Wrap Fest 2010

Starting September 1st 2010 until December 30th 2010, if you are able to schedule your vehicle wrap by December 30th 2010, receive 10% off your total order! This discount is only available at Speedpro Imaging of Greater Atlanta.

With your order, you will receive one hour of graphic design for free.

Have multiple vehicles? We now offer multiple vehicle wrap discount.

Start 2011 fresh with a new logo, feel, and mobile advertising.

We're now serving Birmingham and Anniston areas!

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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Let's Keep It Green

With more and more companies becoming green, Speedpro Imaging of Greater Atlanta are also taking steps to becoming more GREEN!

Because our eco solvent inks aren't one of the friendliest-green inks (inks containing vegetable oil are), we've been taking steps in other departments to make up in our green efforts.

Recycling Banner/Media

We've recently found a local company, called Gorilla Sacks, that reused old and used banners, and turn them into purses and bags. They, then, sell the products online and at local consignment stores. Because they use vinyl banners are their material for the bags, the bags are more durable and versatile. Check out some of the samples we received from them.

Recycling Trade Show Displays

During a visit this Spring, we met a new supplier for trade show displays. After much talking and questioning, we found out that they have a service to recycle old metal trade show displays. They metal down the old trade shows and reuse the aluminum to make other products. The aluminum alloy used in their trade show displays are made with 15% recycled content and are 100% recyclable.

Recyclable Substrates

Recently our substrate suppliers have also seen the need in biodegradable substrates. What does this mean? Once you're done with your mounted image, you can just throw it away. Not like the traditional substrates made from PVC, these substrates won't take as long to break down into the environment.

Steps like theses are just some of the ways Speedpro Imaging of Greater Atlanta is taking on being environmentally friendly. "With global warming and pollution on the raise, I want my future generation to experience what I've experienced," stated Stephanie Bailey, Speedpro's Marketing Associate.

• For more information on Speedpro, please visit our site at www.speedprometroatlanta.com.
• For more information on Gorilla Sacks, please visit their site at www.gorillasacks.com.