What resolution should I be printing DVD covers? at DVinfo.net

Arif Syed · March 8th, 2009, 10:31 PM

This is the cover for my previous wedding (idk why im posting it as it does not really show the details of the quality).

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9749/dvdcase.jpg

The problem with that cover is it does look a little pixelated up close and not professional grade. The image was 300dpi, so I dont understand the issue. The paper is made of cotton and from Jewelboxing - Super Jewel Box Packaging System - CD and DVD Cases

I am not an expert at imaging nor photoshop, so I just assumed it was just simply getting the picture with the highest quality.

Edward Carlson · March 8th, 2009, 11:04 PM

Sure it was 300dpi, but was was the resolution of your source material? What was the physical size of your image? 300dpi doesn't do anything if the source image was 72dpi. Blowing it up doesn't give you a higher resolution.

Arif Syed · March 8th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Carlson

Sure it was 300dpi, but was was the resolution of your source material? What was the physical size of your image? 300dpi doesn't do anything if the source image was 72dpi. Blowing it up doesn't give you a higher resolution.

The source image was 300dpi. I am starting to think it is simply the paper. The sample case they gave us looks similar but uses small text and if you look closely it does looked choppy.

Dave Blackhurst · March 8th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Paper can make a HUGE difference in the quality of your final printout. Some printers are particularly picky about what brand and grade of paper you run through them.

Perhaps get some samples of various papers, mark them so you can test accurately, and run the same sample print (and try different printers if you have a couple available). Compare the results... you might find a different paper will make your final product look far superior.

Don Bloom · March 9th, 2009, 05:44 AM

th paper used in the Jewelbox cases is a matt style almost a canvas style so unlike a good quality glossy paper the image printed on the paper will appear to be broken up. 2 solutions, 1) either use smaller images than you might normally use or 2) use a different paper. However the thing I like about the Jewelboxcases is the print area and layout is predefined.
HTHs

Kelsey Emuss · March 9th, 2009, 05:46 PM

I use the same product (Jewelbox cases) and I noticed the same problem if I tried to print one large image on the cover.

I started printing the cases with a collage of smaller images as was much happier.

Now I have a standard that just requires an insert of new names and poof I'm done in seconds!

I LOVE jewelboxes for the record!

March 8th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#1
Arif Syed Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elmont, New York Posts: 143	What resolution should I be printing DVD covers? This is the cover for my previous wedding (idk why im posting it as it does not really show the details of the quality). http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9749/dvdcase.jpg The problem with that cover is it does look a little pixelated up close and not professional grade. The image was 300dpi, so I dont understand the issue. The paper is made of cotton and from Jewelboxing - Super Jewel Box Packaging System - CD and DVD Cases I am not an expert at imaging nor photoshop, so I just assumed it was just simply getting the picture with the highest quality.

March 9th, 2009, 05:44 AM	#5
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	th paper used in the Jewelbox cases is a matt style almost a canvas style so unlike a good quality glossy paper the image printed on the paper will appear to be broken up. 2 solutions, 1) either use smaller images than you might normally use or 2) use a different paper. However the thing I like about the Jewelboxcases is the print area and layout is predefined. HTHs __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

March 8th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Sure it was 300dpi, but was was the resolution of your source material? What was the physical size of your image? 300dpi doesn't do anything if the source image was 72dpi. Blowing it up doesn't give you a higher resolution.

March 8th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#4
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Paper can make a HUGE difference in the quality of your final printout. Some printers are particularly picky about what brand and grade of paper you run through them. Perhaps get some samples of various papers, mark them so you can test accurately, and run the same sample print (and try different printers if you have a couple available). Compare the results... you might find a different paper will make your final product look far superior.

March 9th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#6
Kelsey Emuss Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 259	I use the same product (Jewelbox cases) and I noticed the same problem if I tried to print one large image on the cover. I started printing the cases with a collage of smaller images as was much happier. Now I have a standard that just requires an insert of new names and poof I'm done in seconds! I LOVE jewelboxes for the record!