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When Colors Collide: Spread vs. Choke in the Print World
In a spread, the top object is “knocked out” of the object beneath it, and its color is extended outward to cover the underlying color. In a choke,…
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Trapping Not Necessary
Sometimes, the resulting color from the overprinting of two inks is a desired effect, as the overlap creates a third color. Trapping, however, would prevent this third color…
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When the Colors Don’t Line Up: Tackling Print Mis-registration
During the printing process, paper can shift as it moves from one color unit to the next. Without proper trapping or paper control, this can lead to image…
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Obvious Trap Within Printing
In an obvious trap, mixing colors is a must!
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Partial Overlap—in the Print World
Partial overlapping within trapping is super important. If you’re not careful, colors will bleed into one another. How to:
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The Magic Behind Black Ink: How is it Really Printed?
Assignments can sometimes seem ‘boring,’ but this particular one on trapping was full of valuable lessons in printing. The top “A” is a Plain black, and the bottom…
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