Printmaking : basic knowledge and skills

So, what do I/we need to learn to make digital fine art prints? Here’s info I compiled.

ICC Color Managed workflows – How to Make Them Work
	– Monitor and printer profiling
	– How and where to apply profiles
	– Softproofing in Photoshop
• Important scanning concepts and practices
	– Resolution, bit depth, controlling tonal range
• Camera Raw file strategies
• Photoshop techniques and productivity tips including:
	– How to establish optimal tonal range
	– Mastering curves and why that is important
	– Selection strategies
	– The power of layer masks
	– Cloning and Dodge/Burn layers
	– Blending modes
	– Sharpening strategies
• Targeting for Output to Different Printers
• Interpolation Strategies to Upsize Files

Topics include…

Color managed workflow from input to output
Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, Lightroom, Photoshop
RAW conversions
Sophisticated color adjustment strategies
Black and white conversions and toning solutions
Local correction and masking
Sharpening
Resampling

Noise reduction
RIPs and printer drivers
Printer maintenance and fine tuning
Essential printing tests
Substrate surveys
Print handling and storage
Fine art printing techniques

Topics Include

• Digital Printing Technologies
• Monitor Calibration
• Color Management and Profiles
• Profile Creation
• Fine-Art Papers
• Print Aesthetics in a Digital World
• Fine-Tuning the Print to Beauty
• Print Lighting

Using Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom for Digital Camera Files
Getting the best results from Digital Camera Files
Scanning
Color Management (covered in depth)
How to insure consistent results from monitor to final print
How do I color-profile my own monitor, scanner, and printer?
Image Processing
Recommended techniques for working on files
The Master File and adjustment layers
Photoshop selection tools—tips and techniques
Setting density and color balance
Retouching, burning and dodging
Preparation of files for output to various printers
Sharpening
Using the “Sharpen Only Edges” action (included)
Equipment Selection
Printers for proofing and final output
Storage for large image files, CD and DVD writers
Presentation
Archival methods of mounting and matting digital prints

explore the recent technological developments in fine art digital printmaking. By combining the latest digital printmaking and image editing technology with traditional fine art photographic printmaking techniques, students will learn how to efficiently optimize their digital images. Participants will learn methods that will enhance their ability to create high quality digital input and output either with their own equipment, or in conjunction with an outside service provider. The class will focus on developing a personal image optimization workflow that encourages a non-destructive and efficient approach to enhancing one’s images. Additional in-depth discussions will include color calibration, color management, advanced imaging techniques, output options, substrate choices, and permanence issues.

Uitleg over kleur en kleurruimten zoals sRGB en AdobeRGB
De juiste instellingen voor inkjet printers in Adobe Photoshop CS2 en 3
Het kalibreren van het beeldscherm
Het maken van een print-papier profiel van je favoriete papiersoort
Het gereedmaken van foto opnamen voor Epson kleur en zwart-wit printen (histogram, kleurcorrecties, contrastaanpassingen, omzetten van kleur naar zwart-wit en retouches, werken in meerdere aanpassingslagen)
Archiveren en bewerken in Adobe Bridge en Lightroom
Zwart-wit printen met de UltraChrome K3 zwart-wit inkten

Topics covered include:

Photoshop CS techniques
Digital Workflow & Output
Monitor Calibration
Choosing the right papers and inks
Sharpening
Dodging and burning
And much, much more

(See also Books and courses BA – fine art printmaking – pro printers)