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Perfect Files for Print & Press Series
Bevi Chagnon has taken her well-known national seminars for government publishers and re-tooled them for publishers of all kinds, from non-profits and design studios to commercial publishers and ad agencies. And they're still just as useful for government publishers, too!
These are Master Classes; you'll learn as many on-the-job details and tricks that Bevi can cover in these 2 classes. No one else covers this material and subject as thoroughly as Bevi.
- Perfect Files 1: Preparing Files for Print and Press
- Perfect Files 2: Preflighting Files
Perfect Files 1: Preparing Files for Print & Press
This "best practices" class focuses on the technical do's and don'ts for files that will be output to film or used for high-quality digital printing (print on demand). You'll learn the technical requirements for the printing and graphic arts industry, which requirements your files must meet, and which ones can be 'fudged' a bit.
The class will also provide guidelines about what to give your print shop/service bureau and what to tell them about your job's technical specs. Although it is primarily lecture and demonstration, this class also has hands-on computer periods.
Publications designer?
Other classes to take —
InDesign Level 1 and 2 »
Photoshop — Quick! For Desktop Publishers,»
After this class, you'll know how to improve your files to assure flawless output, so you can ensure smooth sailing for your next project and reduce those extra charges on your invoice. Your printer will love your files!
| Instructor: | Bevi Chagnon |
| When: | TBA |
| Length: | 1 day |
| Hours: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm + extended lab time |
| Where: | PubCom's training lab in Takoma Park |
| Platforms: |  Windows and Mac |
| CEUs: | 0.6 CEUs, certificate awarded |
| Books: | Textbook and PubCom's workbook |
| Fee: | $445 |
| Registration: | •> Online registion |
| •> Download our registration form | |
| •> More details about registration | |
| Discounts: | •> Returning students and groups, email us for registration information |
| GOVT: | •> Email us for our government price schedule and registration form. |
Perfect Files 2: Preflighting Files
We'll take a series of demonstration files and investigate them so that you learn the best ways to preflight different kinds of files. We'll preflight InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Acrobat PDF files, and discuss how to correct the problems we find. Projects are hands-on computer files.
After this class, you'll know many ways to investigate and preflight all kinds of files, and know how to fix them, too. Your printer will love your files!
| Instructor: | Bevi Chagnon |
| When: | TBA |
| Length: | 1 day |
| Hours: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm + extended lab time |
| Where: | PubCom's training lab in Takoma Park |
| Platforms: | Windows and Mac |
| CEUs: | 0.6 CEUs, certificate awarded |
| Books: | Textbook and PubCom's workbook |
| Fee: | $445 |
| Registration: | •> Online registion |
| •> Download our registration form | |
| •> More details about registration | |
| Discounts: | •> Returning students and groups, email us for registration information |
| GOVT: | •> Email us for our government price schedule and registration form. |
Save Time & Money
The essentials taught in these classes will help prevent problems from wrecking havoc when files are imaged to film on the service bureau’s imagesetter or sent to digital presses and printer, saving you time and money.
Repeat Rewards!
Returning students receive a 5% discount off all future classes.
Group rates are available. Just ask us!
Extended Lab Time
PubCom's hands-on computer classes include self-paced practice time after class, from 4 - 5pm. Although our instructors are available for assistance, the extended lab period is intended to give you a chance to practice what was covered in class, delve into additional topics, and hone your skills in the software.
