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  1. K-naynay

    "3D" Printing (Help)

    Ok that sounds easy enough. I'm gonna try this tomorrow. Thanks Kevin.
  2. K-naynay

    "3D" Printing (Help)

    Thanks Kevin, "Lenticular Printing" looks very interesting, but it's not what the customer is looking for. They want more of a retro 3D look. I'm investigating Photoshop plug-in's. This is a high profile customer so I was hoping this wasn’t gonna turn into a "wing-it" project.
  3. K-naynay

    "3D" Printing (Help)

    I have a customer who wants us to print their cover in 3D. Does anyone know how to do this? Questions I have: Is there special software to convert the picture into 3D? Does the photographer have to use special equipment? Where do I get the 3D glasses from? Should I go Stochastic? Do I use...
  4. K-naynay

    Prepress Operator Needed

    Prepress Artist needed for an established commercial printer in Birmingham, Alabama. Job seeker must have: 3 years experience Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Have strong color-retouching skills Have good one on one customers skills Ideal candidate would have PDF workflow background...
  5. K-naynay

    color management certification

    I have been learning a lot from the Idea Alliance organization: "http://www.idealliance.org" Information from GracoL to G7. Complete color management from press to proof. As far as certification, Idea Alliance has many. We are in the process of achieving "Proof System" certification then "G7"...
  6. K-naynay

    Total Area Coverage

    So you’re saying that the proper way to communicate this to a customer would be: 320% TAC, plus over print varnish. Is there any documentation out there that I could put on file to make this an official reference for our shop?
  7. K-naynay

    Total Area Coverage

    When Calculating TAC, are overall varnishes and aqueous coatings included in the percentage? Example: Does a 320% area with a flood varnish = 420% TAC?
  8. K-naynay

    Apogee versus Rampage?

    We were faced with the same decision. In the past we had both systems. We liked the stability of RAMpage but needed more then just a great rip, we needed a workflow. We pulled out every pies of electronics from prepress and went with the complete AGFA system. Yes, we have a few issues, but we...
  9. K-naynay

    Introduce yourself!

    Hello PrintPlanet Hello PrintPlanet My name is Ken. I have 28 years prepress experience, although I'm sure I can still learn alot. I’m the prepress manager for American Printing Co. in Birmingham Alabama; We are an average size commercial shop. 200 employees, full bindery, and fulfillment. We...

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