1. Use the downloadable template files below to create your artwork.
2. Save your artwork in one of the formats listed below.
3. Make sure to include all original art files (logos, pictures, etc.) along with all fonts.

If you have any questions, please call!

Downloadable template files

• Video /CD Sleeves
• J-Label

Go to Mailing List Specifications

1. Artwork is accepted in two forms:
   1. Film and proof
   2. Disk. With artwork on disk there is an additional one-time charge of $250 for film output and proof.
      *Prices assume four-color process. Additional charges will be incurred for Pantone colors.

   
   

2. Image Specifications
   1. Film: Negative film, right reading emulsion down hard dot: Fully Composed.
   2. Bleeds: Minimum 1/8" bleed beyond any cut or trim.
   3. Density: Minimum transmission density of black area: 4.0. Maximum transmission density of clear area: 0.08
   4. Screens: Ruling 150 lines/inch. Angles to be offset 15 degrees to avoid moire.
   5. Film Size: No less then ¼ inch larger than image including bleed, trim and registration marks.
   6. UCR: 300% or less.
   7. Trapping: 0.8 trapping.
   8. Solid Black Background: Solid black background must have either a 40% cyan under color, or no more than 15% each of yellow, magenta, and cyan.

   
   

3. Retouching:
   1. Opaque only non-emulsion side of film.
   2. Film should be free from dirt, kinks and scratches.
   3. A copy change proof should be provided with all revisions and a 4/c proof should be provided with any revision which affects registration.
   4. No red tape, cut-ins, or masking within ½ inch of any screens.
4. Proofs:
   1. We strongly recommend the following proofs (in order of preference) for accurate representations of the films' printing characteristics and capabilities: Du Pont water proof, Press Match, 3M Match Print, Fuji proof, Kodak proof, Chromalin.
   2. Also acceptable, but not as accurate: Color key, print sample from previous vendor.
   3. Note: submitted proofs must be made from final film, a copy change proof should be provided with all revisions.
   4. Color Xerox, Rainbow proof, Firies and/or photocopies are not acceptable.
5. Shipping:
   1. Film should be shipped flat, within sufficient protection. Film should not be shipped rolled or in tubes.

Electronic Pre-Press Guidelines for Flexographic Printing

Software: If your software package is not listed, please call before sending file.

Macintosh Software:

1. Adobe Illustrator 7.0 - Adobe Photoshop 4.0 - QuarkXPress 3.32
2. Adobe Pagemaker 6.0 - Freehand 7.0 - Corel Draw 6.0.

PC Software:
Same as Macintosh with the following exceptions:

1. Pagemaker films must be saved as PM 6.0 or we cannot open them on Mac.
2. Corel 7 must be saved as an Adobe Illustrator file.
3. PC typefaces/fonts are not available on the Mac system.
4. When using files created in Freehand, Illustrator and Corel, please convert all type to outlines, curves, or paths.

Mail/Modem:

• Fax us a hard copy at 310-446-9672, when sending files electronically.
• E-mail: dsmith@videopublishers.com

Media:
We can accept your files if they are saved on these formats:

1. Floppy disk: Mac or PC.
2. SyQuest: 44MB, 88MB or EZ 135
3. Zip disk 100MB
4. MO Optical Disk: 128MB, 230MB, 540MB or 650MB.
5. CD Rom

Font & Graphics Required:

• Include all screens and printer fonts (Suitcase and Postscript fonts) or convert type to outlines, include all placed files,I,e., EPS files and their originals, TFFs, PICTs, and photoshop documents. Scanned images for 4 color process printing must be at resolution of 300 dpi. Scanned line art and type must be at 1200 dpi.

Camera ready art:

• Send only when electronic art is not available.
• Mechanicals with crops-to-size.

Graphic Design Guidelines:
Minimum standards: for best results, do not go below these recommendations:

• Rules: 5 pt (.007 in.)
• Type: positive: 4 pt sans serif knocked-out, 5 pt. Sans serif & 8 pt. Serif
• Print to Del position: .0625" from edge of die.
• Color trap: 5 pt ( .007 in.). Screen: 5% to 100%.
• We cannot print less than 4% of any color in blends, pastel colors, gradients, & scanned art or photos.
• Line screen: 100-133 LPL maximum.

Helpful reminders for art departments on color separation issues:

• Before sending us the file: If you know that the job is going to be Pantone or spot colors, make sure that you do not have any other colors other than your Pantone colors that you are using. We suggest laser printing your color separations to ensure that you do not have unexpected spot colors. If we encounter an unusual situation, you will be charged extra for artwork, diagnosis, and problem solving.
• Be sure to convert any scanned color image to CMYK before saving it.
• Always send the fonts, screen and printer fonts, in any case.

If you have any concerns about the information contained here, please call us at 310-446-1112.

1. Mailing list can be supplied on the following formats: e-mail, Zip disk, floppy disk, CD-R. Data should be limited to 30,000 records per floppy diskette.
   
   
2. List should be an ASCII text file with quote and comma delineation OR Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Zip codes should be treated as text (zip + 4 all in one field, with a hyphen in between the first five digits and the last four, for a character field of 10). Sequential number field should be part of record.
   
   
3. Records should be pre-sort by standard enhanced carrier route (15.5¢ postage) or 3/5 digit pre-sort (22.5¢ postage). Endorsement line required for carrier route sorted list should read: "CAR-RT SORT."
   
   
4. Postal Report (CASS) is required. PK Zip files are accepted.
   
   
5. Provide complete return address as you would like it to appear on the mailing labels.
   
   
6. Videocassettes are "irregular parcels" and classified as "non-letter" size. Weight varies with tape length and inserts. Call for exact weight. Dimensions: 7 7/16" x 4" x 1". 50 pieces per sack.
   
   
7. Client supplied diskettes that do not meet the above criteria will be subject to an additional charge.
   
   
8. Please submit the list to Video Publishers Inc.:
   • E-MAIL: dsmith@videopublishers.com
   • Mailing Address:
     Video Publishers Inc.
     1835 South Beverly Glen Blvd.
     Los Angeles, CA 90025
     Phone: 310-446-1112

   
   

9. Please call prior to sending to verify format and review timing of project delivery.

These are Illustrator 5.0 formatted files (Illustrator files are cross platform PC/Mac). Click on the appropriate template below to download the file to your disk. Open your application.