Eureka! YouTube is the answer!
Recently, I posted a blog entry trying to explain bleed and a couple of days later I heard a great show on CBC's Spark about how this guy built some cabinets with the help of YouTube. It made me think, "Maybe I can find some printing related videos to help our customers."
Sure enough, there were quite a few. I have included a few of the links below.
NOTE: For those getting this post via email, I recommend you visit the blog site for the full effect: printkingston.blogspot.com
Videos on bleed and margins:
CMYK, RGB & Spot Colours:
Images:
And lastly, some stuff on PDF's:
Don't limit yourself to just these videos. By the time you receive this and read it, there will be more. When you find a good one, please send it to me and I can include it at the end of a post. I might even include a funny one from time to time.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
PrintFusion in the News
This summer, we were interviewed as part of a regional report by Direct Marketing News.
You can check out the article on page 12 & 13 of the PDF here: September 2009. If you are interested in direct marketing, you might consider subscribing to Direct Marketing New -- one of the few things in life that is free (ok, without charge).
They contacted us wanting to talk with the players in greater Kingston with regards to direct marketing. As you can see, the only two they spoke with were Digigraphics and PrintFusion.
We would love to hear what you think about the article!
You can check out the article on page 12 & 13 of the PDF here: September 2009. If you are interested in direct marketing, you might consider subscribing to Direct Marketing New -- one of the few things in life that is free (ok, without charge).
They contacted us wanting to talk with the players in greater Kingston with regards to direct marketing. As you can see, the only two they spoke with were Digigraphics and PrintFusion.
We would love to hear what you think about the article!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Take it to the Edge
One of the most frustrating things for people who design their own printed material is the bleed.
What is bleed?
Ink to the edge of the paper is a bleed.
For example, the finished document on the right, the picture of Percival Horace as a young kitten and the purple text box both have bleed. The designer wanted the images to go to the edge of the page on the finished document.
To prepare artwork for printing that has a bleed, you need to 'make it bleed'.
On the left, the artwork is set up with the band and picture bleeding. It will be printed on an over-sized sheet and trimmed down to the finished sheet size.
At PrintFusion we ask for 1/8” or 0.125” on each side that has a bleed and most commercial printers are the same*. If you’re creating an 8 ½ x 11” document and you want your image to bleed on all four sides, you’ll have to make sure the image is sized at 8 ¾ x 11 ¼” (8.75” x 11.25”). That’s 8 ½” plus 1/8” on the left and 1/8” on the right, and 11” plus 1/8” on the top and 1/8” on the bottom.
Software & Bleed
If you are using professional layout software, you can specify the document size and then specify the amount of the bleed. When you create the print-ready PDF, it will include the bleed for you.
If you want your document to bleed, you should avoid using word processors, spreadsheets and presentation software to create your print-ready PDF.
Show Me the Money
A document with a bleed is printed on a larger sheet of paper and then trimmed to size which usually means an increased cost. But, this cost is often worth it if you need to present a professional image. Next time you pick up a brochure or a business card, look to see if it bleeds.
* Large jobs like banners or jobs with complicated finishing may require bleeds of 1/2" or more. Check with your printer before sending the artwork.
What is bleed?
Ink to the edge of the paper is a bleed.
For example, the finished document on the right, the picture of Percival Horace as a young kitten and the purple text box both have bleed. The designer wanted the images to go to the edge of the page on the finished document.
To prepare artwork for printing that has a bleed, you need to 'make it bleed'.
On the left, the artwork is set up with the band and picture bleeding. It will be printed on an over-sized sheet and trimmed down to the finished sheet size.
At PrintFusion we ask for 1/8” or 0.125” on each side that has a bleed and most commercial printers are the same*. If you’re creating an 8 ½ x 11” document and you want your image to bleed on all four sides, you’ll have to make sure the image is sized at 8 ¾ x 11 ¼” (8.75” x 11.25”). That’s 8 ½” plus 1/8” on the left and 1/8” on the right, and 11” plus 1/8” on the top and 1/8” on the bottom.
Software & Bleed
If you are using professional layout software, you can specify the document size and then specify the amount of the bleed. When you create the print-ready PDF, it will include the bleed for you.
If you want your document to bleed, you should avoid using word processors, spreadsheets and presentation software to create your print-ready PDF.
Show Me the Money
A document with a bleed is printed on a larger sheet of paper and then trimmed to size which usually means an increased cost. But, this cost is often worth it if you need to present a professional image. Next time you pick up a brochure or a business card, look to see if it bleeds.
* Large jobs like banners or jobs with complicated finishing may require bleeds of 1/2" or more. Check with your printer before sending the artwork.
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