IPhoto-Photoshop question...

I'm making an 8.5 x 11 book in iPhoto, but I want to customize my 8.5 x 11 pages. What size should I make my layout pages in photoshop? Should I make them 8.5 x 11 or does it need a bleed?

Bleed is build into the book layouts  so you don't need to worry about it.  Just create an 11 x 8.5 image at 300 dpi with the sRGB color profile.
Always create a PDF file of the book before ordering to proof as Keith has suggested. Then compare it with the printed copy when it arrives to confirm you got what you expected.
OT

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    OT

  • IPhoto & Photoshop CS3 extended

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    This method will let iPhoto know that the photo has been editied and will update the thumbnail file to reflect the edit..
    If you want to use both iPhoto's editing mode and PS without having to go back and forth to the Preference pane, once you've selected PS as your editor of choice, reset the Preferences back to "Open in main window". That will let you either edit in iPhoto (double click on the thumbnail) or in PS (Control-click on the thumbnail and seledt "Edit in external editor" in the Contextual menu). This way you get the best of both worlds
    Do you Twango?
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    If you want to use both iPhoto's editing mode and PS without having to go back and forth to the Preference pane, once you've selected PS as your editor of choice, reset the Preferences back to "Open in main window". That will let you either edit in iPhoto (double click on the thumbnail) or in PS (Control-click on the thumbnail and seledt "Edit in external editor" in the Contextual menu). This way you get the best of both worlds
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    I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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    We need to clarify a few things.
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    TD

  • IPhoto '11 Questions / Issues

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    Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Regarding the locations see my post HERE.
    Can't help you with faces as I don't use that feature.
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  • IPhoto file questions

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    . To access them, control-click it in the Finder and choose Show Package Contents. Don't change anything inside.
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    Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
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