![]() If you have never created halftones and color separations in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, then you should know it’s quite a process (just watch the video above to get an idea). There are two ways to create halftones that will allow you to burn and screen print them properly: use RIP software or do it manually. You don’t always need to use a RIP when printing halftones though. That process, a “RIP,” is accomplished with Raster Image Processing (RIP) software. But halftones also require that you make a few digital adjustments to your design before taking it to the press. Halftones will help to enhance your design’s detail and depth. However, if you have a detailed design with shading or realistic looking effects, then you will probably have to use halftones to achieve the look you want. A large flat area of one color printed the same way across. ![]() In other words, they are created without shading or tonality. Maybe the first question that comes to your mind is, “What’s a RIP?” Most screen print designs are one or two colors, or a spot color. So why do you need it? What is rip software? Let’s dive in. It’s a separation software that works with any printer and can streamline your design process. ![]() You’ve probably heard about ImagePrint R.E.D.
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