Mechanical Specifications

Rates and Policies
 
Publication Size:

The Parent's Handbook is a Digest size publication and trims to a finished size of 8.375"x5.375".
Bleed Size is 5.875"x8.875"
The Live area is 4.75"x7.25", all logos and type must be kept a minimum of 3/8" inside of all edges that bleed.
Perfect alignment of type or design that crosses the gutter cannot be guaranteed. Allow 3/16" safety at gutter of spreads.

Ad Size:
1/6 page banner ad
 1/4 page ad 1/2 page horizontal ad
4.5"x1.125" 2.15"x3.55" 4.5"x3.375"
1/2 page vertical ad
 Full page ad
 Full bleed ad
2.15"x7.25" 5.375"x8.375" 8.625"x5.5"
Supplied ads:
Only Mac formatted CD/CDR's are accepted
Only Mac files are accepted. PC documents and applications are NOT compatible
Files must be created in the following applications:
QuarkXpress 5.0, Adobe Illustrator 10, or Adobe Photoshop 7.0 (or lower)
All images used must be TIFF of EPS format, CMYK mode and 300 ppi at 100%
Logos and bitmap line art should be 1200 ppi at 100%
All text in Adobe Illustrator should be saved as outlines
Please include all fonts and resource files necessary to print the ad
Include a laser proof of ad, as well as a printout of disc contents
Color will not be guaranteed unless a color Matchprint(RTM) is provided for press check
Ads Produced by First Chair Designs:
If we are building your ad, you MUST provide the following materials:
Typewritten text/ad copy
Photographs, transparencies or slides all digital images must be 300 ppi (at 100%) TIF or EPS files
A brief indication of your concept or idea for the ad
Ad Design Rates:
If we are building your ad, you MUST provide the following materials:
1/4 page: $125 1/2 page: $175 Full page: $250
  **Prices do not include scans or copywriting.
First Chair Designs is a full service Design Studio offering a wide range of design and printing services. For more information or questions regarding your ad in the Parent's Handbook please feel free to call (970) 390-0325.
Email: firstchairdesigns@comcast.net
 
Shipping Information:
Send all ad materials by FedEx or UPS (USPS will not deliver)