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Guide to Print Production 12.0

In the 12th Edition of the IDEAlliance Guide to Print Production, we categorize best practices and address the demands of evolving customer needs, the new challenges of acting globally and the latest changes in technology. From specifications such as GRACoL® and SWOP ® to updates in lighting and measurement, and the addition of the G7 ® specification TR015, this publication addresses the latest best practices in printing in North America and internationally.

DEER Poster Design to Print Series 2012 - Print

The DEER Poster Design to Print Series 2012 is intended to help print buyers and content creators work more effectively with their print providers by explaining the capabilities, limitations and best practices of commercial color printing.

IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Color Control Wedge 2009

IDEAlliance recommended color control wedge that should be produced on all proofs.  The use of this color control wedge is to enable anyone to confirm that the proof meets ISO 12647-7 conformance requirements to a known dataset such as GRACoL, SWOP3 or SWOP5.  This color control wedge is G7 compliant in that the G7 NPDC curves for C, M, Y & K are grey scale balanced.

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Color Management Basics for Content Creators

3-PART IDEASONLINE
TRAINING SERIES

This 3-part IDEASonline Training Program is designed for the Content Creator, offering a solid understanding of several key factors in color management and print production. In each part of our series we take a 90-minute deep dive, exploring color management from the point of view of content creation, relating each color management topic to the overall print production process and needs of the content creator.

Color Management Basics for Content Creators

Part 1 - June 7, 2013
Instrumentation: Introduction to Spectrophotometry

Part 2 - June 14, 2013
Choosing the Correct Color Space for Content Creation

Part 3 - June 21, 2013
Proofing Best Practices: Hard & Soft Proofing and Viewing Conditions

By completing this virtual seminar series you will learn critical best practices and enhance your total understanding of color management. This online series will be recorded, so if you happen to miss any part or want to review a particular session, the entire series will be available to you 24/7.

Who Should Attend:
• Production professionals of creative agencies, content creators, and brand owners,
• Creative and content development professionals, and
• Print production experts seeking tools for communicating more effectively with their clients.

Time: All sessions presented live at:
10:30AM – 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time
9:30AM – 11:00AM Central Standard Time
7:30AM – 9:00AM Pacific Standard Time
3:30PM - 5:00PM London Time
10:30PM - 12:00AM Hong Kong Time

Discussion and Recording: Attendees will also be registered into the IDEAlliance social network - connect.idealliance.org - where event recordings will be posted and where private discussions moderated by the presenter, Bob Hallam, will take place.

Continuing Education Credit (CEUs): At the conclusion of the series, attendees will be provided a Certificate of Completion with Continuing Education Units, all designed to benefit your personal career development.

Part 1 - June 7, 2013
Instrumentation: Introduction to Spectrophotometry

In Part 1, learn why using the right measurement tools is critical to hitting consistent color results and the importance of spectrophotometry.

Attend this webinar and discover…

  • Why print standards don’t rely on densities.
  • How spectrophotometry works and why it’s the chosen tool for color control.
  • Should that old densitometer be thrown out and replaced with a new Spectrodensitometer?
  • Learn valuable nerdy acronyms like: BCRA, CCS II, OBA’s, CRM’s and NIST.
  • Why color quality is a key challenge for the printing industry.
  • Why two different spectrophotometers could provide very different measurements.
  • How to evaluate inter-measurement system agreement.
  • How to bring order to color measurement chaos with XRGA.
  • The art of spectro- calibration and maintenance.
  • How to standardize measurement processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
  • What to look for when attempting to take accurate spectral measurements.
  • How to use the IDEAlliance Verification Test Target.

Part 2 - June 14, 2013
Choosing the Correct Color Space for Content Creation

In Part 2, learn how great results at the end of a process can be derailed if the right choices are not made in the beginning, and the importance of color spaces.

Attend this webinar and discover…

  • What’s a printing aim?
  • Choosing the correct print aim for your project.
  • The connection between print substrate and print aims.
  • The disconnection between print aims and substrates.
  • Substrate considerations and Optical Brightening Agents.
  • How characterization data relates to print aims.
  • What is metamerism, and how it’s compensated for in print aims and proof results.
  • What is delta E, all of the mathematical varieties and how these metrics relate to visual reality.
  • How the choice of RGB working space effects color reproduction in my CMYK print results.
  • G7® and its relationship to choice of print aims.
  • PMS colors – The Pantone and G7 relationship.
  • PDF/X - device independent color and print aim choices.

Part 3 - June 21, 2013
Proofing Best Practices: Hard & Soft Proofing and Viewing Conditions

In Part 3, learn how to choose between doing a hard or soft proof and the critical factors to consider, such as consistent viewing conditions and the ISO12647-7 standard.

Attend this webinar and discover…

  • The basics of hard copy proofing.
  • Viewing booth basics and why they matter.
  • How to verify ISO 12647-7 compliance in proofing.
  • What can go wrong if my proofs comply with ISO 12647-7 aims?
  • SWOP proof certification and the bigger picture.
  • Can SWOP certified proofs be matched by my printer?
  • The basics of Soft or Monitor- based proofing.
  • Strength and weakness: Soft proofing and hard proofing compared in critical color environments.
  • Colorimeter calibration vs. spectrophotometer calibration for soft proofing.
  • Display technologies and their impact on color quality and soft proof accuracy.
  • When D50 is not D50 and other color management mysteries.
  • Environment variables that must be managed for Soft or Monitor proofing success.

Member Type Complete Series
Member $225
Network Member $245
Non-Member $275

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PRESENTER


Bob Hallam
President, PIXELOLOGIE Inc.

With more than 35 years of experience in the graphic arts and printing industry, Bob Hallam pioneered the first measurement based SWOP certification process, and built proprietary color management systems. Bob’s color technology expertise, lean manufacturing and workflow analysis skills make him a valuable asset to customers and sales people alike. His focus is delivering product color consistency on multiple platforms across multiple plants in multiple countries, for such companies as Kohl’s, Crate & Barrel, Victoria’s Secret, and Condé Nast. 

Bob led the color technology teams at both Quad Graphics and World Color where his areas of responsibility were color technology from capture to consumer.  Bob also worked in the ICC steering committee where he was contributing author of the book: “Color Management: Understanding and Using ICC Profiles”, and also participated in SWOP Print Properties and ISO standards for the past 15 years.

Today Bob has formed the consulting company PIXELOLOGIE Inc. where he works with large photo, print, and pre-media facilities, as well as equipment vendors to improve quality and workflow efficiency, and develop new technologies for value added services. 

 

IDEAlliance Announces Integrated Media Workflow LabTM at PRINT' 13

Lab to showcase next generation workflow best practices to support multi-channel media production and distribution

Date: 
April 9, 2013
SBONOFF

G7 Expert/Professional Training - PIA

   

Date: June 10-12, 2013
Host: Printing Industries of America
Training Type: Offset & Digital

Training Details

This G7 Training will include a blend of lab instruction and lecture where you will learn how to apply the G7 method to achieve the highest quality color output on both offset and digital presses. The G7 Training is a theory based program and can be applied to any print process.

Demonstrated on Digital Devices
The G7 Methodology will be demonstrated across various digital output devices, that may include: Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C8000, Océ Arizona 360 GT Wide Format Inkjet Flatbed Printer, Ricoh Pro C901, Xerox iGen3, Command Workstation with EFI Fiery RIP, CREO Color Server, Onyx Production House, Kodak/Epson Stylus Pro 9800, Komori Lithrone SX29 sheetfed offset press, Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 40-in. sheetfed offset press, Kodak Trendsetter 800 Quantum Platesetter, Agfa Apogee, Heidelberg Prinect, and Kodak Prinergy.

Download Event Agenda

Host Training Location
Printing Industries of America
200 Deer Run Road
Sewickley (Pittsburgh), PA 15143
www.printing.org/training
1-800-910-4293

Host Contacts: Joe Marin, 412-259-1731, jmarin@printing.org or Barb Zenewicz, 412-259-1787

Training Schedule
Monday - Wednesday, 8:30am - 5pm

Laptops are welcome but not necessary. Please bring a flash drive.

G7 Certified Systems will be demonstrated during the training course, a list of these systems can be found HERE. IDEAlliance does not endorse any one system. A method of calibrating G7 by hand (The Fan Graph Method) is reviewed during the training course and all materials related to this calibration are available free of charge and are part of the course handouts.

Description
A G7 Expert is an expert in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing equipment. A G7 Expert is able to analyze color and print related issues and take corrective action to bring systems and processes in control to a set method, standard or specification with repeatable predictable results. Certification is valid for 2 years. G7 Experts must remain employed with an IDEAlliance Member Company to maintain their G7 Expert status.

A G7 Professional is generally an in-house quality/technical professional. Certification is valid for 2 years. A G7 Professional must be employed by an IDEAlliance Network Company or an IDEAlliance Member Company to maintain their G7 Professional status.

More Infromation on G7 Certification can be found at: http://www.idealliance.org/certifications/g7-expert-certification/g7-expert-certification.

Optional Prerequisite
Test your knowledge! To ensure that you are adequately prepared for the upcoming G7 Training course, IDEAlliance is making its online Color Management Professional (CMP) Fundamentals Course available at no cost to all registered attendees.

The CMP Fundamentals Course is a series of 17 online video lessons encompassing approximately six hours of education covering the fundamental principles of color management. Successful completion of the CMP Fundamentals Course will certify you as a Color Management Professional, with listing in the online directory of CMPs.

We strongly recommend that you complete this course prior to the G7 Training.

Cancelation Policy
Cancel 21 days or more prior to event start date for a 100% refund.
Cancel within 21 days of event start date for a partial refund of 50% of the registration fee.
No refunds or transfers for no-shows or cancellations within 10 days of event start date.
Cancel and transfer to another event one time within 12 months of the initial registration date, no fee.
Additionally, if the CMP Fundamentals course has been accessed it must be paid for in full to complete and receive certification.

Events may be canceled by IDEAlliance at anytime, in this case a full refund or transfer to another event is offered.

G7 Expert/Professional Training - University of Houston

   

Date: May 14-16, 2013
Host: University of Houston
Training Type: Digital Toner
Sponsored by: Xerox & EFI

Training Details

This G7 Training will include a blend of lab instruction and lecture where you will learn how to apply the G7 method to achieve the highest quality color output on both offset and digital presses. The G7 Training is a theory based program and can be applied to any print process.

Demonstrated On
The G7 Methodology will be demonstrated across various digital output devices, that may include:

  • Xerox 700dp

Download Event Agenda

Host Training Location

University of Houston
Room 102A, College of Technology, Building T2
4800 Calhoun Rd. Houston, TX 77004
Houston, Texas 77204-4023
Phone: 713-743-2255
Website: www.uh.edu

Host Contact: Dr. Jerry Waite
Phone or Text: 832-656-3089
email: JJWaite@Central.UH.EDU

Training Schedule
Tuesday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5pm

Laptops are welcome but not necessary. Please bring a flash drive.

G7 Certified Systems will be demonstrated during the training course, a list of these systems can be found HERE. IDEAlliance does not endorse any one system. A method of calibrating G7 by hand (The Fan Graph Method) is reviewed during the training course and all materials related to this calibration are available free of charge and are part of the course handouts.

Description
A G7 Expert is an expert in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing equipment. A G7 Expert is able to analyze color and print related issues and take corrective action to bring systems and processes in control to a set method, standard or specification with repeatable predictable results. Certification is valid for 2 years. G7 Experts must remain employed with an IDEAlliance Member Company to maintain their G7 Expert status.

A G7 Professional is generally an in-house quality/technical professional. Certification is valid for 2 years. A G7 Professional must be employed by an IDEAlliance Network Company or an IDEAlliance Member Company to maintain their G7 Professional status.

More Infromation on G7 Certification can be found at: http://www.idealliance.org/certifications/g7-expert-certification/g7-expert-certification.

Optional Prerequisite
Test your knowledge! To ensure that you are adequately prepared for the upcoming G7 Training course, IDEAlliance is making its online Color Management Professional (CMP) Fundamentals Course available at no cost to all registered attendees.

The CMP Fundamentals Course is a series of 17 online video lessons encompassing approximately six hours of education covering the fundamental principles of color management. Successful completion of the CMP Fundamentals Course will certify you as a Color Management Professional, with listing in the online directory of CMPs.

We strongly recommend that you complete this course prior to the G7 Training.

Cancelation Policy
Cancel 21 days or more prior to event start date for a 100% refund.
Cancel within 21 days of event start date for a partial refund of 50% of the registration fee.
No refunds or transfers for no-shows or cancellations within 10 days of event start date.
Cancel and transfer to another event one time within 12 months of the initial registration date, no fee.
Additionally, if the CMP Fundamentals course has been accessed it must be paid for in full to complete and receive certification.

Events may be canceled by IDEAlliance at anytime, in this case a full refund or transfer to another event is offered.

Curve2

Curve2 is a software program designed to simplify the IDEAlliance G7® calibration method. Inputting color measurement data, it calculates color curves for the purpose of calibrating printing presses and other printers to the G7 calibration process.

G7 Professional Recertification - Review & Exam

This training is for currently certified G7 Professionals ONLY, who's 2 year certification is within 3 months before or after the expiration date. If you do not meet this requirement you may not register for this course.

The next G7 Professional Recertification Training begings June 10, 2013.

A G7 Professional has attended and passed an IDEAlliance G7 Expert/Professional Training. A G7 Professional is generally an in-house quality/technical professional.

A G7 Professional is required to recertify every 2 years by successfully completing the online review and exam within 3 months before or after the certification expiration date. After this period ends the classroom-based training must be taken again in order to recertify. Certification is valid for 2 years. G7 Expert must remain employed with an IDEAlliance Corporate or Network Member company to remain a Certified G7 Professional status, all dues must be current.

Taking the online course

Review the presentation and reference materials then take the exam. After the course closes, grades will be reviewed and those passing will receive a certificate and logos via email. You have 2 attempts at the exam and must pass with a 80% or better.

Registered participants are typically emailed login instructions within 3 days of the course start date. After successful completion of the the exam allow approximately 2 weeks following the course close date to receive your new certificate and logos via email.

For additional information contact Nanette Nathan at nnathan@idealliance.org or 703.837.1093.

G7 Expert Recertification - Review & Exam

This training is for currently certified G7 Experts ONLY, who's 2 year certification is within 3 months before or after the expiration date. If you do not meet this requirement you may not register for this course.

The next G7 Expert Recertification Training begins May 13, 2013.

A G7 Expert has attended and passed an IDEAlliance G7 Expert/Professional Training. A G7 Expert is an expert in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing equipment. A G7 Expert is able to analyze color and print related issues and take corrective action to bring systems and processes in control to a set method, standard or specification with repeatable predictable results.

A G7 Expert is required to recertify every 2 years by successfully completing the online review and exam within 3 months before or after the certification expiration date. After this period ends the classroom-based training must be taken again in order to recertify. Certification is valid for 2 years. G7 Expert must remain employed with an IDEAlliance Corporate Member company to remain a Certified G7 Expert status and all dues must be current.

Taking the online course

Review the presentation and reference materials then take the exam. After the course closes, grades will be reviewed and those passing will receive a certificate and logos via email. You have 2 attempts at the exam and must pass with a 90% or better.

Registered participants are typically emailed login instructions within 3 days of the course start date. After successful completion of the the exam allow approximately 2 weeks following the course close date to receive your new certificate and logos via email.

For additional information contact Nanette Nathan at nnathan@idealliance.org or 703.837.1093.