> Dear Colin > > Can you also let me know which magazine repro departments will do > cheapish proofs to try the comparison. Now that so many have changed to > CtP I know of nowhere I can make reasonably realistic comparisons of > different file types or sharpenings. > > I'd be interested how Becky will convince her clients without this. > > Bob Croxford Bob
Well I don't know any magazine repro departments who would have the time or the inclination to make proofing comparisons like this either. But if you (or Becky) want to see a CMYK proof of your files you can have a Cromalin made by any reputable repro house yourself, and it's an excellent way of proving the colour and quality of your CMYK files. (Any printer who can't match a Cromalin shouldn't be in business IMHO) But my suggestion to Becky didn't demand CMYK proofing - any good form of digital printing will show the difference between digital captures and scans from film, even if the digital captures have been interpolated to make bigger files. Assuming a level playing field, that is. I've been shooting 100% digitally for 4 years now, and although clients and art directors have made all kinds of comments about my work, I've NEVER had an image rejected because the original capture file wasn't big enough. Regards, Colin Thomas =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
