Stock Photo Sites
Here are some sites you can search to see if anything jumps out at you. …
Tag: Preparing your own graphics
Font Sites
Are a few sites I use to find fonts for my projects. …
Disc Face Design Instructions
Creating artwork for disc requires different techniques than creating artwork for paper printing. Furthermore, manufactured and Short Run disc templates are different. Duplicated Discs Download template or Create your own template. Software: I recommend using Photoshop or Illustrator. Set your page size to 120 mm (4.72″) square – do not alter this size – The duplicator will try to resize your image if you change
Business card, post card and poster printing services
Online printers who specialize in business cards, postcards, posters, etc. …
Doing your own production files
If you are planning to do your own graphics, make sure you understand the process.
Packaging Choices
Different packaging styles and sizes communicate different messages.
Finishing Services
Already designed in Photoshop or Indesign (PC) but don’t know how to finish it?
The psychology of color in design
Color is a lot like music – waves of energy that effect our emotions. Your choice of colors can be as important as choosing the songs you include on your album, the instruments on your tracks or the photo for your cover.
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Writing Liner Notes
Give a lot of thought in advance to all of the credits you will be including on your liner notes. It can slow down the process and cost extra money if you realize after the work has gone to press that you need to add the photographer’s credits or a special dedication, etc. …
My Copyright Policy
DON’T USE ANYTHING YOU DON’T HAVE PERMISSION OR LICENSING FOR.
Scanning
Clean your scanner glass and photograph with a soft cloth before placing each item. Do not scan at a lower resolution and then enlarge it later! This actually lowers the resolution and can turn it into garbage. For example, a 2.5″ x 2.5″ image scanned at 300 PPI that is later doubled 5″ x 5″ becomes 150 PPI. Photoshop cannot invent pixels that were never