In terms of preparing mechanicals,_____ refers to artwork in which the printer must photograph each layer of art to make separate plates.
A) first cover
B) art set-up
C) ad foundation
D) camera-ready art
E) keystone art

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When preparing mechanicals, the art elements must be properly positioned in the artwork (whether mechanical or computer generated) because the printer needs to have layers of art that can be reproduced individually. The total image is then constructed as each layer is printed over the previous one. Because the printer must photograph each layer to make separate plates, this kind of artwork is called camera-ready art.

In Terms of Preparing Mechanicals,_____ Refers to Artwork in Which