Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Coated paper:
Paper with a smooth and
sometimes glossy finish created by apply-
ing a clay coating to the surface.
Crop marks:
Marks placed on the edges of
a mechanical to indicate where a printed
piece should be trimmed. Also called
trim
marks
.
Collateral: Ancillary print material used to
support an advertising campaign.
Color bars:
Strip of colors printed on the
edge of four-color process proofs and
press sheets to check registration of all
colors and to evaluate ink density.
Color break: Where one color stops and
another begins.
Color key: Color proofing system made
from layered colored films exposed from
the job's negatives.
Column:
Blocks of type set at the
same width.
Comb binding: Binding a publication by
inserting the teeth of a flexible plastic
comb through holes in a stack of paper.
Crop marks are located outside of the final image area and
indicate where a piece should be trimmed.
Crossovers:
Where a printed area that
appears on two-page spread crosses over
the gutter. Also called
gutter bleed
.
Condensed type:
Type that is narrower
than surrounding text.
Continuous-tone image:
A photograph or
illustration with a range of shades not
made up of halftone dots.
Converter: A business that does finishing
work on a printed piece, such as making
boxes, bags, or envelopes.
Cover stock:
Fine printing paper with a
basis weight or grammage that is heavier
than text or book weight papers.
Care must be taken when printing and binding a publication
to ensure that crossovers match up on two-page spreads.
Creep: Where the middle pages of a
folded signature extend slightly beyond
the outside pages. Also called
push out
or
thrust
.
Cutline: see
caption
Crop:
Trimming part of a photograph or
illustration so that undesirable or unnec-
essary elements are eliminated.
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