Album Cover Photo?

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

I may have someone who wants me to take his Album(CD) cover photo... has anyone ever done anything like this before?
What paper would you print it on/what size does it need to be? etc...
What other logistics would I need to know?

Thanks!
-Chris

Ghoste · Aug 26, 2005

What kind of music is it? Ask him his favorite bands and what album covers he likes. Maybe you can get an idea from that?

I don't know if this would help but I found this article last night and it's very interesting, maybe it'll help you. You probally allready know all this stuff though lol.

http://www.rangefindermag.com/magazine/Aug05/powerthird.tml

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

I'm not asking "How to take the photo" I just need to know what to do with the photo after I have it.

Ghoste · Aug 26, 2005

Oh lol. Well.. I should figured you know your stuff lol. I'd say cut it out and put it on the front :lol:

I'm allways happy to be of service Chris!

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

Ghoste said:
Oh lol. Well.. I should figured you know your stuff lol. I'd say cut it out and put it on the front I'm allways happy to be of service Chris!

haha, thanks for the effort.

I'm feeling different kinds of paper in these CD covers and they all feel like really cheap magazine paper.... a heavier weight though. Like more plastic then paper.

I just have no idea how that is done....

Ghoste · Aug 26, 2005

Google it! I should just get your screen name, we are talking on like 5 different threads lol.

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

Ghoste said:
Google it! I should just get your screen name, we are talking on like 5 different threads lol.

haha, yeah
I see you have AIM..
My SN there is: Littleman7234

Ghoste · Aug 26, 2005

I just realized I don't have AIM at work... I wonder if I could download it?

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

Ghoste said:
I just realized I don't have AIM at work... I wonder if I could download it?

You'll probably get in trouble if it's not your computer.. :meh:

Ghoste · Aug 26, 2005

Yeah

How sad.

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

OK... back on subject... I still don't know how to do that... :meh:

Ghoste · Aug 26, 2005

Haha, I'm hijacking all your posts!

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

Ghoste said:
Haha, I'm hijacking all your posts!

:banghead:
"Just ignore him..." "Just ignore him..." "Just ignore him..." "Just ignore him..."

Christie Photo · Aug 26, 2005

Well.... in addition to the photo, someone will have to design the piece. How it's printed will greatly depend on how many you're printing. If it gets done on an offset press, you'll have a choice of papers and surfaces. I would choose something nice and bright. 100lb text should be pleanty heavy for the job. A designer will help make all these decisions. If you end up doing the design work, ask the printer for some guidance.

LittleMan · Aug 26, 2005

Christie Photo said:
Well.... in addition to the photo, someone will have to design the piece. How it's printed will greatly depend on how many you're printing. If it gets done on an offset press, you'll have a choice of papers and surfaces. I would choose something nice and bright. 100lb text should be pleanty heavy for the job. A designer will help make all these decisions. If you end up doing the design work, ask the printer for some guidance.

I haven't even talked to this kid much... but I expect I will end up doing the design work.
Thanks! I will ask the printer.