Red 7 Media - (Page 13) PRODUCTION TRACK Our Core Skills sessions will bring production professionals up to speed on the latest techniques and technologies, while the Advanced Skills program looks ahead and helps prepare production pros for the next revolution in pre-press and printing. PRODUCTION TRACK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 PART I: CORE SKILLS SPEAKER Shawn Lowe Director, Manufacturing Niche Media Holdings 9:00-10:00 a.m. THE CASE FOR VIRTUAL PROOFING It’s no longer a question whether online proofing works. It’s a question of whether you’re ready for it, and whether it portends the complete elimination of proofing down the road. SPEAKER Biagio Lubrano Quality Control Manager Condé Nast Publications 10:15-11:15 a.m. THE ROAD TO PRINT-MANUFACTURING PREDICTABILITY When the industry was switching to the all-digital workflow during the late nineties, the promise of the shift from film was “faster, better, cheaper. It might be faster and even cheaper, but better ” remains only a goal. In this session, a discussion of the way forward. Rob Brai Production Director Northstar Travel Media Frank Locantore Director, Magazine PAPER Project Co-op America SPEAKERS 2:30-3:45 p.m. GOING GREEN: THE PROFITABLE CHOICE Converting to environmentally safe publishing is not only gaining momentum as a fashionable and socially conscious move, it’s also a smart choice that can cut costs, streamline paper buying and boost profits. SPEAKER Paula Gordon Manufacturing Director Reed Business Information 4:00-5:00 p.m. GOING BEYOND FTP Is your pre-media operation grinding its way through an alphabet soup of file-format submissions? Join us in this session for a look at how some publishers are developing ad portals and how they can help unclog your pre-media operation. PART II: ADVANCED SKILLS SPEAKER Alex Brown Owner Printmark TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 9:30-10:30 a.m. PRINTER CONSOLIDATIONS: GOOD FOR THE INDUSTRY? February capped a wave of printer mergers that left some publishers concerned about pricing leverage and flexibility. Hear this panel dissect the state of the printing market and how it can still effectively address the needs of publishers. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. GETTING IN SYNC: PRODUCTION & DESIGN As technology changes rapidly, skill sets in this critical partnership can diverge. Are your designers up-to-speed on the latest techniques and materials? Are your production people as skilled in the latest digital technology as they should be? WWW.FOLIOSHOW.COM SPEAKER Fran Fox Senior Director, Manufacturing Dwell 3:15-4:15 p.m. STREAMLINING PRODUCTION COSTS: CRITICAL CUTS Flat newsstand and ad sales, among other woes, are forcing publishers’ hands in turning to cost-cutting to shore up the balance sheet. One area that’s frequently targeted is production. This session provides a pragmatic, level-headed look at the best ways to trim meaningful costs out of the production process. SPEAKER Michael Patrissi Color & Quality Assurance Analyst Hearst Magazines 4:30-5:30 p.m. LESSONS IN COLOR MANAGEMENT Color requirements for both ad pages and editorial are increasing, as publications try just about anything to catch the attention of potential customers. Hear how you can get more accurate color from a specific proofer and more consistent reproduction across all color-managed output devices. FOR MORE INFO: VISIT FOLIOSHOW.COM OR CALL 866-966-6650 x1126 13 http://www.folioshow.com http://www.folioshow.com
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