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Custom Texture
Creation
Use this method for generating unique halftones
to deliver art that sets you apart.
By Thomas Trimingham, ConTriBuTing WriTer
Different types of halftone dots create value
ranges in unique ways that can influence
the way artwork appears, and also in the
way it prints. So it makes sense to mix
things up occasionally, especially if it could
enhance your artwork.
However, there are only a few options
for creating halftones in Adobe Photoshop
unless you buy plug-ins.You can create
halftones in the software anytime you
convert a grayscale image into black-andwhite (bitmap) mode.The standard choices
are similar to those offered in most RIP
software, such as round, diamond, ellipse,
cross or line halftones (Figure 1).The most
versatile are the round and ellipse shapes,
although some printers occasionally use
diamond or line halftones.
Another method for creating value with
dots in Photoshop is to use a square or
stochastic dot (also referred to as diffusion
dither).This method is considered a frequency dot and differs from halftones in
that the value represents how closely the
dots are grouped (Figure 2).This dot style
also is called an index dot after the specific
color mode and separation method that
some printers use in Photoshop.
The advantages of this style are its
random nature and uniform dot size, diminishing dot-gain issues on press and
interference-pattern issues with screen
meshes.The downside to this type of dot
is that it gives most images a grainy appearance and can sometimes lack shadows
and highlight areas.
Most screen printers are familiar with
standard halftone patterns and square
dots, and have access to them.This is good
because they are easy to find and predictable,
but bad because it is hard to create a oneof-a-kind look with these styles. Pushing
the envelope and designing something
extraordinary doesn't have to be a hassle
or expensive. With a simple process involving a Photoshop function, some time
and willingness to experiment, you can
create completely unique halftones using
original shapes.
Creating a Custom Halftone Pattern
To create a completely original halftone,
you must first create a unique pattern.You
can use Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or
CorelDRAW to do this. Remember,
Figure 1
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First Impressions
From the Show Director
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On Design
The Innovators
Headlining Headwear
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Shop Talk
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Sublimation
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Impressions - May 2017 - From the Show Director
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Impressions - May 2017 - Overheard
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Impressions - May 2017 - First Look
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