Photoshop Ninja

There are lots of things that can go wrong when you send images to be printed by a commercial printer, either stand-alone or as part of a DTP layout (eg InDesign). Here is a list of things to check before you send your files to the printers - read and follow these guidelines and save yourself some potential trouble and expense!
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One of the most common file formats for professional print is the TIFF file format. It offers all the features that print designers need, including lossless image compression and embed colour profiles.
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Curve adjustments are the most precise way to alter and correct certain colour issues in images. If you are trying to alter a certain problematic area of colour, locating this on the curve can be a bit hit and miss… but of-course there is an easy way to find this out!
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RGB is an obvious choice of colour space for many Photoshop users - the files are 25% smaller than CMYK files and all the Photoshop filters work amongst other advantages. However, if your file is destined for professional print rather than multimedia on-screen presentation you are going to have to convert it to CMYK at some stage - that’s where the CMYK preview comes in to save the day, the best of both worlds… you would think!
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Have you ever noticed that areas of pure CMYK 100% black doesn’t seem to be that, well…black when printed on some printed jobs, especially on uncoated stock?
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It is easy to make good greyscale (or monochrome) single colour images in Photoshop…right? Well that’s not exactly true, read on if you want better quality colour to greyscale Photoshop conversions!
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I’m all for using the layer blending options for funky creative images, but in certain situations you have to be carefull which you use to avoid unpredictable shifts in colour.
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Image resolution is a very important area to fully understand when using Photoshop, as it dictates the printed output dimensions and quality of your image. (more…)

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Converting images from RGB to CMYK can cause some unpredictable colour shifts (more…)

When working with digital images an often overlooked final job is sharpening. (more…)