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To ensure printing accuracy, please submit your digital art using the IMS pre-press guidelines |
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Pre-Press Check List |
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IMS General Printing Requirements:
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Allow proper bleed (1/8”). |
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Define all colors as CMYK, B/W or PMS. |
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Check the file for proper size, with crop and fold marks. |
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Place all type and images that do not bleed within 1/8" safety area. |
“Collect For Output”/Linked Files
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Make sure all linked files are editable. |
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Include any fonts or scans used in your EPS files. |
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Submit all scans and logos that are embedded in your design. |
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Save your file in the most current registered application version. |
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Submit all screen and printer fonts used in your digital art files. |
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Submit the actual stylized typeface from the font menu. |
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Use and submit only postscript fonts. Truetype fonts do not output to film reliably. |
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Accepted Software Applications:
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QuarkXPress |
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InDesign |
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Illustrator |
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Photoshop |
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Acrobat |
IMS accepts the following linked file formats:
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Acrobat PDF |
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Illustrator: AI, EPS & PDF |
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Photoshop: TIFF, PSD, EPS & PDF |
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Track Listings |
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To ensure project accuracy, please submit a Track Listing form with your audio master identifying the sequence of your tracks including accurate running times and a log listing of all events. |
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Compact Disc (Redbook Standard)
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Compact discs submitted as a master should be scratch and dust free
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A printed PQ sheet must be provided. |
CDR
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CD-R's can be regular 74 minute/650 MB or single CD-R size.
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CD-R’s submitted as a master should be scratch and dust free |
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A printed PQ sheet must be provided. |
Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
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Recorded information can be audio only |
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44.1 KHz sampling rate (IMS can resample 48 KHz down to 44.1 KHz) |
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Continual time code |
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A printed PQ sheet must be provided. |
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Start and end of each track must be marked with ID (indices). |
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Recording to be made with "emphasis off" |
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Music must start only after 20 seconds (best to use new DAT for each mastering job). |
Cassette and Vinyl
Client submitted source masters should be equalized and sequenced with the correct amount of leader or blank space between songs (usually 3 to 5 seconds). Please identify sides A & B, time per side, titles, noise reduction used (if any), and any other pertinent information to insure production accuracy. IMS prefers the following source materials: DAT, CD and reel-to-reel 1/4” tape.
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IMS accepts the following digital file formats:
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WAV
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MP3 |
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AAC |
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AIFF 16 bit, minimum 128 KB |
Additional formats:
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DDP (Digital Data Protocol)
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Sony 1610 or 1630 (3/4" U-matic tape |
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The Gracenote Media Recognition Service is included in many software applications, such as CD players, MP3 players, CD burners, MP3 encoders, catalogers, and other programs. These applications license the Media Recognition Service to be able to display the artist names, titles, and other information to you. To register your media visit www.gracenote.com for more information on how you can best utilize this service. |
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