open new document, set page size, columns, margins, guides, bleed etc.
speak to the printer about stocks, bleeds, file format and colour libraries before you start.
standard bleed is 3mm, but this could change.
slug area is used for registration/printers marks.
use facing pages for book format.
Master Pages
applying something to a master page will apply it to every page.
to delete a master item from a certain page (e.g front cover) press cmd+shift to unlock it and then delete.
you can also create multiple master pages, menu - new master, then drag the new master onto the selected page. This can be useful for chapter pages etc.
Colour Application
colour has to be applied to a frame, either fill or stroke.
frames are like vector shapes in Illustrator so the pen tool could be used
colour can be applied using fill, colour picker, swatches etc.
swatch selection is small so you will have to create your own.
swatches are automatically CMYK.
to change the colour of text click the 'T' and it will do it.
create a new swatch using the CMYK bars or select a spot colour.
to create a new tint swatch select it on the menu and then adjust the percentage.
Preparation for InDesign Photoshop
exact size of document
appropriate resolution, 300dpi
CMYK or greyscale
PSD or TIFF file. PSD for transparency
Preparation for InDesign Illustrator
CMYK
AI file, can also copy and paste straight from Illustrator
Doesn't need to be exact size, can be scales up or down
Placing Images
file > place > image
when adding an image that contains spot colours they are automatically added to the swatch library.
when placing images on InDesign keep all your images in the same place and don't move them as it will disrupt the links.
when copy and pasting from Illustrator the image is high quality and you don't have to worry about links. The spot colours are also added.
When importing a greyscale tiff image you can change it into a monotone. Click content grabber (two circles) then select a swatch from the library. The background can also be edited.
to edit the image select it, right click then click on 'edit original'
if it opens in preview go to the file press cmd+I and change the open with to Photoshop, then click change all.
to make a background transparent open in Photoshop, make the layer unlocked and use the magic wand tool to remove the background. Save as a PSD file.
Sending InDesign to print
open up separations preview, represents all the inks that are going to be used.
selecting 'separations' in this window will show the highest quality preview.
you can also hide certain colours, selecting only one will leave a greyscale image that would represent the printing plate that would be used to print it.
delete unused swatches from the palette as it will cost more money.
when being sent to print select 'separations' on the output menu.
halftones can also be viewed here - frequency and angle.
the angles are: cyan 15, magenta 75, yellow 0 and black 45. Called a rosette pattern, this is done so the dots don't overlay each other.
Overprinting and Knocking Out
the separations preview can also give information on over printing and knocking out.
it allows you to change the default settings.
spot colours can be used to apply things like varnish rather than the colour.
use the attributes panel and select 'overprint fill'. Useful for the varnish process and also screen printing.
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