 
- What album companies do you design for?
- We can design for any album company! Simply note your choice of album vendor on your order form, and we will design your layout to their specifications.
- What design software is used?
- Each spread is carefully designed in Photoshop®, without the aid of templates or album design software. This guarantees a unique layout for each page of your album... a true custom design.
- What type of files do you accept?
- We accept high resolution JPG or TIFF files. (We accept RAW files only if you are requesting color/image correction services.)
- What color profile should the image files be?
- All images must have the same color profile of Adobe RGB (1998) or sRGB.
- Do you provide color correction and retouching services?
- Yes, we provide these services through Silverback Imaging.
- Should I crop or edit the color of images before submitting?
- All images should be fully retouched and color corrected prior to submission, unless requesting this service through Silverback Imaging. You may crop or color convert (black &white / duotone) your images, or let us make those design enhancements as needed.
- How can I send my images?
- There are a few options. You are welcome to use whichever submission method best fits your workflow.
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OPTION 1 |
Zip a folder of all files and upload at:
http://dropbox.yousendit.com/RedBootDesign |
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OPTION 2 |
Load files to your own FTP site and send us download info. |
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OPTION 3 |
Mail your order to:
Red Boot Design
19855 Fourth St., Suite 105
Bend, OR 97701 |
- How many images can I submit?
- Please submit only the images to be used in the design. (For the most flexibility in design, we prefer about 2.5 images per side, or 5 per spread.) You may provide a handful of additional images that may or may not be used in the design, but please do not send every image from a session or event.
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Example: |
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20 sides = 50 images |
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50 sides = 125 images |
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100 sides = 250 images |
- How should I organize my images for design?
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Images should be numbered sequentially, in the order you would like them in your album. (This is especially important if there was more than one photographer, and cameras were not synced.) We may adjust the image order slightly to best fit the design, but will stick to the sequential order as best as possible. |
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Images should be submitted in ONE folder. |
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Orders submitted with images out of order may incur additional fees and/or delays. |
- Is there a difference between a side and a page?
- A side and a page are the same thing. A spread has two sides/pages; one on the right, and one on the left side.
- What are your design fees?
- Red Boot Design offers its services to professional photographers creating books for resale and promotional purposes. For this reason, our pricing is not public. Please contact us to request pricing.
- What type of payment do you accept?
- We accept VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.
- When will my credit card be charged?
- Custom design orders are charged upon receipt. If additional charges are incurred for revisions, etc., charges will be made prior to releasing files.
- How long does the design process take?
- Turnaround time is 7-10 business days from the receipt of all files and payment, although we will always try to complete your order as soon as possible.
- Do I have any design input?
- Absolutely! You are welcome to note any design preferences on your design order form. You may also include a sample of a preferred design style with your order form if you wish. If you wish to speak to a designer in person, we are more than happy to contact you before starting on your design.
- Can I review the layout before it is sent to print?
- Absolutely! A low resolution proof of your layout will be emailed to you upon completion of the design.
- What is included in the custom design fee?
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Pre-design style evaluation. (We will check out your website and/or blog to get an idea of your style.) If you wish to have a phone consultation to go over your style preferences instead, just let us know! |
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Pre-design. We will pre-design a layout, grouping together images for each spread. |
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Custom layout. Each spread is carefully designed individually in Photoshop®, without the aid of templates or album design software. |
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Design review. Upon completion of all pages/spreads, the entire album layout will carefully be reviewed to check for flow and consistency in design. |
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Low resolution proof. A low resolution pdf is sent to you to preview the design. |
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Revisions. Upon request, we will make up to 10 side changes for FREE. |
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Second draft proof. (If revisions are requested.) A low resolution pdf is sent to you preview the design changes. |
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Sharpening of each image in the album. A slight sharpening is applied to images for optimal printing. |
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Finalization of album. AsukaBook albums are submitted for you. Album layouts for other vendors are sent you for submission. |
- What is a side revision?
- A side revision includes the following:
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Remove, add or replace images |
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Remove, add or replace text |
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Remove, add or replace graphic elements |
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Redesign a side |
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Color conversion of an image |
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Adjust opacity level of an image |
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Resize an image |
- How long do revisions take?
- Revisions will be completed within 1-3 business days, and a new low resolutin proof will be emailed to you.
- Do you send the files to print?
- If your album is being printed by AsukaBook, it will be sent to print within 1-3 business days. If your album design is for another album company, we will send you the high resolution files to send on for printing/binding.
- What type of files do I receive?
- You will receive a high resolution JPG file of each page layout. You may request layered PSD files if you prefer them. (Due to the size of layered PSD files, they will be mailed on a disc.)
- Is there an additional fee for ordering extra copies of my book layout?
- There is no additional design fee for ordering more than one book with your layout.
- Can I order a copy of my layout in an additional size?
- Yes. You may request your layout in an additional size by ordering an album resize.
- How long will my files be kept?
- Red Boot Design will keep your design files for a period of 90 days. Your files may be kept for longer, but it is not guaranteed.
- Can I reorder a design?
- You may reorder a design from Red Boot Design for 90 days after its completion. After 90 days, if we still have your files, an archival fee will be assessed to reorder them.
- Do I still own the copyright to my images?
- Absolutely! We have great respect for photographers and their work.
- Can I use my album files for promotional purposes?
- Yes! Your album files may be used in any way you wish.
- Will Red Boot Design use my album design for promotional purposes?
- We may use the files for promotional purposes ONLY with your permission. Your name will be credited accordingly. If you prefer not have have your album design used for promotional purposes on the behalf of Red Boot Design, please note your preference on your design order form.
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