Pre-pressUV DTF
Turning a DTF raster with a background into a clean PNG
The step-by-step way to strip the background out of a DTF raster and keep the transfer edges free of halos before it hits the RIP queue.
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The notes, fixes, and workflows from a design and print studio. Read them as quick skims — most topics also live on the Media channel as practical tutorials.
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ColourDigital
AI-assisted music video workflow, start to finish
A free-tool pipeline that takes a concept from ChatGPT to Leonardo, SUNO, and Immersity for a full animated video — no paid plan required.
Pre-pressPrint-ready
Bleed, border padding, and buffers that survive the press
Why every approved file from a print studio needs bleed, safe margins, and border padding baked in — and how to check them before RIP.
MachinesUV
One-pass White + CMYK + Varnish: what the layers do
A plain-language walkthrough of the UV DTF stack and how underbase, colour, and varnish each earn their place in a single pass.
ColourPre-press
Colour profiles and ink density for predictable output
How consistent profiles and controlled ink density keep the print close to the proof — from layout on the desk to the flatbed.
LaserMaterials
Fiber laser marking on wood, metal, and acrylic
The settings-first approach to clean marks on different surfaces, from walnut plaques to small name tags.