Advanced Print Design

by Nicki HartJan 2, 2013

Lessons:24Length:2.1 hours

Print Design Adobe InDesign Graphic Design

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Course Overview

01:47

Now that you know the fundamentals, gear up to master InDesign for advanced projects and pre-press wizardry. Here, Nicki Hart will explain more advanced techniques and procedures for producing the best print projects possible. She’ll delve into the specifics of color processing, die cuts, folds, and troubleshooting your work. Grab your design and get going!

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 01:47

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1.1
Course Overview
01:47

2.Textures
3 lessons, 20:53

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2.1
Textures Overview
01:24

2.2
Backgrounds
09:05

2.3
Overlays
10:24

3.Color Processing
5 lessons, 29:01

3.1
Color Processing Overview
00:53

3.2
4 Color vs Spot Colors
03:42

3.3
Using Pantone Colors
08:49

3.4
Blending Colors
06:11

3.5
Separations
09:26

4.Die Cuts
4 lessons, 15:07

4.1
Die Cuts Overview
01:53

4.2
Drawing the Shape
07:18

4.3
Create the Spot Color Plate
02:36

4.4
Verify the Print
03:20

5.Folds
2 lessons, 15:38

5.1
Common Folds
03:39

5.2
Creating Documents with Folds
11:59

6.Advanced Pre-Press Options
6 lessons, 33:35

6.1
Advanced Pre-Press Options Overview
01:03

6.2
Preflight
09:47

6.3
Transparency
07:43

6.4
Postscripts
06:10

6.5
Managing File Size
05:13

6.6
Digital vs. Offset Printing
03:39

7.Troubleshooting
3 lessons, 12:42

7.1
Troubleshooting Overview
01:13

7.2
Transparency Issues
03:24

7.3
Working with Signatures
08:05

Nicki Hart

Nicki is Owner/Creative Director of Multi-Designs. She works with clients on web, print, photography and new media projects specializing in complete marketing campaigns for authors. She currently works with clients all over the world. She shares design tips and tutorials through Digital Hart Studios’s latest venture, Design Like a Pro, on Youtube and Tuts+ .