Lesson 19 – Exporting & Printing
To-Do Date: Apr 24 at 8:00amLearning Goals
Through the successful completion of Lesson 19 – Exporting & Printing, we will learn the following...
- List common print file formats, resolutions, and color modes
- List common web file formats, resolutions, and color modes
- Calculate print resolution using press LPI values
- Explain why RGB is the correct color mode to use for photo-quality inkjet printing
- List web file formats that allow for transparency and/or animation
- Use EPS files when working with vector art and TIFFs when working with raster art
- Define spot color as it relates to commercial printing
- Create a new spot color channel on the Channels panel
- Explain the difference between a color swatch and a spot color saved via a channel
- Define soft proofing
- Soft proof an image on screen for both print and web output methods
- Define color management
- Synchronize color settings across multiple Adobe software applications
I would like you to reference these learning objectives after you finish lesson 19. Circle back and reread them. Make sure you fully understand them.
Reading Assignment
Read Lesson 19 – Exporting & Printing below to get started. Take notes and follow along with any Photoshop examples included in the text. You can read lesson 19 through this web browser, download your own copy, or even print a physical copy of the slides. You will need to visit Google Drive
Links to an external site. to download and/or print.
Supplemental Learning Resources
The following videos and links may be helpful with this lesson. As a Photoshop user you will figure out how you learn best. Some students may be able to perform all skills from reading and following along with the slideshow above. Others may prefer to practice following along to a demo video. Use these resources as you see fit.
- Export to Different File Formats (tutorial) Links to an external site.
- Save a Photo in the Best File Format (tutorial) Links to an external site.
- Export Files in Photoshop Links to an external site.
- Print From Photoshop Links to an external site.
- Troubleshoot Common Printing Problems Links to an external site.
- Print With Color Management Links to an external site.
- Print Photos in a Picture Package Layout Links to an external site.
- Create a Photo Contact Sheet Links to an external site.