What is FA file? FA : Finished Artwork Artwork that is ready for print.
Output FA file
√ Outline fonts √ Embed images (All images must be in CMYK format & min. 300 dpi) √ Colour mode: Colour - CMYK ; B&W - Grayscale
√ Double check size √ Create cropmark
Saving FA ďŹ le PRESS AD 1. Save As 2. Format: Adobe PDF (pdf)
3. Adobe PDF Preset: [Press Quality] > Save PDF
4. Open PDF file in Acrobat 5. Save as > Format: PostScript > Save
6. Open .ps file in Acrobat Distiller (Default Settings: Press Quality)
7. Print FA file for final internal approval. Once it is approved, FA file is ready to be sent.
Saving FA file MAGAZINE AD 1. Save As 2. Format: Adobe PDF (pdf)
3. Adobe PDF Preset: [High Quality Print] (Please uncheck ‘Preserve Illustrator...’)
4. Check ‘Trim Mark’ and ‘Use Document Bleed Settings’ (Refer to Magazine Size Chart for bleed measurement)
5. Print FA file for final internal approval. Once it is approved, FA file is ready to be sent.
Magazine Size Magazine
Trim Size (mm)
Bleed
Overall (mm)
Text Area (mm)
HOT
275 (H) x 210 (W)
5mm
285 (H) x 220 (W)
VIVI
285 (H) x 225 (W)
3mm
291(H) x 231 (W)
257 (H) x 197 (W)
LISA (BM)
275 (H) x 210 (W)
3mm
281 (H) x 216 (W)
261 (H) x 196 (W)
SPOTLITE (C)
273 (H) x 210 (W)
5mm
283 (H) x 220 (W)
JASMINE (C)
275 (H) x 210 (W)
3mm
281 (H) x 216 (W)
HELLO
320 (H) x 233 (W)
3mm
326 (H) x 239 (W)
309 (H) x 219 (W)
FA Folder Compilation
PRINTS (Poster, Bunting, Flyer, Billboard) This folder will go to the printer. It should include the materials as stated below. 1. Raw File (.ai) 2. Jpeg file Jpeg file serves a purpose to specify the important specifications such as: Artwork, Size, Colour (CMYK, Spot Colour, B&W), Special Printing Technique (Emboss, Diecut, Spot UV), Paper material
Example:
bbw_canvasbag_FA
bbw_canvasbag
bbw_canvasbag_fa
MAGAZINE AD This folder will go to the printer. It should include the materials as stated below. 1. High Quality Print pdf (.pdf)
sf_lisa_blackpom_ad
sf_lisa_blackpom_ad
PRESS AD This folder will go to the printer. It should include the materials as stated below. 1. Press Quality pdf (.pdf)
bbw_star_4col
bbw_star_4col
Files organization *IMPORTANT REMINDER All files (working files or FA files) should be organized NEATLY in folders. Avoid scattered files.
Facebook artworks sizes
Cover Picture 851px x 315px Profile Picture 600 px x 600 px Tab image 111px x 74px
FB post 600 px x 600 px
FB horizontal post 843px x 504px
Iframe w: 810 px h: 1000 - 1200 px (recommended)
Recommended font size for web
BODY COPY Minimum 11pt
Saving Facebook-related ďŹ le 1. Save For Web > Save