In the past we have written various posts about design for CD/DVD discs, we thought it would be a good idea to summarize all the information, tips and tricks for a neat overview. There are 2 methods in which CD/DVDs are printed in a large scale manufacturing environment – silkscreen and offset printing. Other technologies [...]
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CD/DVD on-disc design 101
July 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Printing/Design
Tags:disc printing·illustrator·offset printing·photoshop·silkscreen discs
5 small details that may affect your CD/DVD disc print
July 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Printing/Design
1. Matching color on disc to paper packaging It is rare that you can match the colors on the disc to the color on the paper insert or covers exactly. Whether the disc is printed with silkscreen or offset printing, the nature of the canvas (silver disc and paper stock) makes in impossible for an [...]
Tags:disc printing·offset printing·Pantone·PMS·silkscreen printing
Design strategies of a disc – part 1
July 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Printing/Design
Many customers love the shiny effect of the disc to come through the design. Silver effects can be printed on blank discs, replicated CDs or replicated DVDs. Here are a few example of how silver can be incorporated into the design: 1. Print over silver (no white base) The reflective nature of silver adds an [...]
Tags:inner ring·mirror band·offset printing·silkscreen·spot varnish·stacking ring·white base
