UV Coating is a clear liquid spread over the paper like ink and then cured instantly with ultraviolet light. It can be used as a spot covering to accent a particular image on the sheet or as an overall (flood) coating, this is called spot UV. UV coating gives more protection and sheen than aqueous [...]
Entries from August 27th, 2009
What is matte coating?
August 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Printing/Design
Matte coating is characterized by a non-glossy, glare-free background. It is smooth and silky to touch, but also prone to scuffing and fingerprints, especially in darker colors. Share
What is aqueous coating (AQ)?
August 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Printing/Design
An aqueous coating is a fast-drying, water-based, protective coating which is applied while the paper stock is on the press. It does not crack or scuff easily. This clear coating provides a high gloss surface which protects the surface from dirt, smudges, fingerprints and scratch. Share
Difference between matte and AQ coating
August 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Printing/Design
This will be best illustrator by an image, above you see the same image printed with aqueous coating (AQ) and matte coating. AQ coating gives brighter color on the image in general, while matte coating makes the color a bit more muted. Furthermore, matte coating gives the cardboard a silky smooth finish but is also [...]
What is title safe area?
August 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
Title safe is the area in which all visual elements in the video (video and text alike) can be placed so it will be visible on all viewing formats. Often times title safe issues occur because people can see everything just fine on their monitors. Problems with title safe often occur with tube televisions (an [...]
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Why doesn’t my DVD look as good as the original high-definition footage I shot?
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
What expectation should you have on the video quality of your DVD? First, DVD is standard definition, which means it will not have the same image quality as their original high definition source. Second, picture quality will vary on the viewing format. Different televisions and monitors are calibrated differently depending on the preference of the [...]
How can I fix title safe issues?
August 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Creating content
Title safe issues are best fixed in the editing process. Simply have the editor revise the frame layout so everything can appear onscreen. There is generally a title safe function in editing programs which shows a title safe outline to adhere to. If taking the video back to the editor is out of the question, [...]
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Create CD/DVD label with Illustrator (Video)
August 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Printing/Design, Videos
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Create CD/DVD label with Photoshop (Video)
August 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Printing/Design, Videos
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