[sac-board] Re: SAC Handout for 2007

>> But raster graphics can only be realistically scaled downward.

Right... which is why you start with a high-res graphic and scale down to 
fit into the page. The .PNG image I used in my design is about 945 kb in 
size and was created using Macromedia Fireworks MX.

>> All 3 of my viewer programs say that the two fonts are not embedded (the 
>> output from two doesn't look good).  The third, acroread substitutes 
>> "Adobe San MM" for both fonts and looks OK.

The brochure only contains 2 fonts (TrebuchetMS and TrebuchetMS, Bold).
I can't speak to the inconsistencies of your viewer applications, as I work 
with PDFs entirely in Acrobat Professional v7.0.8.
I created a true PDF using Distiller 7.0.5 (PDF v 1.4 to ensure some 
backward compatibility for others). In my original version (which was 25 kb 
in size) only subsets were embedded. The job options settings called for 
subsets if the total character usage was below 100%.  Then I distilled a 
version that embeds all fonts regardless of character usage and the file 
size is still only 52 kb. Then, I swung to the other end of the spectrum and 
utilized a custom job option for Distiller, Press Quality with All Fonts 
Embedded. This will produce a PDF that is of the quality necessary for use 
with a digital press or a CTP application. Still, the file size is only 202 
kb.

I created the pamphlet in Publisher 2003 and the PDF with Distiller. 
Typically, I wouldn't necessarily even create a PDF if the sole intent is to 
print the file. Creating a PDF is only done if file portability is necessary 
in the document cycle.

I'm not looking to debate the final project, I was merely inquiring as to 
your design decisions, and to the unnecessary concern over file sizes. I was 
merely attempting to illustrate (pun intended) that given the brochure's 
intent that it should be visually stimulating and not just contain text and 
simple graphics.

 I still don't see why you end up with such large PDFs, but, whatever... 
I'll just wait to receive the final PDF and will get it printed.

>> Meeting have been scheduled for (about) four weeks apart.

OK, does that mean we will have two meetings in June as the calendar 
indicates? (June 1 and 29)

Peter

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