more...]
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