Product Specs
Paper Options: Luster and Metallic for Photographic, Standard for Press
Printing: Photographic and Press
Resolution: minimum of 240 dpi
Safe Area/Margins: 0.125"
Accepted Files: jpg, 8 Bit, RGB, file names must be shorter than 29 characters
How to Order
Choose from two trader types to suit your needs. Elite Traders are press printed with a glossy finish for a more authentic look and feel. Pro Traders are printed on traditional photographic paper and bonded back to back and are available in pre-designed options and a Create Your Own option. All of these are available in the Sports Design Software.
Downloading the software
- Log in at http://www.blackriverimaging.com/sign-in.asp
- Click on Download Software
- Choose Download Sports Design Software
Sizes and Options Palette
To best utilize the software, we suggest you open the Size and Options Palette. You may first need to click on each side of the software and pull them towards the center so that you have extra desktop space to place the palettes in.
- Click Sizes Button and Choose Show Sizes Palette.
- Then enlarge the window the length of your screen by clicking on the corner of the window.
- This will allow you to navigate through the Products.
- Click Options Button and choose show Options Palette.
- Then enlarge the window the length of your screen by clicking on the corner of the window.
- This will allow you to navigate through the Options.
- To allow more working space in the software, you can click on Preferences and deselect the “Show Banner” option.
Placing an Order
- From the Sizes Palette, you will need to pick your ordering category. Traders are offered in three sections in the Sports Design Software:
Generic Theme Designs which include the Scorched, Victory Lap, After Class, Need for Speed and High Impact options
Sports Specific Designs where you pick from one of several sporting activities such as Football, Track, Golf, Cheer or a Generic option. Each listed sport is available in at least one design with several available in the popular Honeycomb design and an additional design.
Press Products will need to be selected to choose one of our Generic Theme Designs for the Press Printed Trading Cards. - Next, choose the theme or sport you want and then click on the size you want to order.
- The layout for the selected product will appear in the ordering section of the software.
- Drag and drop your images into the layout. You’ll have an option for the front and the back.
- Crop your image (one at a time) if you need to by sliding the zoom the zoom bar over to the left. You may also move the image around in the opening with your mouse.
- Click on the available text openings in the software and type in the drop-down section in order to add the child’s name, team name, stats and more.
- Black and White Image tone can be selected by referring to the Options Palette or clicking the Options button and the Size Options tab; this changes both images to black and white.
- In line with the traditional trader card look, you’ll have options for various text lines and the color as well as choosing Metallic paper rather than the default of Luster paper.
- Once the image is the way you would like it, enter the number of traders you want and click Add to Order.
- Continue ordering additional sports products.
- Click Review Order
- Double-check your order
- Chose any order options you may need; this may include adjustment of images and adding drop shipping.
- We recommend you enter something helpful to you in the Photographer’s Reference field as this will appear in the subject line of your email confirmation and on the Check Order Status screen on our web site.
- Choose Complete Order
- Then Send Now Via the Internet
- Fill out the payment information
- The software will save and send your order.
- You’ll receive an email confirmation once we receive your order and begin production.
Software Guides
Software Basics http://www.blackriverimaging.com/pdf/SoftwareBasics.pdf
How to Properly Save an Order and Reopen as New http://www.blackriverimaging.com/pdf/OpenandSave.pdf