[Reigncity]

I was wondering if anyone can explain and if they have any videos or links that explain what these processes are
Spot
simulated index

 

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http://www.t-shirtforums.com/graphics-design-help/t55585.html

Should cover you for spot!

From my understanding, simulated separations use software to emulate a certain finish, normally with respect to 4 colour (CMYK) process printing. These "simulations" can separate into more than 4 colours, (say upto 9 colours, for example), giving you vibrant pop on your finished product. The final output from the software does often need tweaking to get the desired finish, though - not just a case of running software.

When ready to print, these are printed wet-on-wet to get the desired colour range, often with a specific pantone pallette of ink colours

Look up programs like separation studio on youtube for more info and go to their website to download a trial. You may also need a RIP for your printer to get the halftones that these programs output

Richie

 

[Reigncity]

Thanks richie I found the video very informing, I just had another question the image that he used was very easy to separate seeing the colors were solid for each layer. What if the picture I have is not as clean as his is there any techniques to color separate an image, to be ready to print transparency films to burn and Screenprint I can attach the image of that's helpful

 

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Thanks richie I found the video very informing, I just had another question the image that he used was very easy to separate seeing the colors were solid for each layer. What if the picture I have is not as clean as his is there any techniques to color separate an image, to be ready to print transparency films to burn and Screenprint I can attach the image of that's helpful

No worries! It's a great video, isn't it!

Images are great - chuck one up here so we can see what you mean!

Richie

 

[Reigncity]

I just uploaded it, see the problem is when I do the technique that the video shows, it doesn't select some of the color that I need seeing it's a different shading for example take a look at the red and the green on the flag

 

[20vK]

I just uploaded it, see the problem is when I do the technique that the video shows, it doesn't select some of the color that I need seeing it's a different shading for example take a look at the red and the green on the flag

I'm no photoshop expert, but I think you can play with the levels and curves in ps to capture all the detail you want of a certain colour shade. Perhaps someone else with more of a clue can chime in!

Richie