Abstract: A proof annotation method including positioning a hard proof on a proofing surface at a first location. Analog proofing comments are applied to the hard proof. The analog proofing comments are recorded using at least one sensor. The analog proofing comments are converted to digital proofing comments. The digital proofing comment are superimposed over a digital version of the hard proof and displayed on a monitor. The digital proofing comments are electronically transferred from the first location to a second location. The digital proofing comments superimposed over a digital version of the hard proof can then be viewed at the second location.