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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Greenwich, CT, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted July 13, 2014 11:47 AM

Does anyone have a template for a 1200" box? I want to make cover art for some of those big reels.

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David Ollerearnshaw
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Penistone Sheffield UK
Registered: Oct 2012

posted July 15, 2014 05:00 AM

I used a couple of methods, both just a blank canvas. First I used A4 matte or satin photo paper this will fit 600ft up. (A4 is just a little wider than the 600ft box).

For the 1200ft I had some A3 photo paper this worked out well, you can get a good size image on the front, wrap round bottom opening and a few inches on the back (bit like the Derann labels).

I also taped the bottom flap outside the box so the spool went in better.

I use 200dpi or 300dpi although it does give large files, if you have large images to use I feel when reduced they look better.

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Jim Schrader
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Savage, MN, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 16, 2014 09:13 AM

Ernie, check out a copy center, i used their color copier and just enlarged the picture i made 2 copies from a laurel and hardy box to fit on my 800' boxes, not sure how much that would cost.

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