Another important consideration is how the virtual proofing solution integrates with the prepress workflow. Systems are now beginning to build in the ability for the CTP workflow to identify when a virtual proof is approved via JDF and release the job to the platesetter based on this, as well as recording the exact monitor, calibration and even viewing conditions when it was approved as an audit trail.
Placing a flat screen LCD at press-side above the press console allows operators to easily evaluate press sheets versus an approved color accurate monitor proof see Figure 4. Fig 4: Integrated hardware calibration using colorimeter. Photo: Quato Technology. Press-side proofing does introduce some unique concerns that are not an issue in a prepress environment, such as uncontrolled ambient lighting, which effects the color and brightness on the monitor, pressroom chemicals and paper dust, which can infiltrate the electronics of a monitor with open venting and thus reducing its life.
Additionally, proof navigation needs to be incredibly fast to allow pressmen to easily move through multiple signatures ICS has developed an interface for Remote Director that will allow complete navigation with only a 3-button mouse. Thankfully, between the software, monitor and calibrator manufacturers, each of these concerns is being addressed. There are other unique features being developed specifically for the pressroom.
For example, BlackMagic from Serendipity Software can simulate show-through transparency from backed-up pages to represent printing on lighter weight stocks and ICS has developed the ProofFX plug-in, which allows 3-D viewing of the press sheet to see varnishes and metallics.
The greatest potential and advancements in virtual proofing will continue to be driven by the needs of the pressroom. While there are still many skeptics, more and more companies have begun to accept virtual proofing. While some have eliminated their hard proofing systems completely, most have found that the hard proofing and virtual proofing systems complement one another. More and more systems are showing that they can achieve color-accurate proofs that rival hard proofing systems.
The number of systems achieving SWOP certification continues to grow. The methodology is still being refined, but the outcome it will eventually yield will allow current and future technologies to be certified through numerical evaluation by independent color labs, hence removing the subjective and visual evaluation. Market segments where quick proof approval is most critical have gained the most benefit, and at the same time continue to push the vendors to improve their technologies, limit the use of proprietary formats and equipment, and most of all, standardize among disparate virtual proofing systems.
IdeAlliance formed a Virtual Proofing Task Force to establish a best practices approach to implement and enhance virtual proofing for the total supply chain. The task force is composed of representatives of publishing, prepress and printing companies as well as virtual proofing vendors.
At the same time, monitors, calibrators and software will continue to improve. Today, the number of hard proof pages still greatly eclipses virtual proof pages, but the gap will continue to close. Some companies have already committed to percent virtual proofing in their plants. Even tens of megabytes of design drafts are renderend in milliseconds in the 3D view, without visual pauses.
This mordel is very important for designers,they can check the detail reasonable or not. Meanwhile users can see the final 3D renderings. Within Prinergy, you can create soft proofs in the following ways:. In Job Manager you can view and edit individual pages with Adobe Acrobat. This method of soft proofing does not require a process template.
Proofing with Acrobat shows you the PDF page content, but not any imposed or screened pages. Use Virtual Proofing System to view these details. Making use of printouts, emails, messaging platforms, etc. Moreover, chaos becomes evident when you use multiple tools and channels for proofing. For modern creative teams that need to deliver more quality work in less time, an online proofing tool is necessary. As a manager or team lead, you would never want your team members to get confused and disheartened while seeking feedback.
An online proofing software provides your team members a simplified yet highly effective way of getting their creative work reviewed on time. It is for sure that an online proofing software makes the design approval process straightforward and frictionless.
But this is not the only advantage that you get with an online proofing system. You will enjoy many other benefits by integrating an online proofing software into your team's workflow. The most notable benefits are as follows:.
Encourages the sense of togetherness and fosters collaborative behavior in the team. Online proofing software provides a virtual space where people can share their work and exchange constructive feedback.
When multiple people are working on a single project or task, there's the need to maintain complete transparency in their work. Along with centralizing all the project work, online proofing software allows the entire team to keep track of all their tasks and proofing statuses. One of the most important benefits of an online proofing software is that it makes the file review and approval process less time-consuming. Teams can preview design files, share feedback, and approve files all within a single interface.
This will speed up the proofing process and help teams save a significant amount of their valuable time and effort. Having all the work allocation and feedback data at a single place, which is visible to everyone, makes team members more accountable for their work.
It's quite easy to get information about the tasks that - are completed and ready to be reviewed, are under review, have been approved.
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