On the back, feature the following
- Musical tracts (musical CD)
- Game description (game CD)
- Book summary (Book on tape/CD)
- Other info (description of whatever is on your CD)
- Bar Code
- Pricing
On the back, feature the following
On the front cover, feature the following:
Begin
by creating two files in Photoshop (RGB, Resolution 300 dpi):
One
for the Front of the CD, using the dimensions below (or,
if you measured your own CD, use those dimensions).and a second file for the
Back & Double Spine. Note that the dotted lines indicate
where the paper will be folded to cover the spine. Drag guidelines onto the
file to indicate these areas.
Drag guidelines to indicate the spine on your file. No actual line should exist on the file.
The Spine should contain the title of the CD and the name of the artist.
Be sure to rotate the text so that it fits along the spine.
Diagram of a CD jewel Case:
The first thing you need to know about jewel cases is that there are several different styles.
Sizes vary slightly. In order to insure that it fits your jewel case, measure the case you
intend to use. To get started, you may use my measurements and alter them later.
Just be certain to keep all layers separate.