overview

prices

what you should know

Overview

Pre-print Production is the task of preparing the artwork for your phone book advertising, business cards, pamphlets, sign writing, website, etc. 

Usually, a client would already have their graphic design sorted out, and then can give the .psd file to us to fill in the backgrounds, fonts, arrange content etc.  Basically, to make the overall ad then template it to fit the requirements of the printing firm.

Pre-print Production Prices:

* KN means a service provided by Keppel Net, e.g. if we build your website or shop signage. OS means other supplier.
* Prices are in AUD and include GST.  Overseas clients, please divide the price by 1.1 for the GST-free price:

OS Website Artwork	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - We create the website graphics template in layered .psd format. - We email above artwork to you for extraction and use by your OS web folk. - We retain a copy on file for future changes should you need them.  An additional fee will apply.	$360
KN Website Artwork	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - We create the website graphics template in layered .psd format. - We extract masthead, backgrounds, headers, footers, etc in gif/jpg format. - We create your index page template with linked CSS (cascading style sheets) page. - Includes one year of minor graphical changes.  Up to 3 changes.	$180
Business Card Layout - one person	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - Your printing firm provides us with template size, bleed area, pixel depth, and required format. - We create the business card graphics as per printer's template requirement in ai/pdf/jpg format. - We email finished design for your approval.  Once approved, we email to your chosen printing firm.	$240
Business Card Layout - multiple people	- We have created your first business card as above, and your printing firm's templates are the same. - We create additional cards for other staff, changing the name, email, phone number etc. - We email finished design for your approval.  Once approved, we email to your chosen printing firm.	$40
OS Sign Writing	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - You provide measurements, some digital photographs, and other necessary information. - We create a mock-up of the shopfront or vehicle signage for your approval. - We email core graphics in ai/psd/cst/pdf format for your signage firm to extract to their software. - We email enhanced mock-up with measurements to your chosen signage firm.	$480
KN Sign Writing	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - You provide measurements, some digital photographs, and other necessary information. - We create a mock-up of the shopfront or vehicle signage for your approval. - We create the setup files for Keppel Net's sign writers to begin cutting the project. - You do not receive extractable graphics.	$240
Yellow Pages® Full Colour Display ad - regardless of size	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - You advise Yellow Pages® that a third party designer is submitting your artwork. Give them our details. - You provide us with the ad size, the directory name, your ref number, and your YP contact's name. - We create the advertisement and email jpg to you for approval. - Once approved, we email to your YP contact in 400dpi pdf RGB format, or other format as required. - We make colour adjustments as necessary to compensate for low grade paper.	$360
Yellow Pages® ad as above if we have already designed website or signage	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - You advise Yellow Pages® that a third party designer is submitting your artwork. Give them our details. - You provide us with the ad size, the directory name, your ref number, and your YP contact's name. - We create the advertisement and email jpg to you for approval. - Once approved, we email to your YP contact in 400dpi pdf RGB format, or other format as required. - We make colour adjustments as necessary to compensate for low grade paper.	$240
Newspaper ads	Same as Yellow Pages.  Formatting varies to suit different publications.	$360
Virtual World shopfront on an Irukandji VW™ simulator.	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - We meet in-world to view intended project.  A USB headset is very helpful if you have one. - You give our nominated rep "object modify rights" to measure and apply signage and colours. - When graphics are done, we design, upload and apply artwork.  We modify colour schemes etc. - Final meeting in-world to view finished project.	$60
Virtual World shopfront on another VW provider's simulator.	- You provide, or we have already created graphic design in layered .psd format. - You ascertain that the type of build you plan is allowed under the local covenant of that VW provider. - You ascertain that the sim and your block have public access, i.e. we won't be ejected if we try to enter. - Once the above is sorted, you provide a landmark to the build and we meet in-world. - You give our nominated rep "object modify rights" to measure and apply signage and colours. - When graphics are done, we design, upload and apply artwork.  We modify colour schemes etc. - Final meeting in-world to view finished project.	$75

What you should know

Many printing firms or publishers, say your local business card supplier or phone directory, have an artwork department who can handle pre-print production for their customers.  They usually charge a token fee of $60 - $100 "setup" or "layout" fee.

They know that price is attractive to new businesses and many people go that way the first time around.  Established businesses however, tend to opt out of using the in-house pre-print folk. 

The reason for this, is that in-house production is very generic and never original.  It has to be that way or the costs are too high for the publisher.  It's the old adage, you get what you pay for, i.e. a quick job by an amateur making an ad from a template they've used a dozen times before.

The proof of this is in your local phone book, say "Hair Dressers" or "Motor Mechanics".  You'll find they all look very much the same and it's just a blur to the eye.  How do you pick one from the other?  Make an ad that goes against the grain.

If you haven't read our short tutorial on Graphic Design, we recommend that you do so before arranging any advertising.

If you'd like to touch base for a no-pressure chat, please don't hesitate.  Our numbers are on the "Contact Us" page. 

Have a brilliant day,
The Keppel Net team