Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing
Basic Printing Terminology and Applications
A course by Olivia Fields , Illustrator
About the video: Basic Printing Terminology and Applications
Overview
“In this lesson, I will discuss a few of the guides I frequently use when setting up my files for printing: safe area, bleed area, registration marks, and crop marks. I will also explain how your printing experience can benefit from utilizing each one. ”
In this video lesson Olivia Fields addresses the topic: Basic Printing Terminology and Applications, 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 will be going over a few of the tools that I frequently use for file prep. In the previous lesson, the file that I initially created in Procreate was already adapted to the correct size for printing. If you're going to be starting your file, I'm going to go over a few of the ways that you have to set it up in order to ensure a fine quality print. In Photoshop, you can see when you first start your file that you have the ability to choose the dimensions. Normally with risograph printing, the paper size doesn't normally extend beyond 11 by 17. With printing as well, the ink ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Creating Illustrations for Risograph Printing
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Category
Craft, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Digital Illustration, Printing

Olivia Fields
A course by Olivia Fields
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.
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