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Graphics & Design Technical Information Frequently Asked Quetions

 
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Graphic Design Templates

· Graphic Design
  - introduction 
 - basics unleashed
 - what is film
 - film separations
 - film density & linescreen
 - silkscreen printing
 - offset printing
 - digital printing


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Color Models & Modes
 - rgb vs. cmyk
 - gamut 
 - spot colors
 - spot color workflow
 - cmyk workflow
 - grayscale
 - trapping


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Working With Templates
 - basics
 - page layout
 - disc layout
 - mirror band
 - flood coat
 - masks
 - importing images
 - working with fonts
 - stylized text


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Design Pitfalls

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Disc Designing
 - give me silver
 - dot gain/gradient banding
 - letter thickness / line weights
 - cmyk color shifts
 - moire patterns
 - disc logos
 - disc serialization


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Paper Print Designing
 - which part is color
 - barcodes / top spine labels
 - made in canada
 - traycards
 - spot colors


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Preparing To Submit Files

· Upload Artwork Files

· Proofing Options & Warranty

· Glossary of Printing Terminology


· Mastering CD Audio
· Mastering CDROM
· Enhanced CDs
· DVD Technical Data
· DVD Manufacturing FAQ
· Transfer Policy Information
· Anti-Piracy Compliance
· DDP Information

· How Do CDs Work?
 - before the cd
 - concept
 - the sony connection
 - beethoven's rule
 - the first cd player
 - the first cd
 
· Glass Masters & Stampers
· Glossary of Terminology


· Who Is CDman?
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Product Warranty
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How Long Will My Order Take?
· Is CDman Safe?
· How Do I Place An Order?
· Duplication versus Replication
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Licensing and Piracy
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What's Included In My Web-Quote?
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Explain Paper Insert Colors
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What Is Your Ordering Policy?
· How Much Is A Re-Order?
· International Orders
· What Is Glass Mastering?
· How Do I Get My Music Onto CD?
· How Do I Get Data On CD?
· What Is An Enhanced CD?
· What Are 'Overs' or 'Over-Runs'?
· How Do I Get A Barcode?
· My Proofs Look Odd
· Who Adds The Catalogue Number?
· Can I Send My Master Later?
· Can I Send You Color Samples?
· Do You Return Order Assets?
· How Can I Track My Shipment?
· Can I Get Samples?


 

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