Custom Cover Art Thread

[cjclifford]

Holy crap, there's some awesome custom covers in here. I wish I had the skills to do that, or knew someone with the skills to do it for me.

[bartlettphoto]

Finished my Some Like It Hot today! Click to download...

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by bartlettphoto

Finished my Some Like It Hot today! Click to download...

Well done.

Your DTS logo isn't the Master Audio one though.

[bartlettphoto]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Well done.

Your DTS logo isn't the Master Audio one though.

Thanks for the catch, Peter. Updated logo is on the full size file.

[jamclaur]

Finally finished my first pass of "The Big Bang Theory" season 1... I have a few more things I need to change (like moving Leonard to the left about an inch on the back)(And redoing the credits as those are just placeholder I borrowed) but for the most part I think i'm done.

[MikeDaWiz]

Originally Posted by jamclaur

Finally finished my first pass of "The Big Bang Theory" season 1... I have a few more things I need to change (like moving Leonard to the left about an inch on the back)(And redoing the credits as those are just placeholder I borrowed) but for the most part I think i'm done.

I Like this one!

[madridista8700]

Updated my Bloodsport cover. Available @ replacethecase.com

[jamclaur]

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

Did you draw the characters yourself?

No... I wish I was that talented. I've been looking for the artists name to include it in the finished credits on the back... But I can't find it. A friend of mine sent me the picture... I liked it so much I wanted to use it for a cover...

[dv8pdx]

Was bored today so I thought I'd play around and see if I could create an authentic looking studio version of Finding Nemo before it comes out. Wanted to fool my friends to look like I just picked it up at the store. Will update the features when they become available.

[karbacca]

Had this quick idea for the cover and decided to make it a Criterion cover because of the style. I did it up in 3 colors cause I can not decide what one I like best, let me know what yall think.

The standard blue:


A simple black:


and a slightly custom red:

[Mr. Lost]

The custom artwork looks amazing... but how does it look in real life?

Can someone actually post a photo of these artworks inside blu ray cases?

Not to be a pessimist but I doubt they look as good as the ones through the computer

[karbacca]

Originally Posted by Mr. Lost

The custom artwork looks amazing... but how does it look in real life?

Can someone actually post a photo of these artworks inside blu ray cases?

Not to be a pessimist but I doubt they look as good as the ones through the computer

Actually, me and pretty much everyone else on here design there covers to print size and have had many of them printed and put in cases.

[HanaBi]

Inspired by the individual ALIEN releases, I made some variants for those who want to put their Anthology sets in a 6-BD case (22 mm spine).

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PM if you want different spine/front combinations & I'll try to accommodate. My previous Anthology customs are in this gallery.

[cjclifford]

Originally Posted by HanaBi

Inspired by the individual ALIEN releases, I made some variants for those who want to put their Anthology sets in a 6-BD case (22 mm spine).

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^ Hi-res HERE.

I like this one. How long does it take to make these?

[Matt.English]

Originally Posted by HanaBi

Inspired by the individual ALIEN releases, I made some variants for those who want to put their Anthology sets in a 6-BD case (22 mm spine).

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^ Hi-res HERE.

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^ Hi-res HERE.

PM if you want different spine/front combinations & I'll try to accommodate. My previous Anthology customs are in this gallery.

Just wanted to say thanks for making those available for download. They're beautiful covers and I took the second one down (the greenish with the down-turned Alien head). Thanks again!

[HanaBi]

Originally Posted by cjclifford

I like this one. How long does it take to make these?

Thanks - this batch only took 1-2 hours, as I'd already put in 3-4 hours laying out the original batch. Also depends on if I'm picking up some nice hi-res art or creating my own.

[HanaBi]

Originally Posted by karbacca

Actually, me and pretty much everyone else on here design there covers to print size and have had many of them printed and put in cases.

I've printed & use most of mine - that's why I made them! In fact, my designs tend to have a lot of texture in them because the printers I have access to don't handle large solid areas very well.

Sample > Printed

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[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by HanaBi

Inspired by the individual ALIEN releases, I made some variants for those who want to put their Anthology sets in a 6-BD case (22 mm spine).



PM if you want different spine/front combinations & I'll try to accommodate. My previous Anthology customs are in this gallery.

Awesome work there Hana!

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by dv8pdx

Was bored today so I thought I'd play around and see if I could create an authentic looking studio version of Finding Nemo before it comes out. Wanted to fool my friends to look like I just picked it up at the store. Will update the features when they become available.

[Show spoiler]

I'm mad at you just for saying you got bored one day and created this. I think that would fool anyone because it looks fantastic! Great job!

Originally Posted by karbacca

Had this quick idea for the cover and decided to make it a Criterion cover because of the style. I did it up in 3 colors cause I can not decide what one I like best, let me know what yall think.

The standard blue:

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A simple black:

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and a slightly custom red:

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Well I'm OCD about my cases so to go on my shelf I would force myself to put it in a blue case, but honestly I think it looks best in the red one. Too much red one may say? I say no, the red case would accent the criterion logo that you put on it. Great!

Originally Posted by HanaBi

Inspired by the individual ALIEN releases, I made some variants for those who want to put their Anthology sets in a 6-BD case (22 mm spine).

[Show spoiler]
^ Hi-res HERE.

[Show spoiler]

^ Hi-res HERE.

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^ Hi-res HERE.

[Show spoiler]
^ Hi-res HERE.

PM if you want different spine/front combinations & I'll try to accommodate. My previous Anthology customs are in this gallery.

These are just beautiful Hana...

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by karbacca

Had this quick idea for the cover and decided to make it a Criterion cover because of the style. I did it up in 3 colors cause I can not decide what one I like best, let me know what yall think.

[Show spoiler]The standard blue:


A simple black:


and a slightly custom red:

I'm going to be slightly critical and I apologize and mean no offense, but while I think great mechanics show through this particular cover (such as your skills in photoshop) some of the design elements are glaring.

Example: Is there another way to display the title treatment on the front with Neve Campbell coming through without splitting the one word (short word) title into two lines? How about displaying the title vertically (up and down) in a larger font, thus keeping the title intact and maintaining the same design element? If you try that, keep in mind to keep the blood droplet vertical (with the center of "gravity").

And the back. I don't know if you're trying to duplicate a Criterion cover or add design elements of your own or attempting both, but the title treatment being chopped off at the top doesn't really bode well in MO. It doesn't look like the right font or the right spacing between the letters to do achieve that look, in other words it doesn't look like it's necessary. The tops of the "S" and the "C" still extend down into the field. You have plenty of room on the back with what little info and specs are being used. And lastly, the summary and specs on the back look like they're just aligned to the left side of the text box and placed randomly throughout. Try boxing the font and extending the font to both edges (Center to align to both edges) to create a square for the summary instead of aligning everything to the left.

I know it all might sound nit picky and sorry if it does. If you like it the way it is then good, go with it. Like I said, the cover displays quality program (PS) skill but the execution could be better. (geez, I sound like those Battle Royal competition judges! )