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Please join us in congratulating our June 2010 Abet Design Contest Winner!

To all contest participants, thank you for your submissions. The designs we have received were very impressive.

Once again, we appreciates your participation in the Abet Design Contest.

Congratulation!

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Eric Shouse December 2009 Abet Design Contest Winner!

Please join us in congratulating our December 2009 Abet Design Contest Winner!

To all contest participants, thank you for your submissions. The designs we have received were very impressive.

Once again, we appreciates your participation in the Abet Design Contest.

Congratulation!
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Burning Spear November 2009 Abet Design Contest Winner

Please join us in congratulating our November 2009 Design contest winner!

To all contest participants, thank you for your submissions. The designs we have received were very impressive.

Once again, we appreciates your participation in the design contest.

Congratulation!
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Edwin Rivera - Soul of A Dancer

Please join us in congratulating our October 2009 Design contest winner!

To all contest participants, thank you for your submissions. The designs we have received were very impressive.

Once again, we appreciates your participation in the design contest.

Congratulation!
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Please join us in congratulating our September 2009 Design contest winner!

To all contest participants, thank you for your submissions. The designs we have received were very impressive.

Once again, we appreciates your participation in the design contest.

Congratulation!
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Please join us in congratulating our August 2009 Design contest winner!

To all contest participants, thank you for your submissions. The designs we have received were very impressive.

Once again, we appreciates your participation in the design contest.

Congratulation!
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This tutorial assumes you have some experience with industry standard layout and graphics programs

How to set up a Donut for on-disc printing

When creating on-disc artwork, you must include a donut template file along with the regular CMYK file. The donut template file is used to show where the silver of the disc will be showing. Use 100% K to indicate white base on-disc. White will indicate silver.

How to set up bleed

Does Abet Disc accept borders on jobs?

Yes, but if the border is too close to the cutline, it may be cut off-center slightly.

We cut through many sheets at a time, so watch your borders to avoid an unwanted mistake.

What color mode should my files be?

If you send us an RGB file, there is a chance that a color shift may occur and you may not be satisfied with your job.

You should always start and finish your designs in CMYK color mode.

What resolution should my files be?

Low resolution files may be printed as is or will be placed on hold until we receive new files, slowing your turn-around.

We only accept 300 dpi files and no less.

What are hue and saturation?

What are hue and saturation? Photoshop CS4 color adjustments with hue and saturation, adding color to black and white image. Credits: Photo – Aeron Photography Music – Effusion – Forever My Love

What type of files can I send to Abet Disc?

Should I send a proof or sample file?

When uploding/sending artwork, do not include any extra files, like proofs or samples, only send the files you need printed.

How should I set up a Spot UV job?

When creating a Spot UV job, You must include a Spot UV template file along with the regular full color file. The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV will be placed.Use 100% K to indicate where you would like the UV. White will indicate no UV.

How can I set up a file for silver ink?

Silver ink files must be sent in a vector format. You must use a vector program, like Illustrator or Indesign, to call out the object you want in silver ink.

To indicate the silver ink, you must set the object color to Pantone® 877 C. Any other color will not be accepted as silver. Also, labeling the layer as “silver mask” or “silver” will not qualify your file.

Remember, silver is a spot color and transparencies like drop shadows should be avoided.

How do I set up an Metallics Unlimited (MU) file?

With our Metallics Unlimited (MU) system, you can make any CMYK color or full color image into a metallic color. MU jobs must be created in Photoshop. In addition to your full color artwork, you must add a chanel to your final file.

After creating your full color design in a photoshop layer, select what you would like to be metallic with the magic wand or selection tool.Make sure when making your selection, to only select the area that you need metallic. The MU system will not work on gradients so do not include them in your selection. After the selection is made, go to the channels palet, then the channels menu, and select “New Spot Channel…”Make sure the name of your spot channel is “mu channel”. Under “Ink Characteristics”, color is set to, C 0 M 0 Y 0 K 100. Solidity is set to 100%.The black parts indicate what will be metallic and the white parts will print as normal CMYK ink.

Remember, the color or area you indicated in the chanels must match the same area you want metallic in your layers.Save your file as a “Photoshop DCS 2.0″ file.The extension for this file will be .EPS. Your file is now ready to send to Abet Disc. Remember, MU works better with lighter colors and we cannot guarantee any color matching.

How can I make sure my blues do not come out purple?

When using a blue in your design, always make sure to leave at least a 30% difference in your Cyan and Magenta values. Blue is close to purple in the CMYK spectrum. Remember, use a low amount of magenta whenever using high amounts of cyan to avoid purple.

Example: C-100 M-70 Y-0 k-0

How do I export a .pdf correctly?

When exporting from any program such as Indesign or Illustrator, use these settings to make sure your .PDF files export correctly.

Adobe PDF Preset: Press Quality

Compatibility set to: PDF 1.3

ress Text and Line Art set to: Off

How do I get a grayscale image in a CMYK document?

Grayscale images that are converted to CMYK will have a color shift in the final print. That shift may be green or yellow.

Always check the CMYK values of your grayscale in the final CMYK document. If there are other values other then K in your grayscale image, there is a chance that the color will vary.

To eliminate all values other then K, use your Channel Mixer (adjustment layer) in Photoshop, then click “Monochrome” and adjust accordingly.

What is rich black and how can I get it?

Rich black is an ink mixture of solid black, 100% K, with additional CMY ink values. This results in a darker tone than black ink alone. If you print black alone as 100% K, the resulting black may not be as dark as you might like.

We recomend using…

C 60 M 40 Y 40 K 100

This will give you a deep, dark, rich black.

Do you remember walking down the aisles of your music store and just skimming over the thousands and thousands of CDs? What made you suddenly stop and spontaneously pick up a CD? What’s the first thing that sparks your curiosity? Is it the content or the appeal? While most would argue, it should be about the music. It was the artwork that captured your attention. As much as we would love to believe it’s the inside that matters; lets face it, image is important. This is not, by all means, to discredit the music. The content is relevant in that; the music keeps the fans loyal and coming back for more. But if the customer just walked by your CD and never picks it up, the potential fan is gone.

Don’t underestimate the power of CD cover art! The design of your CD cover is a crucial factor that can separate the amateur from the professional. It has the power to capture new fans. CD cover design can mean the difference between having your press kit CDs ending up in the trashcans or in a CD players of A&R representatives. A captivated design can attract new business and enhance your image. Even in vinyl days, cover art has always been a major attraction.

CD design is vital, it provide a glimpse into your personality. It can tease and titillate the imagination. If you like what’s on the outside; wait until you turn me on. From country to rock and everything in between, CD cover art speaks volume about who you are. Don’t make the mistake of outsourcing the design work to amateur. Although, it might be cost effective to even design it yourself, this could cost you dearly in the end; your potential new businesses.

Graphic designers have the artistic expertise to creative eye-catching designs. You’ve taken you time to perfect your music, and your cover art is the first thing people see. Don’t chance it with an amateurish design. A professional graphic designer can give your CD cover the wow factor it needs to grab hold of your audience. CD cover art should attract customers’ attention, capture their interest and finally, sell your CD.

Remember: You only have one chance to make a first impression.

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