How to make Tri-fold Brochure in InDesign (Step-by-step)

[@andrewfoskett2527]

Did i just see you change white text to Registration (Not Black) 😢

[@UtsavChaudhury]

What does registration mean? Because I usually make the same mistake of just choosing registration. Can you please help?

[@andrewfoskett2527]

@@UtsavChaudhury it means your laying down all the colours CMYK so that the printer can use them as registration for plate. So if you use it in the text you will all colours on top of each other. It will result in a blurry text if the paper is not spot on. Hope that makes sense.

[@UtsavChaudhury]

@@andrewfoskett2527 yeah thanks dude. Just as a follow-up question. Selecting true black will resolve that issue?

[@andrewfoskett2527]

@@UtsavChaudhury yes mate. Only use registration if your pointing something out to the printers in the bleed Area. Like a fold mark etc.

[@lyh_studio]

Hey Andrew, honestly didn't even know this. Great information, am I good to pin this for people so they can see too?

[@cozykitcat4100]

Hello everyone, For those of us who are newbies and notice that our pages are standing vertically but not quite aligned correctly at the start, and if we prefer our page layout in InDesign to be stacked rather than side by side, simply deselect the 'facing pages' option. You can find this option by clicking on 'file' and then 'document setup.' This adjustment will ensure that your pages are properly aligned. It's worth noting that InDesign's facing pages feature is primarily used for documents such as books and magazines, where pages are viewed together in spreads for layout purposes.

[@LeahDay]

THANK YOU so much for using letter size paper, setting margins, and showing me how to keep this simple. I wasted most of the morning with an A4 template of a brochure that was just a headache. Now I can make it from scratch!

[@lyh_studio]

Of course! Feel free to follow along :)

[@staceythompsonphoto]

I love that you show the keystrokes in your videos, it makes following the shortcuts so much easier!

[@ThatRandomNova]

FANTASTIC tutorial. Straight to the point, no needless talking, great pacing and amazing explanations. Love the great quality mic too; there's a lot of tutorials out there that are painful to listen to. I was also able to watch your design and follow along while adding my own design elements and information while still making it look good. Thanks a ton!

[@lyh_studio]

Thank you for the kind words! So glad I was helpful

[@HarborHotTubs]

LYH Studio- I subscribed so you don't have to cry yourself to sleep. Then I watched the video :) Then I had a beautiful Tri-Fold Brochure Thank you

[@lyh_studio]

Hahahah, thank you so much!

[@BoomDocs14K]

I really appreciate this video and your time creating it. It's been several years since I had to create a brochure in one of my graphics design classes. I now have a job in which I use InDesign to publish a monthly newsletter. I made a template for the Newsletter with all of the settings and just change the content every month. So basically, I was somewhat relaxed and comfortable. Today, I was asked to create a company brochure and I forgot how to setup the page order, bleeds, and folds. This video was a life saver, literally! So thanks again for the great content. #2thumbsUp

[@lyh_studio]

Thank you so much for the kinds words and I'm so glad I was able to help!

[@TND12]

i love u dude i learnt more from this video than my whole collage smaster

[@Aloran6]

This is the best video tutorial on this that i have ever watched!

[@Why_Knott_Me]

The "cry myself to sleep at night" legit made me snort and laugh. Then I hit subscribe!

[@lyh_studio]

Hahaha thanks!

[@shulemtaani]

This has been very helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@vaskogorgiev-jr4iu]

All you need for beginners like me. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@Learner-b6l]

Thank you so much, you are great! I never skipped commercials on your videos you deserved it.

[@lyh_studio]

Thank you so much!

[@asya3473]

Great tutorial thanks a lot!! You made my day, I was searching over hours to make a simple flyer. Wish you the best. - Greetings from Germany

[@rodvinsky3d242]

Guys, note that if you make it to fold inwards, the right column should be slightly narrower than the others. This is so you can fold it in without it colliding with the other fold. Too bad InDesign doesn't seem to have an option for adjusting the guides that way. The viewing order would also be different. It doesn't matter if you're gonna fold it in a zig-zag though.

[@luciasmr3516]

Awesome design and very helpful video!!

[@MrWibette]

Thanks a lot. It helps a lot.

[@kofheartsdesigns]

subscribed! very clear explanation! thank you!

[@lyh_studio]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@Bruhdude5548]

These videos are super amazing and extremely helpful! Thanks

[@lyh_studio]

Thanks bruh!

[@stratmancruthers]

You need to account for the 1/16" short folds on the front and back otherwise when this goes to the printer the prepress dept will have to move things.

[@DungNguyen-pq9wy]

thank you so much

[@EyeC-d4d]

THANK YOU GOAT

[@ONHER247]

Dope bro, really well explained and simple, nice design too. Thanks learned some.

[@lyh_studio]

Glad I was helpful!

[@maltmode]

The guides would be slightly different though and not exactly made into thirds as the right panel (when opened) would be shorter in size, right?

[@lyh_studio]

It depends on the thickness of the paper/stock you use. For regular paper, having it in the same size will work perfectly :)

[@najana]

This is my exact question, shouldn't it be like this, A and F shorter? Because this goes inside? No one is mentioning this.

[@JamesBond-fo6ow]

Tim Less? There were no Tims in this brochure apparently. I commented a year ago, nice that you are still at it. Looks like you still have a ways to go with ID. Keep at it.

[@antonjake]

That intro !🤣🤣🤣

[@lyh_studio]

Hopefully KZbin doesn't strike me 👀

[@naimaware]

Very nice explanation , but why when I print the secondpage is upside down ? Also the input measures leaves a part of the paper unprinted.

[@lyh_studio]

Try out switching the "flip on long/short side" option in your printer :)

[@silk14u]

Fantastic Tutorial!!! Please Do you have this in A4 Please Just the Setup!! I cant find One template! Please help !

[@Armada0500]

If the Direct Select tool is not working for you, hold Shift, left click on the point you want do move, release Shift, and then move that point.

[@lyh_studio]

O m g, THAT my friend, is a tip I didn't know about

[@ruciokas]

Nice Video. Thanks. Ps: NEVER USE REGISTRATION BLACK FOR TEXT OR DESIGN! Registration black is used only for registration/ trim/ crop marks it should never be used for a text or design elements. Its 100% each of CMYK colors. If printed as design or text- will be too heavy as it takes too much ink and will cause various issues when printing.

[@lyh_studio]

Thank you for the comment! Definitely a mistake on my part and I've gotten a couple comments about it already so I appreciate you noticing that and letting everybody know!

[@Alex-dk6fj]

Amazing tutorial man, really appreciate it! Would you ever recommend using a grid system for more consistency with spacing between elements?

[@lyh_studio]

Yes of course! Sometimes I use only rows/only columns but it really depends on the feel/concept of the document

[@ebookfactory8566]

Need a help, where I will find mockup as you are using?

[@lyh_studio]

There are plenty if you just search up free mockups on google :)

[@ebookfactory8566]

@@lyh_studio thanks but can you suggest me some plug-in please

[@jlmank33]

Nice video. What about bleeds?

[@lyh_studio]

A standard 0.125" bleed will be good!

[@healthadvice3091]

hi dude 👋. is this steps you did is ready to be printed? because i am asked for the specification if not please in lighten me what to give to the printing shop 🙏

[@jaminizam9450]

Nice video. But I have a doubt whenever I create text or any shapes why the square blue lines are appearing, how to remove or invisible it? @ 6:33 in this video.

[@lyh_studio]

The blue lines are guides for your text box, super useful

[@jaminizam9450]

@@lyh_studio ok

[@3320helena]

What about bleeds???!

[@Aman1984]

If all folds have the exact same size, the trifold will never fold properly.

[@lyh_studio]

It depends on the thickness of the paper/stock you use. For regular paper, having it in the same size will work perfectly :)

[@nadiakdidou2041]

😂😂😂 exactly 😂😂😂😂

[@Paramore_your_Decode]

so the standard size for brochure is A4?

[@lyh_studio]

US Letter (what I used) and A4 are both standard brochure sizes

[@Gareth_Mayers]

i would be good if you go over how to print this properly

[@lyh_studio]

In process of making an updated version of this, will definitely add that thank you!

[@JudymaeCalantas]

What's the app po

[@lyh_studio]

Adobe InDesign :)

[@demoncat1423]

im try to put word on color object but nothing seem to work? anyone know the problem??

[@lyh_studio]

Not sure if I understand the question but is it a matter of switching the order of the object and text? (bring to front/ send to back)

[@Neskkafe]

can i have the ready made ia file please

[@jeaninek9002]

Why is it so blurry?

[@arneywillett4198]

😄 pքɾօʍօʂʍ

[@ghostman7768]

Your working and moving too fast for beginners so I won't watch cause what takes nearly a quarter of an hour may take me 2 hours with continuous pauses 🙄

[@lyh_studio]

Feedback taken! Am actually planning to make an updated version of the tri-fold soon so stay tuned for that :)

[@ghostman7768]

@@lyh_studio ok and thanks a lot will keep an eye out 👍🏻

[@cobiefrench]

Change the playback speed if he's too fast for you