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by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 24th, '07, 17:49

Hey all,

Apologies if this subject has been covered to death. Did a search and the results were so massive I thought Id begin a new thread.

I have my first corporate booking (after many a student ball and party) YIPPEE and need to invest in some decent business cards. I want them to have a magic theme as well as being of good quality and reasonably priced.

If anyone uses a particular company regularly Id love to hear from you.

So speak up!

Cheers,

Alex

by **I.D** » Apr 24th, '07, 18:50

Vistaprint

by **Mark Waddington** » Apr 24th, '07, 18:53

Second Vistaprint, all mine come from them

by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 24th, '07, 18:55

mmmmm - was actually just looking at them. What images of theirs do you use? A

by **I.D** » Apr 24th, '07, 19:30

I took a pic of myself mid fan/flourish and had a me a pretty lady make up my card, which I then uploaded onto Vista and hey presto // premium beauty!!

by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 24th, '07, 20:53

Am yet to find a really good pic of myself performing magic and don't have a decent enough camera to go out to take pics. If anyone therefore uses an pic of the internet, let me know.

Looking for some funky designs.

Found this one, which is quite nice. Any thoughts? Only problem with vista is if you upload an image it has to be for the whole card at least and writing effectively over such a colourful pic may make it hard to read.

Or is there anyway of having the pic only covering half the card??

Cheers,

A

by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 24th, '07, 20:54

this i quite like too. Bit less crazy

by **Swest** » Apr 24th, '07, 23:51

I have used vistaprint to produce my cards. If you want to have writing as well, simply put the picture into photoshop or similar and simply add the text round it, then save the new image and upload the whole lot.

I like the second of your images better - the former looks a little garish. My business card, below, is a lot simpler but I feel conveys all the relevant information. It isn't quite the up to date version - it has a different email address on. It is definite worthwhile spending time getting it right though, as you will buy hundreds and hand them out to potential clients. If you like my one and want some photoshop help I would be more than happy. Edit: Apologies for size of image!

by **Kolisar** » Apr 25th, '07, 01:31

A word of warning, you may want to check with the company that hired you to make sure they do not mind you handing out your business cards. I know from personal experience that some companies do not appreciate it and will not ask you back if you do (I know, it seems harsh, but it happens).

by **CumQuaT** » Apr 25th, '07, 03:44

Also, look into Brad Christian's business card printer trick on his "How to do Street Magic" DVD. it's really cool once you've mastered it.

by **Lady of Mystery** » Apr 25th, '07, 11:27

Vista Print are good. If you want to design your own card, you're best off creating the whole thing in photoshop and uploading it as a single image.

I've done a few cards through Vista so if you'd like a hand with anything feel free to drop me a PM

by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 25th, '07, 16:29

thanks to all

looks like vista is the way.

No doubt ill get in contact with Swest and Lady of Mystery for a hand.

Cheers! A

by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 25th, '07, 16:29

another kinda kool one..

by **Lawrence** » Apr 25th, '07, 16:53

you've got to take the advice of anyone called Adam West!
danananananananananana....... :wink:

by **ultimatecreate** » Apr 25th, '07, 17:00

As it goes i don't actually have any editing software :s except paint which is naff. if I were to send someone on the details and picture, would it be ok if you put it together?

Very cheeky I know but i would save me a lot of mahoney which I dont have.

Cheers, A

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