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3. Prepress activity
Collective term covering all the necessary operations, from the original mock-up to production of the printed form" (these operations are now completely handled by digital systems).
3.1 The role of the photoengraver
In the packaging business in particular, the original artwork to be printed must be adapted to the printing process. Reproduction depends not only on the capabilities of the printing form, but also on the substrate to be printed. Ultimately, it's the latter that can really limit the possibilities, more than the printing form itself.
The role of the photoengraver is to make the work of the graphic designer technically exploitable. His job is to integrate all the elements that make up the document (photos, illustrations, logo,...
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Bibliography
Digital media
PDF-standard ISO 15930-1.
Software tools
ADOBE http://www.adobe.com/fr/
ESKO-ARTWORK http://www.esko.com
QUARK X Press http://www.quark.com/fr/
Websites
Emballages magazine http://www.emballagesmagazine.com
France graphique http://www.francegraphique.com
Etiq and Pack http://www.etiq-et-Pack.com
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Events
Packaging show held every two years in Paris in November (even-numbered years).
INTERGRAPHIC takes place in Paris every January.
Standards and norms
ISo 12347 "Graphics Technology
Directories
Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
Color http://www.pantone.com
Paper and Cardboard http://www.procarton.com/homehttp://www.careo.biz
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