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09/05/2003 01:16:20 PM · #1 |
Tech-Tv rated this company very high.
//www.mypublisher.com/wp1/pricing.htm
All MyPublisher books offer the finest four-color digital printing combined with high-quality hardcover binding in a variety of materials and colors. All books are printed on archival quality paper and bound with handsome linen and leather binding cases.
You can order just one MyPublisher book, or as many as you want.
Most orders are shipped to customers within 2 business days.
Express shipping options are available.
Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied with the books you receive, you can return them within 14 days for a complete 100% refund.
Standard trim size: 8 ½ inches by 11 inches.
Standard Book-Up to 10 pages in length with up to 40 photos: $29.95
Extra pages (maximum 50 pages total): $2.95 per page.
Extra copies: Save $10 on all extra copies
Laminated Book Jackets: $5.00 extra per copy
Deluxe Leather Binding Case: $10.00 extra per copy.
From what I saw the photos are printed on one side only?
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09/05/2003 01:19:49 PM · #2 |
You know what? I'd actually pay for that. I'll look into it. I figure it won't be cheap but it would be one cool conversation piece.
Thanks for the link.
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09/05/2003 01:27:51 PM · #3 |
i wonder if they would accept a quark file or some other layout of the photos instead of just photo files themselves. ??
interesting...would love to get some more information. $30 is not bad... |
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09/05/2003 01:33:17 PM · #4 |
| If anyone does get a book can they post how much they liked it? Maybe even a few photos of what the book looked like? etc... |
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09/05/2003 02:05:38 PM · #5 |
They say:
All photo/images require a .jpg extension. The uploader may accept images without this extension but they will not show up in your library of images.
What you do is you load your images into your account then you arrange them the way you want the book to look and create the book. All on-line.
Also they note:
In general, for Digital Cameras the recommended minimum image resolution is 600 x 800 (pixels). The standard image resolution is 1200 x 1600 for the best results on myPublisher.com.
PC Users:
1. Before you can make a book you need to upload your photos, so click on the "Upload Photos". To begin uploading your photos from your CD-ROM or Hard Drive to myPublisher.com, doubleclick on your CD-ROM/ Hard Drive Folder that is visible in the uploader Directory Tree.
2. Doubleclick on the "Pictures" Folder that is a sub-folder under the CD-ROM/ Hard Drive Folder. Your Photo CD or Hard Drive pictures will appear in the top Preview pane.
3. Click on the desired photos and drag them to the Upload pane at the bottom. Be sure to upload pictures from the "Pictures" folder on the Photo CD/Hard Drive.
4. When finished, click "Upload Now". If you get a message asking if you want to install and run the Pixami tool, click "Yes". This helps upload your pictures quickly and easily. Depending on what software you are running you may not be asked this question, and may continue with step 5.
5. Once the upload is complete, click "Done" to view your photos. These are the photos that will appear in your book.
6. Next follow the instructions on making a book online at myPublisher.com by clicking on "Create Book".
Mac Users:
1. Before you can make a book you need to upload your photos, so click on "Upload Photos".
2. To begin uploading your photos from your Photo CD or Hard Drive to myPublisher.com, click on the "Browse" button next to each file name on the Upload Pictures Page.
3. When the file directory is visible, doubleclick on the "Photo CD" icon or Hard Drive Folder and then doubleclick on the "Pictures" Folder.
4. Select the desired photo you wish to upload and click on the "Open" button. Be sure to upload photos from the "Pictures" folder on the Photo CD or Hard Drive.
5. When finished selecting 1 to 4 photo images, click "Upload Now". Wait until all the data has been uploaded successfully. Next, click the "Go Back to Your Contact Sheet" link. To add more photos, return to "Upload Photos" and repeat steps 1-5.
6. Once all your photo uploads are complete, click "Done" to view your photos. These are the photos that will appear in your book.
7. Next follow the instructions on making a book online at myPublisher.com by clicking on "Create Book".
They also say you can order your own calendars.
Calvus
Message edited by author 2003-09-05 14:07:59.
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09/05/2003 02:39:30 PM · #6 |
Aww I'm totally gonna make my parents a book for X-mas =)
That way they'll know I'm actually accomplishing something here at school! |
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09/05/2003 02:50:06 PM · #7 |
| And I bet they'll be paying for it too, one way or the other. LOL |
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09/05/2003 03:01:57 PM · #8 |
Something I played with (based on an article in Lenswork) was pdf publishing. It was pretty straight forward to do, using tools like
powerpoint or word to put together a collection, then using free adobe pdf creation tools to 'publish' into a pdf format. It isn't as tangible as a coffee table book, but a whole lot more 'book like' than a web site of images. |
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09/05/2003 05:08:36 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Something I played with (based on an article in Lenswork) was pdf publishing. It was pretty straight forward to do, using tools like
powerpoint or word to put together a collection, then using free adobe pdf creation tools to 'publish' into a pdf format. It isn't as tangible as a coffee table book, but a whole lot more 'book like' than a web site of images. |
One other advantage with publishing in PDF is that you can embed links in the document, either to other files on the computer/CD or on the internet (will work if the computer on-line). This lets you have a small, self-contained document with links to hi-res images, movies, sound files, or websites. The "full" version of Acrobat also allows you to create fill-in forms (e.g. an order form). This is an excellent way to create a portfolio or catalog of your works for sale. I've worked with Acrobat a lot (since v. 2.0) so feel free to email me with questions. |
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09/05/2003 05:18:37 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Gordon:
Something I played with (based on an article in Lenswork) was pdf publishing. It was pretty straight forward to do, using tools like
powerpoint or word to put together a collection, then using free adobe pdf creation tools to 'publish' into a pdf format. It isn't as tangible as a coffee table book, but a whole lot more 'book like' than a web site of images. |
One other advantage with publishing in PDF is that you can embed links in the document, either to other files on the computer/CD or on the internet (will work if the computer on-line). This lets you have a small, self-contained document with links to hi-res images, movies, sound files, or websites. The "full" version of Acrobat also allows you to create fill-in forms (e.g. an order form). This is an excellent way to create a portfolio or catalog of your works for sale. I've worked with Acrobat a lot (since v. 2.0) so feel free to email me with questions. |
I'm cheap at heart, so I used pdf995 which is a freebie pdf creator. It seemed much more like a 'publishing' approach putting together the content for a pdf release than just sticking it on a web site. Its something I want to do more with, if I ever get pictures worth publishing like that. |
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09/05/2003 05:35:54 PM · #11 |
great link thank calvus. 30 bucks is worth a try for something that cool.
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09/05/2003 06:20:22 PM · #12 |
The books they show on Tech-TV looked great!
Well bound and etc. They said the employees were very polite and etc.
You can even order them in leather!
I may order some for gifts this year.
Cavlus
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09/05/2003 06:45:59 PM · #13 |
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09/05/2003 06:56:00 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
And I bet they'll be paying for it too, one way or the other. LOL |
Well if I ever get good I can pay for it myself =P |
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09/05/2003 08:45:01 PM · #15 |
| mac users also have an option in iphoto to 'order book' similar prices, and you get to pick some designs and add some text. |
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09/06/2003 09:31:50 PM · #16 |
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Message edited by author 2003-09-06 21:32:20. |
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09/07/2003 03:05:01 PM · #17 |
Thanks to those who mentioned making the book with iPhoto. Since I have photoshop, I hadn't checked this program out yet. It's a whole lot easier to work with than the other site. Both good deals, though!
Are macs psychic? When I added an introduction page, it automatically entered "These photographs were taken by Katherine Gregory in June and July of 2003." Haha, I'm guessing it read the info from the files?
Message edited by author 2003-09-07 15:08:33. |
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09/07/2003 04:58:02 PM · #18 |
| Well, I don't have any official proof mac are psychic, but as a devoted user for several years I am pretty sure that they are. Truly a wonderful and simple machine to use. Glad the iphoto book info helped. Let us know how you like your finished copy : ). |
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