April 6, 2008
Making box shots and e-book covers has become really simple.
Merchandizing experts realized a long time ago that packages help to sell. If you want to successfully distribute your ebooks or programs, pack them up. As the product is made of bytes, so is the package. There are 3 available methods to create a virtual cover:
- Asking someone to do it for you
- Picturing it yourself in Photoshop
- Employing some fancy dedicated software
The choice number one appears to be pretty straightforward. If the designer is good something about 3D, they will bill you quite a bit. Each new software box or ebook cover will Cost up to $160. The second choice might be the best if you are competent about Photoshop. Certainly, the task will require getting a few action scripts that may cost you another Benjamin. Do not forget the value of Photoshop: it will cost you over $600. The third option is to try and choose from the dedicated boxshot software. Beginning from $15 you can get your hands on a solution that will satisfy your needs. There is obviously plenty room for choice. If we group these offerings, we will have three categories:
Ready made templates which give no freedom
Simple 3D rendering programs
Sophisticated 3D ray tracing soft