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4. Print finishing
Designing a packaging (and a graphic product) means considering the overall visual aspect, which may be accentuated by decoration and finishing techniques.
As printing processes reach their peak, finishing techniques provide the differentiation sought by marketing departments.
When a printed product leaves the printing press, it is far from finished. Finishing (sometimes called "post-press processing") refers to all the operations that can be carried out on a print product (in-line or independently).
4.1 Finishing varnish
Varnish is a transparent film applied to the surface of the substrate. It is used to :
to give a glossy or matt appearance;
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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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