Atlanta Ballet

This past weekend, Atlanta Ballet celebrated the Grand Opening of their new facility. Located on Marietta Boulevard, we were given the privilege to help create some signage for this event.

Check them out:

This season, look for Moulin Rouge performed by the Atlanta Ballet.

FYI:
Their new address is:
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre Grand Opening
1695 Marietta Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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To Prepress? Or not?

We recently came up with an issue about prepressing large format images.

If you're not from the print world, prepress is the term used in the printing and publishing industries for the processes and procedures that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing. The prepress procedure includes the manufacture of a printing plate, image carrier or form, ready for mounting on a printing press, as well as the adjustment of images and texts or the creation of a high-quality print file. This type of service is widely known in offset printing (via newsletter, catalogs, and etc)

So when the idea came up for us to do prepressing, some of our fellow colleagues were confused.

Why prepress?
If the image sent from their graphic designer is correct and approved than there's no need for prepressing?
Right?

No, not all the time. During some freak accidents, having a proof and prepressing the image prior to printing can save time and future issues. For example, what if the client's graphic designer accidentally didn't send you the right file to print? What if they sent the wrong image?

Calling up, verifying files received, and questions pixelated images can help you and your client grow and strengthen your trust and bond. Showing your clients that you will take extra steps for the perfect image can leave an everlasting impression.

Step n Repeat Project for "TORN"

Superbowl Champ Dorsey Levens’ Hit Play “TORN” Proves Its Staying Power

With Exclusive Run At Atlanta’s 14th Street Playhouse

(July 20, 2010) Atlanta, GA - Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, Dorsey Levens and Tiffany Brown’s A Higher Calling Theatre Company scored again with a successful run of their breakout hit play, Torn at Atlanta's 14th Street Playhouse.

Torn, a Contemporary Christian Drama, originally premiered at Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church in Marietta Georgia to sold out crowds and as a result of its popularity, the producers decided to move it to the 14th Street playhouse to accommodate its growing audience.

The uniquely crafted story is riddled with comedic overtures that illustrate real issues people face in relationships. The themes resonated with packed audiences over the course of Torn’s five day run. Many local Atlanta celebrities and officials attended the Thursday VIP show, which garnered rave reviews.

In a role much different from his days in the NFL, Dorsey not only produced the play through his company, Levens Communication, but also had a starring role. Cast members Karon Joseph Riley’s and Ryan Stewart’s, journeys were similar to Levens transitioning from football to acting. Levens said, “ This has been a great experience and I’m glad the audiences have been so receptive.”

Torn’s star studded cast included: Dorsey Levens, Karon Joseph Riley and Ryan Stewart (Co-host of The 2 Live Stews), Corrine Van Ryck de Groot (Prize Fighter/American Gladiator/CSI/Lost), Marvin Baldwin Jr (The Blind Side/Vampire Diaries), LaMonica Green (The Family That Preys), Arle Michael (House of Payne), Roderick Minger (Why Did I Get Married Too), Shenay T. Perkins (Actress/Author) and Larry Brooks making his stage debut.

The Atlanta debut of Torn was sponsored in part by Classic Cadillac and Speedpro Imaging.

About Leven Communications: After a successful stint in broadcasting, Dorsey Levens developed Levens Communications to bring his vision of entertainment to audiences. Levens Communication is a full-fledged entertainment company that presents quality material from the theatre to the television.

About A Higher Calling Theater Company: The vision for A Higher Calling Theatre Company was birthed seven years ago, but came into fruition in 2010. The goal of AHC is to present Christian comedy and drama to a wide range of audiences. A Higher Calling Theatre Company works to reach the hearts and souls of audience members while subtly presenting valuable messages.

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Speedpro had the pleasure of donating the step and repeat backdrop to 'TORN" for their performance nights. Check out the pictures.

Fun Friday Project

Last Friday, we were finishing up a vehicle wrap, when we decided to use our installer's time wisely by adding to his list of installs: our cement door stoop area.

Now you may be wondering what were we planning on doing to our stoop, I mean, does vinyl even stick to cement and will it last for a long time? The answer to this question is yes. There is a special vinyl that is created to handle and contour to the holes and markings of the cement. For low traffic areas, the door step cover can last for years. However, in high traffic area some can last to less than a year.

Check them out!

A. Prepping the area
B. Print Finished and Ready to Go
C. Lining Up The Print
D. Pealing and Applying the Smallest Part of the Graphic
E. Pealling and Applying the Large Part of the Graphic
F. TA DA!! FINISH!
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