AboutTom Rouze Expertise I can answer Graphics questions related to Adobe Illustrator 9, 10, and CS. I also have Photoshop experience. Setting up files for printing is my main area of expertise. I am familiar with both PC and Mac platforms. No question is too silly. The only thing silly is a question not asked!
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Question (Mac/AI CS3/PS CS) Hi. I need to create a solid black "mask" in the shape of a 4/c image I want to print. (This is so a solid "flood coat" of white ink will print underneath the shapes on the CMYK layers) Is there any easier/better way in AI or PS then the opening image, turning it to a Bitmap, then filling in all the open areas with black? I will appreciate any suggestions.
Answer Hello Marianne,
That's actually what I would have suggested to do it. However, you could try turning into a Bitmap then bring it into Illustrator and select Live Trace making sure your end paths are joined.
