Idealliance G7 Colour courses start online in February

David Crowther of Sydney’s Colour Graphic Services has been named as one of 25 global certified G7 colour expert instructors certified to lead new training sessions on G7 based print and packaging applications.

Idealliance, the global standards developer and certifying body for ISO and G7 colour specification, appointed Crowther, well known in the local industry as the Colour Doctor, to run the course - the first of which will take place every morning in the week beginning February 22.

“G7 is the leading colour initiative in print consistency and near neutral appearance, and the G7 methodology specifies how to align any four-colour CMYK print output to align all print technologies, regardless of where or how a product is printed,” says Idealliance.

The interactive online training takes place over five consecutive days, with training consisting a variety of components; including shared slides, video, whiteboard illustrations of critical concepts, press runs and print calibration simulations, and hands-on analysis.

G7 Expert Trainer David Crowther - named last year as head of Idealliance Australasia - will lead the training open to those based in Australia and New Zealand. It will focus on G7 based print and packaging applications, and G7 integration, maintenance, and process control across all print and proofing applications through cutting edge, online learning.

Pricing (in US dollars) for the five-day course is $2,149 to Idealliance Members for G7 Expert, an extra $500 for non-members, while G7 Professional will set Idealliance Members back $1,799 and non-members $2,009.

Crowther, of Colour Graphic Services, has a raft of qualifications that include G7 Expert trainer, BrandQ Manager certified, G7 Process Control Expert certified, Colour Management Professional Master certified, G7 Expert certified, Member – (EX-004) Australian ISO Technical Committee for Graphic Technology TC 130, Mellow Colour Certified Partner, Techkon Certified Service Partner, Colour and Print Consultant.

G7 Expert Certification Live Online training is a new design to accommodate an online environment,” says Idealliance. “When you sign up, you will receive a library of print resources so you can participate during the instructor-led hands-on activities.

Downloadable production resource materials such as G7 test forms help you learn how to implement G7 in your facility to obtain G7 Master qualification. You can learn more and engage more with instructors and peers where you’re comfortable and can avoid distractions from the comfort of your home, office, or printing facility.

“Participants will also receive access to the extensive online training library, including on-demand training recordings to view, to support your continued growth as a G7 Expert. Participants are strongly encouraged to participate in hands-on activities using their colour management tools and solutions."

Registration includes Colour Management Professional Fundamentals online training, provided in advance of the live training, to support leaders in colour management in their journey to become G7 Experts.