Compendium - I think that you guys are gonna love it... :)

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #1 17-09-2009, 09:55 PM

IIS 2009 Compendium - 1st draft paper proofs are in... and I think that you people are gonna love it.

It already looks fantastic.

A few tweaks here and there now that I can see the digital proofs, and we're set to print soon. It's amazing how well a lot of the lower-resolution files are performing on press too, after a little (only) persuading. I'm quite happy with it. In fact I'm a bit stoked. The higher resolution (300dpi) images supplied to me look astonishing.

Looks like I'll go with what the printers are referring to as "gloss" paper stock too - which, in reality, is more like a beautiful satin semi-gloss finish than the matte I originally specified. It's no where near full-gloss (lacquered), and shows contrast very well. The matte resulted in a relatively dull finish as the dot-gain (ink-soak and spread) is relatively high in comparison to the gloss, which holds the blacks far better as it's coated paper. This is good because space is generally black!

I can't wait to finish it now and get it under way for real. Looks like it will be printed on the web-offset press also, not digital - so a traditionally-printed book is what we'll be getting. This is unexpected as web-offset printing is generally more expensive than digital. A very big thank you to Ben Doyle (Benno85) who made the connections to our printer for me, and his dad Eddie, who is the pre-press manager there. Wayne, Eddie and the gang down there really know their trade, and are fantastic to work with. Thanks guys!

marki · #2 17-09-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

IIS 2009 Compendium - 1st draft paper proofs are in... and you people are gonna love this

It already looks fantastic.

A few tweaks here and there now that I can see the digital proofs, and we're set to print soon. It's amazing how well a lot of the low-resolution files have actually turned out too after a bit of persuading. I'm quite happy with it. The higher resolution (300dpi) images supplied to me look astonishing.

Looks like I'll go with what the printers are referring to as "gloss" paper stock too - which, in reality, is more like a beautiful satin finish than the matte I originally specified. It's no where near full-gloss (lacquered), and shows contrast very well. The matte results in a relatively dull finish as the dot-gain (ink-soak and spread) is relatively high in comparison to the gloss which holds the blacks far better. This is good because space is generally black!

I can't wait to finish it now and get it under way for real. It will be printed on the web-offset press, not digital - so a traditionally-printed book is what we'll be getting. A very big thank you to Ben (Benno85) who made the connections for me, and his dad Eddie, who is the pre-press manager at the printers doing the work for us. Thanks guys!

And a big thank you to you Chris for all your fantasic work. I can't wait to get my copy

.

Mark

BerrieK · #3 17-09-2009, 10:04 PM

The amount of work, creativity and passion you are putting into this project is truly amazing. Thankyou Chris, you've made it happen for all of us.

Kerrie

renormalised (Carl) · #4 17-09-2009, 10:16 PM

I think you have all done a great job with this book...you should all be proud of what you've achieved in this compendium

dugnsuz (Doug) · #5 17-09-2009, 10:19 PM

WOOO HOOOOO
Doug

h0ughy (David) · #6 17-09-2009, 10:49 PM

great news and again thanks for the effort guys

Jen · #7 17-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Great stuff Chris i cant wait for it to arrive in the mail
Thanks for all your time and effort you have put into this

Im already ready to order one for next year too LMAO

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #8 17-09-2009, 11:08 PM

I just can't wait to see it.

Octane (Humayun) · #9 17-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Awesome, Chris. The choice of paper sounds absolutely fantastic!!!

Thank you so much, matey!

Regards,
Humayun

bloodhound31 · #10 18-09-2009, 12:58 AM

Great work Chris! It is utterly fantastic and very encouraging to have my first ever image in print.

Thank you so much for the prompt and this unique opportunity! I can't wait to show my mum! I just wish I could have done something like this years earlier so I could show my dad before he left for the next life.

Baz.

TheDecepticon · #11 18-09-2009, 01:16 AM

Top Stuff!! Great work Chris, it really sounds awesome! Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet?

stephenb (Stephen) · #12 18-09-2009, 05:46 AM

Sounding fantastic! Looking forward to them.

How many quantities ordered so far, Chris?

sheeny (Al) · #13 18-09-2009, 07:05 AM

Looking forward to this!

Al.

astroron (Ron) · #14 18-09-2009, 07:20 AM

I am looking forward to it Chris

Thanks for all your good work

Darth Wader (Wade) · #15 18-09-2009, 08:53 AM

Really looking forward to this now!

Can't wait to see everyone's contributions in all their glory.

I must echo everyone's comments of praise Chris, well done. Quite an undertaking.

Liz · #16 18-09-2009, 08:59 AM

Yes, sooooo exciting

for sure.
Cant wait to see it LIVE, and viewthose amazing 80 pics by the wonderfully talented crew here

And to Chris - we have all thanked you a million times, so we onky need another million

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #17 18-09-2009, 09:02 AM

what everyone else said, with sprinkles on!

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #18 18-09-2009, 09:14 AM

Is this the start of a new career for you Chris

Omaroo Publishing, has a nice catchy tone to it.

DavidU (Dave) · #19 18-09-2009, 10:13 AM

As soon as I can afford one I will order one. Thanx Chris

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #20 18-09-2009, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the encouragement everyone

DavidU - just FYI - after the initial print run, which will based on an exact number of orders taken by that cut-off time at the end of September, we don't intend to carry stock, as such, for sale later on. We'll see how it pans out, but can't promise to have any left at that stage.

Hopefully there might be a couple extra thrown in at the end of the run...