Re: DVD Labels


<rrstudio2@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Do you just use a square 600x600 template or do you actually have a CD
> type doughnut hole template so you can arrange your graphics around?
> It seems like it would be hard to design something just using a typical
> empty box since you have to get the words in the right location, make
> sure someone's face isn't being cut out by the center hole, etc?
> Designing those DVD and CD labels is hard, you almost have to take
> pictures with that purpose in mind. Most pictures I take tend to be
> centered over the object of interest, of course, you use this picture
> for a DVD and you have to really move it to the side so the object
> isn't going over the center hole. I am just finding that designing
> those layouts is a little tricky and am interested to hear what you do.
> Perhaps I should sit down and design a template in Adobe photoshop
> elements or Dreamweaver's Firewords to use since those programs do have
> a heck of a lot more functions and the functions are much easier to
> use.
>
> -Andrew Romero
>

I just thought I wasn't getting the tray lined up with the
arrows, when it would spit it back out. It almost always
worked ok on the next try.

I kinda like the Epson Print CD software. It works great
for the last bit of adjustment, before printing. I use the free
"Gimp2" graphics program to get the artwork into the "ball
park", based on how it first fit in the Print CD template. It
tells me how I may need to move things around or add
portions on some sides. Then a little cloning and smudging
later, and I have the artwork I want. A downloaded 800x
600 wallpaper provides a great starting point.

The color picker idea would be great though. Even better
would be a contrasting pallet based on an area selection.
It would be just the thing to use with a good font selection
for text over the artwork.

Luck;
Ken




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