goodies

This page contains links to valuable information that you can put to use on future projects. From Graphic Traphic, our published newsletter for friends and associates, to useful sites for time savers and free stuff!

Graphic Traphic

• Issue 1 : Physics of Color, Proofreading, Linked Text Issues, Crossovers Require Planning, Don't Trust Your Monitor, Dot Gain on Press, Stylize Fonts Correctly
• Issue 2 : Desktop Scanning Tips, Custom BRC/Envelopes, Newsletter Publishing, Use Acrobat Distiller for Making PDFs, How to Check a Blueline
• Issue 3 : Digital Cameras, Making Photos for Print Look Better, Duotones
• Issue 4 : Four Categories of Paper, Paper Weight and Sizes, Opacity Affects Readability, Reduce Cracking on Folds, Photographic Prints from Video, The Tax Exempt Certificate
• Issue 5 : Pencil Receptive Aqueous Coating, Work and Turn, Using Metallic Inks, Helpful Computer Tips

Prepress Guidelines
A PDF file of our booklet on file preparation.

Filezilla
Free all-platform FTP client.

PMS Swatches
Sample approximate color swatches of most PMS inks.