Different Vectorization Programs for the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization System (Part 2)

When it comes to converting Raster images to Vector design, we have a number of different options to choose from. From these options a few are better suited for the needs of this tutorial, but yours might differ.Bonus Program: Another…

Converting Raster Designs to Vector Using the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization Method (Mini-Series) Video Index

This is an index covering a mini-series of videos on Vectorizing your designs using the Affinity Software. Index Below. When it comes to vector design, these are ideal when you want to scale them to any size without the loss of quality. PART…

Cleaning Up the Traced Image Design Within the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization System (Part 5)

Now that we have a nice Vectorized version of our original Raster design, we want to clean it up. Cleaning up the newly created Vector design will make your life simple when it comes to making changes. This video is part of…

Options for Saving Your Vector Design Within the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization System (Part 6)

After we have successfully Vectorized our raster design, we want to make sure that we save it in the correct format. When it comes to the format that we should use, there are a number of different ones to choose from depending on…

Tracing a Raster Image in Affinity for the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization System (Part 4)

Once we are familiar with the basic user interface of Affinity, we want to focus on the main tool for this vectorization process. Now when it comes to the Image Trace feature, compared to many other programs that allow for vectorization,…

Understanding the UI for Affinity using the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization System (Part 3)

When it comes to our program of choice for vectorization (Affinity), understanding the basic user interface is the best starting point. Having a better understanding of the program's UI will make the ease of using Affinity so much…

The Difference Between Raster and Vector for the AM.CO.ZA Vectorization System (Part 1)

When it comes to working with design, it is rather important to know that you get two main types of design file structures. These two different design structures will each have their own pros and cons.Knowing what these are, will…

Hot to Import and Export Printer Drivers Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 8)

After we have made and customised our new custom Printer Driver, we might want to save them for future use. We might also want to use the new custom drivers on another system that does not have the correct drivers loaded yet. This…

Cyan – Magenta – Yellow and Black Slot Order Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 7)

When we look at a printer machine, it has ink cartridges that hold the different inks. These inks have a set order in which they are arranged in, so having a driver that reflects that order is of utmost importance. This video…

How to Modify and Add Custom Resolutions Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 6)

Like mentioned before, the printing resolutions are limited by the printheads physical capabilities. That being said, it is very important that the driver reflects the printheads physical limitations. This video is part of…

Printer Driver Available Printing Resolutions Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 5)

When it comes to printing and printheads, one has different resolutions that you are able to use. Something to keep in mind is that these resolutions are limited to what the printhead is physically capable of producing. This…

Adjusting Driver and Printer Properties Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 4)

When it comes to Printer Drivers and modifying them, using the Printer Properties will be the best place to start. From these properties, we have a number of different variables that will change the output of that given driver. This…

Making Printer Driver Copies or Deleting them Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 3)

When we look at custom parameters for our drivers, it is often better to work from a copy of a working driver as to starting from scratch. That being said, things can also become a mess if we do not clean up the old unused drivers…

How to Install or Uninstall Printer Drivers Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 2)

In order for the Printer and software to work correctly, we will need some form of driver installed that supports our active printer. That being said, trying to operate a printer with the incorrect driver installed will not work correctly. This…

Understanding what a Printer Driver is Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 1)

When it comes to Printer Drivers in regard to a device, this is not something new. Practically every device that you connect to software will be using some form of driver. This video is part of a Mini-Series. The next video…

Printer Drivers Within AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software and How To Modify Them (Mini-Series) Video Index

This is an index covering a mini-series of videos on the Printer Drivers with the InkRIP Software. Index Below. When it comes to hardware (Printer) communicating with the software (InkRIP), we will need to use some form of driver. PART…

How to Use the Newly Created ICC Profile Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 11)

After we have created our new ICC Profile, it might be a good idea to put it to the test. It is always good practice to ensure the newly created ICC Profile works and functions correctly before using it on a clients job. This…

Adjusting the Linearization Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software of our ICC Profile (Part 7)

After setting our Ink Limit for the ICC Profile, we want to have a look at the Linearization options. The Linearization calibrations will help us achieve nice and smooth gradients between our values. This video is part of a…

Adjusting and Calibrating the Ink Limit Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 6)

After we have adjusted the Parameters of our newly created ICC Profile, we want to jump into the Ink Limit tab. When it comes to the Ink Limit Tab, we will finally start using the Spectrophotometer to calibrate these limits. This…

Setting our New ICC Profile Parameters Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 5)

When we create an ICC Profile, the first thing we will be doing is setting the Parameters. With the Parameters we will be setting we want to ensure that we use the correct value and options available. This video is part of…

About ICC Profiles Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software Color Manager Tool (Part 1)

Have you ever printed an image, but it does not look the way it looked on your monitor? In this video we will look at why this happens and how an ICC Profile can address that. This video is part of a Mini-Series. The next…

About Color Manager ICC Profiles Using the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Mini-Series) Video Index

This is an index covering a mini-series of videos on ICC Profiles in the InkRIP Software. Index Below. When it comes to ICC Profiles, this will be the difference between a great or very poor print. PART 1 - About ICC Profiles PART…

Choosing What Our Ink Limit Mixed Values Will Be Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 8)

When you are printing your sample charts and you find that your Mixed inks get muddy and start to bleed too much, we will need to adjust our Ink Limit Mixed. Adjusting the Ink Limit Mixed will help us achieve a well balanced printed…

Finalizing Our Newly Created ICC Profile Files Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 9)

After we have set and adjusted our Parameters, Ink Limit, Linearization and Ink Limit Mixed, we want to tie it all together. In order to tie all the adjusted settings together for a final ICC Profile, we need to finish adjusting the…