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Mastering Digital Printing 2nd Edition
Providing an enhanced edition of the first, every page of this book has been reviewed, overhauled, updated, or revised with an emphasis on current and changing technology. This full-color guide provides all the information necessary to execute the latest advanced printing and image-editing techniques. It is the definitive resource to the digital imaging
and printing revolution. With an in-depth understanding of digital printing, readers learn a number of techniques including how to choose the right inkjet printer, inks and papers; make a great inkjet print by following the complete, step-by-step workflow process; and determine and test for print permanence. This book is illustratively easy to follow and visually inspirational, offering plenty of sidebars, charts, diagrams, and photos as well as an exciting gallery of the best in digital fine art. Whether you are a traditional artist, digital artist, printmaker, art marketer, vendor/supplier to the industry, trade or arts organization, art school or training workshop, you'll find this book useful. Due to changing technology, references to equipment, supplies, hardware, and software have been reviewed and updated with all new products highlighted wherever possible. Concise and comprehensive, this encyclopedic resource guide provides you with a thorough introduction to this new expressive medium.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Digital Printing Basics
1. Navigating the Digital Landscape
2. Understanding Digital Printing
3. Comparing Digital Printing Technologies
4. Creating and Processing the Image
5. Understanding and Managing Color
6. Not Fade Away: Print Permanence
Part 2: The Main Event: Inkjet Printing
7. Picking an Inkjet Printer
8. Choosing Your Consumable
9. Putting It All Together: Making a Great Inkjet Print
Part 3: Beyond the Basics
10. Print for Pay: Using a Professional Print Service
11. Special Printing Techniques
Part 4: Gallery Showcase
Features
Offers a revised, updated edition of the successful guide, Mastering Digital Printing (1-929685-65-3).
First edition has proven itself with the #1 Amazon Sales Ranking for Photography and Computer books.
Guides readers to a complete understanding of digital printing and the differences between digital printing technologies.
Includes a foreword by photographer/musician Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Provides the first accurate history of the invention of digital fine art printing and the term "giclee".
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