last updated: 01/09/2004
BNP Media Digital Ad Requirements
All BNP Media publications use a computer-to-plate workflow. We require advertisers to supply digital files instead of film. Please call your production manager if you need assistance creating digital files.
Platforms:
Macintosh preferred. (IBM-compatible accepted, fonts will be replaced by Mac versions).
Preferred File Formats:
InDesign, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator files accepted. PDFs are accepted, please see below for correct Distiller settings. For any other formats, please contact your production manager for instructions.
Photos:
300 dpi saved as TIFF or EPS. Color images must be CMYK. Do not compress graphics using JPEG orLZW.
Colors:
All colors used should be CMYK, unless a spot color has been purchased.
Electronic Submission: CD-ROM disks accepted. E-mail and FTP options should be discussed with the magazine’s production manager. All artwork (photographs, logos, clipart, etc.) and all fonts (both printer and screen fonts, Postscript Type 1 fonts recommended) must be included.
Ad Proof:
A high-quality color proof created from the final electronic file must be submitted with each color ad. Kodak Approval proofs preferred. Iris or other SWOP Standard proofs accepted. Color cannot be guaranteed unless an acceptable proof is provided. Please supply B&W laser printout for B&W ads.
Ad Size:
Crop marks for full-page ads should be at trim size (published in media kit or contact production manager). Bleed ads should extend beyond trim crop marks by 1/8" on each side. Vital matter must be kept at least 3/8" away from trim edges. Fractional ads should match sizes published in media kit.
Digital Checklist:
For more specific instructions, please download our digital checklist:
• DIGITAL CHECKLIST*
*= PDF format. You must have Acrobat Reader to view this document correctly.
PDFs: High-resolution PDFs are accepted, but please use our Distiller settings:
• BNP Distiller Job Options**
Please unzip file and place in the Distiller Settings folder on your computer.
If you prefer to input the settings yourself, please download our settings here:
• BNP Distiller Settings PDF*
When creating the pdf, use these output settings:
Registration: Centered
Offset: 12 pt
Bleed: 0.125”
*= PDF format. You must have Acrobat Reader to view this document correctly.
**= Zipped. You must have WinZip or a like program to view this correctly.
Media Kits: Please click on a link to the right and click on the Media Guide link in the menu to view your magazine's media kit.
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