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Doing your design entirely in Photoshop will optimize photos but compromise (especially smaller) text. While we do have clients who provide complete designs in Photoshop, or Illustrator, understand that this is not going to yield the best result. This is why professional designers use page layout programs such as QuarkXPress or InDesign for layout, as it allows them to utilize raster (photo) images from Photoshop and vector images (illustration/text) from Illustrator, ensuring the best possible end result. On the other hand, a program such as Adobe Illustrator which creates vector images (and is thus ideal for text) does not process photo images as well as raster based programs like Photoshop. While it is possible to do a complete cover design in a program such as Photoshop, you need to understand that because Photoshop rasterizes (which is ideal for photo images) it is not the best choice for text as it makes it less sharp. 85, 133, 150 line) as well as how computer programs deal with drawings/illustration and text (vector) and photo images (raster) is critical to obtain optimum results on your cover design. each.Ĭall Summit Sound at: 1-80 if you have any questions before proceeding with your designĪ clear understanding of graphic colour systems (CMYK, PMS, RGB etc.) file formats (EPS,TIF, JPG, PSD etc) image resolution (72, 300, 600dpi) line screens (ie. UPC BAR CODES are available from Summit Sound at our cost of $50. Be sure to include your CATALOGUE NUMBER and MADE IN CANADA on all cover & CD or DVD imprint graphics.Westport, ON K0G 1X0, on CDR or USB flash drive along with a printed colour proof. Upload your print optimized PDF design files via: WeTransfer to our Summit graphics department – OR – Courier your completed design files to Summit Sound Inc., 184 McAndrews Rd.DIY designers – see Preferred, Alternate & Unacceptable File Formats below to make sure your layout is useable.If using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator, convert all text to curves and then convert final layouts to 300 dpi print optimized PDF’s.If supplying “working files”, be sure to include all images & fonts used in your QuarkXpress or InDesign layout, then export final layouts to 300 dpi print optimized PDF’s.

Add 1/8″ bleed (to later be trimmed off edges) to all outside edges of your design.


Use of one of our Summit Layout Templates to ensure proper cover layout sizing is essential.
