Multiple files have been created which accommodate a variety of adjustments for the different presses I have used, to make the numerous prototype runs of these books. In addition, I was able to adjust for the differences between RGB, which I used to create the books, and the CYMK used to print the books.
You might wonder; why the difference between RGB and CMYK? The RGB mode allows for a wider range of editing functions when processing the image, whereas the CYMK is much more limited. In part, the wider range gives functions necessary to shape the art in broad terms, allowing for things like density and a whole array of special effects not available in the CYMK mode. But the real issue there is; a significant color shift between the two exists. So it took a great deal of effort to counteract that color shift and make adjustments to achieve the desired effect. Specifically, because of the subtleties that needed to be retained to achieve the desired overall look of the finished product. In fact, in the effort to retain those subtle effects, other ones were created that turned out to be a nice addition to the look of the layout..
It all becomes rather frustrating, watching one's carefully created balance be destroyed when shifting to a different printing mode, but, luckily I endured and went back and forth numerous times, making needed adjustments, until I achieved an acceptable variance on my original theme. I think the end result is quite fine. I am, literally, up to Revision 415 of this layout.
So, all in all, the book series is ready to run. Still, only BookOne is conformed for printing under the present conditions. But conforming the remains books should not be too difficult in comparison.
In that regard; as I mentioned previously, I am converting the multiple layout files, created in different programs, over to be merged into one layered GFX file, divided up into layers that keep the text and artwork separated and much more editable, given the size of the overall files. This simplifies integrating the new artwork and keeping the original text configuration, which making changes easier, should that be required.
I won't go into why multiple programs were used, other than to say it was part of the progression into creating an Illustrated Storybook from the Stage Play while separately developing the artwork. Suffice it to say it was unavoidable. Having finally finished the Storybooks (in essence), in hindsight, I might have done it differently, but not knowing what I know now, as I said, it was unavoidable.
So, I will address this further after I finish binding this run of books.
AG
