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In this episode, we'll master the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes how to set up bleed, and how to keep text safe so that printed designs don't have color or size issues Let's get started Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe Illustrator series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital The screen emits red, green, and blue light, or RGB Printing machines use cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink, or CMYK Therefore, printed designs must be prepared differently

Step 1: RGB Document with Bright Colors

Create an A5 document from the web category so that its color mode is RGB Draw three circles with very bright RGB colors: neon green, electric blue, and magenta The bright colors are visible on the screen Select File, Document Color Mode, CMYK

Step 2: Switch to CMYK

Notice that the bright colors have now turned more muted That's because CMYK inks cannot print all RGB colors It's better to see this change now rather than be surprised after printing

Step 3: Fill CMYK Values

Open the Color panel Now the sliders have changed to C, M, Y, and K For printed designs, choose colors with CMYK values directly For example, use solid black for text at 100% Select File, Document Setup

Step 4: Set Bleed

Fill the bleed area 3mm on all sides and click OK A red line appears outside the art board The area between the art board and the red line is the bleed area that is printed and then trimmed Draw a background box that covers up to the red bleed line, not just up to the art board edge

Step 5: Background to Bleed Line

This way, if the trimming is slightly off, there will be no white line on the edge of the printed result

Step 6: Safe Area for Text

On the other hand, important text and logos must be inside the safe area, at least 5mm from the art board edge Create a 5mm guide margin, then place the title inside it. Save as PDF with bleed.

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Done. We have now understood RGB and CMYK. Changing the document color mode, selecting CMYK color, setting the bleed to 3mm, dragging the background until the bleed, and keeping the text in the safe area. In the next episode, we create a multi-size template for social media. Need a logo design, brand identity, vector illustration, infographic, or print and social media materials? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides graphic vector design services, as well as opening Illustrator courses from beginner to advanced. Want to master the entire series? 106 episodes from the interface to the final project? All episodes, complete with step-by-step PDF guides, practice files, and vector project files, are available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy a single class with lifetime access. Subscribe now at the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact us via WhatsApp, or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode.

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0:03Introduction

0:43Step 1: RGB Document with Bright Colors

1:04Step 2: Switch to CMYK

1:18Step 3: Fill CMYK Values

1:37Step 4: Set Bleed

1:57Step 5: Background to Bleed Line

2:06Step 6: Safe Area for Text

2:39Done!

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0:03Introduction

0:43Step 1: RGB Document with Bright Colors

1:04Step 2: Switch to CMYK

1:18Step 3: Fill CMYK Values

1:37Step 4: Set Bleed

1:57Step 5: Background to Bleed Line

2:06Step 6: Safe Area for Text

2:39Done!

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Introduction

Step 1: RGB Document with Bright Colors

Step 2: Switch to CMYK

Step 3: Fill CMYK Values

Step 4: Set Bleed

Step 5: Background to Bleed Line

Step 6: Safe Area for Text

Done!

Introduction

Step 1: RGB Document with Bright Colors

Step 2: Switch to CMYK

Step 3: Fill CMYK Values

Step 4: Set Bleed

Step 5: Background to Bleed Line

Step 6: Safe Area for Text

Done!