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ALBUM DESIGN SOFTWARE
Jorgensen Software
After the retirement of our previous design software 'JAD', we have now moved our designing and ordering processes completely online!
Either start your design from scratch or bring in an existing one.
PIXELLU SmartAlbums
- Select your album & create your page layouts in Smart Albums
- Export the page layouts you have created as JPG's.
- Complete the order information (page number, cover material etc.)
- Select 'Bring in Existing Design' and add the images
- Click AUTO-FILL to populate your pages.
Fundy Designer
- Select your album & create your page layouts in Fundy Designer
- Export the page layouts you have created as JPG's.
- Complete the order information (page number, cover material etc.)
- Select 'Bring in Existing Design' and add the images
- Click AUTO-FILL to populate your pages.
AlbumStomp
- Select your album & create your page layouts in AlbumStomp
- Export the page layouts you have created as JPG's.
- Complete the order information (page number, cover material etc.)
- Select 'Bring in Existing Design' and add the images
- Click AUTO-FILL to populate your pages.
ALBUM DESIGN SOFTWARE
A gorgeously crafted album is the perfect way to present your client's story.
But, we know album design isn't always everyone's favorite task and quite often can take longer than the shoot itself! The good news?! There is help out there to make the design process easier.
We know everyone works differently, so we have four, tried and tested, options for you to design your album.
1. JORGENSEN ALBUM DESIGNER
Our Jorgensen Album Designer (JAD) software allows you to create your bespoke album from scratch and puts the entire design process in your hands. You can choose from over fifty cover materials, numerous cover designs and create every page form scratch to showcase your unique style of photography. Once you have finished designing your albums you can create a professional slideshow or pdf proof to send to your clients. Once your clients have approved the design you simply order the album and prints through the software.
If you have any JAD queries please contact Jorgensen Albums via sales@jorgensenalbums.com.
REQUIREMENTS
Before downloading JAD please make sure your computer meets all the requirements:
MAC users
- JAD requires JAVA to be installed, JAVA update 331 for MAC
- Now download and run the JAD installer – JorgensenAlbumDesigner64bit.jnlp
Windows 64-bit users
- JAD requires JAVA to be installed, JAVA update 331 for Windows
- Now download and run the JAD installer – JorgensenAlbumDesigner64bit.jnlp
Minimum Hardware
Processor > 300 MHz | Memory > 1.5 Gb RAM | Disk Space > 250 Mb Free
DOWNLOAD JAD
- Click here to register for the JAD software.
- Fill in the form in the window that opens up
- You will then receive an automatic registration email with a download link
- Follow the instructions in the email!
If you choose to print and assemble your own albums, we recommend you upgrade to the FULL VERSION of JAD. The FULL VERSION allows you to export high res images from the software to send off to your local lab for printing.
To register for the FULL VERSION JAD, simply go to FILE > ACTIVATION/REGISTRATION, select "Request Activation Code". The code will automatically fill the box. Then select "Activate".
TUTORIALS & FAQs
JAD UPDATES
If you are having issues launching JAD, follow these steps:
- Delete JAD from your desktop, dock & application folder;
- Download JAD again (see instructions above). The latest version should solve the issue.
This will not affect any old album designs or mats.
In your System Preferences (Mac), or Programmes (PC) you will find the Java control panel where you can check for Java updates.
2. SMART ALBUMS
Built for speed and ease of use, making an album with SmartAlbums is so simple you’ll actually enjoy it. Plus they provide SmartAlbums’ Cloud Proofing - the most beautiful way to present your album online.
Once designed, simply upload the page spreads to our own JAD ordering software, with all the details of the cover, foiling/embossing, box design etc*.
We hear you ask how is this possible? Well let us explain.
* This is currently available for all Slimline, Press Books and Artisan Albums.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Before you start you will still need to download JAD, so we recommend you scroll up and do that first! After that, it really is quite simple:
- Create your page layouts in Smart Albums
- Export the page layouts you have created as Jpegs.
- Open up JAD and create your preferred Album. Complete all the order information (page number, cover material etc).
- Add the images to your album. To do this simply select IMAGES > ADD IMAGES. Then select the exported page layouts you created in the other software in jpeg format. These will then appear in your image selection menu to add to your album.
- Drag and drop your selected images on the page spreads
To find out more about Smart Albums and to decide if it is right for you, click here!
Then that should be it! If you get stuck at all, please feel free to contact us!
3. FUNDY DESIGNER
Fundy Designer is an all-in-one software suite that simplifies album design and provides a great selection of sales tools. An album can be created very easily with their adaptive templates.
Once designed, simply upload the page spreads to our own JAD ordering software, with all the details of the cover, foiling/embossing, box design etc*.
We hear you ask how is this possible? Well let us explain.
* This is currently available for all Slimline, Press Books and Artisan Albums.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Before you start you will still need to download JAD, so we recommend you scroll up and do that first! After that, it really is quite simple:
- Create your page layouts in Fundy
- Export the page layouts you have created as Jpegs.
- Open up JAD and create your preferred Album. Complete all the order information (page number, cover material etc).
- Add the images to your album. To do this simply select IMAGES > ADD IMAGES. Then select the exported page layouts you created in the other software in jpeg format. These will then appear in your image selection menu to add to your album.
- Drag and drop your selected images on the page spreads
To find out more about Smart Albums and to decide if it is right for you, click here!
Then that should be it! If you get stuck at all, please feel free to contact us!
4. STOMP SOFTWARE
Design, align, style, and stomp. Drag a few images onto a page and the layout generator will arrange the images for you.
Once designed, simply upload the page spreads to our own JAD ordering software, with all the details of the cover, foiling/embossing, box design etc*.
We hear you ask how is this possible? Well let us explain.
* This is currently available for all Slimline, Press Books and Artisan Albums.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Before you start you will still need to download JAD, so we recommend you scroll up and do that first! After that, it really is quite simple:
- Create your page layouts in Stomp
- Export the page layouts you have created as Jpegs.
- Open up JAD and create your preferred Album. Complete all the order information (page number, cover material etc).
- Add the images to your album. To do this simply select IMAGES > ADD IMAGES. Then select the exported page layouts you created in the other software in jpeg format. These will then appear in your image selection menu to add to your album.
- Drag and drop your selected images on the page spread
To find out more about Stomp and to decide if it is right for you, click here!
Then that should be it! If you get stuck at all, please feel free to contact us!