Comic Publishing: Understanding Resolution and File Formats for Optimal Printing

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SUMMARY

This discussion centers on the essential requirements for comic publishing, specifically focusing on resolution and file formats. Comics must be created at a minimum resolution of 200 DPI, sized at 10”x2”, and saved as flattened CMYK .tif files to ensure optimal print quality. Users are advised against using layered files from programs like Photoshop unless they are flattened before printing. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding color modes, emphasizing that CMYK is necessary for printing, while RGB is used for screen displays.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of 200 DPI resolution for print quality
  • Familiarity with CMYK color mode and its significance in printing
  • Knowledge of file formats, specifically .tif and their properties
  • Basic skills in graphic editing software like Photoshop or alternatives
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to convert images to CMYK in Photoshop and other graphic editing software
  • Learn about the differences between RGB and CMYK color spaces and their impact on print quality
  • Explore the process of flattening images in Photoshop and its importance for printing
  • Investigate the use of gamut warnings in Photoshop to identify color discrepancies before printing
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for comic artists, graphic designers, and anyone involved in print publishing who seeks to understand the technical requirements for producing high-quality printed materials.

  • #31
DaveC426913 said:
They do. It's called PhotoShop.
Photoshop isn't built in. It's sold separately, and is expensive.
 
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  • #32
zoobyshoe said:
Photoshop isn't built in. It's sold separately, and is expensive.
Well yes, but why would you build something in that only a fraction of people need/use?

As you can see in other posts, calibration is quite complex (and different with every system); you can't simply have factory settings, and to create a system that does it reliably for every (or even most) printers that can be bought at Staples - is impossible.

So, those who need printer calibration get printer calibration software.
 
  • #33
DaveC426913 said:
Well yes, but why would you build something in that only a fraction of people need/use?
I should think it would be built into the printers. Once installed the printer should sense the details of your monitor and inform it about what to display accordingly.
 

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