page_76 < previous page page_76 next page > Page 76 2 Avoid Printing Type on Top of Strong or Busy Backgrounds TV programs do it all the time. They roll the credits against a sky full of windtossed branches, or attempt to show white letters against the background of a white buildingyou've seen it many times. That's overprinting. Overprinting can be done, but often shouldn't beespecially if the photograph or other background is busy, such as the branches, or too strong, like a company logo underprinted in such giant size on stationery it interferes with the typed message. Overprinting will work only if a strong contrast between type and background is maintained. Be very careful when overprinting type on top of a busy photograph or graphic. Large or bold type can work well, but smaller or lighter letters may be lost.  < previous page page_76 next page >