8 page imposition

Here is a video showing how to manually imposition, export as a pdf for an 8 page newsletter. There are two pictures showing the dummy that was used for the imposition.





Here is Part two which shows how to export the pdf.

Baseline Grid setup using Adobe Indesign

Here is a short clip demonstrating how to setup custom baseline grids with Adobe Indesign. I forgot to show how to view your base line Grids. This can be accomplished by selecting the View drop down menu, then Guides and Grids, finally move to the Show Baseline grid option. I have uploaded a screen capture below showing the menu:

From Digital Prepress

Here is the video:

Automatic page numbering with inDesign

Here is the video demonstrating how to setup Automatic page numbering using Adobe inDesign.

Packaging Indesign Files

Below is a video post demonstrating how to package your Indesign files.

Duotones in Adobe Photoshop CS6

Below is a video on how to Create Duotones using Adobe Photoshop CS6

Makezine Wolf Shirt

Here is a good video that shows the basics of screen printing. They are a little to relaxed on some of the details of screen printing, and I don't think they are planning on washing the shirt with the LED lights, but it is entertaining.

2 up Notepad layout video

Here is the link to the new clip and below that is the old clip with that will have wider dimensions. I had to re-post the video today and it is still processing, but hopefully it will be up soon. This clip should help with setting up your 2 up layout:



Here is the clip with the old dimensions:

Using Epson Scan

Below is a video for scanning. Remember that this clip shows scanning at a resolution lower than 300 dpi. If you want to scan photos for print work remember to use 300 dpi for the resolution and scale with the scanner not Photoshop.



Here is a second video showing the descreening options in the Epson Scan software.



Below is a scanned image of material that was offset printed. (scan from a magazine) without using the Descreening feature. It displays obvious moire patterns that become even more apparent on printed material. The Descreeneing feature should never be used on actual photographs or film.


Then next image was scanned using the Descreening feature and can be used for comparative analysis. Both photos are a cropped section of original image. The image below does not contain the sharpness in detail and seems a bit blurry, but it is also missing are the moire patterns.

Duotone Setup Video

Here is a clip demonstrating how to setup a duotone image using Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Color Separtaions Video

New Update:

I have now re-posted the color separation videos and they now contain audio.

Here is a video showing how to setup and print spot color separations using Adobe Illustrator CS4 and a Black & White postscript HP laserjet printer.

Here is part one:



Here is part two:

Müller Saddle Stitcher video

Here is a video link for a Müller Minuteman Saddle Stitcher in action. This video displays a booklet being made at slow speed.