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How to Build an Embassy Pro Book
Embassy Pro Books Creation and Submission Requirements.
We've provided a set of Photoshop® custom templates. These are custom pages, with the correct dimensions and resolution already set up. Please use these custom templates as your starting point.
Using the custom templates is very easy. Open the custom template in Photoshop® and place your images on the template and create your layouts. You are only restricted by your imagination.
Step 1: How to Select A Template
- Open the Custom Templates from the download page.
- Unzip or unstuff the files for the book size you require.
- Create your pages using Photoshop and save each page as a JPEG file into one folder, maintaining the file names on the templates.
Notes On Using Templates
- It is essential that you use these templates, with size and guides unaltered, to insure your book is printed to the size and specifications you require.
- The templates are in JPEG format. When you place your images, you will automatically create layers.
- Flatten your layers before submitting your files.
- Remember to save all of your files as JPEG.
Step 2: How To Layout your Book
Using our custom templates allows you to build your book in a snap. The following layout guidelines and ideas will help you achieve the best results.
Notes
- Each custom template is in a spread that includes the gutter and trim. Guide lines indicate these areas.
- Approximately ½ inch of image is lost in the gutter.
- The templates are in SRGB color space, use this working space if you are prompted to when opening Adobe Photoshop (Preserve Embedded Profile).
Tips for Using the Cover Template
Your Cover template is specific to your book size and will be labeled A, B, C, D, or E COVER according to the size you choose. Be careful to choose your correct size of book. The cover template is set up to include wrap around and spine area. The wrap around is not visible on the bound book and images should be placed with this in mind. Keep people and the focus of interest well within the guides.
Fabric Covers: Fabric Covers do not require a cover layout.
Dust Jackets: Please use the cover layout for the dust jacket creation.
Tips for Using the Page Templates
Your Custom templates are labelled by book size in a similar style to the cover templates; by the size book; e.g. A 02-03, B 02-03. Do not alter these file names.
Gutters: The page templates are designed to accommodate binding. Place images so that focal points do not fall in the gutter area.
The bride in this picture will have her face caught in the binding
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The bride is now placed in the proper position.
Any area on the image, which may be inconsequential to the look of the spread, can be placed across the gutter.
Bleeds:
Our custom templates include bleed as well. Place your images that will bleed (carry to the edge of the bound book) tight to the outside edge guides. Be careful to place the focus of interest well within the bleed area.
The bride and groom are placed to the edge of the template; therefore the background of the picture will bleed
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Step 3: Place Order and Upload Files
Now you are ready to place your order. A few more simple steps and your
book is on its way.
Here are a few reminders:
Your files have been prepared using our templates. Do not change the change the color profile that is embedded in these files. Use only page number designation on the templates we have provided; where the template is name E 02-03, use the same name. Do not alter file names.
- Step A: Copy your completed files to a folder for uploading.
- Step B: Order your book.
- Step C: Stuff or Zip your files for transfer.
- Step D: Create a new folder that includes the order number
you were provided when you placed your order. Copy your completed files to this folder for uploading or sending via CD.
N.B. If you have ordered multiple books, create other folders and name them “(order number) book 1,(order number) book 2, etc. Copy your completed pages to this folder.
- Step E: Using the FTP information you have been provided, upload your files to our server. After ordering your books, you will be provided with a FTP address and password for uploads. Your may also mail us a CD to our Mailing Address. The upload time will vary depending on your Internet connection speed, the number of pages in your book, and the size of your files.
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