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klsykarn
Can Publisher 2003 out put to film?
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pdan
Yes
K
klsykarn
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pdan
Do you have an imagesetter?
Film; I'll assume you're asking "can Publisher output to negatives"? Are you
planning on generating the films yourself from your desktop printer or will
you be taking this file to a service bureau / commercial printer?
Film; I'll assume you're asking "can Publisher output to negatives"? Are you
planning on generating the films yourself from your desktop printer or will
you be taking this file to a service bureau / commercial printer?
K
klsykarn
I want to output this to an outside printing company & want to save it in a
format that supports film in order to email it to my printer company.
format that supports film in order to email it to my printer company.
K
klsykarn
Let me tell a bit of what I do. I design marketing materials/registration
brochures/membership directories ... etc. & am now pursuing a client that
thinks she needs to use pagemaker or another program of that type in order to
be able to save a document to film for a commercial printer.
brochures/membership directories ... etc. & am now pursuing a client that
thinks she needs to use pagemaker or another program of that type in order to
be able to save a document to film for a commercial printer.
P
pdan
Ok than, Publisher will output to postscript, ie: Save As > PostScript. That
is half way there for outputting to films. Postscript would theoretically be
enough, but in practice not. You should invest in at least a full version of
Adobe Acrobat to convert PS files to .pdf's. There are a few non Adobe pdf
creators, from free on up, I can't vouch for them. But the people receiving
your files are going to expect a few things that you can review with Acrobat
(Pro) (BTW, Pro 6, if available would be plenty).
A: You have embedded all fonts ( Publisher has good help on this)
B: You color space matches what is contracted for, that is, if the job is to
print in 2 colors, your file should contain 2 spot colors, not what appears
to be red and what appears to be black, built in CMYK or RGB. If your going
to design full color work, than cmyk is correct. ( Publisher has good help
on this, keyword "spot color")
C: Any graphics used in your pub meet minimum dpi requirements for an
imagesetter. (Photos should be 300 pixels per inch h x w) ( Publisher has
good help on this, keyword dpi)
Publisher will do what you want to do, but the hurdle is for you to know
commercial print specs, and commercial printers expect more from a desktop
publishing program than MSP provides, so they don't delve deeply into it.
Pagemaker would suffice, is almost obsolete, but includes the ability to
export .pdf directly.
In short, commercial printers will groan if you supply a Publisher file; it
can output directly to films; it is more convenient to hand off an Acrobat
..pdf file.
is half way there for outputting to films. Postscript would theoretically be
enough, but in practice not. You should invest in at least a full version of
Adobe Acrobat to convert PS files to .pdf's. There are a few non Adobe pdf
creators, from free on up, I can't vouch for them. But the people receiving
your files are going to expect a few things that you can review with Acrobat
(Pro) (BTW, Pro 6, if available would be plenty).
A: You have embedded all fonts ( Publisher has good help on this)
B: You color space matches what is contracted for, that is, if the job is to
print in 2 colors, your file should contain 2 spot colors, not what appears
to be red and what appears to be black, built in CMYK or RGB. If your going
to design full color work, than cmyk is correct. ( Publisher has good help
on this, keyword "spot color")
C: Any graphics used in your pub meet minimum dpi requirements for an
imagesetter. (Photos should be 300 pixels per inch h x w) ( Publisher has
good help on this, keyword dpi)
Publisher will do what you want to do, but the hurdle is for you to know
commercial print specs, and commercial printers expect more from a desktop
publishing program than MSP provides, so they don't delve deeply into it.
Pagemaker would suffice, is almost obsolete, but includes the ability to
export .pdf directly.
In short, commercial printers will groan if you supply a Publisher file; it
can output directly to films; it is more convenient to hand off an Acrobat
..pdf file.
K
klsykarn
I don't know who you are but thank you so much for helping me. I've actually
been thinking about purchasing the full version of Acrobat. In your opinion,
do you think I should look into another type of program other then Publisher
2003?
been thinking about purchasing the full version of Acrobat. In your opinion,
do you think I should look into another type of program other then Publisher
2003?
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anyone
If you have established income from design work, you should step up to the
big game programs. They will be widely accepted within the industry. But
that entails learning time & considerable cost.
Publisher is many things rolled into one. The ability to add effects to
type, line art, photos with a low price tag. You'll notice however that is
is scorned by the industry.
Combine Publisher with the Pro version of Acrobat (6.0 will suffice if
still available, check e-bay).
Acrobat will allow you to;
A Turn Publishers postscript output into more acceptable pdf files. (Via
Acrobat Distiller)
B Review your pdf files (For color space, font embedding, spearations vs
composite, page size)
big game programs. They will be widely accepted within the industry. But
that entails learning time & considerable cost.
Publisher is many things rolled into one. The ability to add effects to
type, line art, photos with a low price tag. You'll notice however that is
is scorned by the industry.
Combine Publisher with the Pro version of Acrobat (6.0 will suffice if
still available, check e-bay).
Acrobat will allow you to;
A Turn Publishers postscript output into more acceptable pdf files. (Via
Acrobat Distiller)
B Review your pdf files (For color space, font embedding, spearations vs
composite, page size)
K
klsykarn
What one would you recommend?
anyone said:If you have established income from design work, you should step up to the
big game programs. They will be widely accepted within the industry. But
that entails learning time & considerable cost.
Publisher is many things rolled into one. The ability to add effects to
type, line art, photos with a low price tag. You'll notice however that is
is scorned by the industry.
Combine Publisher with the Pro version of Acrobat (6.0 will suffice if
still available, check e-bay).
Acrobat will allow you to;
A Turn Publishers postscript output into more acceptable pdf files. (Via
Acrobat Distiller)
B Review your pdf files (For color space, font embedding, spearations vs
composite, page size)
A
anyone
Adobe Illustrator is the default / top end software for logo and line art
creation with enough text manipulation tools to format a professional page.
It is limited to single page setup, no books or multiple pages, its strength
is as a vector based logo creation program, the industry standard. Plenty of
filters and effects. It will support the import of photos/bitmap images,
exports direct as naitive file format, .eps, .pdf, tiff, svg. , gif(?) the
whole gamut. Learning level is steep.
Adobe Photoshop is the top end photo and image editing software, used waaaay
to much for page composition by novices who cannot afford an additional page
layout application. (Because Photoshop works pixel based, the resolution
required for a full color, letter size document, with type that will print
smooth, is staggering).
Adobe InDesign has just about brought its competition (Quark Express) to its
knees as a page layout program for the full manipulation of text, multiple
page layout, arrangment of elements (logos, photos, art etc.) It supports
native file import of Photoshop and Illustrator elements, has numerous
effects built native (drop shadows, feathering, text on paths and curves,
transparancy, excellent print dialog,) hands down the best .pdf creation
abilities, the ability to preview color separations, preflight controls, on
and on and on.
The above 3 comprimise the Adobe Suite (with the inclusion of Acrobat, and
possibly some other Adobe programs), built to complement each other, sold as
a suite or individually.
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/main.html
You cannot go wrong with the above, $900 usd, but you would be well to
consider some local classes as well.
No print facility can manage fluently without all above, no way, not gonna.
Adobe Pagemaker or Quark Express, in the right hands, combined with
Illustartor would suffice, for multiple page layout.
Illustrator alone, for ads, creation, single page stuff, can suffice for
many.
creation with enough text manipulation tools to format a professional page.
It is limited to single page setup, no books or multiple pages, its strength
is as a vector based logo creation program, the industry standard. Plenty of
filters and effects. It will support the import of photos/bitmap images,
exports direct as naitive file format, .eps, .pdf, tiff, svg. , gif(?) the
whole gamut. Learning level is steep.
Adobe Photoshop is the top end photo and image editing software, used waaaay
to much for page composition by novices who cannot afford an additional page
layout application. (Because Photoshop works pixel based, the resolution
required for a full color, letter size document, with type that will print
smooth, is staggering).
Adobe InDesign has just about brought its competition (Quark Express) to its
knees as a page layout program for the full manipulation of text, multiple
page layout, arrangment of elements (logos, photos, art etc.) It supports
native file import of Photoshop and Illustrator elements, has numerous
effects built native (drop shadows, feathering, text on paths and curves,
transparancy, excellent print dialog,) hands down the best .pdf creation
abilities, the ability to preview color separations, preflight controls, on
and on and on.
The above 3 comprimise the Adobe Suite (with the inclusion of Acrobat, and
possibly some other Adobe programs), built to complement each other, sold as
a suite or individually.
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/main.html
You cannot go wrong with the above, $900 usd, but you would be well to
consider some local classes as well.
No print facility can manage fluently without all above, no way, not gonna.
Adobe Pagemaker or Quark Express, in the right hands, combined with
Illustartor would suffice, for multiple page layout.
Illustrator alone, for ads, creation, single page stuff, can suffice for
many.
M
Mike Koewler
I would consider Serif PagePlus. It is not the industry standard, but it
is gaining a lot of respect. You can import (and even edit) and export
pdf files, create CMYK pdf files that any printer can output, it
includes some basic drawing tools and image editing capabilities, can
create Word Art effects and can also create web pages (though not the
greatest at this). Plus, there is a very short learning curve.
I know someone who uses it to publish a weekly newspaper, including
doing the ads in it.
Mike
is gaining a lot of respect. You can import (and even edit) and export
pdf files, create CMYK pdf files that any printer can output, it
includes some basic drawing tools and image editing capabilities, can
create Word Art effects and can also create web pages (though not the
greatest at this). Plus, there is a very short learning curve.
I know someone who uses it to publish a weekly newspaper, including
doing the ads in it.
Mike
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