2010 Technical Conference - Day One

EXPO Set-up

Challenges and Solutions in Color Management
Moderator: Don Hutcheson, Hutch Color
Speakers:
Ray Cheydleur, OEM Project Manager, X-Rite
Gina A. Sigmon, Sr. Director Technical Sales and Strategic Solutions, Publishing Services Group, Worldcolor

Explore the trends, challenges and solutions of managing color in a cross-media world.

Remote Proofing: Case Studies
Moderator: Colleen Capola, Leo Burnett USA, Inc.
Speakers:
Chris Carlock, Studio Manager, Mundocom Chicago
JB Waddell, Plant Manager, Johnsbyrne Company
Dave Rapp, Quality Control Manager, Brown Printing Company

This panel will share case studies of how their companies have successfully deployed remote hard and soft proofing, internally as well as at customer locations. They'll address whether monitor proofing on press is a reality today and if proofs at press are still necessary. Finally, this expert panel will weigh in on the future of proofing.

Luncheon and Event Partner Presentations
Presenters:
Kodak
GMG

EXPO Open!

The most experienced technical experts from leading premedia equipment and software companies are on-hand, offering experiences and insight in valuable one-on-one discussions.

Ink Optimization: Software RoundUP Results
Abhay Sharma, Professor Graphic School of Communications, Ryerson University
Ben Starr

In an exhaustive evaluation of ink-saving technologies, the leading software systems have been put through a series of tests designed to assess their capabilities, as well as educate printers and print buyers on the use, benefits and pitfalls of ink optimization software. The tests conducted compared participating systems in terms of total ink reduction, color change, stability on press, file integrity and the individual features of each solution. Test results will be announced here, at the IPA Technical Conference!

Lightning Round:
Advances in Color Quality Control-
Premedia and Pressrooom
Moderator: John Sweeney, Fine Eye Color

How does your process control stack up to the most efficient operations? What are the latest innovations for controlling color through the entire chain of media production processes? Quick-fire demonstrations of the latest in color management solutions will assure you leave with real answers to effectively controlling color in your premedia and pressroom operations.

Standards, Spec's and Certifications:
What You Need to Know
Moderators:
Dick Presley, Product Manager Halftone Proofing, GCG WW Proofing & Color Tech Apps Group, Eastman Kodak Company
Joe Fazzi, Vice President Print Media, IDEAlliance

Successfully integrating proven best practices into your operation is key to containing costs and improving quality. Discover the latest incarnations of the most important standards, specifications and certification programs in our industry, including SNAP, SWOP, G7, ISO, and PSO.

Lighting and Monitor Update
Moderator: Heath Leutkins, CGS Publishing
Speakers:
Dan Caldwell, ICS
Danny Rich, Sun Chemical

Discover the trends in standard lighting solutions and processes for soft and hard proofing, including the new ISO standard.

BYOL:
RGB Workflow and Color Settings in Photoshop
(Bring Your Own Laptop)
Don Hutcheson, Hutch Color

In this session RGB pioneer and color management consultant Don Hutcheson will give a brief overview of RGB workflow best practices, and instructions on how to optimize Adobe Color Settings for today's G7 workflows.  Don will show how you can create, distribute and install your own custom .csf (Color Settings File) in Adobe Creative Suite CS3, CS4 and CS5.  A couple of pre-made .csf files optimized for GRACoL and SWOP will be downloadable prior to the session and may be freely copied and distributed to your clients, vendors and work associates.

This session is a must for anyone who's uncertain how to take advantage of RGB workflows, or who isn't quite sure what Adobe color settings to use."

Integrated Media Production Committee Meeting
Moderator: Joe Cha, Hip Zone, Inc

You're invited to participate in the newest committee in IDEAlliance! The Integrated Media Production Committee provides a forum for business leaders to develop best practices, strategies and business models that advance content creation, use, and multi-channel distribution. Committee participants will create and validate best practices for content sharing across all media types and platforms. They’ll engage senior managers and technologists to enhance understanding of efficiencies and opportunities related to cross industry business practices, throughout the complete marketing supply chain. And, they’ll provide recommendations that help publishers find suppliers and technologies that meet specifications and standards defined by the Integrated Media Production Committee. Learn how you can both benefit and contribute by participating!