Custom Cover Art Thread - Page 139 - Blu-ray Forum

swarez · 01-27-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aggienader08

please enlighten us on the "dvdcoverart" issue... Cuz I don't really know of this. Seems a little fishy to me, because we credit the studios in all our covers, no one is changing their logos, no one is profiting off of their designs, etc. so what's the issue?

rules on this site say that any news needs to be accompanied by a link also, so if you heard it from another site, then you need to post it here.

It happened years ago. around 2001 if I remember correctly. Dvdcoverart.com got shut down by Disney I think and the owner sued. That lawsuit lasted for a few years and basically bankrupted the guy. It's a slippery slope, lawyers can intrepid that this site is profiting from these covers from traffic and ad revenue. What we do is illegal, it's their artwork and if they want us to stop distributing it they can, just as you don't want somebody else giving your cover designs out on other sites without your permission (but in those cases you have no legal right over it).

swarez · 01-27-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

Anyone know where I can grab the custom Netflix cover for the PS3 case? I PM'd the creator however haven't gotten a response back yet...

Which creator did it? I made one. Don't see your name in my PMs.

KingLeonidas300 · 01-27-2010, 11:31 AM

bpm,

I love the idea.. For someone like me that would like to learn and start creating covers this would be very helpful to have questions answered, etc.

bpmford · 01-27-2010, 02:47 PM

Glad you like it!

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Originally Posted by KingLeonidas300

bpm,

I love the idea.. For someone like me that would like to learn and start creating covers this would be very helpful to have questions answered, etc.

bpmford · 01-27-2010, 02:51 PM

This is true, we have no actual right over our covers. And I think the biggest issue is whether profits are being made on the covers...

It's just a matter of being careful and knowing that there is no guarantee that we are safe here. This is why I don't accept any donations or payments for my work, like all the designers!

bpm

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Originally Posted by swarez

It happened years ago. around 2001 if I remember correctly. Dvdcoverart.com got shut down by Disney I think and the owner sued. That lawsuit lasted for a few years and basically bankrupted the guy. It's a slippery slope, lawyers can intrepid that this site is profiting from these covers from traffic and ad revenue. What we do is illegal, it's their artwork and if they want us to stop distributing it they can, just as you don't want somebody else giving your cover designs out on other sites without your permission (but in those cases you have no legal right over it).

Elvis · 01-27-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by swarez

It happened years ago. around 2001 if I remember correctly. Dvdcoverart.com got shut down by Disney I think and the owner sued. That lawsuit lasted for a few years and basically bankrupted the guy. It's a slippery slope, lawyers can intrepid that this site is profiting from these covers from traffic and ad revenue. What we do is illegal, it's their artwork and if they want us to stop distributing it they can, just as you don't want somebody else giving your cover designs out on other sites without your permission (but in those cases you have no legal right over it).

There was also another site shut down can't remember which one now but they were just told to cease..... But thats why the sites like to remain..well not very noticed. It is copyrighted material and is illeagal. But dont stop as I am a supporter of alot of things illegal! ha!

aggienader08 · 01-27-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by swarez

It happened years ago. around 2001 if I remember correctly. Dvdcoverart.com got shut down by Disney I think and the owner sued. That lawsuit lasted for a few years and basically bankrupted the guy. It's a slippery slope, lawyers can intrepid that this site is profiting from these covers from traffic and ad revenue. What we do is illegal, it's their artwork and if they want us to stop distributing it they can, just as you don't want somebody else giving your cover designs out on other sites without your permission (but in those cases you have no legal right over it).

Actually, I can argue against that. Once you've created something, then it's yours depending on whether or not you can prove it i.e. a watermark etc. However, when we're talking about studios logos, credits, and legal, the studio can actually wipe the floor with you if you make a profit off of it and don't have a copyright license agreement with that studio. It's like showing a clip of that copyrighted movie on youtube or any public place without having a copyright license. And no, most anyone that does cover art does not have a license either. I've actually done a lot of research on the matter lately because I've designed something that can't physically be printed without said license.

cathexist · 01-27-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by swarez

Which creator did it? I made one. Don't see your name in my PMs.

I PM'd dv8pdx. I didn't see the one you made, what does it look like?

tanatoman · 01-27-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmford

This is why I don't accept any donations or payments for my work, like all the designers!

bpm

But someone receives! Because all the sites on which I have seen the work of designers from this topic - are pay. Find and download your work free of charge - almost unreal.

KingLeonidas300 · 01-27-2010, 08:48 PM

hey bpm,

I sent you a pm..

Mobjack · 01-27-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tanatoman

But someone receives! Because all the sites on which I have seen the work of designers from this topic - are pay. Find and download your work free of charge - almost unreal.

It's a beautiful thing!

bpmford · 01-27-2010, 09:16 PM

Haven't got nothing!

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Originally Posted by KingLeonidas300

hey bpm,

I sent you a pm..

swarez · 01-27-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aggienader08

Actually, I can argue against that. Once you've created something, then it's yours depending on whether or not you can prove it i.e. a watermark etc. However, when we're talking about studios logos, credits, and legal, the studio can actually wipe the floor with you if you make a profit off of it and don't have a copyright license agreement with that studio. It's like showing a clip of that copyrighted movie on youtube or any public place without having a copyright license. And no, most anyone that does cover art does not have a license either. I've actually done a lot of research on the matter lately because I've designed something that can't physically be printed without said license.

It's only yours if you've created everything from scratch. As soon as you put a studio owned image on there somewhere you no longer have any right to it, especially if you are profiting from it. And that's all basically what it comes down to, who is making money of it. I seriously doubt that this thread generates allot of traffic to this site, it's a niche hobby at best and nobody here is actively charging for their work so I think we're OK.
As for the Youtube analogy, I once tried to upload a video I made on there and there was some program that actually recognized the Ramones song I had in the video and took it out, so the video was silent. Youtube is always battling companies because of copyright issues, must be sweet to be a lawyer for them. But I guess many leave them alone because it's free advertising.

horror4life245 · 01-28-2010, 12:33 AM

I'm still trying to get better so don't expect professional work haha. But here it is:

horror4life245 · 01-28-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by horror4life245

I'm still trying to get better so don't expect professional work haha. But here it is:

I threw this together in about an hour, by the way.
Hopefully you guys like it.

If any of you ever want any of the covers I post on here, just message me and I'll e-mail you the original file.

bpmford · 01-28-2010, 12:53 AM

Hey horror, you should post it in the showcase section of the group and add it to the pictures section so people know you've made it.

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Originally Posted by horror4life245

I threw this together in about an hour, by the way.
Hopefully you guys like it.

If any of you ever want any of the covers I post on here, just message me and I'll e-mail you the original file.

horror4life245 · 01-28-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bpmford

Hey horror, you should post it in the showcase section of the group and add it to the pictures section so people know you've made it.

What's the showcase section? Haha I've never been there on this site...
How do I get there?

dv8pdx · 01-28-2010, 05:10 AM

Hey gang, I've seen all the PM's for covers, but Im adding a "security signature" item to my covers so if I find them elsewhere, I know where they came from. Just a little piece of mind for me. Once thats done, I'll get on to the requested links.

Thanks!!

horror4life245 · 01-28-2010, 05:42 AM

Hey everyone,
I've been really bored lately, so if anyone wants, they can send me requests and I'll make it and send them the file. Let me know.

Trean · 01-28-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by horror4life245

Hey everyone,
I've been really bored lately, so if anyone wants, they can send me requests and I'll make it and send them the file. Let me know.

i could use someone to finish my thesis outline on software transactional memory

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01-27-2010, 11:31 AM	#2763
KingLeonidas300 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Arizona Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:654 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:40	bpm, I love the idea.. For someone like me that would like to learn and start creating covers this would be very helpful to have questions answered, etc.

01-27-2010, 08:48 PM	#2770
KingLeonidas300 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Arizona Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:654 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:40	hey bpm, I sent you a pm..

01-28-2010, 12:33 AM	#2774
horror4life245 Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:165 Trading Score:4	I'm still trying to get better so don't expect professional work haha. But here it is:

01-28-2010, 05:10 AM	#2778
dv8pdx Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Portland Oregon Blu-ray collection:150	Hey gang, I've seen all the PM's for covers, but Im adding a "security signature" item to my covers so if I find them elsewhere, I know where they came from. Just a little piece of mind for me. Once thats done, I'll get on to the requested links. Thanks!!

01-28-2010, 05:42 AM	#2779
horror4life245 Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:165 Trading Score:4	Hey everyone, I've been really bored lately, so if anyone wants, they can send me requests and I'll make it and send them the file. Let me know.

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