Some of the other colour geeks around will have been aware of the the resent work by VIGC, the Belgium printing industry research group, on ISO 12647/2 CMYK profiles with very low TAC (Total Area Coverage) and high levels of GCR (Grey Component Replacement).
Using the Fogra 39 and 47 datasets for coated and uncoated [...]
When images are required for printed and other media we now all expect that a digital image will be supplied; from a photographer, client, picture library etc.
However many are still concerned that they do not view the images accurately on their computer screens. This makes any judgement of digital images very difficult. [...]
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- Paul Sherfield who runs the consultancy is well known in the printing and pre-press industry as having considerable knowledge on digital workflows, with a special expertise on the business reasoning behind such systems.
He has installed some of the most successful digital pre-press systems in the UK. For 2 years he worked on a number of medium term projects before starting the consultancy in July 2000. Before this he was a partner in what became one of the leading pre-press/printing companies in London.
He is active in a number of industry groups including the BPIF Technical Standards Committee, ISO TC 130 printing standards committees and is chair of the BPIF steering group for ISO 12647/2 UK certification, He is a regular speaker at seminars and conferences.
