500 Essential Digital Ink-Jet Printing Tips & Techniques

Description

The tools and techniques necessary for great digital output are now readily available and more affordable than ever. "301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers" shows photographers of all levels how to make high-quality prints through step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color examples from more than 20 professional photographers and other artists. You?ll discover how to choose the right inkjet printer for your output needs, how to save time and select the proper materials when prepping files and prints, how to manage your digital images, how to create captivating portfolios and framed art, and much more. Whether you are a professional photographer or a serious hobbyist this book will help you learn how to enhance and perfect your digital output skills and use your computer and inkjet printer to better express your vision and creativity. You can read the book cover to cover, or only the chapters that feature the specific tips and techniques that interest you. A comprehensive index and a searchable companion web site will ensure that you find the information you are looking for.

Additional content for this book, including hundreds of clickable links to many of the resources covered throughout the book can be accessed at: www.inkjettips.com

CONTENTS:

Introduction
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Decide Whether Inkjet Is Right for You
Using Outside Printing Companies

Chapter 2 File Preparation: An Overview
Transforming Your Images from Pixels to prints

Chapter 3 Choosing an Inkjet Printer
How to Choose Your Next Inkjet Printer

Chapter 4 Color Management
Color Management Tips and Techniques

Chapter 5 Black and White
Black and White Tips and Techniques

Chapter 6 Inkjet Paper, Canvas, and Coating
Inkjet Substrate Selection and Usage

Chapter 7 Portfolio and Presentation
Portfolio and Presentation Options

Chapter 8 Specific Printer Tips and More
Getting Specific

Chapter 9 Inkjet Paper Tips
Using Hahnemuhle's Photo Rag and Other Coated Watercolor Papers
Using Crane's Museo Silver Rag
Printing on Uncoated Fine Art Papers
Displaying Work Using Posterhangers
Achieving Saturated Color on Art Papers

Chapter 10 Art Reproduction, Canvas, and Finishing
Art Reproduction: Image Capture and Color Management
Printing on and Coating Canvas
Choosing and Coating Inkjet-Compatible Materials
Techniques for Hand Coating Canvas

Chapter 11 Portfolio and Marketing Tips
Web Site, Portfolio, and Marketing Tips
Creating a Commercial Portfolio with Inkjet Prints
Making Innovative Promos and Portfolios
Making an Advertising Portfolio with Double-Sided Inkjet Paper

Chapter 12 RIPs, B&W, and Color Management
Using Qimage for Standard and Panoramic Printing
Printing with the ColorBurst RIP
Printing with the ImagePrint RIP
Printing with the StudioPrint RIP
Using Inkjet as CMYK Proofers

Chapter 13 Exhibitions, Editioning, and Image Tracking
Exhibition Tips and Techniques
Organizing, Tracking, and Documenting Limited Editions
File Naming, Image Tracking, and Backup

Chapter 14 Packing, Lighting, and Framing
Lighting for Exhibitions and Proofing
Protecting, Framing, and Packing Your Work
Lighting a Space Effectively and Efficiently

Chapter 15 Unique Art Applications
Using inkAID to Precoat Nonporous Surfaces for Printing
Making 3D Stereo Crads with an Inkjet Printer
Creating and Hanging Irregularly Shaped Art Pieces
A Close-Up Look at Lenticular Imaging
Printing on Uncoated Papers Using inkAID Coatings
How to Print Over Deckled Edges

Chapter 16 Additional Tips and Print Permanence
Creating an Exhibition Scale Model
Creating a Digital Composite
Creating a Magnetic Wall for Print Viewing
Windows Printing and the Epson Stylus Photo R1800
Printing on CDs and DVDs
Better Printmaking
Doing Your Own Print Permanence Testing
"Alphabet Soup" and Standard Cut Paper Sizes
Index