The Horror Continues OR: The Rise of Marks Gone Bad No, we’re not just updating our previous article about crop marks and pretending this is something new. So put on those cheaters if you need them and keep reading. Many publications include ads or other types of files that are provided from outside sources. A [...]
Are you a fan of control and consistency? If so, then Paragraph Styles are probably already your friends. These little gems not only allow you to quickly format large chunks of text, they can help you locate and eliminate certain text problems as well. As you know, black text needs to be colored with the [...]
OR: Am I going to be howling mad that my file isn’t perfectly perfect for perfect bound? Let’s be honest: there’s something about a perfect bound publication that says it’s a piece worth hanging onto. The square spine and heavier cover stock suggest that the content is meant to be referenced again and again. A [...]
OR: Is this going to spiral out of control like a record? Have you been thinking about producing a catalog, manual or workbook? Does a spiral binding makes sense from a user’s standpoint because it’ll lay perfectly flat when it’s open? With spiral binding there’s no irritating tendency for the book to snap itself shut, [...]
Have you been thinking about producing a catalog, manual or workbook? Does a spiral binding make sense from a user's standpoint because it'll lay flat when it's open? With spiral binding, there's no irritating tendency for the book to snap itself shut, no need to constantly have to find your place again. If this is [...]
Let's be honest: there's something about a perfect bound publication that says it's a piece worth hanging onto. The square spine and heavier cover stock suggest that the content is meant to be referenced again and again. A feeling of permanence is implied. Here are some tips for working with instead of against the nature [...]
Are you a fan of control and consistency? If so, then Paragraph Styles are probably already your friends. These little gems not only allow you to quickly format large chunks of text, they can help you locate and eliminate certain text problems as well. Read More
In the printing industry, it’s pretty much an accepted standard that an effective resolution of 300 dpi is high-resolution. (See a previous article for the difference between actual resolution vs. effective resolution.) Which means that when ink is put to paper, you will get a high-quality reproduction of your image. So no matter what, as [...]
The Master of Pages is pulling your strings! (Is this going to twist my mind or smash my dreams?) The answer to that question is obviously no since Master Pages are beautiful things when used correctly. Specifically, we’re going to cover how to set up a master page so that your page numbers and slug [...]
The stunning sequel or possibly prequel. If you’ve decided to enter the mysterious world of Warm and Cool Gray, then this handy-dandy little chart will be your guide. Our previous article, 22 Shades of Gray, explained the consistency issues that plague these colors during printing. We also suggested that you experiment to find better builds [...]
