I'm a relatively new artist who recently began work on a cover and an insert for a band. I just need to know what the appropriate pixel dimensions are for a CD cover and inserts. Any response is greatly appreciated.
pixel sizes
- Thread starter millionflame
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millionflame said:
Just download some templates and work within, unless it needs to be larger for a 12" or something.. www.magneticair.com has some quark/photoshop/illustrator jacket templates under their CD specifications
wingnut4
I Depend On Darkness
helpful for toehr people too! lol
hyperdesire
Member
well you are in the wrong mode. pixels is for screen talk - for web monkeys. Your'e doing design for printing. so you actually measure out the dimensions with a ruler and use inches or millimeters, set that up in your document; 200 dpi for comps with your home printer or 300 dpi industry standard when you provide artwork to the print house. find out the measurement requirements the print house wants or just make it really big. Imagine if the artwork is going to be used for besides the ~ 5" CD cover - 12" vinyl cover? 20x30" poster? you don't want your 640x480 72dpi image blown up to a big poster, its gonna look fuzzy.
ruinandmisery
The Funeral of Hearts
Just to add my two cents, you also have to include the bleeds, so when cutting, it does not take away from the design.
"RM"
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"RM"
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