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IceMan Posts: 56 Joined: 2/23/2007 Status: offline
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I have never really desined a DVD cover. I have the art work, but I dont know the what size to use on Photo shop CS2, or should I use Illusrator to do it? Any tips on the format size and structure could be really helpful. Thank you all Ice |
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gfranks7807 Posts: 12 Joined: 2/6/2007 Status: offline
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IceMan, I use Amazon.com (CustomFlix) to distribute my videos. On their website, they have PhotoShop templates that you can download and use. Just go to www.customflix.com/Instructions/TMPDVDCover.jsp and download the template then follow the instructions inside the template. When done, create a jpg file that can be imported into a label program like Memorex's exPressit using their DVD Storage Case Inserts. I do this all the time when I need to create a low volume run. Hope this helps, Gary _____________________________ Gary Franks Nothing ruins an avocation faster than making it your vocation! (in reply to IceMan) |
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wizard Posts: 6029 Joined: 2/15/2006 From: New Hampshire, USA Status: offline
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Thanks for the link, Gary.  It was neat to see a proper DVD logo. Most videographers copy the DVD logo from a movie poster (which is false advertising - that logo is for stamped DVDs not burned DVDs and there IS a difference) but that's been discussed ad infinitum in other threads here. 
< Message edited by wizard -- 3/22/2007 5:58:06 PM > _____________________________ Pops (in reply to gfranks7807) |
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bbeanan Posts: 1104 Joined: 3/18/2007 From: Las Vegas Status: offline
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How do you like Custom Flix? I normally use my primera bravo to spit out dvds but this may be a better option?
_____________________________ ================= Brett Beanan Own it... ahh I give up.. Own a bunch (in reply to gfranks7807) |
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wizard Posts: 6029 Joined: 2/15/2006 From: New Hampshire, USA Status: offline
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The more you do "in house", the more profit you keep for yourself.
_____________________________ Pops (in reply to bbeanan) |
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velvis Posts: 931 Joined: 7/19/2006 From: SwankLand USA Status: offline
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here is a dvd template already made: http://www.digitaljuice.com/community_forums/tm.asp?m=19778 :D _____________________________ VelvetElvis // SwankLand // Get Pimped (in reply to wizard) |
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wizard Posts: 6029 Joined: 2/15/2006 From: New Hampshire, USA Status: offline
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Oh - so coool!!! zoom, zoom.
_____________________________ Pops (in reply to velvis) |
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gfranks7807 Posts: 12 Joined: 2/6/2007 Status: offline
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Brett, CustomFlix is great if you don't want to mess with any aspect of distribution. They take care of everything The cost is steep (around $8/DVD off the top). What I typically do is Use CustomFlix for the distribution and I also use the same DVD templates and upload them to Disc Makers. They will do a 100 DVD run for around $3.25/DVD including srink wrapping. _____________________________ Gary Franks Nothing ruins an avocation faster than making it your vocation! (in reply to wizard) |
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bbeanan Posts: 1104 Joined: 3/18/2007 From: Las Vegas Status: offline
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I guess it is hard to beat the cost of my Primera Bravo... I figure it only cost me about $1.10 per DVD ($0.35 for the DVD-R, $0.45 in face ink, $0.20 for the case, $0.10 for the cover) There is the set-up time and packaging time but normally I just plop down in front of the TV at night and assemble DVDs so it isn't that bad. I guess I'm just looking for a lazy solution... But CustomFlix could help out for people whom are not local that want copies so that they take care of the shipping and such,,, _____________________________ ================= Brett Beanan Own it... ahh I give up.. Own a bunch (in reply to gfranks7807) |
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Shark Productions Posts: 73 Joined: 3/13/2007 From: Detroit - Atlanta Status: offline
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I use this product for my DVD's covers... http://pixelpops-shop.secure-shops22.com/DVD-Menu-Templates_c_172.html _____________________________ Shark Productions L.L.C. www.sharkproduction.net PTK, ETK - 2,6,8 ETKP - 2 JB - 5,8,15,17,18,20,21,24,28,33,35,36,48,49,52 JBHD - 1,4,6,11,13,20,23 ST - 1,2,3,6,9,11,13,14,21-29,33,40 MDE - 1,6,7,9-20,25 JD - 4,37,48,58 SW - 1,2,3,6,9,10 (in reply to bbeanan) |
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kman44 Posts: 119 Joined: 4/21/2006 From: Wisconsin Status: offline
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quote: Bill...thanks for pointing this out. I'm willing to bet very few people know about it. This is the official DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation site. Here's an excerpt from "Who may use the DVD Logo": Use of the Logo by Contents Owners/Providers, Video Productions, Authoring Houses etc.;  _____________________________ Karl (in reply to wizard) |
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Johnnyk Posts: 108 Joined: 3/10/2007 From: Denver, CO Status: offline
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I create mine in Illustrator. The template that comes with Illustrator is a bit too small. My dimenstions were just over 7.25"x11.25" with the spine between 5" and 5 3/4". Here's what it looks like:  Hope that helps. Jonathan < Message edited by Johnnyk -- 4/9/2007 3:39:42 PM > (in reply to kman44) |
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