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Producing a School Yearbook or Booklet at Home

The video explains how to produce a school yearbook or booklet at home, from planning and photography to layout, printing, and binding. Because the process involves coordinating many students and checking personal information, careful scheduling and repeated review are essential.

Process and Techniques

1. Plan the photography. For a large year group, multiple photographers can work in parallel—ideally one per class—to keep the shoot moving.
2. Photograph group portraits first. Take class photos while everyone is gathered, including teachers, especially homeroom teachers.
3. Take individual portraits in several outfits. The example includes a group photo, a department uniform, and casual clothing.
4. Handle missing students. If a student is absent, the presenter describes compositing them into the class photo using a suitable body image and a photo of their face. This requires careful editing.
5. Design and verify the booklet. Gather photos, names, greetings, contact details, and other requested information. Share drafts for review and revisions, and confirm details carefully—errors in names and other personal information can be sensitive.
6. Estimate pages and costs before printing. The page count affects paper and ink use, production time, and the price to charge.
7. Print, bind, and finish. Print on both sides, bind the sheets, trim the edges, fold the booklet, and package it neatly.

Materials and Equipment

• Epson L805 printer with its original six-color ink set
• Double-sided glossy photo paper
• Joico HDL-35 stapler/binding tool
• Cutter and metal ruler

Costs and Production Time

The presenter estimates that original ink costs about Rp135,000 per color, or roughly Rp810,000 for all six colors. Paper costs about Rp17,000 per pack of 20 sheets.

Printing many copies can take a week or more, and the printer may need breaks. The video recommends calculating all costs before setting a price. Outside print shops may charge significantly more for heavier art paper, so pricing too low can result in a loss.

Creators and Contributors

The presenter is not clearly identifiable in the subtitles. The video is from the Lensa Kamera channel, with Episenter Store ID identified as the sponsor. The example shoot features students from SMK Putra.