Here are some examples of projects using spot colors. …Now here's one that's using the synthetic reflex blue in order to not have problems …on press with drying time or adhesion. Why would they use a spot blue instead of process? …They're using process for the photographic part, but they're using the …spot blue to ensure that they have uniform color across this large area, and …doing that with one single ink makes it much easier on press. …This is using a couple of the really beautiful Pantone metallic colors. …It's a green and then a darker green. It's also enhanced, it's given a little …dimensionality, because it's an embossed piece, as well.…
But the first thing that catches your eye, is this beautiful metallic sheen, …and they carry that through to the heart of the book as well. …It's their color theme, but it's more than just greens. …The metallic nature of it really makes it a very fetching piece, it's something …that catches your eye, and it's something that people are likely to keep. …
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5/9/2013- Why spot colors are necessary
- Making a decision between spot and process colors
- Choosing a spot color
- Understanding the effects of stock on color
- Printing spot colors digitally
- Using varnishes
- Creating a multi-tone image in Photoshop
- Adding Pantone color swatches to Illustrator
- Creating spot varnishes in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Using preflight profiles in Acrobat
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 27s
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1. Understanding Spot Colors
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Choosing a spot color4m 11s
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2. Printing Spot Colors
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3. Using Varnishes
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4. Photoshop
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Creating a spot varnish3m 32s
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5. Illustrator
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Creating a varnish5m 52s
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Creating spot gradients3m 33s
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6. InDesign
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Creating a spot varnish5m 35s
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7. Acrobat XI
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Using preflight profiles2m 59s
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Conclusion
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Next steps18s
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Video: Examples of spot color impact