You simply can’t separate images with embedded bitmap images in AI or Corel unless you want to do straight CMYK (please don’t do that….). These can be images that are built in Layers in Photoshop or images built in Corel or AI that have bitmap/pixel graphic elements. They send me the images that are hard to color separate. Figure 3īasics of High-End Color Separations in Photoshopĭid I mention that I use Photoshop for all of my separations? Why? Because people don’t send me their simple spot color images. But, if they have lots of shading/gradations and photographic elements it is almost impossible to separate in those programs. A lot of high-end graphics are created in AI or Corel. These programs are used for type, hard edge graphics, simple spot color images and yes, even high-end images with photos and bitmap elements as part of the image. Why a “vector” program? They create razor sharp images (or as sharp as your printer will print).
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Windows users like Corel and Mac users like “AI.” Frankly, I now get a LOT more AI files for color separations than Corel. Use one of the two popular “vector” programs like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator.
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Note: To zoom in on images and see them larger simply click on the image. This article will give you the highlights of some basic techniques and methods I am passionate about. I think I am about as close as you can get to the real needs of a color separator. My opinions here come from the fact that I separate on average 1,500 to 1,800 jobs per year for clients large and small.
CMYK AND SPOT COLOR SEPARATION IN PHOTOSHOP HOW TO
But, I feel strongly that if I can point you in the right direction and maybe cut through some of the myths and opinions that you hear – that are wrong – you will break out of your shell and start to learn how to do great color seps.
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It is almost impossible to tell everything you need to know about color separating in a short article.