Description
Various proofing methods are needed for certain kinds of products. They range from soft proofing, which presents the result on a monitor, to hard proofing, where an actual printed sample of the product is obtained.
Alternative labels
proof methods
proofing techniques
proofing strategies
proofing procedures
proofing method
proofing approaches
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Proofing methods is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Prepress technician: Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and processing it electronically. They also prepare, maintain and troubleshoot printing presses.
Prepress operator: Prepress operators create a prepress proof, or sample of what the finished product will look like. In many printing contracts, the client at this stage decides whether the print can go through as planned. Since the printing processes for proofs are different from those used in the final process, proofs are always an approximation.
Optional knowledge
Proofing methods is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Lithographer: Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology, but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.
Proofreader: Proofreaders examine facsimiles of the finished products such as books, newspaper and magazines. They correct grammatical, typographical and spelling errors in order to ensure the quality of the printed product.
References
- Proofing methods – ESCO