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Where do y'all get those groovy posters?

Post by poltergasm »

OK, this is serious rookie stuff, but:

-How do you all get such great posters made for your improv shows?

Specifically, I'm curious:

-How you design them (which program you use, the dimensions you work in, etc.)
-Where you get them printed

Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

Re: Where do y'all get those groovy posters?

Post by Rev. Jordan T. Maxwell »

not sure on the design front (since I just ask smarter and more talented people...which is most of you...to do that for me). but I've used Ginny's for most of my printing needs (which is a step up from using Kinko's back in college, I suppose. ;) ).
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Re: Where do y'all get those groovy posters?

Post by trabka »

Ginny's has a great deal for local artists.

When I make a poster, I use GIMP. I'm not that great at it though, so I usually outsource it (Kyle & Julia Sweeney get two thumbs up).
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Post by kaci_beeler »

12x18" posters
I make them in Photoshop CS4 and use Ginny's Arts Poster Deal https://web2print.ginnysprinting.com/po ... atalog.cgi
Sometimes I use stock images to build something new, sometimes I use photos from local photographers and photo shoots, it just depends on the show.
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Re: Where do y'all get those groovy posters?

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Thanks for the info everyone!
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Ginny's and Adobe Illustrator

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Post by TexasImprovMassacre »

Its only $15 for 50 posters if you pick them up from Ginny's yourself. All of the posters have a small white border (I think they say its 1/4").
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Re: Where do y'all get those groovy posters?

Post by sara farr »

Bump. Here is the current link and info :-)

https://web2print.ginnysprinting.com/posters/
"Welcome to the Ginny's Printing Music and Arts Promo Ordering System!

At Ginny's, we love the arts. We support musicians and artists with promotional materials. You can get 50 posters starting at $18.99. All orders are subject to tax and shipping. If you're in Austin Texas, you can also pick them up at Ginny's.
Orders ship in five business days and you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number, or an email notifying that the order is ready for pickup at Ginny's.

Please Note: All orders are subject to Tax when ordered in the state of Texas. We do not offer non-taxable options for customers using this site. Due to the custom nature of our products, all orders are final unless an error has been made on our part."
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Post by davidcwells »

Was Ginny's the only place that did free poster printing for improv shows, or is there someone else who does it now?
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