Hi Branko,
> (...)The artwork > makes use of gradients, most of which have transparent nodes. > > Now, when I import the artwork into Scribus, I can edit the imported > colors > and convert them to CMYK. I can also export PDFs v1.4. > > So, I have a few questions. > > 1. Is outputting PDF 1.4 safe? Or I should perhaps use 1.3 instead? > The client > wants to be able to take the same file to different printers of his own > choosing, so I want to be sure it would print in most cases (if not > all). If you can make sure all involved suppliers can work with 1.4/PS3 and transparencies there should be no trouble. The chance today is by 50:50 (pro and copyshop mix). If not, you should consider to convert all transparencies to real (rasterize) and use PDF 1.3. > 2. If I am to use PDF 1.3, how do I get rid of preflight error > messages about > transparency? Rasterizing your transparencies? Sorry, but I am new to scribus and I don't know how to achieve this. Scibus itself does not seem to have the capabilities to do so. > 3. My client asked me for an editable version of the artwork. So, how > can I do > that using Scribus? Or is it perhaps better to just give him the > original > SVG? He can't use Inkscape, and he asked if I could provide a > CorelDRAW file, > which I naturally can't... :-( Doesn't Corel 11 support .svg? I thought so. > 4. As last resort, I'd like to export (or otherwise convert the > artwork) to a > raster format in color-managed CMYK mode. Is that possible and how? Sorry, but i am used to work with mmpf adobe soft, you might always use photoshop for this. Export PDF -> Open in Photoshop If you work with a mac pl32 (photoline) can do this, too - it's shareware at least. > BTW, this is a bit off-topic, but... Is it even okay for the client to > ask for > editable versions? I mean, this is not a book or anything he really > should be > editing... What are your experiences regarding such clients? Had any? Yes, a few. I nearly always let my customers pay for this service, if I WANT to give my work away. Giving editable data away is one kind of a deal and must be clear for both sides from the start. This, in my opinion is got to be paid extra, because I not only give a product away but the possibilities to create multiple products from my master. I got a few customers who asked for conversion, this to that and that to this - what I learned is: Conversion is often mostly impossible, or at least tough work. Much more expensive in time and money than the originating product - do they want to pay your time and efforts? I am not always asking for money. Depends on what they do and who they are. Non commercial projects? - I feel happy if I can help. Lovely person but low on budget - that's okay. Jon
