32 page print catalogue
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- kld0
what program will you be using to layout
- 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.
- _salisae_0
i hope piper reads this before getting started
damn you, version3
- Gorbie0
i love having like 2 blank pages when it's all done.
or even better...
need two more pages.:^P
- _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
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.
- 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
- 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.
- spendogg0
you have been bamboozled - hope you have some production help and nothing else to do.
- Gorbie0
if you work 8 hours straight, no NT and fucking round... 4 days should be fine.
keep it simple, too.
- dippy0
Depends on how many images you have to scan and color-correct. But I'd take ver3's advice.
- version30
get off NT and start working
- 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