Learn How 3 Dscoopers Implemented Color Management at Their Companies

This session brings the theoretical knowledge from the two previous episodes to life, showing how effective color management can drive business success. Go here to watch episode 1. Go here to watch episode 2.

In this final episode of Dscoop's 3-part color management series, business owners and sales representatives hear from three HP customers of varying sizes who have successfully implemented color management. This session features an open conversation with the speakers from the previous sessions, Jason Tempestini from Rods and Cones and John Dettmer from HP, alongside these print providers:

1. Lantz Gleisner, VP of Operations at The Anstadt Company
2. Carson Case, Digital, Automation and IT Manager at Hederman Brothers
3. John Reinert Nash, Principal Color Scientist at Shuttefly

Together, they discuss the tangible benefits of effective color management on sales and operations. Their focus is the real-world impact of color management on sales and operational efficiency, and the importance of color consistency in retaining clients and boosting sales. 

Lantz, Carson and John discuss:

1. How it was before color management 
2. What color management was applied 
3. How color management looks and works now at their companies

Expected Outcomes of the Color Management Series

All three sessions in the series are designed for business owners and sales representatives who want to see real-world examples of the benefits of color management. The goal is to provide practical insights and inspiration to help you implement and advocate for effective color management in your own businesses. 

Join us to ...

1. Gain a clear understanding of the challenges and solutions related to color management. 
2. Hear firsthand accounts of the positive impact of color management on business operations and sales. 
3. Be inspired to apply similar strategies in their own businesses to achieve better print quality and client satisfaction. 

About the Panelists and Moderators

Panelist Lantz Gleisner is VP of Operations at The Anstadt Company, a tech-enabled business that provides service for global-based e-commerce brands and commercial customers. His “official” career started as an apprentice pre-press technician. It then progressed into running some of the first computerized equipment in the market. His progression and drive led him to become a night-shift plant manager, which then segued into the day-shift plant manager of a large, high-quality commercial printer for 14-plus years. He then took his experiences of print and management and became Vice President of Operations of a trade bindery for another 15 years. He then moved on to become the Operations Manager & Director of Print and Finishing for a high-volume commercial printer for six years.

Panelist Carson Case is Digital, Automation and IT Manager at Hederman Brothers, where he has been a key contributor for the past four years. Starting in IT, Carson has expanded his role over the past two years to include managing digital operations and automation initiatives. Today, he oversees the operation of the HP 100K and HP 7K presses, ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency in production. His expertise lies in streamlining processes and driving innovative solutions to enhance productivity across departments.

Panelist John Reinert Nash is Principal Color Scientist at Shutterfly, building on his experience from research positions at Lifetouch and Kodak. He has 20+ years' experience in the imaging industry, and is a past member of IS&T, SPIE, and the IT-10 ISO imaging standards committee. John is a G7 expert, certified by Idealliance in 2018. His specialties include image processing, color management, G7 techniques, imaging workflows, technology evaluation, teaching, standards, MATLAB, research and development management, and communicating technology to non-technical audiences.

Moderator Jason Tempestini is Rods and Cones’ CTO. Over decades wherever he worked, Jason has brought in automation, G7 certifications on press, eco inks and FSC-certified papers, grand format and digital printing advancements, and brought prepress to current, stable standards. An expert at FileMaker Pro and web applications, he builds shop management and other data-driven applications. His decades in printing, innovative work with applications, and natural curiosity for technology will lead Rods and Cones to a next level of service. Since 1996, Rods and Cones has provided top-quality, workflow systems and technical services for advertising and graphic agencies, photo studios, prepress services agencies, print providers, and in-house creative groups.

Moderator John Dettmer is Color Expert and Digital Systems Technologist at HP. He's skilled in digital color management, digital press operations, workflow, online database development, and testing file development. John has a bachelor's degree in printing technology from Rochester Institute of Technology.