One of the really great benefits of a digital workflow is the greatly reduced production time. Through it we can eliminate many traditionally analog steps, such as removing film generation from screenmaking by using a computer-to-screen system. This sort of technology can help us get jobs on press in a matter of minutes. Likewise, the transfer of and accessibility to digital information has become a key part of the critical path in our workflows. We can lose hours or even days in the approval process as key players become increasingly disconnected and distanced from the physical manufacturing facilities, which is why digital soft proofing—the ability to accurately view, comment on, and approve digital color both on site and remotely—is now an essential part of an efficient digital production model. This article will introduce the benefits, limitations, and realities of remote soft proofing.
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