Introduction to Riso 2: Colour Separation for Photos and Illustrations

About this course

This workshop develops Risograph skills through digital colour separation for photographs and illustrations. Participants examine custom colour profiles, create duo-tones from colour and grayscale images, and use CMYK channels and spot colours to produce three- and four-colour prints. The session also covers Riso-specific pre-press and proofing workflows. Participants develop their own existing artwork into a small print edition using Photoshop or InDesign, building on the techniques introduced in the first workshop.

What you'll learn

• Apply custom colour profiles for Risograph printing
• Create duo-tones from colour and grayscale photographs or illustrations
• Use CMYK channels and spot colours to produce three- and four-colour prints
• Carry out Riso-specific pre-press and proofing workflows

Is this course right for you?

The workshop is intended for learners who have completed Introduction to Riso 1 or have similar experience. Although labelled Beginner, it is the second course in a progressive introductory series, so participation involves developing existing Riso knowledge and working on supplied artwork.

• Previous completion of Introduction to Riso 1 or similar experience is required
• Participants prepare their own photographic or illustrative artwork for development during the workshop
• The workshop forms part of a progression towards Introduction to Riso 3 and Riso certification

Before you go

• Participants must bring a laptop with Photoshop or InDesign.
• Participants must bring two photographs or illustrations: one black and white and one full colour.
• Artwork may be digital or analogue. Analogue artwork must be no larger than A4.