Finalize Production Files - Photoshop Illustrator InDesign (Udemy.com)

How to prepare your files for perfect print and production.

( 5 Reviews )

Created by: Dayj Z

Produced in 2015

What you will learn

Create clean and neat files that are ready for print and production.
Build production files, craft diecuts and achieve perfect results.
Start a project from scratch to final production.
Get visual assets from the client, and use them to build projects.
Prepare flat PDF previews to be sent to the client for feedback or approval.
Prepare files for digital or offset printing.
Add special effects like embossing, spot UV, foil stamping, etc...
Package all the files, links and fonts into a folder that will be sent for print and production.

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Overall Score : 80 / 100

Course Description

This course will teach you how to create clean and neat files that are ready for print and production. You will learn the best ways to build your files, the fastest methods to craft your diecuts, and the easiest techniques to achieve perfect results.
This is taken from real life work experience!
I will show you how projects are done from zero to final production. We will get the visual assets from the client, and use them to build our products.
So, what are we going to do?
We will create a shelf stopper, a shelf wobbler, a shelf strip and a 50 x 50 cm free-standing unit that consists of a header, a base, two sides and three shelves.
We will prepare the print and cut files, as well as flat PDF preview files that we can send to our client for feedback or approval.
We will also learn how to prepare our files for offset printing, and how to add special effects like embossing, spot UV, foil stamping, etc
Finally, we will package everything into a folder that will be sent for print and production.
This is a 47-minute video course from 2-Minute Design, so each video will be less than 3 minutes in length. This means that it is super easy to follow, just like any 2-Minute Design content.Who this course is for:

Don't take this course if you can't watch 2-minute video clips.
Don't take this course if you expect a design course that focuses on visuals and layouts.
Don't take this course if you expect to learn about design principles and color theory.
Don't take this course if you have no idea how to use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Don't take this course if you haven't seen any of my free videos on https://2-MinuteDesign.com
TAKE this course if you want to learn the perfect system to create finalized production files.
TAKE this course if you want to use the best techniques that guarantee your production files are clean and neat.
TAKE this course if you are a graphic finalizer.
TAKE this course if you are a graphic designer.
TAKE this course if you have at least basic Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign knowledge.
TAKE this course if you've seen my videos on https://2-MinuteDesign.com and you agree that I deliver valuable information.
TAKE this course if you don't mind watching 2-minute video clips.

Time: 1h

Instructor Details

Dayj Z

4.0 Rating
5 Reviews

Dayj is a professional graphic designer and the creator of 2-Minute Design, where he teaches graphic design skills, technicalities and Photoshop tips and tricks through engaging and informative 2-minute videos. His videos have helped thousands of people boost their graphic design and Photoshop skills.
He has years of experience using Photoshop to create countless projects in advertising, corporate identity, shopper marketing, web design and digital production.