VHS Covers Dimensions?!

[Heilman11085]

Those of you that have used VHS cases for Gameboys and such, what dimensions are you using for the cover? Thanks!

[Arseen]

VHS dimensions vary somewhat, so you'd best measure the cases you plan on using.

[Heilman11085]

What size should the image be? If I measure the case how do I know what the dimensions of the image should be?

[Heilman11085]

Here are the dimensions of the case.



My current image I want to put in the cover is 5375 x 4366. How do i get it to print right?

[Moviefan2k4]

The dimensions pictured would give you a size of 3120 x 2310 pixels, at 300 pixels an inch. the spine would be 1.2 inches wide, and the panels 4.6 inches on either side. The height would be 7.7 inches.

[Heilman11085]

That's my dilemma. I tried to print it out but it's too tall and not wide enough.

[Moviefan2k4]

Well, here's what I do, to make sure all my designs fit in their proper cases.

1) I use a ruler, and measure the height of the plastic overlay, with the case closed. I then turn that fraction into a decimal, and multiply by 300 for a pixel count.

2) I fold or cut a piece of copy paper to a width of ten inches, and the appropriate height for the case.

3) I put the paper into the case, pushing one edge up to the glue stripe, and closing the case. This should leave the back with more room left.

4) I use a ruler to measure the gap between the end of the 10-inch wide sheet, and the other glue strip.

5) Finally, I add 10 to that number, and repeat the math from Step #1 for the final width.