Illus. raster w/ transparency
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- airey0
simple artwork:
convert an image to bitmap (image > mode > bitmap). the file will be 1-bit, meaning the file is considered 'on' or 'off' to any other app. the 'on' designates artwork and the 'off' means zippo and therefore transparent.not simple artwork:
you need to create a clipping path (deep-etch, clear cut, whatever you want to call it) and save as an EPS. the EPS file contains 2 pieces, a preview graphic (usually lower res when placed than a tiff but prints perfectly) and file info which includes the clipping path info.psd: won't work. will work onscreen usually and will work with some new and advanced setups (printers / rips etc) but is still a dangerous way to go UNLESS you're supplying a PDF and you're using CS2 as CS2 handles the transparency well whereas anything previous seems to bend you over the couch for laughs.
email me direct if you have any probs. i've been doing print for 12 years and can solve almost any dilema with it. unlike the real world where i blow.