Hey, we know time is money and sometimes, you are in a hurry to get what you need, quoted, designed and shipped so YOU can look better than the competition or add that little extra something to your business image, your event's presence or just to make sure that you have gotten all you can out of what's available to you!
Our blue ribbon panel of estimators have devised this "Quick Quote" system which does a couple things. First, it asks the tough questions like who you are and what you want. Actually, we break down our list of products and services so all you have to do is click on a general idea, then that same panel of blue ribbon estimators will knuckle down on what you need. Second, through "internet magic" we hustle your request right up to the front of the line so we can get to work on it for you!
Imagine that? A company that will put your needs first? We do that here at Gh! We've built a reputation for it, we stand by it and we dare anyone to say different!
Click on the logo below and go directly to "Quick Quote" and let us help you out quickly, with a quote.
Well hello there and welcome back to the Gh Companies Blog!
We were just having a discussion here about wall applications. There are a million different ways to hang something, we all know that but what's new, innovative, able to be customized, changed easily and installs in a snap with very minimal effort?
Take a look at the Power Grip Wall System.
This is an awesome addition to your area. Once it's installed, you don't have to worry about temporary banners coming off or getting stolen. You can also change what you have showcased in the frame as you need to and compared to huge paintings or shopping at an art gallery, it's a fraction of the cost.
This is a great innovation in interior or exterior decoration, or messaging. Take a look at the video of the Power Grip Frame System in action at the beach in Muskegon. If you're not from the area, this is located at Pere Marquette Beach. It's consistently one of the top rated beaches in the country for cleanliness, beautiful sand for miles and it's right on the shore of Lake Michigan. It's a beautiful place. You should come see it yourself sometime.
Hey, it's been a while since we sent you a little note on here. Let's catch up a little! We do have a new blogger, name's Andy, and I am pleased to meet ya!
Gh Companies are all plugging along and doing what we can for our customers new and old and we're also working on developing some offerings in the digital world. Yes, we now have the ability to do audio and video for radio, television and if your're not familiar with it....this thing called YouTube which is on the Internet. It's kind of a big deal. I'll show you what I mean.
Dan McKinnon is the founder of the company and we recently sat down with him to learn a little about him and what it took to found and continue a company like our for all these years.
Brent McKinnon took over 6 years ago as the head of the company and we had a chat with him as well.
What did we talk to them for? Well it's like this. Not only can we see the passion from both guys about the company, the people in it, and what it took to get here....bumps in the road and all but we can see their humble approach to success and family. They stepped forward to tell their story and share what Gh Imaging really is....and that's an extension of their family! We all feel it here and who better to start with than the head honchos. See if you can spot the similarities and differences on the generations.
Great video's and all, but how do they benefit you? Imagine this. You have a choice between a yellow page ad which lists the same 5 services you offer as the guy down the street who does what you do, you can put a billboard up for a month and hope your company culture comes through in the "6 words or less" parameter you're supposed to employ with a billboard or, you can have a lasting video where "John Q Public" gets to know you! John Q learns a little about who you are and what makes you tick and where your true pride resides, in your product, your people and your company. Now, imagine your video being shared among your family and friends on social media! The average Facebook friend list is at about 338 friends one share, could net you 388 new views from one share and new people familiar with you and your company! Best part is, it's out there and yours to keep. It's not coming down at the end of the month and it's not tucked away in a drawer like a phone book. You can add it to your website, you can play it at parties, you can stop random strangers on the street and say "Hey Look! I'm on YouTube!" (You probably won't go that far, but we will if we're showing you off.)
We're happy to help you craft a video like this, We're keeping it purposely cost efficient compared to the reach you can get from such a powerful tool!
When printing a wide format job, there are several inks and printing processes that can be used depending on the nature of your project.
Solvent inks
Solvent printing was the first method used in Grand Format
printing.It has excellent performance
and affordability but isn’t very eco-friendly; it requires special ventilation
to avoid exposure to hazardous fumes from the toxic solvents.It also requires some time for the ink to dry
and fully cure.Solvent inks produce a
very durable, scratch-resistant product, perfect for indoors, or outdoor
applications like banners or adhesive graphics.At Graphics House, we use Solvent ink for all of our mesh banners.
UV inks
A newer method is UV printing, which uses special ink
formulated with chemicals that instantly harden when exposed to ultraviolet
light.UV inks are more environmentally
friendly; because the ink is immediately dried from the UV lamps, there are
virtually no chemicals released into the air and print time is very fast.UV Printing also uses less ink than other
methods because there is very little evaporation and less absorption into the
stock.Another advantage to UV Printing
is that UV inks can print onto almost any substrate that can fit through the
printer, and the color is very resistant to fading.UV ink is less conformable to media that
stretches such as adhesive vinyl, as the ink will begin to crack if excessively
stretched.UV ink is exceptionally tough
and durable, and does not need an over-laminate when being used outdoors the
way that latex and solvent inks do.
Latex inks
Latex inks are the most eco-friendly option.They are water-based, making them non-toxic
and non-flammable.Latex Printers use
heat to rapidly cure the ink to the media.The final print will be very durable, resistant to water, heat, and
scratches. It’s also flexible, making it perfect for adhesive prints, outdoor
signage, or vehicle wraps.Latex
printing produces high-quality prints with very vibrant color without the
environmental hazards of solvent inks.
Direct Dye Sublimation is a powerful, cutting-edge printing
method that prints graphics onto fabric material for products such as flags,
table covers, or fabric banners.
Direct Dye Sublimation is a chemical process that bonds ink
directly to fabric using heat and pressure.The ink begins as a solid, rather than a liquid.This ink is passed through a heat press where
it is vaporized into a gas that is infused into the fabric, then cooled back
into a solid that is bonded directly to the polymers in the fabric.
As a result, the ink is bonded to the fibers of the fabric
itself rather than simply printed on the surface.This means that the fabric can be folded and
reused without ever peeling or losing its vibrant color.Your graphic will be bright and clear for as
long as you need it.
Because the ink is cooled directly into a solid, Dye
Sublimation prints are dry and ready to handle as soon as they exit the printer.
Dye Sublimation is different from normal digital prints
because the dots of color (or pixels) will slightly diffuse, creating a
blending effect as opposed to the individual pixels of a digital print.
This means that for photographs, dye sublimation will create
the most photo-realistic effect.
Our Dye sublimated flags and table covers minimize glare
from bright or fluorescent lights.They’re also lightweight, flexible, and easy to transport. Our in-house Dye-Sub capabilities allow us to print up to
10’ wide at a maximum resolution of 2400dpi.
Frames
There are also a lot of easy to install framing systems which beautifully display dye-sub prints. The FabTrack Frame System is one which can be constructed and installed by basically anyone and just requires a few steps and tools.
For more information, visit ghimaging.com or call 800.678.4041 to learn more about these great products!
We've recently completed the project of decorating our creative room! Our company so generously bought us some very comfortable Xorbee bean bag chairs.
This was a great first step to creating a space that flourishes creativity but these fun chairs were in a room with empty walls – we needed to add something more. After a brainstorming session on the room, we decided we wanted to play off the natural wood that comes in the building and wanted to make it feel like our own indoor tree fort. So we went to the drawing board and came up with some concepts.
Option A
Option B
Option C
We took a vote through our company and customers and the winner was option A. Our fist step was to take measurements of all the walls and carefully map out our plan. Then we started designing each wall with the idea to bring the outside in. Once the walls were designed we sent the files to be printed.
From there the fun started: Installation – Bringing the idea to life!
Each wall is applied with custom printed adhesive vinyl that doesn't affect the paint on the wall underneath. Interested in creating your own fun room? The possibilities are endless! Learn more here.
Voila! The development of a custom Tree Fort room made possible with adhesive vinyl decals from GH Imaging. To start collaborating about ideas or to order your own, click here!
Designing a standard 12 month (saddle stitched) calendar in InDesign:
1. Create a new document with the following specifications Number of pages: 28 Width: 11" Height: 8.5" Margins: .25" Bleed: .0625"
Explanation of setting:
- All booklets (calendar or otherwise) must be set up as single pages (not printer spreads) hence the 28 page document. - Margins are used to mark the safe zone area. All non-bleed items (such as text) must be .25" from the trim line.
- If you have background colors or images that need to run right to the trim you must extend those elements 1/16” past the trim on each side to account for the bleed area.
2. Start designing!
Page 1 and 28 will become the front and back cover of your calendar. The inside pages should follow this pattern: page 2 design/photo for above January page 3 January’s calendar page 4 design/photo for above February page 5 February’s calendar ... and so on until you get to page 25. page 26 & 27 are often used for January of the following year or for an view of the entire year (totally your preference though!) page 28 - The back cover needs to be rotated 180 degrees. It must face the opposite direction from the other pages. The reason is so that the back cover is right side up when the calendar is closed.
Tips and tools: - Pre-made PDF calendars you can just place into your design: here
- BE MINDFUL of the drill hole location when designing your calendar. The hole falls approximately .37" from the trim. We recommend downloading a template for reference.
3. Save your document and then export as a PDF (in single page order). Your final PDF file should have 28 pages.
