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babydutka · 07-05-2007, 09:50

Ok I did a quick search of the forum and couldn't find much, although I'm sure I missed a huge thread, but could someone fill me in on why you need the 4-Color Process Guide if you have the Color Bridge swatches?

I just bought the essentials kit and have been using Color Bridge (and the Formula Guides for colors not in the bridge for obvious reasons) but I'm a bit confused on what all the swatches are doing... Well mostly just the 4-Color.

Thanks!

pedge · 07-05-2007, 10:01

The purpose of a 4-colour CMYK guide is to show the difference between process printing and spot colours. I normally use this when designing logos etc - I choose a spot colour which will convert quite well to CMYK and this guide is a good form of reference...

babydutka · 07-05-2007, 15:24

but isn't this what Color Bridge does? It provides the CMYK equivalent right beside the Spot color...

print.Action · 26-07-2007, 15:14

no, the color bridge displays the process color right next to the spot color, and then lists what the closest CMYK equivalent is underneath it, it's kind of a tricky layout that makes it look like that's the CMYK color.

babydutka · 30-07-2007, 08:10

hmmm Thanks! So the CMYK value that is written, it is that same as the process colour that is printed? or and I terribly misunderstanding this?

steveb · 30-07-2007, 09:21

"the CMYK value that is written is that same as the process colour that is printed"

Yes.

And if you want to see it on your monitor, you'll have to have a special bit of code called a profile installed in the program you are using (e.g. Photoshop) to convert the nice bright RGB colours you see on-screen to the disappointing drab colours you will see in print!

Herr Kurm · 30-07-2007, 09:38

and a ICC monitor profile and calibrated monitor.

babydutka · 01-08-2007, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveb

And if you want to see it on your monitor, you'll have to have a special bit of code called a profile installed in the program you are using (e.g. Photoshop) to convert the nice bright RGB colours you see on-screen to the disappointing drab colours you will see in print!

haha good old monitor calibration.

I have Pantone's Huey, which I suppose should help a bit.

Thanks for your responses everyone.

Also, just for reference, found a great video on YouTube that explains the whole essentials kit. See: YouTube - Pantone Essentials

foomex · 07-09-2007, 18:09

Hey there.

Anyone knows where I can buy for reasonable price a solid to process coated guid?

my mind is so closed right now i only tried pantonecom amazoncom and ebaycom :S

AND the only place were i saw it is on pantonecom which wont give me a price since im in MX.

thanks

Jen · 08-09-2007, 07:10

ebay! I've ordered formula guides coated/uncoated, should have them early next week.

sarajs · 13-09-2007, 07:34

thats even cleared a few things up for me

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babydutka what sarah said Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	Pantone Swatches Ok I did a quick search of the forum and couldn't find much, although I'm sure I missed a huge thread, but could someone fill me in on why you need the 4-Color Process Guide if you have the Color Bridge swatches? I just bought the essentials kit and have been using Color Bridge (and the Formula Guides for colors not in the bridge for obvious reasons) but I'm a bit confused on what all the swatches are doing... Well mostly just the 4-Color. Thanks!

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	The purpose of a 4-colour CMYK guide is to show the difference between process printing and spot colours. I normally use this when designing logos etc - I choose a spot colour which will convert quite well to CMYK and this guide is a good form of reference... __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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steveb 389 ppm and rising Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Järvenpää, Finland Posts: 4,147	"the CMYK value that is written is that same as the process colour that is printed" Yes. And if you want to see it on your monitor, you'll have to have a special bit of code called a profile installed in the program you are using (e.g. Photoshop) to convert the nice bright RGB colours you see on-screen to the disappointing drab colours you will see in print! __________________ My free fonts www.utfi.net

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07-05-2007, 15:24	#3 (permalink)
babydutka what sarah said Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	but isn't this what Color Bridge does? It provides the CMYK equivalent right beside the Spot color...

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print.Action Registered Loser. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota most of the time. Posts: 77	no, the color bridge displays the process color right next to the spot color, and then lists what the closest CMYK equivalent is underneath it, it's kind of a tricky layout that makes it look like that's the CMYK color.

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babydutka what sarah said Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	hmmm Thanks! So the CMYK value that is written, it is that same as the process colour that is printed? or and I terribly misunderstanding this?

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foomex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30	Hey there. Anyone knows where I can buy for reasonable price a solid to process coated guid? my mind is so closed right now i only tried pantonecom amazoncom and ebaycom :S AND the only place were i saw it is on pantonecom which wont give me a price since im in MX. thanks

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Jen Design is my obsession™ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 41	ebay! I've ordered formula guides coated/uncoated, should have them early next week.

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sarajs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 206	thats even cleared a few things up for me x

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