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1. Why are custom hologram labels so expensive?

Shooting a master hologram is a very time-consuming and complex process that can be disrupted by anything from poor weather conditions to vibrations caused by nearby traffic and/or construction. In addition, the materials and equipment needed to create a hologram are very costly. It is this detailed procedure that makes holograms such an effective security tool.

The hologram mastering fee is a one-time charge. Once your holographic master is created, it will last indefinitely. (TOP)

2. Are there any low-cost alternatives to custom security hologram labels?

If your project or product requires a hologram label, but you find the cost prohibitive, you may be interested in using one of our stock holographic images. HSC's stock holograms are our original designs. The hologram security labels can be used as they are, or customized with overprinting or sequential numbering. However, because they are available to anyone who wants to purchase them, stock holograms do not offer the same level of security as custom images. (TOP)

3. What is the largest hologram you can create?

Our brightest, highest quality holograms are 3" x 3" or smaller. Depending on the artwork, we can work with larger pieces. If you have a specific holographic project in mind, we'd be happy to discuss it with you. We currently run a 6" wide web, so the entire label itself, not including the hologram, is limited to 6" on one axis. (TOP)

4. Can you create a hologram in which the subject matter "moves," such as a baseball player swinging at a pitch?

We can create 2-channel holograms. This method uses 2 images that interchange as the label or card is moved back and forth.

If you are interested in a wide range of motion with a series of frames, you may prefer a lenticular hologram. Lenticulars are not true holograms, but digitally generated images that are printed and then viewed through a ridged "lens." (TOP)

5. Do you make any other products besides hologram labels?

Yes. Recent projects include holographic bookmarks, business cards, trading cards, and hang tags. (TOP)

6. What kind of artwork do you need to create a hologram?

How do I submit it? Please read our Artwork Specifications and Hologram Design Tips. (TOP)

7. We'd like a hologram of our company logo. Will the hologram match our logo's pantone spot colors?

Holograms are created with light, and use three main colors - red, green, and blue. To achieve the brightest holographic image possible, we will designate one of these colors to each portion of the artwork. Additional colors can only be created by mixing red, green, and blue. This is generally not recommended, as it tends to wash out the most intense vibrant hues of the hologram.

Even after designating specific color breaks to the artwork, the colors of the hologram will change. This is because we work with rainbow holography. When the hologram is turned back and forth, and depending on the light source and viewing angle, the colors will run through the spectrum - the colors of the rainbow. (TOP)

8. We received an art file and/or color printout as a "proof" of our hologram label. Will the finished hologram look exactly the same as the proof?

Holograms are basically an illusion; they are reflections of light that fool the eye into seeing a three-dimensional image. Therefore, it is impossible to give an accurate representation of a holographic image on a computer screen or paper printout. What you will receive via email or hardcopy is an artwork proof to look over to be sure that the graphics and layout are to your liking, free of typos, etc. The holographic process is very expensive and involves many detailed steps, so it is very important that all hologram artwork is approved before the project moves into the laser lab for hologram mastering. (TOP)

9. How will I be able to tell if my hologram security label has been tampered with?

We offer a variety of materials that your labels can be produced on. Tamper-evident material will destruct when removed. The top layer will separate from the metallic underside. The holographic image will be left behind on the product, and the label will be destroyed. We also offer selective release material. When someone attempts to remove the holographic label, a "VOID" pattern will be left behind to signify tampering. (TOP)

10. What advantage do I have in doing business with Holographic Security Concepts, rather than some of the other hologram companies?

The answer is simple; HSC is a fully integrated custom hologram label manufacturer. We are equipped to handle your security hologram label job from concept to finished product. All processes are in-house, allowing us to precisely control security, quality, and cost. (TOP)

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