CMYK values:
Text: PSO SNP Paper (ECI) FOGRA42L Max TAC 260
Covers: ISO Coated v2 300% (ECI) FOGRA39L Max TAC 300
According to the European Colour Initiative, the Offset Profiles for the supplements are in regards to mass production. This is when using Offset Lithography as the primary methodology for the manufacturing of the publication/supplement. These values are used for colour-accurate proofs, the FOGRA
"represents the expected result of a standardized offset print on coated paper... with subsequent matte film lamination." (Usage in practice/Pre-press)
The profile in question is a good choice when the intended printing conditions are not yet know. The advantage of the coated profile with a maximum total ink coverage of 300% is it's higher flexibility regarding the use of sheetfed and web offset printing.
The best results for professional printing are achieved with cmyk prepress data prepared with the profile that matches the printing condition exactly.
Their deadlines for Display Copy are 8 days prior to publication.
Inside copy is 5 days prior to publication.
The double page spread specifications are:
Trim: W 290mm x H 230mm
Bleed: W 300mm x H 240mm
Type: W 270 x H 205mm
Some other handy specifications for pages are as follows:
Trim: W 2145mm x H 230mm
Bleed: W 155mm x H 240mm
Type: W 130mm x H 205mm
These will be handy for both the Eureka! brief and the Heroes of Science brief, as I will have to play around with different layouts to maximise the overall look of the publication/editorial. It will also help to demonstrate my capabilities in regards to type and layout as it is a skill I need to develop more so I can become more employable.
Source:
http://specle.net/uk/guardian-news-media/guardian-guide
http://www.eci.org/en/colorstandards/offset?DokuWiki=05fb5cbe3a467293eef0422c6f2192b0
