I believe virtual proofing is at the same cross roads ink jet proofing was around 2001. I am both hearing and observing information that provides growing support in my own mind for this position. First, I am not going to name any names in this post. Why? Because gut feelings and intuition are … [Read more...]
65-2: New Media vs. Old Media at a Trade Show
As a member of the new media I would like to thank the SGIA show management for their recognition of the shift that is occurring in the way people gather news and information. While JimRaffel.com is not listed among the 22 most popular blogs in the world we do a pretty good job reaching those … [Read more...]
#57: On Virtual Proofing Thoughts after IPA
While at the IPA Technical Conference earlier this month, I had the opportunity to run through the evaluation of the five virtual proofing systems on display. The combination of the evaluation experience and the release of our ProofPass.com [Virtual] product have solidified my thoughts on virtual … [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...]
#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...]
#30: Print Oasis ‘06 Wrap-up
First, I will be delaying my thoughts on GRACoL 7 for a week or two so that I can address more timely topics like a wrap-up of my thoughts and observations at Print Oasis last week in Las Vegas. Let me begin by saying that the conference was very well attended; 500+ corporate print buyers, agencies, … [Read more...]
#29: Inkjet proofing on the exact paper you print on
During Print ’05 in Chicago ColorMetrix shared a booth with AbsoluteProof, who also invited Pierre Ferland from The Whole Proof. The Whole Proof has developed an innovative new technology which allows virtually any printing paper to be specially coated and then utilized on an inkjet printer … [Read more...]
#28: The difference between satin-gloss & high-gloss
-- FREE pass to Monday Night Expo and Paper Show at Print Oasis: ColorMetrix will be exhibiting at Print Oasis (April 2-5Las Vegas) a www.printbuyersonline.com show. The ticket at the link below will get you into the Monday night Expo for … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #7…Ink Jet Proofing Dry Time Prior to Measurement
*** User’s Group Conference News *** Even though the date to receive our guaranteed pricing on rooms at the Mirage has passed it is not too late to attend the 2005 user’s group conference. If you are still interested in attending, we may be able to assist attendees in getting our hotel … [Read more...]