I use Nero Cover Designer which comes with Nero. It has a remarkably extensive toolset, and there have been only a few times when I've been forced to do a label in some other program and then import it.

I print on Meritline glossy labels using Epson pigment ink, and apply the labels with a Stomper alignment tool and a rolling-pin technique. Labels look great, and nearly all DVD players are happy with them (alas, a few are not).

When I make CDs, I use Meritline glossy CD tray card stock. For the fold-out card that goes in the jewel box lid, I print on Epson Glossy Photo paper (8 1/2 x 11) and then cut down to size and score. This media can print beautifully on both sides with an inkjet printer, so I can do the liner notes myself. This stock is not that expensive yet has a heavy feel and a semigloss look that I like.

Thank you for your contribution. Does anyone else have any other suggestions?

Regards, Joran

I use Corel Draw. I figure if I'm going to use up some of my precious remaining brain cells to learn a new software application, better it be a multi-purpose app than something that only does one thing. The skills I've learned from making DVD covers in Corel Draw have come in very handy in designing theatrical release posters, stationery, video titles, postcards, printed DVD catalogs, business cards and other printed materials.

Corel Draw's very good at letting you re-use templates. Once you get it set up, making a new cover's a snap.

Why not check "Surething" cd/dvd label maker .it alows you to make covers too.


http://www.surething.com/ST/Category.asp?CatCode=ST4_HOME
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Joran,
Believe it or not, I'm using Printshop 20 to make labels and print directly to disk using the R200. I also use the label making program (Epson Print CD) that comes with the R200 but it is limited. I like to use feathered edges for pictures printed on disk and as far as I know, it doesn't do that, whereas Printshop does. As for full size DVD case covers, I have a template to use in Photoshop that works fine. After designing the cover in Photoshop, I print on glossy photo paper and cut it to fit onto the standard commercial size plastic case (under the clear plastic case cover) that I get from Costco or Sam's.
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Randy

I use a number of programs depending on the project and how fancy I want to make it. I've used the label application that is part of Steinberg's Wavelab, Adobe InDesign for some really fancy stuff that I then imported into WaveLab's application. I've also used CorelDraw for some fancy extrusions, PageMaker 7 (because I have it and downloaded some templates that work), and Neato's softare that came with my stomper.

For labels, I've used just about everything. I favor clear labels, however, and have used many of Avery's clear labels. Just recently, I picked up a pack of Neato (Fellowes) clear labels, and, to my surprise, find that they go on much easier than the Avery labels that tend to develop bubbles if you don't spend a lot of time applying them by hand. The Neato's when on with little more concern than their standard glossy or matte paper labels - what a pleasant surprise.

I have not used Nero's package, but my son swears by it.

Del

For the CD/DVD labels I just use Epson Print CD and photoshop.
For the slicks etc, MS Word and Photoshop. Word is remarkably useful once you get your brain around it.
Biggest problem is getting a print with bleed onto A4 paper for DVD slicks and I've now got these DVD cases that hold 10 DVDs and the slick needs to be bigger than A4, where to buy such paper is going to be an issue, I sure don't want to print onto photo grade A3, that'll send me broke.
Good news is I'm told there's a local printer that'll print full cover A4 on a color laser at a reasonable price. I recently did a run of mostly black DVD slicks and that was very expensive ink wise, might have to look into a printer with ink bottles rather than cartridges if I get more of these or else avoid the grief and give the job to a print house.
Bob.