As others have mentioned below, PLEASE offset the crop marks the same amount as the bleed (in this case, .125") - it's something I didn't realize was necessary!! The offset is shown to the right of the dialog box at 5:53 for Illustrator, 11:35 for InDesign, and should be automatic in Photoshop. AND...Learn how to ETHICALLY get Adobe CC free (or cheap) here: ruclips.net/video/9b2rlS3dSjQ/видео.html
Thanks for another great video Ann! My only critique as a pre-press graphic designer would be to offset those crop marks to .125". The default setting is fine about 99.9% of the time, but occasionally there is a small shift in the print on the press side and if the crop marks are too close to the artwork they may show when cut. Always best to error on the side of caution and offset to a full 1/8". Nevertheless, another awesome video!
@GDHT No crop marks works well too. So many times though, I get folks that put the crops right on top of the artwork. Always an extra step to remove them.
Someone else commented that the crop marks should be at least as big as the bleed. Ugh! I should've thought that through. I've never had a problem with it myself, but someone was probably just removing my crop marks on the back end. Arghghgh!
You said nothing about Trim? What is ArtBox? Can you make a video on how to check TrimBox is true on all pages in book from PDF document. This is important when the pages input in an Imposition Software - Kodak Preps. Thank you very much!
This tutorial is more for graphic designers than Prepress Technicians. Basically if you're working in prepress, you'll have a way different process. For trim - do you mean the cut size? This does show how to add trim/crop marks...I'm not sure what you mean by ArtBox. When I was a prepress tech, we used imposition software called Quite Imposing, but I don't think there's a standard imposition software that all printers use, so it would be hard to make a tutorial for it.
Yes, there isn't a standard imposition software, but the programs are on the same principle. The design gives freedom to express the author's vision, but takes into account the technical requirements for printing. The design also depends on how it will be executed (printed). It is important that the artist and the prepress collaborate. In the imposition software: The pages of a PDF file are positioned in a specified box using TrimBox. If there is no TrimBox or it is wrong, the pages are shifted. This may result in cuted elements... It is very bad when there are one or two pages with a different (wrong) TrimBox than all the other pages in the document. These pages will not be in the correct position. I should find the pages and fix TrimBox. Are you checking your TrimBox in a PDF file with many pages? I had a problem with such a file. I am looking for the experience of another specialist. Sorry if the question is in a different area than yours. Thanks for your time.
Ok I see! Thank you for the explanation. Yes, this is in a different field than I'm in, although I did prepress for a short time early in my career. There's so much to know in that field! :)
what if you only want to lap on one side like vinyl sheet on vehicles , is the fastest way just to bleed one side by how much you want to lap it by and copy it to the next sheet
Totally perplexed how American designers can use imperial measurements, e.g: 0.25", 0.75" rather than millimetres. Sounds like a foreign language! Glad I'm working in Europe.
I see your point on that! I've never run into issues myself with it, but I can see that it could cause problems with the crop marks showing up on the cut piece. Ugh! I wish I'd thought that through a little more.
No worries. I have seen a job (slightly) ruined by a sloppy cutting job. I hesitated to send the comment 'cause I have so much respect for you. Your videos are my go-to. Be well.
@@stuartfreedman6854 No worries at all; I am always happy to hear anything constructive, especially if a video is giving wrong info. I wish we could edit after the fact but we can do pinned comments at least. I’ll add one!
As others have mentioned below, PLEASE offset the crop marks the same amount as the bleed (in this case, .125") - it's something I didn't realize was necessary!! The offset is shown to the right of the dialog box at 5:53 for Illustrator, 11:35 for InDesign, and should be automatic in Photoshop. AND...Learn how to ETHICALLY get Adobe CC free (or cheap) here: ruclips.net/video/9b2rlS3dSjQ/видео.html
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Great information! I really appreciate that you went through the three softwares. I have a much better understanding now, Thanks!😃
You're welcome - and thank you so much!!
Thanks for another great video Ann! My only critique as a pre-press graphic designer would be to offset those crop marks to .125". The default setting is fine about 99.9% of the time, but occasionally there is a small shift in the print on the press side and if the crop marks are too close to the artwork they may show when cut. Always best to error on the side of caution and offset to a full 1/8". Nevertheless, another awesome video!
Ok that is good to know! My printer always asked for no crop marks at all, just bleeds. I can see that being an issue!
@GDHT No crop marks works well too. So many times though, I get folks that put the crops right on top of the artwork. Always an extra step to remove them.
Someone else commented that the crop marks should be at least as big as the bleed. Ugh! I should've thought that through. I've never had a problem with it myself, but someone was probably just removing my crop marks on the back end. Arghghgh!
Great information! I really appreciate thanks Anne
You're welcome - and thank you!
Learn how to ETHICALLY get Adobe CC free (or cheap) here: ruclips.net/video/9b2rlS3dSjQ/видео.html
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You said nothing about Trim?
What is ArtBox?
Can you make a video on how to check TrimBox is true on all pages in book from PDF document. This is important when the pages input in an Imposition Software - Kodak Preps.
Thank you very much!
This tutorial is more for graphic designers than Prepress Technicians. Basically if you're working in prepress, you'll have a way different process. For trim - do you mean the cut size? This does show how to add trim/crop marks...I'm not sure what you mean by ArtBox. When I was a prepress tech, we used imposition software called Quite Imposing, but I don't think there's a standard imposition software that all printers use, so it would be hard to make a tutorial for it.
Yes, there isn't a standard imposition software, but the programs are on the same principle.
The design gives freedom to express the author's vision, but takes into account the technical requirements for printing. The design also depends on how it will be executed (printed). It is important that the artist and the prepress collaborate.
In the imposition software:
The pages of a PDF file are positioned in a specified box using TrimBox. If there is no TrimBox or it is wrong, the pages are shifted. This may result in cuted elements...
It is very bad when there are one or two pages with a different (wrong) TrimBox than all the other pages in the document. These pages will not be in the correct position. I should find the pages and fix TrimBox.
Are you checking your TrimBox in a PDF file with many pages? I had a problem with such a file. I am looking for the experience of another specialist.
Sorry if the question is in a different area than yours.
Thanks for your time.
Ok I see! Thank you for the explanation. Yes, this is in a different field than I'm in, although I did prepress for a short time early in my career. There's so much to know in that field! :)
Hi, mine has just tiny bleed marks after saving to pdf. How do you save it with that big or more visible bleed marks?
You can change the size of the crop marks in the settings when you go to export. You'll want to look for 'Weight.'
what if you only want to lap on one side like vinyl sheet on vehicles , is the fastest way just to bleed one side by how much you want to lap it by and copy it to the next sheet
This is something I would ask your vehicle wrap company - they should have specs for you to follow.
@@GDHT its fine i found a faster way to solve it. gonna follow your clips doe some good tips on them.
Ok, I'm glad you got it figured out! And thank you for following. :)
If I save a design with crop marks & bleed but then print on 5x7” paper, will the crop marks be cut out automatically from the print?
I'm not sure what you mean exactly. What size do you want the final design to be (after cutting at the crop marks)?
Totally perplexed how American designers can use imperial measurements, e.g: 0.25", 0.75" rather than millimetres. Sounds like a foreign language! Glad I'm working in Europe.
Believe me, we feel the same way about metric!
Why have you offset the cropmarks less than the bleed value? Doesn't matter here, but if you have bleed all around it's just a little dangerous.
I see your point on that! I've never run into issues myself with it, but I can see that it could cause problems with the crop marks showing up on the cut piece. Ugh! I wish I'd thought that through a little more.
No worries. I have seen a job (slightly) ruined by a sloppy cutting job. I hesitated to send the comment 'cause I have so much respect for you. Your videos are my go-to. Be well.
@@stuartfreedman6854 No worries at all; I am always happy to hear anything constructive, especially if a video is giving wrong info. I wish we could edit after the fact but we can do pinned comments at least. I’ll add one!
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