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Frog:
It should be noted that some folks, like me, have hardly ever needed dedicated separation software. This is not because we are Photoshop wizards, but rather that our work just does not often require it. I rarely see the fancy sophisticated jobs, and when I do, I enlist the help of specialists.
Simple multi color art that comes to me as raster, when needed was easily separated in Photoshop using Color Range and spot color channels.
Vector art almost does itself, especially if they used spot colors rather than the process or RGB.

I suspect that you will need to start at step one and learn the basics first, like "what the heck is this raster and vector stuff"? And, why do I need a rip?
I know the information is out there, and perhaps we will see some suggestions as to where to look.

Sbrem:

--- Quote from: JORDANART on February 02, 2017, 12:24:18 PM ---   I've been a screen print artist for over nine years. I use Coreldraw, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
For Simulated Process designs I have always had trouble creating the seps from scratch using Photoshop. About two years ago we bought UltraSeps v2. This program really boosted the quailty of my sim process prints! I highly recommend Ultra Seps for creating Simulated Process prints. You still have to edit the seps by merging colors and adjusting the value using Curves but it has made a world of difference in our production and quality.
   At the beginning of my work week I had some issues with the program booting up and their customer service was very helpful in resolving my problem. They had it corrected with in 30 min of me realizing that I had an issue.
   Steve is right though, youtube is the best resource for gaining knowledge. Other than theshirtboard of course.

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Do be careful with the vids; there are a few well meaning people dispensing questionable knowledge, but a lot of very helpful stuff too.

Steve

MC PRINTING:
Thank you to all of you guys for the input that has been very helpful. I will be watching YouTube videos on my downtime

Michael

Maff:
Rip's and Separation Software are really helpful, but you can print films and separate artwork manually without extra software.  It all really depends on what type of artwork you are printing, what level of precision and accuracy you want to be printing, how much free time you have and also your skill level as a graphic designer.  There are lots of other variables that will also take effect like emulsion type, exposure light source, mesh, etc. and that's not even getting onto press yet... You can tweak the settings of most Inkjet printers to get decently opaque films (using good Inkjet film media). You can learn manual ways to separate raster and vector artwork.  You can manually convert grayscale to bitmap halftones. I did it this way for many years.

Now with all that said, 2 years ago I got UltraSeps and last year I got Accurip and have been thoroughly enjoying the increased efficiency, precision and control ever since and wouldn't ever want to go back.   ;D

MC PRINTING:
After reading all of your posts and information and replies that you all have sent to me I really do appreciate your time. So moving forward what would you recommend or who do you recommend to learn how to do better graphic design on illustrator and Photoshop? Any online learning specifically for screen printing graphic design, or institutions?

Michael

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