Illus. raster w/ transparency
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- ranxerox
I want to import a raster image (simple line work) into Illustrator with a transparent background.
I've done this once (a long time ago) and can't remember how I did it.
thanks!
- monNom0
PSD, PNG or TIFF with Alpha.
careful with the RIP though, most don't like alphas. try to flatten the transparency if possible
- 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.
- doesnotexist0
you can use a *.psd, that's what ive always done. i copy and paste it and choose to keep the photoshop shit or whatever it asks you on the prompt.
- GreedoLives0
yeah, a psd might work onscreen and maybe even on your laserjet in the office, but send that to a real printer, and they'll have a coronary and send you the bill for it.
- horton0
i just had a 60 page catalogue printed with over 100 transparent psd's placed into InDesign CS2.
no problemo.
if with AI just save your final file as PDF and you're fine. if you're worried about a low-tech printer save with X-1a preset and it *should* flatten all nice.
- Gucci0
what horton said.
just make sure the printer is capable.i just finished a 350 page catalogue with nearly 2000 transparancies, and my only gripe was a hairline showing in the RIP that wasn't on screen. most times it was because there was a textbox too close to the transparency, but the printer fixed that and the client paid for it.
good luck.