InDesign How-To: Set Up a Book Cover (Video Tutorial)

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@EviesAnnee
@EviesAnnee 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very concise easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect 10! No blah blah blah. Well done!
@ClayRavin
@ClayRavin 9 ай бұрын
This is the best explainer video I've come across on KZbin so far. Thanks, you've saved me hours of work!
@deangelomccoy4548
@deangelomccoy4548 2 жыл бұрын
I've been designing book covers for 7 years and I've never even thought to look and see if this was a thing. Sh*t !!!! Something so simple has blown my mind. LOL
@ZoranImsiragic
@ZoranImsiragic Жыл бұрын
I made many books and book covers using various methods. Still, I found this tutorial very useful, and I learned something new. Thanks.
@salone_di_atene
@salone_di_atene 4 жыл бұрын
This is so clear and succinct and wonderful! I've been struggling with the cover for several days and this tutorial literally saved me. Thank you so much!
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! We agree…Laurie is quite awesome! -EG
@dggd
@dggd 2 жыл бұрын
You are the answer to a prayer. So many questions of uncertainty I had have been answered with clarity and precison. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciation.
@lan.c06
@lan.c06 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea a book cover could be designed in this way with InDesign. Thank you for this.
@giovanmichael2695
@giovanmichael2695 Жыл бұрын
You are the best tutorial page I have found in the last six months of working on my project . Thank you!
@CreativePro
@CreativePro Жыл бұрын
Great to hear it! Hope you’re finding lots of good written tutorials at CreativePro.com as well!
@rezamohaddesi6520
@rezamohaddesi6520 Жыл бұрын
I made the most of this video and its good tips. Thank you so much!
@twerpist
@twerpist 4 жыл бұрын
OMG This was so good. Brief and clear! An absolutely excellent tutorial!
@vlm3739
@vlm3739 9 ай бұрын
Wow, how clear is this video! Thank you so much!
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 9 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@MilmidStudios
@MilmidStudios 9 ай бұрын
Teaching really is an art.... and you've got it mastered! Thanks! 🙏🏽👌💯
@dinelikethesultans6108
@dinelikethesultans6108 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for creating clear and easy-to-replicate instructions. I am very grateful to you for the valuable service you provide.
@sharifahasanova7738
@sharifahasanova7738 4 жыл бұрын
i think this one is a best tutorial ever. You covered all questions that i couldn't solve. thanks :)
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
That is excellent to hear!
@kimcohen7756
@kimcohen7756 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Your instructions are clear and precise. Most of the tutorials and classes I've taken previously have focused primarily on creating documents not books and certainly not covers so your video was a joy! Additionally, I've looked everywhere to learn how to calculate the gutter/spine size without success, but within moments you provided that information and suggested a tool too! Wow! That's just fabulous! Thanks again!
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
Glad this was helpful!
@evangelistlisajames94
@evangelistlisajames94 4 жыл бұрын
this is literally the only tutorial that has helped me. I promise this has been a long well over 3 week journey for me. I am stuck at the spine because after the error message came up again when I calculated the spine measurements, put them in, I used the same markings method and it doesn't work. I can't fix my spine. WOW! Also I had no photo waiting to insert so I had to go to a different video for the instructions on how too insert a photo.
@Happysinglemum91
@Happysinglemum91 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely PERFECT! Thank you!
@AdobeTalk
@AdobeTalk Ай бұрын
That was very good! Loved it.
@jeansienkin
@jeansienkin 10 ай бұрын
Wow, I had no idea about that, I've been always designing my book covers with Illustrator so far.
@samuelelijas9002
@samuelelijas9002 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@infographie
@infographie 23 күн бұрын
Excellent, thanks for sharing this.
@CoachDuncanNYC
@CoachDuncanNYC 4 жыл бұрын
This is the BEST guide on KZbin for this THNK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !! Took me all night
@terredee
@terredee 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Very clear. Thank you!
@LuoTheLotad
@LuoTheLotad 7 ай бұрын
Best tutorial I saw. Thx
@20centurymodern
@20centurymodern 2 жыл бұрын
Clear and well taught
@geekbettle
@geekbettle 2 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is just what I needed. Thanks!
@hossainhanif9833
@hossainhanif9833 3 ай бұрын
Great Job! Thanks a lot!
@rachelanardella6556
@rachelanardella6556 3 жыл бұрын
great! thankyou so much for making it so easy
@zaini66
@zaini66 4 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Step by step. Very clear.
@ClaytonBridges
@ClaytonBridges Жыл бұрын
GREAT TUTORIAL
@lizamijburgh8456
@lizamijburgh8456 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video - clear and to the point.
@portuler
@portuler 3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks for sharing
@Martina_BCJdesign
@Martina_BCJdesign 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderfully helpful video!
@wonderlilydesign
@wonderlilydesign 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This helped me so much. 😁
@jamlane
@jamlane 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional design! Great job.
@nikkicanale2013
@nikkicanale2013 11 ай бұрын
AMAZING! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
@Dreoc
@Dreoc 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and so perfectly done! You saved me certain embarrassment! Thank you!
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 2 жыл бұрын
You got this!
@CommandaInChief
@CommandaInChief 4 жыл бұрын
Best video out there. Thank you so much
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MeryemKocabayDesign
@MeryemKocabayDesign 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video👌 i am really surprised 😅 i've been using indesign for years...
@joeylibin1129
@joeylibin1129 4 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, you make so much sense. Thanks!
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
So glad this was helpful for you!
@vishallonarijournalist
@vishallonarijournalist 3 жыл бұрын
I like this tutorial very much. Till today what I do is take 3 pages in document i.e for 6*9, gutter 0, top - bottom is .125 and .375 is wider margin... bleed .375 Then to put all pages in one spread 123.. then reducing middle page width till its comes to on sufficient value, and yes for 6*9 inches book I always calculate it with Cover Width = Bleed + Back Cover Width + Spine Width + Front Cover Width + BleedCover Height = Bleed + Trim Height + Bleed with this formula I will do next cover like this tutorial
@juliandanieljimenezkrause7802
@juliandanieljimenezkrause7802 3 жыл бұрын
Awesomely well presented and explained. Thank you!
@chingashimuyenga4438
@chingashimuyenga4438 3 жыл бұрын
Well explained. Thank you!
@MsPerdz
@MsPerdz 3 жыл бұрын
Really just what i needed - well done!
@mustafajackson9430
@mustafajackson9430 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you.
@arsenalboy4ever
@arsenalboy4ever Жыл бұрын
So useful, thankyou
@InDesignME
@InDesignME 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for that :) I'm doing the same only I do check the spread option and then select the Spread on the Parent Pages Panel and under "Parent Options>Number of Pages" I aked it to be a 3 pages spread. Dragging it to the pages part will automatically makes inDesign to treat them as spread. When I create hard cover with Jacket, I create everything on the same document, so I have 1 Parent with 3 pages and a 2nd Parent with 5 pages for the Jacket (flap+front+spine+back+flap). When Exporting to PDF I can change the Bleed size to fit the spread I'm creating according to the print house demands regarding the crop marks position. I love this ability which saved me so much time and calcutions that I ued to do in the old days...
@travelwithtarek6019
@travelwithtarek6019 10 ай бұрын
Amazing, thank you so much
@grahamclarkson2457
@grahamclarkson2457 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yup. Clear. You rock1
@aldolammel
@aldolammel 3 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING. Here we got someone that REALLY know what is doing! LEARN this sh** my Udemy Professor!
@LillianKZ123
@LillianKZ123 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my!!!! This is so helpful and easy to follow! I use InDesign very infrequently, so I find I have to relearn many things with each project. You video is amazing! Do you have a video about cover design?
@musicfreak0412
@musicfreak0412 Жыл бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:06 📘 The video demonstrates how to create a wraparound book cover with separate pages for the front, back, and spine in InDesign. 01:39 ✂️ The spine width is calculated based on the page count and paper thickness. A flexible spine width allows modifying the page count later. 02:37 📏 The align panel is used to precisely position the front, spine, and back cover pages side-by-side with consistent spacing. 04:39 🖼️ The separate cover pages allow exporting each element (front, back, spine) as JPEGs or PDFs for promotional use. 05:40 📄 The final PDF export creates spreads with crop marks and bleeds for production printing. Made with HARPA AI
@aaronotieno3228
@aaronotieno3228 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was a big help.
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@tondeeclark5346
@tondeeclark5346 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@mtm7031
@mtm7031 4 жыл бұрын
Really amazing content thank you so much And really too much helpful video 🙏🙏🙏
@MrDhafirPhoto
@MrDhafirPhoto 4 жыл бұрын
You can dispense step of alignment of pages by keep cheeked facing pages option
@JourneyBackToMe365
@JourneyBackToMe365 4 жыл бұрын
This information was all helpful. And thank you Dafirphoto as well. I can't wait to hold my end product.
@JourneyBackToMe365
@JourneyBackToMe365 4 жыл бұрын
Also I want to add that your voice was pleasant; I've watched a few others and they put me to sleep and this information I really needed. Thanks a bunch.
@MrDhafirPhoto
@MrDhafirPhoto 4 жыл бұрын
@@JourneyBackToMe365 Welcome! Glad this was helpful!
@carlloos4340
@carlloos4340 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tip!!!//I was having trouble with the alignment of pages, as my "use spacing" option was greyed out..
@WaynePeake-lm5sg
@WaynePeake-lm5sg Жыл бұрын
An extremely helpful video tute but I do wish it was explained where that magical 'other document' that appears at 3.15 came from. Was it created in Photoshop or Indesign? How is is that it fitted exactly in the book cover three page layout? If anyone knows the answers to these questions I would really appreciate elucidation.
@quebuena111
@quebuena111 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@networkbyedvitug
@networkbyedvitug 4 жыл бұрын
Super! Thanks!
@aliensarereal_4556
@aliensarereal_4556 7 ай бұрын
the next time you buy a coffee, pretend one of us bought it for you because this deserves it, thank you.
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 6 ай бұрын
We are all fighting over the coffee, now! Glad it was helpful!
@e.calder_escritor
@e.calder_escritor Жыл бұрын
I find that it's easyer to put the pages side to side in the "Master" pages. Doing so saves me the trouble of joining them when I change the size of the spine, ID does it automatically.
@MarenLachelle
@MarenLachelle Жыл бұрын
excellent ///
@JasonWilson-m6i
@JasonWilson-m6i 9 ай бұрын
hi thanks for this tutorial anyways for the pdf save does the range is 2? because in JPEG u put 3 on it?
@chesslab1
@chesslab1 3 жыл бұрын
Just Perfect! Explained so nicely. Thank you so much :-)
@chesslab1
@chesslab1 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a vedio on, how to convert paperback cover into Hard cover? For publishing
@inbedduringcovid3005
@inbedduringcovid3005 2 жыл бұрын
Noticed this is 2 years ago and I have not started ID yet but this is my first video here and want to know if they'll be any updates? I'm a artist that draw and I want to create my own covers. Here to learn how
@daphneychaney9228
@daphneychaney9228 10 ай бұрын
I'm late to the Indesign party! But this is a great tutorial!! Now my dumb question is, where or what program did you use to design the actual artwork for the cover?
@alvarocarrilho
@alvarocarrilho 4 жыл бұрын
Laurie, Thks for the Tut. I've been doing cover like this, for quite awhile, but today I've learn 2 things: aligning with the panel, and the spine calculator of Amazon KDP - COOL! Now, 1 comment and one question: 1) I would love to see some info about inserting the ISBN Barcode 2) For no specific reason, I use a Counterclockwise 90º in the title of the spine (is it because i'm in Europe?) - Is there a rule for that matter? THKS, from Lisbon - Portugal
@aletabird
@aletabird 4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s a regional thing about the spine orientation. In the US, we run the title top-to-bottom as in the video. I like it that way because you can read the spine if you stack books with the covers facing up.
@YvesGabioud
@YvesGabioud 4 жыл бұрын
Alvaro, to insert ISBN barcode, I use a great script for Indesign (Mac and Windows), you can get it here, a demo version is available : www.indiscripts.com/post/2010/03/bookbarcode-indesign-ean13-isbn-barcode-manager_
@manojsinha9959
@manojsinha9959 3 жыл бұрын
The presentation is very good and helpful. Can you please tell, which software is used for it?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 3 жыл бұрын
Adobe InDesign
@Zomuana12
@Zomuana12 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@myrnalieuwen5069
@myrnalieuwen5069 Жыл бұрын
My set-up is different than yours, but I do have the 'align' panel up, so it should work, right?
@docahmadwaqas
@docahmadwaqas 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping.. What Adobe Indesign version you are using?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
Laurie is using CC2020. The version number shows in the header bar. -EG
@IlanPerera
@IlanPerera 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - this was very helpful- could u also do a video on how to generate a barcode for the ISBN
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
You might see if there is a solution for you in this article I wrote. Most people use a barcode generator for this task. creativepro.com/creating-barcodes/ -EG
@Rajsinghvlog77
@Rajsinghvlog77 4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@OfficialYzaDora
@OfficialYzaDora 4 жыл бұрын
This video is somewhat helpful but could it work for Lulu's 2020 updated templates? I'm having a really difficult time trying to create a spread for a hardcover template! People keep suggesting Photoshop, Adobe, Photopea, GIMP and others but when trying them (at least the free programs anyway) it's far too much for me to understand for they jump around too quick and I'll admit, I'm not heavily tech savvy. Lulu used to make it so easy to create a spread template but now I have to things like this in order to create one and like I said, I'm lost. And Amazon's KDP cover creator is a mishmash mess and distorts the interior. HELP! :(
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
You might pose the question to the Adobe forums. We also have an InDesign FB (InDesignSecrets) for InDesign-related questions. There’s a good chance someone has uses Lulu with ID. -EG
@Nochivessss
@Nochivessss 3 жыл бұрын
i did the exterior aspect of the cover but I'm not sure how to do the interior of the spine, do you use the same layout for the interior aswell?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can. If your cover has a flap you’ll need to account for that and reverse it.
@TheBlueMatrix
@TheBlueMatrix Жыл бұрын
Question. How do I know what size spine I use for however many pages I use
@CreativePro
@CreativePro Жыл бұрын
You would need to know the page count and paper thickness. If you’re publishing via Kindle, they have a spine thickness calculator. If you’re taking it to a printshop, they should be able to calculate that for you. -EG
@gwchenn
@gwchenn 6 ай бұрын
I ran into some trouble, please help: After I paste an image onto the three pages, and then change the width of the spine, the spine width will change. However, the image on the spine will not budge, neither will the images on page 1 and 3, unlike what was shown in the video. What did I do do wong? How can I make the pasted image "stick" to the three different pages?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 6 ай бұрын
You may need to check the box labeled “Objects Move with Page.” Also, if the image starts on another page (the back cover, for instance), it’s connected to that page. If it need to span multiple pages, drag in the frame, move the pages, and resize.
@ajwillustratorauthor
@ajwillustratorauthor 2 ай бұрын
So if you have a separate PDF for the cover how do you send it to the printer?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro Ай бұрын
If by "the printer," you mean you're sending it to a print provider, it's always best to talk with them before starting a project. They will usually let you know how they would like the PDF files supplied. Most of the time it's best to provide separate files and let the printer combine them (but they will know their workflow best). -EG
@ajwillustratorauthor
@ajwillustratorauthor 5 күн бұрын
@@CreativePro thank you for answering. I'm putting my book on Amazon so I'm not sure how to get in touch with them but thank you.
@HOLBAG
@HOLBAG 3 жыл бұрын
Please, how to center object on one page if the document has two pages??
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 3 жыл бұрын
Turn on Smart Guides and the centering guides will appear as you move an item. Also, can set the X and Y axis to 0 with the center transformation point chosen (the 9 little squares in the upper left of the control panel). -EG
@myrnalieuwen5069
@myrnalieuwen5069 Жыл бұрын
For some reason when I hit 'align top edges', nothing happens (not like in your video). What could I be doing wrong?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro Жыл бұрын
Do you have both/multiple pages selected? Or are they already aligned? -EG
@dreamwork69
@dreamwork69 3 жыл бұрын
Straight on point. Thank u 🙏 U deserve more subcribers. I think the problem is ur profile picture doesn’t look professional or appealing. I thought u r just a knock-off channel at the beginning. If only u can rebrand, this channel will improve better. Hope to see u grow!!! 🤙❤️
@gopinathvijayakumar915
@gopinathvijayakumar915 4 жыл бұрын
How to calculate mm CM spain calculate any website is there. For calculating pls tell me
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
If you need to enter in a value in inches, but you work with mm/cm, InDesign will do the conversion for you. In a value field (like page width), enter 3in (or whatever value) and it will convert it to whatever measurement you’re using. -EG
@jaysr3949
@jaysr3949 3 жыл бұрын
when try to export for print. it is in 3 different jpeg. WHY? and how to print in single sheet for make cover?
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 3 жыл бұрын
Export as a PDF and choose Spreads in the General > Pages section.
@CarolBerryArt
@CarolBerryArt 4 жыл бұрын
Was there no bleed on the photo on page 3?
@laurieruhlin6135
@laurieruhlin6135 4 жыл бұрын
You're right, I should have dragged that photo a little wider to hit the bleed mark. In a working file, I would have made that photo bleed.
@djwarrior1421
@djwarrior1421 3 жыл бұрын
I am following each direction, yet my 2nd page, is staying connected to the first page "A" or master.
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 3 жыл бұрын
Drag the “none” master on top of the 2nd page.
@tuckseverlasting5731
@tuckseverlasting5731 5 ай бұрын
Omg thank you for fuckin this♥️♥️♥️
@thatdeafguyuk
@thatdeafguyuk 4 жыл бұрын
Please turn the captions on, thank you.
@CreativePro
@CreativePro 4 жыл бұрын
Apologies! We didn’t notice KZbin never created the auto-captions. We will manually do that in the next day or two and put those up!
@m.carter9090
@m.carter9090 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just a great, easy to follow tutorial.
@thatdeafguyuk
@thatdeafguyuk 4 жыл бұрын
Please turn the captions on, thank you.
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