Services
Erik is only accepting requests for Covers and Albums at this time. He no longer accepts graphic design or lyric video requests. Project pricing scheme is detailed below.
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Covers
Start by deciding which Cover option you prefer. Basic Covers are great for those with simple release plans and/or a limited budget. Elite Covers are suggested for those with more ambitious release plans, as they accommodate a wider array of use cases for today’s digital era.
Basic Cover
200 USD
Square 1:1 format
3000x3000 canvas @ 300dpi
Logo integration included
Example: The Watcher
Elite Cover
300 USD
Wide 2:1 format
6000x3000 canvas @ 300dpi
Logo integration included
Example: Slave Design
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Album Art
Next, determine how many panels of Album Art your project will require. This number will be predicated by which type(s) of physical product(s) you intend to produce. Researching your preferred print templates is highly recommended before submitting an artwork request.
Single panel
50 USD
Square 1:1 format
1500x1500 canvas @ 300dpi
Text integration not included
Example: Digital Divide
Double panel
100 USD
Wide 2:1 format
3000x1500 canvas @ 300dpi
Text integration not included
Example: Somber
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Layout
Lastly, decide whether or not you require Layout services. If you have a record label or band manager check with them to see if they prefer having one of their in-house Graphic Designers handle the design tasks associated with preparing your project for print production.
Products
Cost varies by # of templates
For CD and vinyl products
Text integration included
Print preparation included
Example: I Want It To End
Booklets
Cost varies by # of pages
For inserts and booklets
Text integration included
Print preparation included
Example: Primordial
Examples
The following examples present the most commonly requested types of album art projects. Payment options are flexible and will be communicated once project scope is agreed upon.
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Simple Album
This type of project request can be quickly and inexpensively produced. From the three works of art created the client was able to produce an awesome gatefold vinyl and CD wallet combo. At the time of commission I was not offering Layout services, so their record label handled those tasks.
Cost Breakdown:
Basic Cover = 200 USD
Single Panels (1) = 50 USD
Double Panels (1) = 100 USD
Layout (No) = 0 USD
Total Cost = 350 USD -
Advanced Album
For this project an Elite Cover was made to wrap the front and back of each product and booklet. Five Double Panels filled out a 12 page booklet, some were reused for interior product panels. At the time of commission I was not offering Layout services, so their record label handled those tasks.
Cost Breakdown:
Elite Cover = 300 USD
Single Panels (0) = 0 USD
Double Panels (5) = 500 USD
Layout (No) = 0 USD
Total Cost = 800 USD -
Complete Album
This project was commissioned to produce a classic traycard jewel case album. The client requested a Basic Cover and enough album art panels to fill out a 12 page booklet and traycard template. Layout services were also requested to add all of the necessary text and prep the templates for print.
Cost Breakdown:
Basic Cover = 200 USD
Single Panels (3) = 150 USD
Double Panels (5) = 500 USD
Layout (Yes) = 250 USD
Total Cost = 1100 USD