Trying again...
My last idea was soundly trounced. Good riddance. Here's my next biz card idea. Obviously I'm going for minimalism that will display some photography. I'm married to a military girl so my contact info will be sparse. Only my email won't be changing. But I'll have plenty of area on the back of the card to write down my phone number.
So, what about this one?
back:
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Mike - I like the card. I've actually been playing around with a similar idea for my card. A nice photo that naturally has some empty space in it for contact information/logo/etc.
It's not a bad idea to "art direct" a photo purposely for your business card. I'll post mine when it's ready - but I basically included white space at the bottom of the photo for the text.
My last idea was soundly trounced. Good riddance. Here's my next biz card idea. Obviously I'm going for minimalism that will display some photography. I'm married to a military girl so my contact info will be sparse. Only my email won't be changing. But I'll have plenty of area on the back of the card to write down my phone number.
the philosophy is that the cards needs to be fairly simple because these will be used as event cards as well (so I'll hopefully give out a lot of them). The Event Id will either tie into a PHP script that takes my event number and matches it to the event ID on swmugmug or perhaps I'll just use that number - not sure yet.
These cards haven't been full refined yet - but they are the direction I am thinking about anyways .. C&C please.
the philosophy is that the cards needs to be fairly simple because these will be used as event cards as well (so I'll hopefully give out a lot of them). The Event Id will either tie into a PHP script that takes my event number and matches it to the event ID on swmugmug or perhaps I'll just use that number - not sure yet.
These cards haven't been full refined yet - but they are the direction I am thinking about anyways .. C&C please.
Nice! Eye-catching and memorable. Fun. Took me a minute to figure out that the sword was a sword, I think because in the one it's coming right out of the corner of the head. Or maybe I'm just slow...
Nice! Eye-catching and memorable. Fun. Took me a minute to figure out that the sword was a sword, I think because in the one it's coming right out of the corner of the head. Or maybe I'm just slow...
Yeah you're right - the illustration one should have the sword moved to a better angle - nice catch !. I'v been staring at these for a while now so I totally missed that.
First Business Card
Well, here are the first attempts. My site concentrates on panoramas both horizontal and vertical, primarily mountain landscapes. cardchoice.jpg
the philosophy is that the cards needs to be fairly simple because these will be used as event cards as well (so I'll hopefully give out a lot of them). The Event Id will either tie into a PHP script that takes my event number and matches it to the event ID on swmugmug or perhaps I'll just use that number - not sure yet.
These cards haven't been full refined yet - but they are the direction I am thinking about anyways .. C&C please.
One of my musician clients had me use one of the images from our photo session to create his business card.. he went for the mysterious half/shadowed look... the backside has all his information.
the philosophy is that the cards needs to be fairly simple because these will be used as event cards as well (so I'll hopefully give out a lot of them). The Event Id will either tie into a PHP script that takes my event number and matches it to the event ID on swmugmug or perhaps I'll just use that number - not sure yet.
These cards haven't been full refined yet - but they are the direction I am thinking about anyways .. C&C please.
Would someone be interested in walking me through how to create a card similar to this one (vertical). I have PSCS2, as well as Illustrator, buyt I'm afraid that my knowledge is very limited.
Would someone be interested in walking me through how to create a card similar to this one (vertical). I have PSCS2, as well as Illustrator, buyt I'm afraid that my knowledge is very limited.
Thanks in advance!
Mike
Mike, If you mean a VERTICAL business card template??? I use Vistaprint.com and they give you a template for vertical or horizontal business cards. Just pull it up in PS and add photos and text. The template is actually just a guide to show you where the cards are cut and the 'safe' margins when printed. I have been very happy with vista print.. and they are always offering discounts and sales.
Mike, If you mean a VERTICAL business card template??? I use Vistaprint.com and they give you a template for vertical or horizontal business cards. Just pull it up in PS and add photos and text. The template is actually just a guide to show you where the cards are cut and the 'safe' margins when printed. I have been very happy with vista print.. and they are always offering discounts and sales.
Diane,
That is precisely what I want to do; however, I'm having a difficult time placing the pictures on the template itself. I can't seem to resize them in PS and it's really frustrating. Can you help with that?
By the way, I took a peek at your site and have to say that I love your work!!!
That is precisely what I want to do; however, I'm having a difficult time placing the pictures on the template itself. I can't seem to resize them in PS and it's really frustrating. Can you help with that?
By the way, I took a peek at your site and have to say that I love your work!!!
Mike
Sure Mike.. I'd be glad to help.. probably best to email me for help and directions and we can try out a vertical layout with your pics. diane@dianeschaferphotography.com
Would someone be interested in walking me through how to create a card similar to this one (vertical). I have PSCS2, as well as Illustrator, buyt I'm afraid that my knowledge is very limited.
Thanks in advance!
Mike
Mike:
I'm flattered you like my card enough to single it out. I would never attempt to recreate a card in PS or other photo program. You should use a layout program such as Illustrator or CorelDraw (as I did). I'm happy to assist you if you'd like.
I like the card because of it's simplicity and overall 'clean' look- nice work!
I have illustrator, but I have never used it...if you think you have the patience to walk me through it I would love the help!
Thanks,
I use Illustrator a bit - albeit on Mac, so the below is a sample "mac" workflow.
Pre-creation steps
a. Start by getting the correct document sizes together - depending how you print your card you will need to take into account things like Bleed sizes as well as what colour space you need to submit the file (usually CMYK) - it might also gbe a good idea to check what file format your printers accept (do they take .ai files directly or do you need to pdf it etc).
b. collect the photos you'd like to use into a folder, process them to your liking in your imaging app (photoshop, paintshop, aperture, etc )
The basic steps for the creation are are:
0. Save & save often (keep a few versions as well) .
1. create a blank document custom sized x inches wide and y inches tall (usually in CMYK)
2. file->place your images and size them how you want. You should always be able to size the images by clicking on them and dragging the "edge boxes" (hold down the shift key to do a proportional size)
3. Align/Distribute the pictures to be equi-spaced and properly center aligned on your card. Get familiar with the align tool - it's your friend. You'll find it in the window->align menu (or on a mac you can press shift-F7).
4.
a) Using the type tool lay down the text you want to appear on the card - don't worry too much about the formatting yet.
b) Apply consistent formatting to your text. Illustrator doesn't have styles unfortunately but if you limit yourself to only use a few styles you should have no trouble remembering the settings (font/size/alignment)
c) This is optional but you can group elements together when you're happy with their relative positions. Using the Object->Group and conversely the Object->Ungroup menus. Remember the align command ? - It works on text as well .
5. Shift things around until you're happy with them.Using the pointer tool
6. This is important if your handing your printer the file as an illustrator format - make sure you either hand him any fonts you used OR convert the typing to outlines (in the type menu). Otherwise he'll end up printing your card with subsituted fonts which can be (make that "will be" ugly.
7. Depending on what your printer told you he'd accept you can now move to either "print to PDF" or save the illustrator files (why print to pdf and not save as PDF ? - print to pdf allows you to specify "bleed" & include fonts which "save as pdf" doesn't seem to. The bad news is that means you need to have Adobe Acrobat Professional/Standard (?) installed, which isn't free.
How this helps. If you need me to go into more detail for a specific step just yell (loudly, I am in Australia )
If anyone needs help also, I can assist with designs. My stuff is usually pretty saturated though, so if you're not a fan of bright & colorful, you may not like what I can do for you. Msg me if you want help.
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"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
I took out portraits because the more I thought about it, I don't really want to target that.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
I took out portraits because the more I thought about it, I don't really want to target that.
It's not that you need to use the same font as the rest of your card necessarily, but that looks better to my eye (which has - as you've seen in this thread) led me astray before :uhoh
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
No I think your right. My goal was to set that part of initially from the numbers, etc. I originally had the other font, and it needed something else. I reversed added the box and change the font color and liked it and didn't initally think to change the font.
I think having the font consistent is good. I had tried many and they were either hard to read some letters or somewhat similar to what was I was using for the number and website.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
I just started shooting motocross practices and races a few weeks ago. I wanted a nice, simple card with my web address and contact info. I'm sure I'll redesign this a few dozen times, but it's a start.
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My last idea was soundly trounced. Good riddance. Here's my next biz card idea. Obviously I'm going for minimalism that will display some photography. I'm married to a military girl so my contact info will be sparse. Only my email won't be changing. But I'll have plenty of area on the back of the card to write down my phone number.
So, what about this one?
back:
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
It's not a bad idea to "art direct" a photo purposely for your business card. I'll post mine when it's ready - but I basically included white space at the bottom of the photo for the text.
Your photo works well for this approach.
Mary
NOw this is a cool card, the best I have seen. I have to copy it
Now your talking mike...show what youve got.
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I think they turned out pretty nice.
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Back:
That looks familiar!
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Much better!!!!!
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the philosophy is that the cards needs to be fairly simple because these will be used as event cards as well (so I'll hopefully give out a lot of them). The Event Id will either tie into a PHP script that takes my event number and matches it to the event ID on swmugmug or perhaps I'll just use that number - not sure yet.
These cards haven't been full refined yet - but they are the direction I am thinking about anyways
Nice! Eye-catching and memorable. Fun. Took me a minute to figure out that the sword was a sword, I think because in the one it's coming right out of the corner of the head. Or maybe I'm just slow...
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Yeah you're right - the illustration one should have the sword moved to a better angle - nice catch
Well, here are the first attempts. My site concentrates on panoramas both horizontal and vertical, primarily mountain landscapes.
cardchoice.jpg
Dale B. Dalrymple
www.dbdimages.com
...with apology to Archimedies
Great work...
http://www.dianeschafer.com
excellent!!!
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Would someone be interested in walking me through how to create a card similar to this one (vertical). I have PSCS2, as well as Illustrator, buyt I'm afraid that my knowledge is very limited.
Thanks in advance!
Mike
www.pixappeal.smugmug.com
Mike, If you mean a VERTICAL business card template??? I use Vistaprint.com and they give you a template for vertical or horizontal business cards. Just pull it up in PS and add photos and text. The template is actually just a guide to show you where the cards are cut and the 'safe' margins when printed. I have been very happy with vista print.. and they are always offering discounts and sales.
http://www.dianeschafer.com
That is precisely what I want to do; however, I'm having a difficult time placing the pictures on the template itself. I can't seem to resize them in PS and it's really frustrating. Can you help with that?
By the way, I took a peek at your site and have to say that I love your work!!!
Mike
www.pixappeal.smugmug.com
Sure Mike.. I'd be glad to help.. probably best to email me for help and directions and we can try out a vertical layout with your pics.
diane@dianeschaferphotography.com
Diane
http://www.dianeschafer.com
Mike:
I'm flattered you like my card enough to single it out. I would never attempt to recreate a card in PS or other photo program. You should use a layout program such as Illustrator or CorelDraw (as I did). I'm happy to assist you if you'd like.
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I like the card because of it's simplicity and overall 'clean' look- nice work!
I have illustrator, but I have never used it...if you think you have the patience to walk me through it I would love the help!
Thanks,
www.pixappeal.smugmug.com
Sorry Mike, as I stated above, I use CorelDraw. I know nothing about using AI
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I use Illustrator a bit - albeit on Mac, so the below is a sample "mac" workflow.
Pre-creation steps
a. Start by getting the correct document sizes together - depending how you print your card you will need to take into account things like Bleed sizes as well as what colour space you need to submit the file (usually CMYK) - it might also gbe a good idea to check what file format your printers accept (do they take .ai files directly or do you need to pdf it etc).
b. collect the photos you'd like to use into a folder, process them to your liking in your imaging app (photoshop, paintshop, aperture, etc )
The basic steps for the creation are are:
0. Save & save often (keep a few versions as well)
1. create a blank document custom sized x inches wide and y inches tall (usually in CMYK)
2. file->place your images and size them how you want. You should always be able to size the images by clicking on them and dragging the "edge boxes" (hold down the shift key to do a proportional size)
3. Align/Distribute the pictures to be equi-spaced and properly center aligned on your card. Get familiar with the align tool - it's your friend. You'll find it in the window->align menu (or on a mac you can press shift-F7).
4.
a) Using the type tool lay down the text you want to appear on the card - don't worry too much about the formatting yet.
b) Apply consistent formatting to your text. Illustrator doesn't have styles unfortunately but if you limit yourself to only use a few styles you should have no trouble remembering the settings (font/size/alignment)
c) This is optional but you can group elements together when you're happy with their relative positions. Using the Object->Group and conversely the Object->Ungroup menus. Remember the align command ? - It works on text as well
5. Shift things around until you're happy with them.Using the pointer tool
6. This is important if your handing your printer the file as an illustrator format - make sure you either hand him any fonts you used OR convert the typing to outlines (in the type menu). Otherwise he'll end up printing your card with subsituted fonts which can be (make that "will be" ugly.
7. Depending on what your printer told you he'd accept you can now move to either "print to PDF" or save the illustrator files (why print to pdf and not save as PDF ? - print to pdf allows you to specify "bleed" & include fonts which "save as pdf" doesn't seem to. The bad news is that means you need to have Adobe Acrobat Professional/Standard (?) installed, which isn't free.
How this helps. If you need me to go into more detail for a specific step just yell (loudly, I am in Australia
If anyone needs help also, I can assist with designs. My stuff is usually pretty saturated though, so if you're not a fan of bright & colorful, you may not like what I can do for you. Msg me if you want help.
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Front
Back
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Mike how about that?
I took out portraits because the more I thought about it, I don't really want to target that.
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
I think having the font consistent is good. I had tried many and they were either hard to read some letters or somewhat similar to what was I was using for the number and website.