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How do I crop an image to fit into cover of dvd case ??
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20. March 2006 @ 15:01 |
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I'm looking into getting those new smaller size dvd cases....
(NOT SLIMLINE)
This is the case, I'm speaking of......
http://www.supermediastore.com/single-10mm-pp-poly-cd-dvd-case-bl...
It has a clear outside sleeve just like the standard size cases but, of course it's a different size.
I download all my covers from .......cdcovers.cc.
When I do make covers for standard size cases, printer uses up alot of ink, for these big images.
How do I crop these same images to fit into cover......that is
10 1/2 inches wide(10.5)
by
4 3/4 inches high (4.75)
for these new size cases ?
not sure what these measurements would be in mm, or cm ?
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20. March 2006 @ 22:09 |
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The size of that case is 5.8" x 4.9" x .5". Just use a photo editing software like paint shop pro to load the images and do whatever you want to them. Realize though that the old covers won't just pop into a squarer shape without things being out of proportion. If you can deal with that, fine. If you want them to look "store bought" you are going to be spending a lot of time trimming and editing to make them work.
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21. March 2006 @ 02:25 |
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dabig25- If the cases you are using are standard size dvd cases & you want the covers to look Commercial/ professional/Cool ect. you could download your covers online then print them witha program Called undercover XP which works really well and allows you toprint all kinds of cases! on the using alot of ink question printing anykind of pictures will use up ink faster than text that's just how it is . You may want to find a aftermarket ink supplier instead of buying Name brand cartridges ! also Printers with individual ink Tanks = Epson /Canon allow you to just replace the color ink thats low like blue/cyan for instance whereas yhose all in one cartridges it's all or nothing they will usually continue printing when one color runs low but the output may not be what you wanted or expected ! Hope this helped somewhat Good Luck & happy Printing!
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21. March 2006 @ 02:59 |
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are those the same size as regular plastic cd cases? if so there is a program called acoustica cd/dvd labeler. I use that for my dvd covers. there is a cd option and it will fill it in for you regularly and crop it with the fold lines and all. Anyway that is what i use, but then again you have to pay for it.
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22. March 2006 @ 04:48 |
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The outside is almost the same size as a cd jewel case.
I haven't been able to make it fit though.
Been using software that came w/ my Epson printer, MediaFace4 software,
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Nero cover design, w/ no luck.
@bigtoxy69, is that cover XP, that your talking about.
The same one you see advertised on ..........cdovers.cc website ?
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29. March 2006 @ 09:00 |
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29. March 2006 @ 19:17 |
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http://www.undercoverxp.tk/- Just google it ! I'm not sure if it's the same software on the CD covers CC site but you could check that too !
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29. March 2006 @ 23:46 |
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I use that undercover XP all the time, and its great. It has a pulldown option to print slimline DVD cases (7mm i think) and it can do CD cases also. Its an easy to use program, and free from what i can remember.
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30. March 2006 @ 01:18 |
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MaxBurn- Yup That's it ! I agree with that ! & the 7mm setting works just great with the verbatim Slim line DVD cases ! The Dvd Sized soft plastic 1/2 as thickas regular DVD cases - Not the hard plastic Cd style cases that crack if you look at them too hard ! Works great with fullsized regular Dvd Cases too but you know that too ! Good luck & happy printing !
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30. March 2006 @ 06:16 |
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I went to undercoverxp, but how do you download it ??
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30. March 2006 @ 06:39 |
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Sorry, I figured out how to download it.
Feel pretty dumb.
Thanks MaxBurn & Bigtoxy69.........
This site looks like the same folks that do coverxp, that's on the cdcovers.cc site.
I can't get the half-sized dvd box, or cd cover front+back to fit the dvd case I'm using. Here's the case I'm using.
http://www.supermediastore.com/single-10mm-pp-poly-cd-dvd-case-bl...
Is there a way to edit the size ??
I need it a few mm wider . I need dimensions to be......
120mm high & 285 mm wide.
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30. March 2006 @ 10:48 |
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dabig25- Not sure how to do the editting you need as I do mainly The fullsized DVD Box & 7mm slimline dvd cases 1/2 as thick & other than a little trimming up here & there that's all I need to do using that program . You don't have to apologize for dumb questions afterall if you don't ask your questions how do you know if it's dumb or not ? Just remember dabig25 That there is no shame in saying I don't know - That is ignorance - and everyone is ignorant about one thing or another ! There are so many things I learn from the Great Afterdawn.com Community everytime I read a post or try and bennefit someone with my meager & very limmited knowledge ! & No one can know everything ( well maybe God !) but were talking humans here are'nt we ? Anyway perhaps one of brother-or -sister members is using the same cases & program you are & can be of more assistance ! Good Luck & hang in there - Welcome Aboard !!!! Happy burning!
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30. March 2006 @ 11:34 |
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@Bigtoxy69
Thank you for the kind words.
Also AD has been such an awesome & useful site .
Especially the very knowledgeable, & helpful members as yourself.
I finally figured out the editing, but not by using UnercoverXP.
I've benn using another software that's been on my PC for awhile.
It's called North Cardinal
http://www.northcardinal.com/index2.html
They also offer a 30 day FREE TRIAL.
I've been using it for a long time on my stardard size covers.
It costs $12.00 to buy. I didn't realize that w/northcardinal you can CUSTOMIZE covers yourself, to just about any size you want in inches.
I created another cover template......(half size dvd cover)
& put the exact measurements I wanted.
BAM !! got the exact size I needed.
Guess that $12.00, I spent about 2 years ago paid off.
They also have great technical support.
My PC crashed about a year ago. After I got it running again, they resent me my reg. code again.
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30. March 2006 @ 23:03 |
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dabig25- Glad you got it sorted out ! & sorry I could'nt help out more ! Yes These Guys and Girls are A good bunch ! We get an occasioanl Knucklehead or 2 every now & then ! Someone who thinks this a Fightroom or a Flamer's lounge ! But for the most part this is a good Neighborhood ! with great & helpful people ! and more than the occasional clown & joker too ! but all in the spirit of Joy & fun ! not hatefulness or spite ! And the greatest thing is no matter how big afterdawn.com gets there 's always room for one more ! Also Thank you for the info on that other program ( never haerd of it ) See you taught me something new ! thanx ! well Good Luck ! happy Burning ! TooT ! toot ! Happy Motoring !
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31. March 2006 @ 06:50 |
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Thanks again bigtoxy69
Good now that , I've got the croping figured out.
I just ordered 100 pack of those poly dvd cases
w/ clear plastic outer sleeve.
$23.00 w/ FREE shipping.
Any suggestions on what kind of paper to use for the outer cover ?
I've just been using normal legal size copying paper, but images come out very faded.
I know it's because of the paper. Would like to find something w/ a matte or glossy finish.
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31. March 2006 @ 18:07 |
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I ordered some DVD inserts from http://www.supermediastore.com . They are perforated, and of a heavier stock than regular paper. Sometimes you have to trim a little, but most of the time everything fits fine. The perforations are of the micro type. I believe these are the ones i ordered. (im at work, so i cant check the invoice)
http://www.supermediastore.com/dvd-case-inserts-matte-.html
They work fine, and the colors come out better than when using stock paper.
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4. April 2006 @ 20:12 |
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got my mini poly 10mm cases in mail.
Pretty sweet, ordered a 100 pack. Think I will stick w/ these instead od the normal size cases.
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12. April 2006 @ 14:15 |
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I use ACDSee to print and organize my DVD covers.
All you do is add a print size in the case of full size DVD cases I use a custom print size of 10.6 x 7 this is done on a Canon printer with quality brilliant white presentation paper I use edge printing and then trim the sides with a paper cutter. You can hardle see the difference unless you take them out of the case because the paper is not glossy
but behind the plastic no discernable difference. The only ones that you can really see the difference is the holo covers like Butterfly Effect or anything with foils. I have over 1300 movies and have them all together on racks burns and manufactured DVDs and no one has been able to easily tell the burns from the store bought. Canon makes the most affordable printers. Expensive maybe on initial purchase but if u get a 4 5 or 6 tank ink system you can refill them quite easily. The nice thing is that you don't even have to take the cartridges out to fill them. All I do is pull the plugs fill the tank with syringe type ink bottles, replace the plugs and then close the cover. Job done with minimal mess. Maybe the odd bit of ink on the fingertips but that's it
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12. April 2006 @ 14:19 |
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Oh and if you are in the Vancouver BC area I found a place that sells the black DVD cases at 25 bucks for 100 single DVD or 28 bucks for the double cases. That's CDN money, so if you want the connection email me at i'manidiot.com edited by ddp and I'll set you up. If you are a dealer you can contact the dude direct if you are not you can use my Cash only account. The more you buy the better as it brings my discount up. :D
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12. April 2006 @ 18:23 |
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milfhuntr, read the forum rules above about posting & advertising. also is not kosher about using your account to your advantage.
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13. April 2006 @ 00:19 |
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On the inserts themselves , not that it matters much but I just use Glossy photo paper & trim away the excess! with a scissors ! Yes occsionally the edges might be slightly crooked if I'm sleepy or tired while cutting but it works and is safer and cheaper than the Old Lever/Guillotine type paper cutter ! But like almost everything else in the wonderous world of DVD-Dom You use what works & what works for you - Happy Printing Guys!
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13. April 2006 @ 00:59 |
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ddp I wasn't advertising I was trying to help people get cases at cost I wouldn't be making anything from it...therefore I did not assume it would be wrong to do so but whatever you decided I guess that helping is the same as soliciting
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16. April 2006 @ 17:07 |
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It still doesn't make sense to me...........
How can you make a 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper, cover the whole outer
dvd case ?
The only way I can do it is by using a 8 1/2 X 14 sheet of paper?
Anyone have any pics of their finished product ?
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30. April 2006 @ 23:33 |
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@dabig25
I think you are having problems getting a cover to fit because the cases you listed in your link are NON-Standard size. Quote:
The case feels squarer than the normal rectangular type dvd cases. more...
so they are probably bigger, and thus will not work with regular or 7mm case covers using 8.5 by 11 paper. Those covers you linked were listed as 10mm. I have to trim off paper, or use the perforated ones, to get a regular size cover to fit in a regular size case when using 8.5 by 11 paper. I never use 8.5 by 14 for any cover even double wide or 2 disc cases. For slimline cases i set undercover XP to the smaller case size and it fits fine.
I hope that is the answer you were looking for, and that i didnt confuse you with my run on sentences.
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3. May 2006 @ 02:18 |
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I use Nero Cover Designer for the thinner Cases that are about 8MM thick, and Surething CD Label Designer Software for the wider 15MM DVD Cases.
Both Software Suite have a perfect template for each size so its just a matter of downloading Artwork from Cover CC or the likes adding and then printing and cutting..
Down here in New Zealand we have $2.00 Shop and they sell the black thinner DVD cases at seven for Two Dollars($1.20US)
Have a Canon Pixma that prints directly to disk so end up with not a bad job..
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