shaun_carter Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I was looking for a simple solution to a CD design and this is what I came up with. I used the Memorex CD labeling system from Office Depot so I could have a simple white background on my CD and added the bride and groom's name, wedding date, and the number of Hi-Res photos on the CD. I wanted to keep the CD simple since the inside already includes a photo. Plus, photo's printed on the Memorex CD paper don't look too hot anyway. What are your thoughts on this? Does this look professional to you? Thanks...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun_carter Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 also, does anyone know of any long term negative effects to the cd by using these sticker labels? the lightscribe system is my long term solution (maybe in a few months i'll cough up the cash to get one), short term i came up with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle a. Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I think it looks good Delanza. I like your packing of it too. I recently purchased an Epson R320 just so I could print directly onto a printable CD, with an image and text. I've used labels in the past but have heard that adhesive is not good. I'm not sure, but I bet printing directly onto the CD couldn't be good for it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle a. Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Packing should be packaging...... typing too quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdp Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I started using LightScribe CD/DVD's and after a few coasters were made by trial and error, I really like that 'gray scale' images they produce on the CD, no labels, no ink. <BR><BR> Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedding-photography-denver Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I think the adhesive in those labels does eventually degrade the CD and they become un readable. I would recomend the Delkin or Kodak gold CD's/DVD's for archival purposes or be prepared to give your images out again in a few years time. Best, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glogower Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Looks ok but the Lightscribe is very professional looking. The only downside is that it takes about 25 minutes to scribe the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Wow- you guys go all out for your DVD's. When I send digital files I just burn a blank CD- put in regular jewel case with a sticky note that says "back me up". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcorridan Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 delkin the 300 year disc. it might not look as pretty, but it IS more per-fession-al. imhu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaisy Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Delanza, It looks Nice, I use these cases, they are white and have our wedding day on the cover. as for teh light scribe it takes me between 10 to 15 minutes and you doi not have to dish lots of money my laptop came with one but I just bought a lightscribe dvd drive for my desk top for $59.00 at best buy and it works great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agaimages Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I have both, the Archival - 300 year CD and the regular printable versions. I would never put a label stick on CD, but I did wanted them to look "decent" so got the printable version. However, am I sacrificing "quality" for the sheer looks of CD? Btw. What do you write on the Archival - "ugly looking" CDs, if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedding-photography-denver Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Agnieszka, I use two for clients, the first is the "printed" disk (using an Epson R800) and the second the archival gold. I write their name and the wedding date on the gold DVD using a Delkin acid free pen. That's my method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_schilling___chicago_ Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Delanza, I think it looks nice. You might want to add your name and your studio name to the print. That way you are giving yourself the credit and adding your studio name to the final product. BTW, I was able to shoot at the same venue in your above photo today in the garden area, in between the rain showers. I'm really liking the lightscribe system to label the DVDs.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry schaefer - chicago, Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Delanza, I think the white label looks good. Light Scribe is cool if you like that lacklustre monochromatic look. There is a plasticstic film label available (white)that is suposed to minimize DVD label glitches. Verbatim has DVD's that look like movie reels and those look sharp in the DVD folio. Verbatim is a pretty high standard medium too What I have heard from someone who edits a lot of video on DVDs is that the DVD is way more susceptible to label problems than a CD. I have many labeled DVDs and no problems so far.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry schaefer - chicago, Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I Changed the size ! ! !<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry schaefer - chicago, Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Alright dammit! I don't care if anyone looks I'm competing with myself now. Sorry about the distraction folks.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun_carter Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 looks like the lightscribe costs have come down. maybe i'll get one sooner now. dave, good comment. i'll add my name or company name to the cd. i've been to one camera store where the sales dude was trying to push archival cd's but i passed on it. that was in davenport iowa and i haven't seen any since. larry, i was actually at best buy today looking at the movie reel dvd's and considering them as well. i like all the ideas. thanks all for the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiva Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Writing or Labels on discs "looks" good for You as You present your disc to the Bride and Groom. It's not about us. Presentation is important: I used a nice box designed for the typical DVD and slip 5 x 7 images into the front slip cover, the inside of the front cover and the back cover is used to slip in my Business Card (4x6) which they can take out if they want to. Placing any kind of "stuff" onto the DVD/CD is less than responsible for archival purposes. I tell the bride and groom that the disc will be plain because I place a high value on the longevity of their wedding photography or slideshow. I find that the concern for longevity out-weighs the cutesy look on the DVD which is rarely seen anyway since it's always in the lovely case you've repaired. There's plenty of research out there to indicate that placing any kind of markings or labels on DVD/CD's is not in the best interest of longevity. I realize there's always a back up but I prefer to show "concern" for the value of the DVD/CD upfront and in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaisy Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I Understand what you are saying william, fro that reason I make 2 one for longgavity and one for good looks, Extra $2 not a big deal for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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