BlueCubit software has released the long awaited version 2.1 upgrade to ImageNest.
The ImageNest version 2.1 demo can be downloaded here (OSX DMG).

New Pricing for ImageNest located here.

Please contact us anytime for more information.

BlueCubit software has released the long awaited version 2 upgrade to ImageNest.
Version 2.0 includes over 15 new features including:
Meta Data Annotations, Soft Proofing
Layout to PDF, Image Frames
Improved "Best Fit" image layout, Batch Sizing
Improved Color Management, Updated PostScript Level III support
64 bit processing, Support for OSX 10.6

The ImageNest version 2 demo can be downloaded here (OSX DMG).

We are offering a $10 off any version of ImageNest (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once) until December 31st 2009.
Please contact us anytime for more information.

Good through November 31st 2009
Please Contact Us to place an order or for more information.

We have 1 ColorMunki Photo in stock at a special price. List Price $499 Special Price $429.99.
ColorMunki Photo
ColorMunki Photo is the innovative new way to bring your photos from screen to print – with color perfection. Designed for the wedding, social, portrait photographers,
this color control solution delivers new technological features for display, projector and RGB/CMYK printer profiling.
All-in-One spectrophotometer means no separate devices needed to profile your displays and printers. The white calibration tile is integrated, so nothing to lose or match up to your device.
Includes a protective bag which doubles as an integrated monitor holder – no cumbersome accessories needed. It truly is your do everything go everywhere solution!

We have 3 i1Display 2's in stock at a special price. List Price $259 Special Price $229.99.
i1Display 2
Designed for calibrating and profiling all types of monitors LCD and CRT
Includes: 1Display measurement device (emission only colorimeter) with ambient measurement head
1Match software for monitors, 1Share software for creating, evaluating and communicating color, Interactive Training Modules, Digital Pantone Library
i1Display 2 Includes a $200 upgrade certificate good towards any i1 Professional package

We have 5 Wi-Ex zBoost YX510 in stock at a special price. List Price $399 Special Price $329.99.

zBoost YX510 Dual Band boost both signal for both 800 and 1900 MHz phones
The package includes everything you need:  amplifier base unit, power supply, base unit antenna, low-loss SATV coaxial cable (RG6), signal antenna and mounting hardware.
The omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers.
Benefits include:
• Increases your indoor signal coverage – up to 2500 sq feet (More coverage with optional upgrades)
• Decreases dropped or missed calls
• Easy to set up  – comes complete with everything needed• No cradle or connections to your phone
• Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
• Works with all phones and wireless data cards (except Nextel)
• Works with all US carriers
• Protects the carrier network using patent-pending technology

Good through November 30th 2009
Please Contact Us to place an order or for more information.

We have 1 ColorMunki Photo in stock at a special price. List Price $499 Special Price $429.99.
ColorMunki Photo
ColorMunki Photo is the innovative new way to bring your photos from screen to print – with color perfection. Designed for the wedding, social, portrait photographers,
this color control solution delivers new technological features for display, projector and RGB/CMYK printer profiling.
All-in-One spectrophotometer means no separate devices needed to profile your displays and printers. The white calibration tile is integrated, so nothing to lose or match up to your device.
Includes a protective bag which doubles as an integrated monitor holder – no cumbersome accessories needed. It truly is your do everything go everywhere solution!
LCD & Laptop Calibration
With both easy and advanced mode, you’ll master the color jungle in a snap. “Easy” mode has predetermined selections, so you don’t need to be a color expert. For those looking for more control
over whitepoint or ambient measurements, choose the “Advanced” mode. Our DDC auto detect control will quickly determine if your monitor is compliant and if so, perform one button display profiling.
Projector Profiling
Tired of making excuses for your projected images? Your display is right, but your audience sees something different? Utilizing the same profiling technology for your display,
your ColorMunki will give you fast and accurate projector profiles so you can project your images to your client, family or friends with color confidence!
Printer Profiling
Complete color control and optimized printer profiling make sure the color you see is the color you get.
New RGB and CMYK printer profiling technology delivers outstanding printer profile quality. You simply scan one test chart of 50 patches, and ColorMunki calculates an interim profile and learns how your
printer behaves for these colors. It then produces a second chart that perfects your profile once you scan it. It even has the ability to optimize for specific colors, black & white, and flesh tones from individual image types.

We have 4 i1Display 2 in stock at a special price. List Price $259 Special Price $229.99.
i1Display 2
Designed for calibrating and profiling all types of monitors LCD and CRT
Includes: 1Display measurement device (emission only colorimeter) with ambient measurement head
1Match software for monitors, 1Share software for creating, evaluating and communicating color, Interactive Training Modules, Digital Pantone Library
i1Display 2 Includes a $200 upgrade certificate good towards any i1 Professional package

We have 3 Wi-Ex zBoost YX510 in stock at a special price. List Price $399 Special Price $329.99.

zBoost YX510 Dual Band boost both signal for both 800 and 1900 MHz phones
The package includes everything you need:  amplifier base unit, power supply, base unit antenna, low-loss SATV coaxial cable (RG6), signal antenna and mounting hardware.
The omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers.
Benefits include:
• Increases your indoor signal coverage – up to 2500 sq feet (More coverage with optional upgrades)
• Decreases dropped or missed calls
• Easy to set up  – comes complete with everything needed• No cradle or connections to your phone
• Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
• Works with all phones and wireless data cards (except Nextel)
• Works with all US carriers
• Protects the carrier network using patent-pending technology

The 2009 PhotoPlus Expo is coming to a close. This year the expo was hit hard by the economic downturn.
It was at least 20-25% smaller then last years and a fair amount of the major exhibitors from last year did not show at all.

Those sad parts aside, we did meet with a number of great people and great companies.
Ilford and Kodak had good sized booths and a commitment to film and digital products that should be commended.
Innova Art, Canson Infinity, MagicGiclee and Moab by Legion all had excellent booths and some new fantastic products that we will soon be stocking.

Our hope is that next years expo is a much larger one with a greater selection of companies exhibiting.

The special Expo pricing was a big hit and we gave out all of the coupons we had.
We will be extending those offers to those who didn't meet us at the expo but did attend.
Mention code PPEXPO09 when placing your order. Coupons will expire December 31st 2009.
1. 25% off Drum Scans for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
2. 15% off Inkjet Prints for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
3. 25% off Film Output prints on an order of $50 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
4. $10 off ImageNest nesting software (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
5. 5% off on all ColorBurst RIP products (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
6. 3% off on ICC Targets from Kodak and HutchColor (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).

Its back!! Its BACK!! Our favorite time of the year!!
The 26th annual Photo Plus Expo is back in NYC on October 22-24 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
Photo Plus is the premiere event for all things photography and we will be attending!
If you are planning to attend the expo on the 22nd or 23rd, we would love to meet you.

We will have a handful of discount coupons for many of our services and products.
Coupons must be picked up at the expo and they will expire December 31st 2009.
1. 25% off Drum Scans for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
2. 15% off Inkjet Prints for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
3. 25% off Film Output prints on an order of $50 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
4. $10 off ImageNest nesting software (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
5. 5% off on all ColorBurst RIP products (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
6. 3% off on ICC Targets from Kodak and HutchColor (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).

Call Ian Mazursky at 914-450-7144 before or during the event to schedule a time and place.

Thru December 1st 2008, PrePress Express is offering
5% off on all ImageNest products.

ImageNest 13 inch
With a maximum printing width of 13 inches (no length limit) price: $99.00 Sale: $94.05
ImageNest 17 inch
With a maximum printing width of 17 inches (no length limit) price: $199.00 Sale: $189.05
ImageNest 24 inch
With a maximum printing width of 24 inches (no length limit) price: $399.00 Sale: $379.05
ImageNest 44 inch
With a maximum printing width of 44 inches (no length limit) price: $599.00 Sale: $569.05
ImageNest 64 inch
With a maximum printing width of 64 inches (no length limit) price: $799.00 Sale: $759.05

Contact us for more information or to place an order.

Thru December 1st 2008, PrePress Express is offering
5% off on all ColorBurst RIP products.

Contact us for more information or to place an order.

Its here again!! It here again!! My favorite time of the year!!
The 25th annual Photo Plus Expo is back in NYC on October 23-25 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
Photo Plus is the premiere event for all thing photography and we will be there!

If you are planning to attend the expo on the 23rd or 24th, we would love to meet you.
Call Ian Mazursky at 914-450-7144 before or during the event to schedule a time and place.

We will be visiting with many of our vendors and manufacturers and would love to introduce you to some of our friends.

Hello Again!

Over the years I have participated in some of the great newsgroups in the photography and pre press fields.
Many of the posters on those groups have helped me and many others out on a variety of topics.

To thank you (you know who you are!), PrePress Express would like to extend some offers to the members from the following newsgroups.
       APUG Forums
       Large Format Photography Forum
       photo.net Forums
       PrePress Forums
       Hybrid Photo

Offer 1- Drum Scanning:
15% off your first drum scan order and 5% off on all future drum scan orders.
Note: The discount does not count towards shipping or tax.

Offer 2- Printing:
15% off your first printing order and 5% off on all future printing orders.
Note: The discount does not count towards shipping or tax.

Offer 3- Printer Profiling:
10% off our profiling services.

To take advantae of our offers, please send an email to Ian with your newsgroup handle/nickname and your order.
The discount code will only be provided after verification of your newsgroup ID.


-Ian Mazursky
Owner

So how big will my file be?

I have been hard at work on a Scan Size Calculator to answer that question.
Enter in the length and width of the film and your desired DPI, Color Mode and Bit Depth. Click calculate and the file size is displayed.
This will also work in the opposite direction. Enter in your desired print size at 300 dpi and click calculate.
Now you will have an idea as to the scan size you will need for a print.

Speaking of prints. I have also created a print ratio calculator. Say you have a 645 negative or 6x9.
Well what size can it be printed at while respecting its original ratio?
Pop on over to our Print Ratio Calculator, enter your desired width and select your film type.
Click the calculate button and the height will be calculated with respect to the aspect ratio of the film type..

I hope these calculators will help. If you have comments our questions,
please visit the Contact Us page and send me an email.


Let's all keep shooting film!

-Ian Mazursky
Owner

Wow what topic. Its been raging in the pre press and photographic community for years.
Which film to use. Slide film (E-6) or Negative film (C-41).

The short answer.....If you use one of the current "Pro C-41 Films" from Kodak or Fuji, it doesn't.

The long answer.....It doesn't, but.........
Before you pick out the film, you have to think about the light. The light is the key to all!!
If you are shooting medium to high contrast scenes (high key) that are more than 3.5 stops from shadow to highlight,
the best choice is negative film.

I know what your thinking. For years the mantra has been, for advertising you must shoot chrome.
That was true, at one point in time. These days, you are free to shoot what you want.
With negative film, you have almost a 7 stop exposure latitude. Thats huge! Chrome has half that at the best of times.
The nice thing about negative film, your highlights are protected and your shadows detail is there.
With chrome, you will probably loose both. There is so much data in a negative compared to a chrome.
So much so that we scan 40% more color and B&W negatives than chromes.

The second thing to think about is the size of the image on the page.
You will see little if any difference between the 2 if the page size is a single. It's a bit larger than letter.
Double page spreads may be tricky on 645. There might be some grain but it's unlikely.

Now dont get me wrong, im not knocking the chrome. Velvia 50 has the finest grain of any film available
with outstanding color. I have shot allot of chrome over the years and I love the feel of it.
Put a 4x5 or 8x10 chrome on a light box and heads will turn. But there are many times that chrome will never be able to
record any highlight details. If I expose for the highlights, I would loose the shadows. I now shoot & recommend
the new Kodak Portra 160nc & Fuji Pro 160s. When I need a chrome, I reach for Velvia 50, Provia 100f and E100G.

There is a great discussion that I have participated in at APUG.org. Click here to view it.


If you have comments our questions, please visit the Contact Us page and send me an email.

-Ian Mazursky
Owner

PrePress Express is proud to select these great companies as our partners!

LTI Loy Taubman Inc, A NYC based Lab specializing in E-6, C-41, B&W and lightjet output

LightSide PS Lightside offers the unique service of managing its client's post-shoot imaging needs from start to finish.

Gotham Imaging Gotham Imaging, HANDMADE-digital prints