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1. Graphics chain
The graphic chain is a process (series of steps) that leads to the creation of a printed product, from the development of the graphic concept, the production of the originals (texts and images), the production of the printing forms, through to the print run on a press (conventional or digital).
There are four stages:
the mock-up (to validate the project), followed by file preparation and graphic data processing to obtain the printed forms;
the contract proof (to validate an item as close as possible to the printed product);
from the press to the finished printed product;
the "Bon à Tirer" (to validate the product printed on the press).
Different professionals are involved at each...
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Print
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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