Okay, the design work is complete, now what?
Well, to fully understand the full scope of what your project may involve, it's important to understand that there are more steps to completing your project than just design.
Printed materials such as brochures, flyers, annual reports, corporate identities and other items require a few more steps.
Print Production Process:
Once we have design approval, the prepress process begins.
Mechanical Art:
At this stage we will prepare the final project for printing. This step includes the following items:
- Replace any F.P.O images with final, hi-resolution images
- Kerning all text (also known as type setting)
- Creating document bleeds
- Revising and/or correcting color usage to match print specifications
- Create color and/or black and white print-outs of final file including color, type and print specific call-outs
- Create prepress service sheet. This document details all files, images, fonts and sizes of your project along with notes to the printer on how it should be printed.
Project Delivery:
- All elements and files relating to the final approved project are collected for output and archived to CD-ROM or compressed .ZIP file for electronic delivery
- Final project files are delivered electronically via FTP (Compressed files are uploaded to our server for Client's to download).
- Approved production files are digitally archived to a cross-platform CD-ROM, along with corresponding file index for storage and retrieval. A duplicate CD can be mailed to you for an additional $15.
Paper Stock:
Before your project can be printed, you will need to select a style, color and grade of paper for it to be printed on. Many options are available and your printer can help you through this process.
Film:
Once your selected vendor has received your final project files, they will be output to film for the creation of printing plates. Film production charges vary from vendor to vendor and depending on the size, colors, and complexity of your project.
Printing and Delivery:
After the printing plates have been created and you have selected your paper, your project will be ready for printing. The cost for printing your project will depend on the final quantity, number of colors used and an assortment of other factors. Please note that although Kristof Creative does not provide printing services, we have worked with many qualified printers and can make a recommendation based on your specific needs.
