
Our NeoClassic and Heirloom albums all have a maximum of 60 sides, while the Crystal Board has a maximum of 40. Tip: Place important parts of an image (such as a face) or text away from the center line to ensure nothing will be unintentionally lost in the gutter.Ĭan I have a variable number of pages/sides in my book? Our page increments are pre-set. Tip: Place image to the edge of the canvas to ensure a full bleed. Tip: Place your images at least 1/4 inch away from the blue guidelines to avoid any desired trimming. The center guidelines represent the center or gutter of the book.The outer guidelines represent the area where the pages will be trimmed.
The center guidelines represent the spine and divot. The outer guidelines represent the area where the cover will be folded over board material. What do the Photoshop guidelines on the blank templates represent? To turn the guides on, go to: View > Show > Guides. If you would prefer to use pre-set image placement layout templates, we recommend using AsukaBook Maker which provides hundreds of them. Why are the templates blank? The blank templates allow creative freedom when designing so you can add as many images, texts, and other graphic elements to the layout. Why is it necessary to transfer designs to AsukaBook templates when designing in applications other than AsukaBook Maker or the Photoshop and Indesign Tools? Transferring designs to our provided templates guarantees correct resolution, dimensions, and color space required for the production of our products. Adjustments to these settings will result in errors when uploading the files. What is the proper image size for the layouts? Our design tools create templates for the case, cover and inside page spreads that have a pre-set resolution and dimensions relative to each product. Please make sure you use a properly calibrated monitor and soft proof your design files. It is your responsibility to ensure that all corrections and adjustments to your images have been completed before designing and ordering. Note that additional steps will be required to ensure proper file setup.ĭo you provide color correction and retouching services? We do not offer this service and do not retouch or color correct any of the files provided. You may use other design programs to lay out a product design. We recommend using our free AsukaBook Maker design software, AsukaBook Photoshop Tool, or AsukaBook InDesign Tool.Ĭan I use other programs such as Smart Albums or Fundy to create my album layout? Yes.
Close All Do you provide free design software? Yes.