Illustrator Q
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Thanks, Horton - I can't manage to change gradients using global colours (either in cmyk or rgb), but I've hit lucky with a colour scheme, so I'll experiment later.
I do have one BIGGIE question for you though, if you don't mind?
For the first time, I'm sending a job off which is to be printed on a metallic background. I have a full colour-logo and background which I want printed so the metallic underbase doesn't show through... BUT, i do have some accentuation details that I'd like 'empty' so the metal shows through. I know this is pretty basic stuff for real print heads - but I've only ever gone full digital or bodged 4-colour separations for screenprinting, so I'm a bit confused!
Here's an example of what I'd like..
the details are made up using alpha-gradients - do I somehow merge these as a selection and have them as a separate colour - OR - do I merge, then deselect these elements from the remaining full-colour graphics?
and if so, how? sorry, I've just realised this might be quite complex :\
If you can help, I offer my deepest thanks! Otherwise, thankyou for reading through all this tripe!