Soft Proofs Earn Solid Raves

摘要

Whether they're looking to cut time and cost during the proof approval process, or searching for a better way to collaborate on proofs with stakeholders in disparate locations, graphic arts professionals are increasingly gaining confidence in adopting "soft" proofing as part of their remote proofing digital workflow. As remote proofing continues to establish itself as a viable way to pare time and delivery expenses, many proofing vendors are continuing their push to convince graphic arts companies that soft proofing-or proofing via a computer monitor-is the next logical step. Indeed, last year three soft proofing solutions-the Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) Matchprint Virtual Proofing System, RealTimeImage's RealTime-Proof Express, and Remote Director from Integrated Color Solutions (ICS)-were honored with the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation's InterTech Technology Awards. During the past year, major print shops, prepress firms, publishers, and designers have been putting these and other remote proofing technologies to the test, with positive results.