This tutorial uses Photoshop CC. If you do not own Photoshop, you can still use this tutorial as a guide. Everything you need (apart from Photoshop) is available on HiResCovers.net.
Things you will need:
• Photoshop (or other graphics software)
• A DVD or BluRay label template from Design Assets > DVD/Bluray Templates. You may require some fonts, which can also be found in Design Assets > Fonts
• Your movie resources. For this example I am using Get Hard (2015)
• Your movie information (Such as distributor/movie specifications). A good source is Blu-ray.com or DVD Empire
Let's Get Started
I am going to use a BluRay label template for this example.
Load your template into Photoshop. It is important to turn on the guidelines (CTRL H) as these will show the areas for the center lines.
Pic 1
Load your chosen image into Photoshop. Now you need to copy and paste it into your template. Select the image (CTRL + A to select all) and copy (CTRL+C) your front image. Select your template window in Photoshop and paste (CTRL+V) your image. Now the image will probably be far too big, so we need to resize it. We do this by 'transforming' the image (CTRL + T) but it is very important that you also maintain the aspect ratio. This can be done by holding SHIFT when resizing, or clicking the 'link' image (PIC 2). Please note though that you have to resize from a corner, and not a side, otherwise the Maintain Aspect Ratio will disable and your image will stretch out of proportion. Resize your image so if fits within the front guidelines. When you are happy with it's position, press Enter. Please make sure that the center hole is not covering any important parts of the image. To test, turn on the Center Hole layer in the template. But make sure this is turned off when you have finished your label!
Pic 2
If your image does not have a title, you will now need to add one. Select your Text tool (T) and click anywhere in the template. Type in your title and press enter. Now you just need to adjust and align your title. Holding CTRL, while the Text tool is active, will allow you to move the title with your mouse. Change the font, colour and size accordingly.
Pic 3
Now all you need to do is align your logos and edit your legal text. Please make sure you change the legal font to a colour that can be read against the background. This can be done by either changing the text colour, or by adding a 'Color Overlay' from 'Layer Style' on logos. You must also complete the correct legal information. Labels uploaded with incomplete movie titles, running times etc will be rejected. Also, please ensure that the center hole has been turned off. Labels uploaded with a center hole will not be accepted.
And that's it! You should now have a label good enough for the gallery. Don't worry, we will soon let you know if it isn't
