How can I print a portfolio with works printed in both side of each paper?

Question

Hi! I need to do aprofessional portfolio that look like a brochure, with cover with graphic, with pictures printed on both side of each page and present it in binding version.

I'm not aprofessional graphic designer, please can you explain how can I start, I mean
1)which kind of programs should I use? and
2) how can I do it?do you know a step by step gude web page for it?

also at the end :
3)How can I prepare the file before to hand to the print shop?

Many thanks

Answer 1

1. Of the list mentioned, InDesign is created for just such an application

2. If you know how to use InDesign, then "Place" your images as you want to see them in the document. If you don't know how to use it, there is not enough space, here, to teach you how.

3. Best way to prepare a document for the printer is to talk to them. They may be able to handle the InDesign file directly in it's native format, or they may ask you to convert it to something else, such as a .pdf.



It doesn't matter what program you use. If you can import your graphics into a Word document, then the end result won't show WHAT application it was laid out in. There is nothing "non professional" in a Word document. A blank page created in Word, InDesign, Illustrator or other app will look the same. A page with a full page graphic, placed in Word, InDesign, Illustrator or other will look the same in all of these.



Even if you have "fancy" elements to your pages such as captions, titles, footers, headers, page numbers or whatever, as long as you know how to use the software app, you can pretty much create identical pages on almost any of them.



Once you've settled on what program you will use, based on what program you know HOW to use, just lay out your pages. Your REAL issue will actually be what kinds of paper work best and what kind of binding you want. In your situation, again, the print shop will offer the best advice on these two steps.

Answer 2

I would say go with Microsoft Publisher, or even Microsoft Word (there might even be a template for what you are making). Word is a little more restrictive, but in my experience, It is easier to get the file into a format that works for a place like Kinko's or some other print shop.



I'm not sure what specific file types most print shops are able to use, but you pretty much can't go wrong with a PDF file. You can convert almost anything to a PDF online. My favorite site is:

http://www.cometdocs.com/



There are many many more websites that offer this type of feature. Some also offer a free downloadable software that will convert files if you will be doing this kind of thing often. Just remember to always be careful when you download things from random websites, as they could be harmful to your computer.



Best of Luck!

Answer 3

We used to do it with Photoshop in Fashion School just forgot how though but make sure you use a thicker paper or double sided paper because when you print a good quality image on both sides of a reg paper it looks really messy and unprofessional.

Answer 4

You can use Microsoft Publisher if you just have basic software, and you need a double sided printer.

Answer 5

It depends on if your printer can print double sided, my home printer can't but my college printer does.