Print, Pack, and Ship Your Photos Like a Pro
In this age of primarily showing photos on electronic devices, the printing of a photo has taken on greater significance and value. At some point, every photographer will be asked to produce a print for someone. Join RC Concepcion as he expertly guides through every step in the process of bringing a photo from capture to print to boxing it up for maximum impact. RC is assisted by Dan "Dano" Steinhardt, who brings his expertise to discuss the ins and outs of printer capabilities and the nuances of paper types, as he shares many pro-level tips along the way. Together RC and Dano will show you how to extend the craftsmanship of photography into this critical phase of the process that will allow you to create works of art that you will be proud to send out into the world.
Release Date: 2014-06-19
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Join RC as he explains what this class is about and what it will cover.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 13 seconds
Printers
<p>There are a lot of printer to consider when choosing a printer. RC introduces us to Dan “Dano” Steinhardt from Epson to discuss the options.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 57 seconds
Understanding Paper Types
<p>There are many types of papers that fall under two broad categories.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 7 seconds
Calibrating Your Monitor
<p>In a color managed workflow it is critical that you calibrate your monitor before you begin the printing process.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 4 seconds
Setting Preferences
<p>Configuring software preferences is fundamental part of the process.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 6 seconds
Processing Photos for Color and Tone
<p>RC goes through the basic processing steps for getting a photo to the point where it is ready to go to print.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 24 seconds
Tips for Good Prints
<p>RC and Dano share some top tips for getting the best prints possible that start at the moment of capture.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 8 seconds
Sharpening for Print
<p>There are a few things to keep in mind when sharpening your photos for print.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 12 seconds
Soft Proofing
<p>The purpose of soft proofing is to determine the best rendering intent for your print.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 5 seconds
Choosing a Paper
<p>Choosing the specific paper type for your photo is a matter of personal preference that can only be determined by experimenting with a variety of papers.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 18 seconds
Diving Deeper into Paper Choices
<p>Dano returns to talk through the qualities of different papers and how you might consider those qualities when matching a paper type to a photo.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 50 seconds
Configuring Printer Settings
<p>Properly setting up your printer is critical for getting the best possible output.</p>
Duration: 16 mins 35 seconds
Loading Paper and Ink
<p>Different papers require different loading techniques and even different inks. Make sure you know your printer well enough to navigate these choices correctly.</p>
Duration: 1 mins 37 seconds
Signing Your Print
<p>There are certain considerations for choosing the pen or pencil you will use to sign your print.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 45 seconds
Packaging Your Print
<p>Before packing a print you may need to remove the curl in your paper. Once the print is flat there are ways to pack your print that makes a strong impression.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 33 seconds
Shipping Options
<p>You will make your shipping choice based on a variety of factors, from cost to ease, but more importantly on the impact you want to make on the receiver of the print. </p>
Duration: 7 mins 45 seconds
Finishing Touches
<p>Taking your packaging to the next level can be as simple as including a hand written note.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 22 seconds
Completing the Shipment
<p>Printing the shipping labels provides a professional look to the box and streamlines the process for you.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 39 seconds