32 page print catalogue
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- dippy0
Hmm... actually, maybe you should send the InD file as well, just in case. With the printer being so far away, who knows what they'll need.
- Gorbie0
are you designing the catalogue 4 color process throughout?
if so... and maybe this is obvious but, make sure you're using the Process Guidebook, and not Solids.
or you will end up with very unexpected results.
- Gorbie0
ftp a zipped or stuffed folder containing a lo-res PDF proof, and the folder with your complete packaged InDesign files.
- kld0
just make sure the pantone colors you have chosen are reproduceable in 4 color process. There will be a four dot symbol in the guide. Also covert all pantone to cmyk before sending unless youre paying extra for spot colors.
- 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
- piperboytoy0
thanks for the tips. I am using cmyk colors. I think I will include a hi res PDF and a low res one for placement proof and the indesign package files too. just to be safe.
thanks so much.
Here's an attachement of the layout let me know what you guys think?
- _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