====== Creative Team Procedures ======
===== Barcode Decals =====
  * Go to the link below, generate the bar code, download, then copy and paste to a word document:\\ https://barcode.tec-it.com/en
  * The following file is an example of a template which can be used for loading barcodes with the data merge feature in InDesign:\\ [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\COMMUNITY_ARTWORK\Chroma-Tec\___PrintTests\Barcodes\Cutlines\barcode_cutline.indd]]
===== Intervals =====
[[https://picnictime.projectaccount.com|Intervals web site]]
===Virtuals===
  - **Task opened** by licensing listing all product [[start:itemcodes|sku]] #’s that are affected and need to be changed
  - **Creative team makes print/virtual files & updates custom artwork** for can coolers, picnic tables, icons & concertos
  - **Virtuals are created** using the proper pngs/jpgs for product color and decoration method (chromatec, engraving, UV, and embroidery)
  - **Virtuals are renamed** to include proper team code, decoration code and entity code
  - **Virtual are double checked** to insure proper [[start:itemcodes|sku]] naming and images look correct (no floating logos/photoshop glitches)
  - **Virtuals are moved into the working folder for proper entity** EXAMPLE: ''ActiveProjects/Entities/0-Schools/TEMP_SAVES/1-Working''
  - **For schools ONLY** task status is changed to design sheets needed by creative team and the [[start:al|IT Coordinator]] is added to the task. Design sheets are made and task status is put into review.
  - **For ALL other entities** pdfs are made and put into the entities pending folder. Task status is then changed to review EXAMPLE: ''ActiveProjects/Entities/0-Schools/TEMP_SAVES/2-Submissions/1-PENDING''\\ \\ **IF MISTAKES ARE FOUND THEN:**
  - **Task status is changed to redo/modify by licensing team**
  - **Creative team makes corrections** to all virtuals needing revisions. Psds and designs sheets/pdfs are replaced.
  - **Task status is changed to verify and close by creative team**
  - **If all corrections look okay** licensing team submits for approval and changes status to pending approval.\\ \\ **IF MISTAKES ARE STILL FOUND**
  - Licensing team returns to step 9
  - **Once all submissions have been approved** the task is closed
===Print Files===
  - **Once submissions have been approved __A NEW TASK__ is opened** with a list of all product [[start:itemcodes|sku]] #’s needing print files\\
  - **Print files are created** for engraving, chromatec and UV printing and saved into the correct folders. Task is then put into review status. We DO NOT set up embroidery files, licensing handles them.\\ **Proper print file naming:**\\ **Chromatec:** schoolname_productname_color.eps **Example:** MississippiState_Bongo_Black.eps\\ **UV:** cityabbreviation_teamname_productname_UV.eps **Example:** CIN_Reds_Syrah_UV.eps\\ **Engraving:** cityabbreviation_teamname_productname.eps **Example:** NYG_Giants_Elan.eps\\ If unsure of proper naming technique reference other saved print files as example.\\ Please use the list provided in intervals to make print files **not the images** in working. They may not have been approved.\\ You may however reference working images to make sure you are using the proper logo.\\ **IF MISTAKES ARE FOUND THEN:**\\ a. **Task status is changed to redo/modify by licensing team**\\ b. **Creative team makes corrections** to all print files needing revisions. Print files are replaced.\\ c. **Task status is changed to verify and close by creative team**\\ d. **If all corrections look okay** licensing team closes the task\\ e. **If mistakes are still found** licensing team returns to step a
  - **Once all print files are correct** the task is closed
===Visual Matrix / Sell Sheet / Website:===
  - **Once ALL items have been approved** licensing team moves psd files to the DAM\\ EXAMPLE: ''%%SharedGraphics/__DAM/Product_Images/Licensed_Items/3-MLB%%''
  - **Licensing team creates all jpg files** and moves them to the product images folder
  - **A new task is put in** notifying the [[start:al|IT Coordinator]] that all items are approved and visual matrix/sell sheet can be made
  - **The [[start:al|IT Coordinator]] creates visual matrix and sell sheet** then changes the status to verify and close\\ *** IF MISTAKES ARE FOUND THEN:**\\ a. **Task status is changed to redo/modify by licensing team**\\ b. **The [[start:al|IT Coordinator]] makes corrections** to visual matrix/sell sheet and re-saves them\\ c. **Task status is changed to verify and close by the [[start:al|IT Coordinator]]**\\ d. **If all corrections look okay** licensing team closes the task\\ e. **If mistakes are still found** licensing team returns to step a
  - **Once visual matrix and sell sheet are correct** the task is closed
  - **Licensing sends out an email** to all customers/consumers/dealers/employees/etc notifying them of the logo change
  - **the [[start:al|IT Coordinator]] receives this email** and updates the images on the website using the jpgs licensing created
===== Packaging =====
=== Non-Licensed Packaging ===
  - **<del>Jen</del> FIXME receives orders** for packaging, or updates needed for packaging that we need to be reordered.
  - **Sends project in intervals to art team**
  - **Art team selects photos** for product (if it's a new product check with product designer to verify accurate photos) -if missing photos, have Jesse take photos or write them down for when Jaime comes
  - Have the back **bring a product for measuring** (if not for the size of the box, for the location of the cut out window)
  - **Get box die cut/dimensions** from <del>Jen</del> FIXME (or Sammy) and measuring product
  - **Get info required on box** here:\\ ''CompanyShared/Product Development/Package Design/Hang Tags and Gift Box Text''\\ ''CompanyShared/Product Development/Package Design/Barcodes/UPC'' (only if packaging is for one color)
  - **Get design template** here:\\ Graphics/  Boxes Tags/Packaging/_TEMPLATES
  - **Layout packaging**
  - **Jesse Review** packaging, make changes as needed.
  - **Review**- Send "Jesse approved" packaging to <del>Jen</del> FIXME (and Tiffany for licensing packaging) for her approval\\ pdf file must have embedded images\\ pdf file must have all outlined fonts\\ make sure to double check overprint preview in illustrator\\ may need to flatten artwork\\ pdf settings:\\ \\ {{:1p.jpg?nolink|}}\\ \\ {{:2p.jpg?nolink|}}\\ \\ {{:3p.jpg?nolink|}}
  - Redo/Modify\\ Make any changes or modifications then pdf it.
  - Save pdf here:\\ ''CompanyShared/Product Development/Packaging PDFs''
  - **Ready for Supplier**- <del>Jen</del> FIXME has approved the packaging and is sending it to China for printing
  - **Review China print proof**- China will send us proof of what the packaging will look like and any changes they had to make.\\ Proof to be reviewed by art team person who DID NOT do original design.
  - **Verify and Close**- proof has been approved by art team. <del>Jen</del> FIXME can send approval “signature” to China.
  - **Ready for Supplier**- <del>Jen</del> FIXME has approved the packaging and is sending it to China for printing
  - <del>Jen</del> FIXME **communicate any problems with packaging**
  - [[start:posdes#supply_chain|Buyer]] **request refunds** on supplier errors
  - Verify on Delivery- [[start:posdes#supply_chain|Buyer]], <del>Jen</del> FIXME, and art team verify packaging matched files
  - <del>Jen</del> FIXME **communicate any problems with packaging**
  - [[start:posdes#supply_chain|Buyer]] **request refunds** on supplier errors
===Carton Packaging===
  - **<del>Jen</del> FIXME receives orders** for packaging
  - **Sends project in intervals to art team**
  - **Get design template** here:\\ ''%%Graphics/__Boxes_Tags/Packaging/_TEMPLATES/Shipping_Box_TEMPLATE.ai%%''
  - **Get box dimensions, and pack quantity** here:\\ ''UserSharingFolders/REFERENCE/Product_Data_Sheet_PicnicTime_2015_MASTER_Raw_010715.xlsx'' (column U-V)
  - **Layout packaging**
  - **Jesse Review** packaging, make changes as needed.
  - **Review**- Send “Jesse approved” packaging to <del>Jen</del> FIXME for her approval
  - **Redo/Modify**- Make any changes or modifications then pdf it.\\ -pdf file must NOT have outlined fonts (supplier adds dimensions and weight to label on box)\\ -save pdf as “illustrator default” settings
  - **Save pdf** here:\\ CompanyShared/Product Development/Packaging PDFs
  - **Ready for Supplier**- <del>Jen</del> FIXME sends to supplier
  - Verify on Delivery- [[start:posdes#supply_chain|Buyer]], <del>Jen</del> FIXME, and art team verify packaging matched files
  - <del>Jen</del> FIXME **communicate any problems with packaging**
  - [[start:posdes#supply_chain|Buyer]] **request refunds** on supplier errors
===== Product Design Sheets =====
Product design sheets are PDF files mostly for [[http://www.ncaa.com/|NCAA]] licensed products. They include Picnic Time's contact information, the licensed team name, product information, the team's logo, a studio shot of the product and team color information. Below are steps for creating the [[http://www.ncaa.com/|NCAA]] design sheets.
  - Obtain a list of product [[start:itemcodes|SKUs]] that require design sheets from Picnic Time's [[start:posdes#licensing|licensing department]].
  - Open the design sheet spreadsheet:
     * [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\0-Collegiate\Design_Sheets\DesignSheets-DataMerge-PC.xlsx]]
  - Paste the list of [[start:itemcodes|SKUs]] into the ''PSD List'' column of the ''PASTE PSD LIST'' worksheet.
  - <BOOKMARK:step4>Save the ''CSV'' worksheet as a CSV file.
  - Open the design sheet template in InDesign:
     * Apple macOS [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\0-Collegiate\Design_Sheets\DesignSheet-TEMPLATE-DataMerge-MAC.indd]]
     * Microsoft Windows (layout A) [[\\PTFILES\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\0-Collegiate\Design_Sheets\DesignSheet-TEMPLATE-DataMerge-PC.indd]]
     * Microsoft Windows (layout B) [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\0-Collegiate\Design_Sheets\DesignSheet-TEMPLATE-DataMerge-PC-layout_B.indd]]
  - Select the CSV file (from [[start:creativeprocedures#step4|step 4]]) as the Data Source and use Data Merge to create a Merged Document. The templates include A and B masters. The B master layout is used for the following products:
     * 686 - Mega Can Cooler
     * 690 - Can Cooler
     * 691 - Mini Can Cooler
     * 811 - Picnic Table
     * 910 - Icon
     * 919 - Concerto
  - Export PDF at 200ppi.
  - [[https://acrobat.adobe.com|Acrobat]] can be used to extract pages as separate files from PDFs.
  - [[https://www.noodlesoft.com/|Hazel]] for [[https://www.apple.com/macos|macOS]] or [[http://www.dropitproject.com/|DropIt]] for [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows|Windows]] can be used to read the [[start:itemcodes|SKU]] from inside a single page and automatically rename all the PDF files with the [[start:itemcodes|SKU]].
===== Visual Matrix PDFs =====
The Visual Matrix PDF files include Picnic Time's contact information, the licensed entity logo, the licensed team logo and studio shots of each product for the team. Below are steps for creating the visual matrix PDF files.
  - Obtain a list of product [[start:itemcodes|SKUs]] and product names that require visual matrix PDF files from Picnic Time's [[start:posdes#licensing|licensing department]] or see (customer copy) spreadsheets saved here: [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\Licensing]]
  - Open the visual matrix spreadsheet:\\ [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\VisualMatrix-MASTER.xlsx]]
  - Update the lists of products in one of the ''PRODUCTS'' worksheet tabs (do not paste values over the formulas in column ''A''). 
  - Use the ''ENTER INFO'' sheet to generate a CSV file for one team from the ''MAC CSV'' sheet or the ''PC CSV'' sheet. The entity ''PC CSV'' sheets can be used to generate a CSV file for all teams in an entity.
  - <BOOKMARK:step5>Save the ''CSV'' worksheet as a CSV file and close the CSV file in Excel.
  - Open the visual matrix template in InDesign:\\ \\PTFILES\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\VisualMatrix-MASTER.indd
  - Select the CSV file (from [[start:creativeprocedures#step5|step 5]]) as the Data Source and use Data Merge to create a Merged Document (Window - Utilities - Data Merge).
  - Save the InDesign file in the relevant subfolder here: [[\\PTFILES\SharedGraphics\___DAM\Licensing_Assets\]]
  - Export three PDF copies; one at ''highest quality'', one at ''200ppi'' and one at ''smallest file size''.
  - [[https://acrobat.adobe.com/|Acrobat]] can be used to extract pages as separate files from PDFs (useful when making one visual matrix PDF file for all teams within a licensed entity).
  - [[https://www.pdflabs.com/tools/pdftk-server/|PDFTK]] can be used to arrange pages if necessary (useful when assembling single PDF pages to make one file for each team).