Final layout in Photoshop?

I just took over a book jacket project that the previous designer did entirely in Photoshop. The file was HUGE! Am I right to rebuild in Indesign or Illustrator with linked images?

I just took over a book jacket project that the previous designer did entirely in Photoshop. The file was HUGE! Am I right to rebuild in Indesign or Illustrator with linked images?

Hi there welcome to DC!

What does the printer or client require, many or most will not allow linked objects in illustrator. So finding out what the guidelines are is most likely the best way to go, then there is no guessing or redoing work done the wrong way.

Just my opinion about AI and linked objects...If you will not create the files in illustrator then why use it. Linked objects or objects left in raster format are a pain in the rear for the most part.

Some of the other illustrators/designers here might have better info or ideas on this. I still think the first thing to do is find out the print guidelines, nothing worse than having done a huge amount of work only to find a certain format is required

Sharie

I don't see any problems having a final file rendered in photoshop.

If the file size is HUGE, I assumed that the book jacket design was composed of images/photos (not vector) which I think is reasonable to do it in photoshop.

I just took over a book jacket project that the previous designer did entirely in Photoshop. The file was HUGE! Am I right to rebuild in Indesign or Illustrator with linked images?

The safest way to go is find out from your printer what files they want/need or reqire then you will know for sure

sharie

For Print or Web, its better to use PSD format since IMO it will render photos better as compared to a Vector biased software like Illustrator, file size will be huge but it is expected since you'll be starting with 300dpi and up (for print), but storage now is cheap so I don't think that will be a big issue.

If the layout is photos then yes for sure a photoshop file but if it is a graphic type design/illustration then a vector file , again it still depends on what the printer is requiring.

Most printers/publishers list the guidelines. Findindg out what files/formats are required will save a huge amount of time and save you from some horrid headaches.

sharie

Me I don't use ant of the 2 options, but I suggest it's better in Photoshop.
You can do a lot in photo manipulation with other add-ons. Be sure that you have better and bigger computer memory in doing huge size files.
Sharie's advised is also good.

In addition to finding out printer requirements, consider the image itself. Is it an illustration that would lend itself to being reworked in Illustrator? Do you think you can improve on it this way? Most printers will accept either Photoshop or Illustrator files.

keep it in photoshop, no need to redo it in illustrator. Photoshop will render photos better than illustrator, don't mind the file size.

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obviously it has a lot of photo manipulation? I always use photoshop for photo manipulation, flatten it and then take into Ai for text and vector. You end up with good quality photos and good quality text and vector work, and the file size isnt too big. if you need to change your flattened image you can change it round in photoshop and update link in Ai.

But thats just me