Master Class Outline
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      In the first part of this course, we go over the fundamentals of print design and I clearly talk you through - Using colour for print 
- Specialty finishes 
- Printer’s marks 
- Important terms and techniques 
 
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      In our class project, I walk you through exactly how to set up a specialty business card in Adobe Illustrator which includes: - Custom die line 
- Gold foil 
- Fold line 
- Production diagram 
 I also include useful tips and info on: - How to prepare for a print project with your client 
- File setup best practice and how to keep your Ai files tidy 
- Preparing images for print in Adobe Photoshop 
- Checking and exporting your project to a professional industry standard 
- How to provide the exported files to your client and a print shop 
- How to ask for a quote from your print shop 
 
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      In our final section, I go over some hand, time-saving tips and tricks for working with print files. You’ll learn to: - Saving out files in the correct colour profile when you’re in a rush 
- How to use images in files more effectively 
- Tips for working with low contrast and small type and elements 
- How to save time while proofing your files 
 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- File setup secrets to ensure accuracy and efficiency every time 
- How to add die lines, folds, and spot colours 
- How to export your files, and how to check them to an industry standard 
- All about printers’ marks and terminology to understand the secret language of print 
You’ll receive a link to the video with lifetime access, along with the project files, image links, and bonus resources. Check out the course page for more information.
 
                         
        
 
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
   
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
   
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
   
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
  