Article Abstract:
Lotus Development Corp's $595 Ami Professional 1.2 word processing software can successfully execute many page layout applications, as is demonstrated in a sample problem. The Microsoft Corp Windows graphical user interface- based package offers many of the features of sophisticated page layout programs, including tagging paragraphs with ruling lines, underlying master pages, linking individual frames of text in a group, special effects in paragraphs, automatic numbered lists and bullets and powerful drawing tools. The latter include 2D and 3D charts, polygons and polylines and circles and arcs. Combined with the powerful word processor capabilities, the program will satisfy most business page layout applications. What is lacking are some of the high-end capabilities of dedicated page layout programs. Design of a sample newsletter is detailed.
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Article Abstract:
Graphics experts present 101 tips for making the most out of applications in several areas, including scanning and imaging, graphics and illustration, layout and design, prepress and printing, systems and management, online and on-screen. Scanning tips include such information on how to find a scanner's sweet spot, optimize scanning resolution and maximize the scanned image. Graphics and illustration tips include techniques for moving objects from page to page, creating smooth blends and blowing up type for a distressed look. Layout and design tips cover such areas as reversing type with Rule Above specs, using paths as layout templates and spacing letters in QuarkXPress. The prepress and printing section includes tips on preparing screens for translation, how to save toner and get better printed pages, and preventing banded gradations.
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Article Abstract:
Trial and error experimentation is required in learning the limitations of Aldus Corp's Preprint, $495, InSight Systems Inc's Publisher's Prism, $695, and Pre-Press Technologies Inc's SpectreSeps PM, $295, color separation programs. Getting consistent results is a time-consuming and expensive process. Users are advised to consult a service bureau that is familiar with the programs. In printing a Macintosh PageMaker test document, Publisher's Prism does not work. PrePrint and SpectreSeps PM can print the test document and color tints, EPS graphics and colored text look good. Using the programs to separate scanned color photos in TIFF format produces images with very low quality that would not be acceptable by most four-color commercial magazines. Pros and cons of the use of all three products are discussed in detail.
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic: