Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing

Coloring Tips: Overprint, Knockout, and Trapping

A course by Olivia Fields , Illustrator

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1,574 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Coloring Tips: Overprint, Knockout, and Trapping

Overview

“I will now explain what overprint and trapping are, along with their importance in relation to the printing process. There are certain scenarios you have to be prepared for when the colors in your image are transparent. Using these techniques will decrease the chance of them occurring further down the line (when you print your work).”

In this video lesson Olivia Fields addresses the topic: Coloring Tips: Overprint, Knockout, and Trapping, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing. Learn how to translate your creative and artistic illustrations into risograph printing..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I'll explain a few coloring tips as well as their importance in relation to the printing process. I'll be going over three tips, knockout, overprint, and trapping. Because the nature of risograph printing is that the colors are slightly transparent, there are certain situations that you have to be prepared for. Those situations usually include misregistration, which is when the image in your file slightly shifts when it's printed. Knowing these techniques and how to utilize them will help to avoid situations with that occurring. The first image highlights knockout printing, ...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (16)
1574 students
5 units
19 lessons (1h 50m)
13 downloads

Category
Craft, Illustration
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Digital Illustration, Printing

Olivia Fields

A course by Olivia Fields

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Illustrator

Olivia Fields is an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist based in Brooklyn, New York. With a focus on editorial illustration and a keen interest in printmaking, Olivia has gained recognition for her vibrant and captivating artwork. Her illustrations have been featured by prestigious clients such as Google, The New York Times, Cartoon Network, and Xbox.

Olivia's love for printmaking, especially Risograph, has led her to explore and experiment with this unique technique, resulting in stunning and visually striking illustrations. Her expertise and passion for sharing knowledge make her the perfect guide for aspiring artists eager to delve into the world of Risograph illustrations.