| Books may not be judged by its cover, but when | | | | options for their DVD covers. Flipping refers to |
| it comes to CDs and DVDs, first impressions are | | | | 2-Phase and 3-Phase animation. Its effects are |
| almost always based on their covers and why CD | | | | simple yet spectacular and up to three images |
| and DVD packaging technology has become a | | | | may be used for each cover. |
| critical factor in the optical media business. | | | | Morphing allows for the gradual transition from |
| Lenticular Effects from IGH Solutions | | | | one image to another and may be accompanied |
| Lenticular effects are basically produced by using | | | | with an impressive "twirling" effect. With zoom |
| special lens to view a combination of at least two | | | | effects, images can grow or shrink right before |
| images and consequently create a certain | | | | your very eyes. |
| animation effect. The special lens makes you see | | | | There are a lot more in store from IGH Solutions; |
| only a certain part of the image at a certain angle. | | | | all you need is to explore your imagination! |
| Try changing direction and moving the cover and | | | | Get Eco-Friendly with Covert Images and Pack |
| the image will change as if it has just moved. | | | | Smart Inc. |
| Believe it or not but lenticular technology has been | | | | The two aforementioned companies have |
| around as early as the 1600's, but the images | | | | recently joined forces to produce a unique |
| then were hand-painted. By early 20th century, | | | | packaging and specialty machine that's powered |
| however, photographs were used and the first | | | | by solar panels. |
| modern lenses for lenticular use were introduced | | | | Converted Images president Brian Weinstein says |
| in the 1930's. | | | | that its eco-friendly technology recycles heat |
| Since then, lenticular technology has come a long | | | | rather than emitting it so that little energy is |
| way and the optical media industry was able to | | | | wasted in the production process. |
| greatly benefit from its advances. Today, DVD | | | | Besides producing CD and DVD packaging, the |
| covers may feature large-format photographic | | | | 45-foot-long machine has also been used for |
| quality, vivid 3D effects, and even full-motion | | | | affixing teabags to brochures, Braille embossing, |
| video captures. | | | | and windowed carton attachment. |
| IGH Solutions offer clients a variety of creative | | | | |