Duotones – issues?

JA
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jo achin
Sep 4, 2003
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I know I’ve seen this topic on the forum before, but I can’t locate the question.

I’m creating tradeshow graphics, and I would like to convert the photographs into duotones. Is there anything I need to watch out for RE: print production?

(Duotones will be PS EPS files w/ transparent background placed/linked into Illustrator EPS file)

Thanks
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LenHewitt
Sep 4, 2003
Jo,

w/ transparent background <<

You will need to create a clipping path for the transparent area as that’s the only way EPS can carry transparency.

If creating monotone ‘duotones’, a better way might be to convert to greyscale, save a tiff and use an opacity mask in Illustrator to create the colour
JA
jo achin
Sep 4, 2003
The photos were converted to grayscale, and then I changed the mode to duotone (black & red). Then I exported w/ clipping path, and linked file into Illustrator.

Why do you suggest the opacity mask in Illustrator? Will the color produce better?

Thanks for your reply.
L
LenHewitt
Sep 5, 2003
Jo,

Will the color produce better?<<

No, but duotones placed in Illustrator can be a little hit and miss <g>

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