[Hidden-tech] Online calendar creation suggestions

Greg Caulton greg at stayintouch.org
Mon Oct 4 06:24:18 EDT 2010


Tom:

Quantity is the key.

If you're printing 100s, "print" at the local copy shops.

If you're printing 1000s, use GotPrint.com or similar online printers.

If you're printing tens of 1000s use on of the many fine local commercial color printers, eg: AMLitho in Chicopee.

If you're printing hundreds of 000s, get quotes from the local commercial printers and from the big offshore printers, eg: Toppan.

For ALL of these print solutions, get a designer involved. Well, if you want to produce a *quality* product, anyhow. With quantities above 1000, budgeting for good design will not only be doable but critical because you'll be competing with the other well-designed calendars that are available at retail.

Call me to discuss printing and design, if you wish.

Regards,

Greg
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On Oct 3, 2010, at 9:07 PM, Tom Adams ~ Reelife Productions & Folktography wrote:

>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
> 
> 
> Terran,
> 
> I should mention "cost effective" as another big factor. 
> 
> 12 pages (for each month) & a back page on calendar glossy stock @ approx. 90cents per sheet, that'd run me about $13 per calendar... just thinking out loud here but that wouldnt leave me much room for proft per calendar even if I was to sell them for $20 each which seems pretty steep for a calendar these days..
> 
> thanks for your suggestion though, I love Paradise Copies & Collective Copies (Florence) too... I just don't know if they'd be the right fit for this type of "full scale" service: i should clarify:
> 
> Ideally, I'm looking for an online service that offers photo calendar design/printing, shopping cart & shipping.
> 
> Thanks again
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Tom Adams
> from iPhone (413) 575-9707
> Director/Owner
> www.ReelifeProductions.com
> www.Folktographybytom.com
> web.me.com/ReelifeProductions
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Terran Birrell <terran at pressmy.biz> wrote:
> Tom,
> 
> For that kind of thing it might be worthwhile checking out a local print shop. It certainly makes the design process more pleasant since you can be right there with them when they print you a proof. 
> 
> I've always been happy with Paradise Copies down on Conz st in Noho.
> 
> Good luck,
> Terran
> 
> -- 
> Terran Birrell
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> Terran at Birrell.us
> 
> On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Tom Adams- Reelife Productions <tomadams at gmail.com> wrote:
>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
> 
> 
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions for design-your-own photo calendar websites. I've used vista print but not really happy with the lack of options and "templatey" look and poor shipping options.
> 
> I'm looking for sites that tailor to
> professional photographers who are interested in selling calendars to a potentially large retail market.
> 
> 
> Much obliged for any tips you might have.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Tom Adams
> from iPhone (413) 575-9707
> Director/Owner
> www.ReelifeProductions.com
> www.Folktographybytom.com
> web.me.com/ReelifeProductions
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