SGIA's Intro to Digital Workshop Provides Critical Fundamentals

For Immediate Release
July 26, 2007
Contact: Marguerite Higgins, SGIA
703.359.1310
mhiggins@sgia.org

Fairfax, Virginia -- SGIA's upcoming Intro to Digital Imaging (October 4-5, 2007) workshop at the SGIA Digital Lab in Fairfax, Virginia, gives newcomers to digital printing a better understanding of the market's vast technology and process selections. http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/SGIA_workshops/intro_to_digital/index.cfm

The course is geared to students at all points in specialty imaging -- from new hires at digital operations and specialty imagers interested in adding a digital workflow to those who work for ink and media suppliers.

Students gain from SGIA's Digital Printing Analyst Jeff Burton:

* A complete rundown of current digital printing equipment, including digital textile printers, software and media

* Review of available digital imaging processes from start to finish

* Tips for discussing digital imaging with colleagues and customers

"This course cuts through industry jargon to speak to all audiences," said Johnny Shell, SGIA's Vice President of Technical Operations. "Plus, this workshop can really help attendees of SGIA '07 (Orlando, Florida; October 24-27, 2007) get a foothold for understanding the capabilities of digital imaging technologies they'll see on the show floor." http://www.sgia.org/events/current_expo/sgia07/index_attend.cfm

Past workshop attendee Kevin Chase, Eagle Lake Graphics (St. Paul, Minnesota), called the workshop "very helpful for someone new to the industry."

Chase said he benefited from the course's review on RIP software functions. "It was important to see the whole process in person and learn the different variables," he added.

No matter what your angle is, you'll find all you need to get started in digital imaging at SGIA's intro workshop. Register and learn more about this and other programs at SGIA.org, Keyword: Events. http://www.sgia.org/events/sgia_calendar.cfm 

SGIA -- Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers, and vehicles. To make the most of your specialty imaging business, take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org, and experience the specialty graphic imaging industry first-hand at SGIA '07 (Orlando, Florida, October 24-27, 2007).

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