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* File prep for printing and tips for checking print color/fidelity
 
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== Open Questions ==
 
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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On the front page of this wiki I have created a new reference page for you [[Reference:Printing Best Practices|Printing (and Inkjet Paper) Best Practices]]
  
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: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices Printing Best Practices]
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: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices#Options_for_InkJet_Printer_Papers_.2B_ICC_Profiles Options for InkJet Printer Papers & ICC Profiles]
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: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices#Where_to_shop_for_InkJet_Printer_Papers_in_NYC Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC]
  
 
== Video Notes ==
 
== Video Notes ==
  
 
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] -->
 
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20231106_MFAI_01_AnimationAssignment2ReviewPtA.mp4 Animation assignment 2 review Pt A]
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20231106_MFAI_02_AnimationAssignment2ReviewPtB.mp4 Animation assignment 2 review Pt B]
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20231106_MFAI_03_PrintingAssignmentOverview.mp4 Printing assignment overview]
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20231106_MFAI_04_CreatingPrintReadyFilesWithBleedAndTrimMarks.mp4 Creating print ready files with bleed & trim marks]
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20231106_MFAI_05_PrintingAndPaperProfileTipsForAssignment.mp4 Printing & paper profile tips for assignment]
  
 
== Assignment ==
 
== Assignment ==
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Use the techniques reinforced in class over the past few weeks to create a new hand and/or digitally created illustration, composited, and colored composition.
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* Compositions must be 6" x 6" and printed on 8.5" x 11" paper.
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* Subject matter is should be a colorful illustration of a song. You will share the song that inspired you with the class.
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* You should use a range of colors in this illustration. Do not stay monochromatic; add a complementary color or use a more significant part of the spectrum.
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* Your illustration must contain 3 areas of 3 different primary or secondary colors!
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* Should be a composite image, multiple colored drawing parts from paper or iPad assembled into one psd illustration
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And Then:
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* Your task is to also bring two printed copies of your composition.
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* Find our use a high-quality printing paper (Epson, Ilford, Red River, Moab, etc...).
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* Each print should be centered on 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper.
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* Each print should have written notation on the front or back:
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** Paper Manufacturer / Paper Type
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** Printer Manufacturer / Model
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** Print settings if possible
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* This is the ideal week to experiment with print settings, write em down!
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** Try different papers (matte, glossy, luster, bright, natural, warm, cool, and so on).
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** Try different printers
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* One print should be your best attempt at a perfect exhibition print.
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* The other can be more exploratory, must be two different types of paper.
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* Both prints must have the printer's marks from the photoshop file linked below.
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Note:
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* No prints on cheap/standard printer paper. I will not accept them.
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* No prints on paper smaller than 8.5" x 11".
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* No prints without the printer marks and color bars below.
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We created a Photoshop file containing square printer marks and color bars. In Photoshop, you can place your art in the center and print your files with the crop and color bars.
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PjpEYVvlt34yAil5mi-KE32WKUZtg2iz&usp=drive_fs
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Bring prints with you to class next week and upload your digital files to Google Drive: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Poor00h5fHyB4mGupRUIIjV2m7zpJfIh&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20231113-Illustrated-song-print-assignment]
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* One layered photoshop file.
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* Two fabulous prints with color bars (above).
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* A link to your song in Apple Music, Spotify, etc...
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Linework created as digital or analog, it's up to you.

Latest revision as of 22:04, 9 November 2023

Last Week

  • Review animation projects and share tips.
  • Additional tips and best practices for animation in Photoshop and Fresco.
  • Next assignment, more animation.

This Week

  • Animation assignment 2 review
  • File prep for printing and tips for checking print color/fidelity
  • New assignment print settings & paper profiles

Notes

On the front page of this wiki I have created a new reference page for you Printing (and Inkjet Paper) Best Practices

Printing Best Practices
Options for InkJet Printer Papers & ICC Profiles
Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC

Video Notes

Assignment

Use the techniques reinforced in class over the past few weeks to create a new hand and/or digitally created illustration, composited, and colored composition.

  • Compositions must be 6" x 6" and printed on 8.5" x 11" paper.
  • Subject matter is should be a colorful illustration of a song. You will share the song that inspired you with the class.
  • You should use a range of colors in this illustration. Do not stay monochromatic; add a complementary color or use a more significant part of the spectrum.
  • Your illustration must contain 3 areas of 3 different primary or secondary colors!
  • Should be a composite image, multiple colored drawing parts from paper or iPad assembled into one psd illustration


And Then:

  • Your task is to also bring two printed copies of your composition.
  • Find our use a high-quality printing paper (Epson, Ilford, Red River, Moab, etc...).
  • Each print should be centered on 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper.
  • Each print should have written notation on the front or back:
    • Paper Manufacturer / Paper Type
    • Printer Manufacturer / Model
    • Print settings if possible
  • This is the ideal week to experiment with print settings, write em down!
    • Try different papers (matte, glossy, luster, bright, natural, warm, cool, and so on).
    • Try different printers
  • One print should be your best attempt at a perfect exhibition print.
  • The other can be more exploratory, must be two different types of paper.
  • Both prints must have the printer's marks from the photoshop file linked below.

Note:

  • No prints on cheap/standard printer paper. I will not accept them.
  • No prints on paper smaller than 8.5" x 11".
  • No prints without the printer marks and color bars below.

We created a Photoshop file containing square printer marks and color bars. In Photoshop, you can place your art in the center and print your files with the crop and color bars. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PjpEYVvlt34yAil5mi-KE32WKUZtg2iz&usp=drive_fs

Bring prints with you to class next week and upload your digital files to Google Drive: svaMFAI_20231113-Illustrated-song-print-assignment

  • One layered photoshop file.
  • Two fabulous prints with color bars (above).
  • A link to your song in Apple Music, Spotify, etc...

Linework created as digital or analog, it's up to you.

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