作譜

So what have I been doing that I neglect every blog I write? Once again, I’ve been indulging in my wannabe package designer.

A few months back, I bought a cross upgrade to QuarkXpress 7.1. I had an ancient version of PageMaker 6.0 lying around, and I figured I’d leverage it for a switch to Quark. I got it in my head that a layout program such as Quark or Adobe InDesign is a must-have for CD cover design.

Further research revealed that may not actually be the case. A number of local CD duplication services use templates in Illustrator, and the self-service Disc Makers site offers Photoshop templates!

After reading up about how CD duplication works, I started cleaning up the original Eponymous 4 cover designs with actual industry specs and went on a roll. I own a 10-year-old black-and-white laser printer, so the canned covers I could produce with Acoustica were limited. With Quark and Photoshop, I created artwork with a bit more color. (For some, not all.)

I’m still not graphic designer, but I like having tools that give me options.

風の歌を聴け

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Restraint

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Revulsion

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A Ghost in My Shadow

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A Ghost in My Shadow

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NaSoPiAlMo 2006

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新曲モラトリアム

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I like the new tray cards better as well …

風の歌を聴け

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Restraint

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Revulsion

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A Ghost in My Shadow

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NaSoPiAlMo 2006

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新曲モラトリアム

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風の歌を聴け

I wasn’t able to print on the reverse side of the front-panel insert, but I went ahead and designed that page as well.

Restraint

Revulsion

A Ghost in My Shadow

Orare et Labore

NaSoPiAlMo 2006

新曲モラトリアム