#Rip my DTP ego!!
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Well, I've just finished my first DTP project since getting Pagestream. I
should say I've finished the first one I'm not embarrased to try and get
printed at a service bueau. I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'm
ready for a lot of constructive criticism <G> Would any of you DTP Pro's
out there be willing to critique my latest project? I'd really like to
here some input on what I can do to jazz things up. I just got a coupla
books on DTP. But the problem with books is you don't get feedback. If
anyone would be willing to take a look let me know and I'll upload it to
you–2 files about 40k total. I'd really appreciate any tips on Basics.
I'm using an Amiga500 and don't own a laser nor do I have a structured
drawing program yet, so I'm somewhat limited in what I can put out right
now. None-the-less I'd appreciate any tips I can get.
Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Craig:
Congratualtions on your completeing your first project. I'd love to see it.
How about Lharcing it and sending it to me?
BTW, you DO have a structured drawing program! Although not exactly full
featured and/or sophisticated, the drawing tools in PgS create structured
images… which means no jaggies.
If you do upload your work, be sure to include a short doc file saying what
fonts you used.
– Whapping from the North Coast Michael
Craig … congrats on getting over the first big hurdle in DTP … your
first real document 🙂
I'd be happy to offer a constructive criticism of your results. I used to
be editor of the UK edition of Transactor For The Amiga, a magazine that
used to get much praise for its style .. and I have done much the same
thing with people over here. So, please feel free.
I should add that I do tend to be something of a perfectionist when it
comes to the such things … but I do try to be constructive.
Mike (Whapping from the UK)
Well, I have a feeling you'll find a LIST of things that need improving
then <G>. I really have no DTP background, I just got a coupla books on
the subject and am in the middle of information overload (Whitespace, ems,
picas, leading, etc…ARGH!). But I'm ready for anything you can throw at
me. I just learned (the hard way) about physical margins on laser printers
(top part of my masthead got sliced off). I learned a lot of other things
on this document as well, such as just how different laser output is
compared to my dot-matrix (Times looks like a totally different font!)
Well hope to hear from you soon (I think) :->
Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!