Saal Digital Video Tutorials
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Tutorials
Learn more about the functionalities of the Saal Design Software in our quick tutorials
Inspiration
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Photo products
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Tutorials
Saal Design Photo Book Tutorial
Discover the different design options the Saal Design Software offers you to create your fully personalised Photo Book. In this video we introduce you to the various configuration options and some of the functions available to you to design your Photo Book according to your exact specifications.
Design your own Cards
Simply designed by you: Nothing feels better than creating cards for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings or Christmas time. In this tutorial, we will show you how you can easily design your own personal cards in just a few steps. Discover different clipart and designs and let your creativity run free.
How to use the snap and grid tools in Saal Design
In this short video we show you how to use the automatic snap-in function and the grid tool. These two functions help you to perfectly align elements such as images, text and clipart.
How to use clipart
In this video, we share some design tips with you on how to get the most out of the clipart and nicely complement your photos.
How to change Design Lines
You can choose from a wide range of design lines in our Saal Design Software. Learn how to switch between different designs in this video and make the most out of all the options.
How to use Saal ICC Profiles in Lightroom
In this video we show you how to correctly apply the Saal Digital ICC profiles to your images using Adobe Lightroom to be able to create a soft-proof and visualise the final printed result.
3 Tips for Creating an Impressive Page
In this short tutorial, we give you some tips on how to place and distribute a group of images on one or two pages to create your perfect Photo Book pages.
What does the red bleed line mean?
In this video tutorial we are going to explain the red bleed line, why it is there and what you should keep in mind when designing around the bleed line.
How to create and edit texts
Create and edit personalised text with our Saal Design Software. In this video you will get to know all the options our text tool offers, so that you adjust the text according to your wishes.
How to add text to the spine of your Photo Book
In this short video you can find out how to quickly place your title on the spine of your Photo Book.
Get the most out of your backgrounds
In this video we are bringing you some tips on how to use backgrounds without creating any dissonance with the other elements you are using.
Change the characteristics of your project
In many occasions we find ourselves designing and decide to change some of the earlier selected characteristics of our project. In this video, we show you how to change the settings of your photo product even if you have already started with the design.
Colour adjustment options in the Saal Design Software
Did you know that you can modify the colours of your photos by adjusting parameters such as brightness, saturation, contrast, opacity and more? Have a look at this tutorial to discover all colour options.
How to use Saal ICC Profiles in Photoshop
In this video we show you how to correctly apply the Saal Digital ICC profiles using Photoshop, create a soft-proof and visualise how your images will look like after printing.
How to download and install the Saal Design Software
In this video we show you how you can download and install the free Saal Design Software on your computer in just a few steps.
How to create a Portfolio Album with Saal Design
Our handmade Portfolio Album is an ideal choice if you are looking for a stylish way to present your work or simply a very flexible photo album. In this video tutorial we show you some design options our Saal Design Software offers you to create your custom Portfolio Album.
Inspiration
10 Tips for your Photo Book
Here are our top 10 tips to bring your own story to life and create a balanced Photo Book using the Saal Design software.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Friends forever’
In this short video we will show you a great idea for your very special Photo Book cover. Take a look at this tutorial and get inspired!
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover — “Morocco”
In this short video tutorial, we will show you a minimalistic design idea for the cover of your Photo Book that will perfectly showcase your favourite picture.
How to choose the right Photo Book format
Landscape format, portrait format or rather square? In this video we take a closer look at the different Photo Book formats and help you find out which format is best suited for your photos and layouts.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Alternative Design’
In this video we focus on a geometrical design decorated with floral clipart. We hope to inspire you with this alternative cover design for your Photo Book.
5 Tips to select your Photos
Do you have lots of beautiful photos and just can’t decide which ones to include in your Photo Book? Selecting the right photos can sometimes be a difficult and lengthy process. In this video we offer you some of our top tips on how to make your selection easier.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Baby Paul’
In this short video tutorial we show you how to create this adorable Photo Book cover step by step. The cover idea is based on a geometrical structure which lets you incorporate many design elements.
5 Tips for a Perfect Wall Decor Display
In this video we show you some tips to get the most out of your pictures and make your wall decor look their best.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Best memories’
With this tutorial we want to bring you some more inspiration for your photo book cover. Use your favourite colours and combine them with different shapes to create a creative cover.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘My best friend’
In this short video we will show you a nice example of how to use some clipart from our software for your next Photo Book to make it even more special.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Orange World’
In this video we will show you a design idea for your cover that focuses on both the photographic project and its creator.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘My baby’
With this design idea for your Photo Book we focus the attention on a single photo supporting it with harmonic colours and texture.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Lovely day’
The design of this cover is all about geometry and matching colours in order to make a special day or event even more memorable.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘My summer vacation’
In this short video we show you a cover design idea that combines a collage of your favourite photos with a summer print that might inspire your next holiday memory book.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘Photographic Portfolio’
In this cover design video we want to show you an example on how to present your own portfolio. The cover will give prominence to the most representative photos while the back cover will focus on the authors’ signature.
Inspiration for Your Photo Book Cover – ‘The Sea’
We have created this video tutorial to show you how to create a beautiful cover with just one of your most impressive images and decorate it with some simple text and clipart.
5 Tips for using text in your Photo Book
Not sure which font to choose for your Photo Book? In this video we give you 5 tips on how to choose the right font for your text as well as some helpful information on where to place it.
Design tips for your inside cover and backcover pages
The Saal Design Software gives you the option to completely customise all the pages in your Photo Book. This includes the insides of the front and back cover. In this video we share some ideas on how to design these pages.
Photo products
Get to know our Natural Linen
Get to know our Natural Linen finish available for Photo Books and our Premium Gift Box. The structured surface of the linen cover gives it a elegant feel and a classy look. Text and clipart can be added to the design too.
The many options for your Photo Book
In this video we show you the many options you have to personalise your Photo Book: Choose between different formats, paper types, page thicknesses and cover materials, and create your dream design.
Discover the various types of Photo Paper
In this video you will find an overview of the different types of papers available and their characteristics so you can select the perfect one for your photo products.
Unique and personal gift: The Wedding Box
Are you invited to a wedding and looking for the perfect gift? Unique, personal and created with just a few clicks – discover the Wedding Box in this video.
Hahnemühle FineArt Photo Rag®
Discover an extraordinary FineArt paper in this video. The 100% cotton surface creates an extra matte and, above all, soft character. The result is exceptionally sharp and details are reproduced incredibly precisely.
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta
This FineArt paper is particularly suited for B/W photography due to its high colour density, sharpness and rich gradations of grey. With the high-gloss surface, it is a perfect alternative to the matte paper PhotoRag®.
Hahnemühle FineArt German Etching
With its slightly rough surface and fine felt texture, this FineArt paper lets your photos shine in impressive three-dimensionality as well as depth and reproduces colours and details brilliantly. Contrasts are displayed to their best advantage thanks to the strikingly deep black.
Discover now: Photo canvas
With its typical fine canvas structure, a photo canvas is a classic choice that provides an exclusive look in gallery quality. This high-end print ensures particularly rich colours and a lively effect.
Discover now: Acrylic Wall Decor
Our glossy acrylic finish, combined with the 7-colour UV direct printing process, illuminates your images in extremely rich colours and creates a unique depth effect.
Discover now: PVC foam board
Our PVC foam board is characterised by its particularly low weight and an even surface structure. Thanks to the latest generation of UV direct printing with 7 colours (including light colours), your pictures will glow. Due to its weather resistance, PVC foam board is ideally suited for outdoor use and damp rooms.
Discover now: GalleryPrint Matte
Bring the art gallery into your home with the GalleryPrint in matte. The combination of direct printing on acrylic (2 mm) and a reinforced aluminium composite panel (3 mm) creates a unique effect and impressive depth for your images.
Discover now: GalleryPrint Glossy
The innovative combination of an acrylic surface with a stabilizing aluminium composite sheet provides an impressive choice for printing your photographs. The glossy version provides your image with staggering brilliance without loosing any sharpness.
Discover now: Metal Print
This weather-resistant surface offers the highest stability and maximum sharpness, making it a great all-around choice. Enjoy the rich colours and fine details that are displayed in high resolution, down to the very last detail.
Discover now: Brushed Metal Print
This metallic surface stands out with its extraordinary look. Because of the the brushing technique, the aluminium shines especially bright in lighter parts of the picture, giving your image a unique metallic shimmer.
Christmas Box - the perfect gift
Great gifts are often very time-consuming and not always easy to find. Our Christmas Box is a complete and personal gift that will be forever remembered and make Christmas time a little less stressful.
The Baby Box
Discover the perfect gift for all expectant and freshly-baked parents! Choose the box of your liking and personalise it by adding some text or clipart. Inside the Baby Box there is a voucher for the baby’s first memory book. The parents can use the voucher to create their Photo Book and capture all precious milestone moments.
Metal Print vs Brushed Metal Print
In this video, we compare two of our wall decor options: Our classic Metal Print and the brushed shimmery version, the Brushed Metal Print.
Photo Paper Silk | Portrait
The FUJIFILM Crystal Archive DP II Silk | Portrait paper captivates with its special silk effect, natural colour reproduction and long-lasting image stability.
FUJIFILM Glossy Photo Paper
The FUJIFILM Crystal Archive DP II glossy paper is especially suitable for bright colours, shows black shades particularly intensively and is characterised by a crisp detail reproduction.
FUJIFILM Matte Photo Paper
FUJIFILM’s Crystal Archive DP II photo paper’s finely textured, matte surface offers a rich colour spectrum and sharp detail reproduction. Due to the matte surface, the photo paper is virtually free of unwanted reflections and insensitive to fingerprints.
