Advanced Potions Making
harrypotter fan
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Hello,
Do you mind putting up a list of all the potions that you will be including in the book please,
thankyou!
Do you mind putting up a list of all the potions that you will be including in the book please,
thankyou!
I think it's in the right place. He's not just making a cover or a page. He plans on making the entire book, making it a prop. Same as the Grail Diary or a Book of Secrets.
demiguel.m
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demiguel.m
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here I go! I assume the measure 6x9 and I started yesterday to layout (is that the correct word?) some pages and making tests. I'm happy with everything I've done so far; meassures are great once you printed one page and you hold in your hand.
Some progress...
of course I must to add the handwritten texts, but that will be later...
I invented the number of pages and the amount of them that has each chapter. 300-350 pages in total.
Now, I see ... I will be as accurate as possible to the original but I don't understand why they did not justify texts :unsure
Some progress...
of course I must to add the handwritten texts, but that will be later...
I invented the number of pages and the amount of them that has each chapter. 300-350 pages in total.
Now, I see ... I will be as accurate as possible to the original but I don't understand why they did not justify texts :unsure
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Barneyrfd
Sr Member
WOW, 300 to 350 pages!! That is quite an undertaking. Any idea on a time frame to finish?
bfd
demiguel.m
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uhm, I have no idea yet. To replicate the screen used pages is very easy and fast (I'll finish it tonight), but fill out rest of the book with invented work inspired on original desings and source books could take some time, I really have no hurry.
300 is only an aproximation based on screen captures, 250 pages could be an evenly valid number. I guess I will change the CONTENTS page several times.
Edit: He, hee, I am looking slowly some caps and I think that all double spread has "16" and "17" page-number.
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Barneyrfd
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uhm, I have no idea yet. To replicate the screen used pages is very easy and fast (I'll finish it tonight), but fill out rest of the book with invented work inspired on original desings and source books could take some time, I really have no hurry.
300 is only an aproximation based on screen captures, 250 pages could be an evenly valid number. I guess I will change the CONTENTS page several times.
Edit: He, hee, I am looking slowly some caps and I think that all double spread has "16" and "17" page-number.
Wasn't trying to rush you along, just curious is all. Its a great project I'm sure you will have fun with and I am looking forward to seeing the finished product as your past work is impeccable.
Funny how when you really look closely at something as you are now you notice all these little things like duplicate page numbers. I imagine movie prop makers are under alot of tight schedules and find ways to cut corners to make the deadlines.
The question that comes into play is, do you go for absolute screen accuracy, errors and all or do you "correct" it for sake of being correct? Doing an entire book I'm guessing you will likely correct the page numbering.
best, bfd
CharmedOne14
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Good point
demiguel.m
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demiguel.m, amazing work!! I hope you make a few copies and include me on the list of people who would love to buy one
First of all, I must finish the project
I suppose I will be able to do some books for people who wants one of it, but before, I must do many tests and check that the final product quality is enough for sale.
oh please, rush me what you want. It is a big project and I am sure I will get tired at some points. Doing here in rpf, with some people pressure because of its illusion; and help from people like you, is the only way to finish something like this.
I have been thinking about SA point since I started with this. I am a SA obsessed but I am afraid that It has no much sense in that book since we only know and see a few pages. I will make the pages that we know, so close to the original as possible, but changing some details for a perfect integration with the total.
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demiguel.m
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and... some news:
I hope you like it,
regards.
I hope you like it,
regards.
I've got a point for discussion. First off, I believe that the book should be printed on canvas (bookbinders cloth). Bookbinders cloth is married to a paper and that keeps fraying to a minimum so the lack of frayed edges, even on a worn book, doesn't always mean that it is not made with bookbinders cloth.
So here's my prop making point for discussion... If a prop is obviously supposed to appear to be made of "A" but we suspect the actual prop is made of "B", what is more appropriate? Be faithful to the prop or the reality that the prop is meant to emulate?
So here's my prop making point for discussion... If a prop is obviously supposed to appear to be made of "A" but we suspect the actual prop is made of "B", what is more appropriate? Be faithful to the prop or the reality that the prop is meant to emulate?
CharmedOne14
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First of all, I must finish the project
I suppose I will be able to do some books for people who wants one of it, but before, I must do many tests and check that the final product quality is enough for sale.
oh please, rush me what you want. It is a big project and I am sure I will get tired at some points. Doing here in rpf, with some people pressure because of its illusion; and help from people like you, is the only way to finish something like this.
I have been thinking about SA point since I started with this. I am a SA obsessed but I am afraid that It has no much sense in that book since we only know and see a few pages. I will make the pages that we know, so close to the original as possible, but changing some details for a perfect integration with the total.
How much would you imagine this would go for?
I thought I'd share some research I've found while preparing for my Advanced Potion Making book. I'm also going to make a full on interior and want authenticity.
Turning The Pages Online: Hooke Gallery
Ambroise Pare's Oeuvres
I have more links and some illustrations from books by Nicholas Flammel.
Turning The Pages Online: Hooke Gallery
Ambroise Pare's Oeuvres
I have more links and some illustrations from books by Nicholas Flammel.
demiguel.m
Well-Known Member
I am loving it
Include me in the list of interested people
Thank you guys, I really appreciate your words.
I will make a mix of real and invented pages using the same layout pages style, so I will mix a small texts with a "real" recipes of books HP bibliography. I have no plans for be read as a normal book.
No idea yet. I must complete the work, evaluate the time spent on that, production costs and many things that currently I do not know. Now is the time to enjoy making new neverseen pages and listen to advice from this community.
Thanks again
colintendo
New Member
Are you a graphic designer? I ask because you may want to follow a medieval page layout. It will look much more authentic (I'm guessing here as I am not a Harry Potter fan). If you do not have a copy of Adobe InDesign (I highly recommend avoiding MSWord), I hear Scribus is a very good free alternative.
I'd offer to do the work on it for you myself, but I simply do not have the time. But feel free to send me a message or email if I can answer any questions. Book layout and design is my day job.
I'd offer to do the work on it for you myself, but I simply do not have the time. But feel free to send me a message or email if I can answer any questions. Book layout and design is my day job.
