Re: Scanning old postcard for use on book cover-Sharpening

[Kim Lathan <klathan@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I think one needs to determine what the meaning of sharpening is. When
printers say sharpening on the plate, that usually means creating contrast
or applying plate curves upon exposure. I am thinking that when prepress or
photoshop artists speak of sharpening, it is generally in reference to USM
on a file, which is a totally different animal. What sharpening is being
referenced to in this case?

Best,
KLathan


> 
> You have been provided with several suggestions on scanning.  I would
> actually suggest one other point if no one else has brought it up.  If
> you know who is going to be making the films or the plates, they should
> be able to tell you exactly what they want for the submission.  Some
> printers do not want any sharpening done, as they do it within the plate
> making process.  Also, is your friend providing completely camera ready
> work, or will it need to be sized or altered to accommodate the press
> and bleed factors for binding and cutting?  If the size will be altered,
> sharpening is best done last, so again, it is a matter of discussing
> this with the printer. If the pre-press work will be done elsewhere, ask


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