Post #117091 by DawnTiki on Wed, Sep 29, 2004 1:04 PM

Polynesian Pop wrote:

I just don't think anybody really realizes how much work a good yearbook would actually require

Lucky for me I got sucked into being the chairperson/editor for my sons yearbook this year. Why I have no idea... Here are some of my observations since the short but overwhelming 4 weeks I have been on this project.
I did want to say that Poly Pop is absolutley right. There is MONDO amounts of work involved in putting one of these puppies together not even mentioning costs.
Someone or a group of people would have to decide on details...
how many pages, cover type, binding, color or blk/wht, layout design, all the minutia details that can make a project look professional or homemade. Not that there is anything wrong with homemade. Its all about what everyone wants and expects for their dollar. Good luck in getting everyone to agree and find some common ground. Sorry the pessimist in me coming out...
And goodness knows we have the talent for the artwork...if any artists would be willing to contribute that would really be a plus. It all sounds silly but I have found this is to be a very detailed project.
Only the most organized person (that puts me out) should even attempt a project like this just because of the amount of area that would be needed to be covered.
I'm not saying it wouldn't be worth the time and effort to make one, it would be super to have one. How professional are you wanting to go? You can do this via Kinko's or Staples by basically making each page yourself by hand that they just make copies for you. Or go to a professional printers or company that makes memory books and yearbook but they aint cheap. Obviously if there is a TC member who is a printer or publisher this might be right up they're alley. Great idea! Good luck!
All of this is just my opinion considering I haven't actually made one of these "yet" :P

[ Edited by: DawnTiki on 2004-09-29 13:23 ]