32 page print catalogue
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- piperboytoy
How long does that take to do? I was given 4 days. Is that enough time? I have to scan images and color correct and do the layout too.
thanks
- version30
get off NT and start working
- dippy0
Depends on how many images you have to scan and color-correct. But I'd take ver3's advice.
- Gorbie0
if you work 8 hours straight, no NT and fucking round... 4 days should be fine.
keep it simple, too.
- spendogg0
you have been bamboozled - hope you have some production help and nothing else to do.
- dippy0
see if you can get it all done in 3 days. Save the last day for troubleshooting, basic pre-press, and unforeseen circumstances. You'll thank yourself later.
- piperboytoy0
well some of the images were scanned but I have to redo them because they were't big enough and it took a while to get one scanned.
ok will get to work, thanks just wanted to know as I've never done anything bigger than a 2 page invite.
thanks
- Gorbie0
if you've never handled a 32 page project... then i would think you'll need more than 4 days to get it all straight.
but good luck.
tip: while images are scanning... layout the rest and leave place holders for the images you'll be scanning. don't get too nit-picky about the color of your scans... come back to that later after everything is all together.
and don't use too many fonts.
- _salisae_0
if you know how to set up a good grid system for your layout then you can get it done pretty quickly
sounds like a challenge! good luck
i'd recommend writing a list of point size/color/kerning/leading for each element (header, sub header, blocks of text, decks, etc.)
plan as much as you can and then stick to what you set.
def draw the catalog out loosely first on paper and make sure you're considering all your elements
maybe show your boss or client before starting and get your general design approved
- Gorbie0
i love having like 2 blank pages when it's all done.
or even better...
need two more pages.:^P
- _salisae_0
i hope piper reads this before getting started
damn you, version3
- piperboytoy0
thanks for the tips. I've started it a few days ago, I've worked a lot of late nights on it.
Just wanted to know if I can place a picture in the middle of a text box so that if the text moves the picture will move with it? just in case there will be more words added, I won't have to manually move the image.
- kld0
what program will you be using to layout
- version30
_sal_
i'm not telling anyone how to do thier JOB if he's got one i'll assume he knows what's up
it may be overwhelming but i doubt that he is incapable
final note:
talking doesn't get shit done
action does
- _salisae_0
maybe. but getting advice on a DESIGN BOARD does help.
crackerhead
- piperboytoy0
I'm using Indesign, my first time opening the program. :)
- piperboytoy0
Just wanted to know if I can place a picture in the middle of a text box so that if the text moves the picture will move with it? just in case there will be more words added, I won't have to manually move the image.
- version30
_whatever_
when he's late i'll blame you...
stitch
- version30
good luck piper
- mayo0
You can place pictures in text boxes in InDesign, but it's a rare case that i ever use that feature. It just seems more hassle than it's worth sometimes. I generally use it if i'm showing that "this bug next to an item means 'Registered Units.'" But even then, i'd rather not do it that way.
- kld0
style sheets are your friend. create headers, subheaders, body text etc. so you can change text attributes globally any time.