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Phantasm CS 2.1.2 & Phantasm CS Publisher 1.0 Plugin for Adobe Illustrator (MacOSX)
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Phantasm CS v2.1.2 for Adobe Illustrator

Receiving artwork from a client usually involves the hurdles of handling embedded images. Illustrator doesn't provide any embedded image options to directly edit or convert to an external linked file which is often required at the last minute when clients are calling for results. Phantasm CS Studio solves this with minimal fuss and maximum results.

When handling a vast library of artwork, it's often essential to work with linked images to ensure consistency across a portfolio of work. Phantasm CS allows color adjustments to be applied to all linked images — there is no need to duplicate images leading to extended and inefficient workflows!

Keeping things live and dynamic is all taken in Phantasm CS' stride by using live Effects. Being non-destructive, creative experimentation is a natural by-product. And if your clients do not have Phantasm CS installed—although it's likely to benefit them too—they can still view the live color changes applied.

Before things finally go to print, it's always wise to check for the technicalities that can trip up even the most seasoned of Illustrator users. Have you ever been stung by overprint white? Black text appeared blurry due to rich black? Both of these common problems, and more, can easily be visually and quickly checked for using the output preview tools in Phantasm CS Studio.

Phantasm CS Studio also features the unique full separations tool which generates a new separated document, with a full view control panel and, optionally, each ink split across new layers. This tool has found many applications in the screen printing industry, allowing for final vector-based fine-tuning before the screens are set.

Phantasm CS Publisher 1.0 for Adobe Illustrator

Control is everything. And that's exactly what Phantasm CS Publisher offers, starting with the advanced Swap Channels (ink mapping) tool that's provided as a Filter and live, non-destructive Effect.

Capable of being applied to all vector artwork and images (embedded and linked), control of inks has never been easier and more flexible.

Professional color and ink control continues with the advanced Curves tool which not only allows control of individual channels (process and spot), but also image alpha. The latter is used by Illustrator for Drop Shadows and Glows; therefore being able to apply a curve targeting these allows users to precisely control shadow profiles and cut-offs.

As is common throughout Phantasm CS, all tools operate directly within Adobe Illustrator and the artwork in the document. Great improvements in workflow efficiency and control is assured!

Keeping things live and dynamic is all taken in Phantasm CS' stride by using live Effects. Being non-destructive, creative experimentation is a natural by-product. And if your clients do not have Phantasm CS installed—although it's likely to benefit them too—they can still view the live color changes applied.

When all editing is complete, a vital check prior to output is that of Ink Coverage. Not only is it necessary to check for composite coverage—but also individual inks—especially if working in a packaging design or flexo environment. Issues that can be detected and avoided with the Ink Coverage tool, and working in combination with other Phantasm CS tools such as Curves, can help avoid major headaches... and cost!