Adding a Faux Foil layer
GreenLight can add a printable InDesign layer to simulate the appearance of reflective foil as closely as possible.
This article explains how to add to an existing GreenLight cover. See the tutorial Creating print ready covers to publisher specs.
Foils can enhance the visual appeal of the printed book cover but add to the production expense. They are also hard to view on screen, e.g. for marketing.
However, a Faux Foil layer is a printable InDesign layer that aims to simulate the appearance of reflective foil as closely as possible either on screen or in print.
To add a Faux Foil layer:
- Add and position text and objects to a GreenLight foil layer and apply the matching foil swatch
- Choose GreenLight Create menu > Add Faux Foil layer
A new FAUXFOIL layer and set of colour and gradient swatches are added, based on the existing foil colour (if more than one foil is present then a choice of foil is offered) - Use the InDesign gradient tool to alter the angle and length of selected applied gradients if required
The faux foil layer name must start with FAUXFOIL to ensure GreenLight is aware of it. Faux foil layer are hidden when exporting a set of Print PDF separations but are added to the printed output when exporting a CMYK only Composite PDF.
Tip: If foil artwork has changed, it is possible to replace the Faux Foil layer by simply repeating the steps above. A warning is shown before it is removed and replaced.
