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Especially for the more home-brewed productions, the point is the DVD itself and the packaging is not important.
But folks still want a DVD-case-shaped thing if they're getting a DVD: they want those irrational and distinctly non-CD-shaped dimensions.
So, what to do? Buy the plastic DVD cases ("slimline" or otherwise), then design, reproduce, trim, fold & insert the... er... inserts? Of course, if you're putting together a DVD for your friend's wedding, or you're being paid exorbitant fees for your professional services. But what if you're doing this as a fundraiser for a school or some such?
In a case like that, the extra time you would spend on "conventional" packaging doesn't significantly enhance the product. So: spend that extra time on editing the video, keep some plastic out of the landfill, and use this instructable for your next production!
Especially for the more home-brewed productions, the point is the DVD itself and the packaging is not important.
But folks still want a DVD-case-shaped thing if they're getting a DVD: they want those irrational and distinctly non-CD-shaped dimensions.
So, what to do? Buy the plastic DVD cases ("slimline" or otherwise), then design, reproduce, trim, fold & insert the... er... inserts? Of course, if you're putting together a DVD for your friend's wedding, or you're being paid exorbitant fees for your professional services. But what if you're doing this as a fundraiser for a school or some such?
In a case like that, the extra time you would spend on "conventional" packaging doesn't significantly enhance the product. So: spend that extra time on editing the video, keep some plastic out of the landfill, and use this instructable for your next production!
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-11"x17" cardstock: Sometimes called "cover stock." Recycled if possible. It's not easy being green...
-Paper cutter: You'll need one of those deadly guillotine-like paper cutters, or a reasonable facsimile thereof. They have one at the place you'll be visiting to make your copies.
-razor knife, sharp pocket knife, (chisel?): for cutting slots in paper.
-Any graphics or word processing application.
-your favorite snack item.
-Paper cutter: You'll need one of those deadly guillotine-like paper cutters, or a reasonable facsimile thereof. They have one at the place you'll be visiting to make your copies.
-razor knife, sharp pocket knife, (chisel?): for cutting slots in paper.
-Any graphics or word processing application.
-your favorite snack item.
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Mar 12, 2009. 1:24 AM
NachoMahma
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NachoMahma
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. Excellent! I think even fumble-fingered Nacho could make one following your directions. Great writing style.
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Mar 11, 2009. 9:51 PMDELETED_GuardianFox
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Mar 12, 2009. 1:13 AMmcraghead (author)
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The dimensions are the same as a "slimline" DVD case: 7 -1/2" tall by 5-1/4" wide, with a 1/4" wide "spine." Good point about the folding... perhaps cutting only one side or only half of each side, then folding the "tab" over the adjacent sheet when the package is closed.
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