Describe soft proofing and its advantages and disadvantages.

Description should include the definition of soft proofing—viewing a finished product on a monitor for accuracy, and the

• advantages
  • speed
  • efficiency
  • cost
  • ease of correction
• disadvantages
  • inconsistency between monitors
  • monitor view may not reflect the actual finished quality of the printed piece.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does an uncalibrated monitor affect a soft proof?
• How is a soft proof delivered to the customer?
• What circumstances would require the customer to see a hard proof rather than a soft proof?