Ink on Paper Essentials for Print Perfection, Part 1

This event is sponsored by the Adobe Community Experts Program.

InDesign, of course, is the go-to application for designing publications and printed materials. Elements from applications like Photoshop and Illustrator can be seamlessly integrated into InDesign by dragging, placing, copying, or pasting them into layouts. This presentation is all about ensuring that these various elements work together to create a final printed piece that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. Specifically, you will learn about ink-on-paper essentials for achieving print perfection.

Get the 411 on:

• Adobe's Color Management and Prepress: Master end-to-end pre-press and color tips for InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, ensuring perfect print results.
• InDesign Print Perfection: Manage bleed, images, fonts, custom preflight, and PDF export settings to craft flawless layouts.
• Color Essentials: Understand color spaces, profiles, and the roles of RGB/CMYK.
• Photoshop Pro Tips: Optimize color settings, make precise adjustments, and practice soft proofing.
• Illustrator Insights: Perfect color modes, spot colors, and vector finesse.
• Acrobat Pro for Print: Manage preflight, fonts, and PDF/X to secure top-tier PDFs.
• Expert Print Hacks!: Manage blacks, transparency, and print settings. "Set it and forget it!"

About the Presenter

Amybeth Menendez

With over 25 years of experience in the printing and publishing industry, Amybeth Menendez is a nationally recognized expert in print production and color management. At one of the top five publishers, she trains over 150 designers, develops custom automation scripts, and streamlines workflows to empower creative teams and optimize prepress performance.

She holds multiple industry certifications, including Adobe Certified Instructor, Adobe Community Expert, Idealliance Certified Color Management Print Master, and G7 Expert.

Amybeth is passionate about “Ink on Paper” and end-to-end print workflows—from concept to finishing embellishments. Her current focus includes integrating AI, Machine Learning, and Adobe Firefly into production pipelines.

In addition to her role in publishing, she consults through www.learnadobe123.com and mentors the next generation of graphic arts professionals through the Graphic Communications Scholarship Foundation and APC-NYC.