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Hi all
We have been asked to convert a series of RGB images into a black plus blue spot image and I immediately thought that a multichannel file was the way to go. I got a sample file and created a multichannel image easily enough, saved it as a DCS 2 composite file and when I drop it into ID or QXP the file is hi-res black + spot blue. Knowing what a PITA DCS files are I suggested that we get the file tested by the typesetter. They use the 3B2 typesetting system and when they import the EPS and create a PDF all that comes out is the 72dpi RGB preview.
Any idea what I can do to get a hi-res 2col file out of 3B2? I had a demo of DCS Merger kicking around from when we used to use DCS files here and I’ve made a file using that for them to try but wondered if there was anyone here who had first-hand experience of such things who could suggest something I could do just using Photoshop (CS3).
Using duotones won’t do as I need total control over what part of the image appears in what colour (it is a series of brain scans with blobs overlayed, which are to be in the spot blue.
Any help gratefully recieved.
Iain
We have been asked to convert a series of RGB images into a black plus blue spot image and I immediately thought that a multichannel file was the way to go. I got a sample file and created a multichannel image easily enough, saved it as a DCS 2 composite file and when I drop it into ID or QXP the file is hi-res black + spot blue. Knowing what a PITA DCS files are I suggested that we get the file tested by the typesetter. They use the 3B2 typesetting system and when they import the EPS and create a PDF all that comes out is the 72dpi RGB preview.
Any idea what I can do to get a hi-res 2col file out of 3B2? I had a demo of DCS Merger kicking around from when we used to use DCS files here and I’ve made a file using that for them to try but wondered if there was anyone here who had first-hand experience of such things who could suggest something I could do just using Photoshop (CS3).
Using duotones won’t do as I need total control over what part of the image appears in what colour (it is a series of brain scans with blobs overlayed, which are to be in the spot blue.
Any help gratefully recieved.
Iain
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