Be sure you're using the correct image format; some are more appropriate for print. And some are simply unacceptable.
- [Instructor] When you're creating artwork,…how do you determine the format…that you're gonna save it in?…Well, let's look at what your options are.…For vector formats,…which consist of smooth lines…and they're infinitely scalable,…Adobe Illustrator Native is a really nice format…because it has support for layers,…it supports transparency…and interesting blending modes.…Those are just ways for objects to interact…with the color of other objects behind them…in interesting ways.…Illustrator Native files can be imported…into InDesign and into Photoshop.…
They can also be imported into QuarkXPress.…Now, there are other alternatives.…There's something called Encapsulated PostScript,…I'm sure you've seen this file extension, EPS.…It's an older format.…I would refer to it as a legacy format.…But it's usable in a wide range of applications,…it supports embedded fonts.…Doesn't have any support for transparency.…If you submit files to a sign company they may ask you…to send them an EPS and they may ask that you…create it in an older version of Illustrator.…
Author
Claudia McCue
Released
10/25/2016- Communicating with your printer
- Understanding types of printing: letterpress, sheet-fed, and more
- Handling corrections and alterations
- Attending press checks
- Understanding how color space and paper stock affect printing
- Finishing: folding, trimming, die cutting, and embossing
- Working with fonts and graphics
- Editing resolution and color in Photoshop
- Laying out print pieces in Illustrator and InDesign
- Preflighting designs
- Generating PDFs
- Refining PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
- Submitting the job
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 30s
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1. Understanding Print Production
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What is print production?1m 21s
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2. The Life Cycle of a Print Job
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Attending press checks3m 13s
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3. Types of Printing
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The art of letterpress1m 18s
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4. Ink on Paper
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Understanding color space5m 17s
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What's a spot color?3m 29s
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5. The Mechanics of Finishing
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Building to the correct size1m 26s
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Folding and trimming4m 40s
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Setting up for die cutting1m 24s
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Embossing31s
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6. Fonts
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Understanding font formats1m 52s
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Using Open Type fonts4m 30s
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Font concerns2m 26s
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7. Graphics
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Examining graphic formats6m 34s
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8. Photoshop Basics
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Image resolution3m 56s
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Color space4m 47s
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9. Illustrator Layout Basics
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Illustrator layout tips9m 14s
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Using swatches6m 46s
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Working with effects5m 57s
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Importing images8m 21s
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Text basics1m 56s
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Saving as a PDF6m 27s
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Gathering up the pieces2m 17s
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10. InDesign Layout Basics
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Setting up InDesign5m 7s
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Working with color swatches6m 31s
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Creating gradients5m 11s
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Importing graphics7m 27s
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Copying and pasting graphics4m 58s
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Preflighting in InDesign6m 29s
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Packaging a print job6m 55s
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Generating PDFs7m 12s
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11. Acrobat
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Using Output Preview6m 27s
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Using touch-up tools6m 29s
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Converting colors4m 7s
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Using Preflight profiles3m 44s
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Conclusion
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Submitting the job7m 7s
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Next steps1m 14s
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