Fedora Core/Extras 6CD/DVD cover art

[Thomas Canniot]

Le vendredi 08 septembre 2006 à 23:39 +0200, Thomas Canniot a écrit :
> Le vendredi 08 septembre 2006 à 21:41 +0200, Nicolas Mailhot a écrit :
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > Fedora Core 6 release looms, and people are planning celebrations,
> > including Fedora install parties
> > (http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/FedoraEvents)
> > 
> > It seems it will be a dark blue release. Thanks for the new theming!
> > 
> > Unfortunately Fedora cover art is stuck in the current bubblish light
> > blue era :
> > http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Artwork/CDArt 
> > 
> > This will seriously diminish the appeal of the shiny disks we want to
> > distribute:( 
> > 
> > Fortunately Core 6 isos are not available yet, so there is still some
> > time left. I'm asking you talented people to create some new CD/DVD art:
> > 
> > 1. it should follow the new DNA theme
> > 2. it should use the minimum possible number of colours - getting
> > pressed CD/DVD printed is usually a per colour expense. 4 colours is the
> > maximum acceptable for the French marketing team, 2-3 ideal.
> > 3. it should be locale-neutral or easily localisable
> > 4. (optional) a Fedora Extras 6 variant (with different main colour)
> > would be nice too
> > 
> > If enough local installfests take place the pressed DVD leftovers can
> > probably feed the Freemedia program.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> 
> After discussing on IRC with Diana, we came to conclusion for the
> following deadline :
> 
> september 25th : deadline for submission
> 25 to 29th september : finalisation of the suggested artwork
> 
> I have to give the art team the following elements : 
> 
>  * How a gradient it managed by the manufacturer ? 
>  * It is considered as a 2 colors artwork or not ? 
>  * Has the printer a template ? 
>  * What kind of file they would like to have ? 
>  * If it is possible to print artworks as well on paper cases.
> 
> I'll do my best to provide these informations, i.e. tomorrow morning or
> not before next wednesday.
> 
> Thanks

I just found the website of one manufacturer the following pdf files : 

http://www.duplication-cd.net/uploadSupport/fiche_technique_dupli-cd.pdf
http://www.duplication-cd.net/uploadSupport/GABARIT%20POUR%20IMPRESSION%
20DVD-RPRESSAGE%20EN%20SERIGRAPHIE.pdf

They are in French /o\ but they habe many informations.
I'll try to translate the biggest this afternoon.

-- 
Thomas Canniot
http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/ThomasCanniot