Print/InDesign Question
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- MondoMorphic
I am making a brochure for a client but I have zero print experience, so I thought I would ask the fine folks here.
The brochure is intended to be printed and in the interest of creating something that doesn't have fuzzy, ugly graphics, I wanted to know if anyone had recommendations about what file format and resolution I use for the brochure's imagery.
- bmacneill0
72dpi, RGB and GIF format should work!
- Vicentvangogh0
IMAGES: TIF, CMYK, 360 DPI
BLEEDS: at least .25" on all sides- I Concur Dr. Gogh. Although some printers output RGB to CMYK. Just keep all your files consistent.marchelo
- .125 for bleedshallelujah
- Yeah what the hells up with people who use .25" bleed? Are you printers that bad?imnotadesigner
- bmacneill0
just kidding. design it in indesign, cmyk, export as high-res PDF.
- marchelo0
Are you web? Don't use your awesome 72dpi fuzzy images for this one. Pull out your at least 300 dpi ones. Keep the fuzzy with your morning slippers. Tifs are always good... although some printers have their preferences. And color profiles specs.
- marchelo0
Oh... this might come in handy. Make sure you preflight/package everything. I won't go into specific details but... "File... Preflight." To make sure all your colors are CMYK, check your image specs, etc... Then package to make sure your stuff isn't just linked to your desktop or random places... File management I guess... Good luck!
- MondoMorphic0
Great info...thanks so much!
Marchelo - you said at least 300dpi, but if file size and other considerations are less of a concern, what would be ideal?
- marchelo0
Ideal is at least 300 dpi, it always is... You shouldn't go lower and it has to be a concern, or you'll be sorry. I would look into getting a few Print related books if you are serious about getting into the realm. Check out Barnes & Noble or your local bookshop.
- lumedia0
dont do your type in photoshop
- Bender0
IMAGES: TIF, JPG, PSD, CMYK, 300 DPI
BLEEDS: at least 3mm on all sides
EXPORT: High Res, PDF
- hallelujah0
although dpi is usually double the line screen, it's not strictly necessary... you're throwing away a lot of information, print murders a lot of detail, color info, etc
- jedipunk0
EXPORT :: PDF/X-1a:2001
If you use "high quality print" pdf settings you may have problems with the pdf failing at the print shop depending on there RIP/image setter/plate setter set up. Also "High quality print" pdf setting has a medium resolution transparency flattener... which is FAIL for offset printing.
Make sure all the colours are process cmyk... if they are not process then you will have issues with areas of transparency. The cost of a 10 colour job will make you cry.
Safest option = you design, then give the open files to the printer to do the pre-press for you. They supply you with a proof that you sign off on if you are happy with it. They print the job and match it to the proof, if they fail to match the proof you tell them to print it again or give you a discount or something like that. No stress for you