Custom Cover Art Thread

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

Casetopia has them. There are some black ones for sale on eBay occasionally, but they're from a seller in Korea and he only sells one at a time, so with shipping they're like $5 each. Neat cases, not worth $5 apiece.

Originally Posted by mdewater

Yeah, but you have a damn nice looking car.

Also, Criterion sells their cases - you can buy a single one or a pack of 5. http://www.criterion.com/shop_produc...ay-case-5-pack

Are these exactly the size of regular inserts? Because the "bar" at the top seems to be gone.

Looks like both these sources are US-only though. I live in The Netherlands...

[mdewater]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Are these exactly the size of regular inserts? Because the "bar" at the top seems to be gone.

Looks like both these sources are US-only though. I live in The Netherlands...

Yeah, the logo bar is not there. The Criterion releases do not have that bar, thankfully, in my opinion. They are the same size as a regular blu-ray otherwise.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Are these exactly the size of regular inserts? Because the "bar" at the top seems to be gone.

Looks like both these sources are US-only though. I live in The Netherlands...

Sinthetic from the UK bought spares the other day, not sure where he got them from but if they ship to Wales they may ship to the Netherlands

[retablo]

Originally Posted by mdewater

Yeah, but you have a damn nice looking car.

Also, Criterion sells their cases - you can buy a single one or a pack of 5. http://www.criterion.com/shop_produc...ay-case-5-pack

Unfortunately, looks aren't everything

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by mdewater

Yeah, the logo bar is not there. The Criterion releases do not have that bar, thankfully, in my opinion. They are the same size as a regular blu-ray otherwise.

But... I'm still not sure now. If the "bar"-area is cut off, aren't they shorter than Blu-ray-cases?
And if not, wouldn't there be space left over with the regular inserts in there?
Cause it might be the case (lol) that Criterion's inserts are taller then if they also have to cover the "bar"-area if they're as tall as regular BD-cases.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

But... I'm still not sure now. If the "bar"-area is cut off, aren't they shorter than Blu-ray-cases?
And if not, wouldn't there be space left over with the regular inserts in there?
Cause it might be the case (lol) that Criterion's inserts are taller then if they also have to cover the "bar"-area if they're as tall as regular BD-cases.

The bar is gone. The cases are the same height. The inserts are taller than regular inserts.

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by retablo

The bar is gone. The cases are the same height. The inserts are taller than regular inserts.

Ah, OK. So I guess it's not appropriate as replacements for the regular cases. Cause the inserts would be too short.
Are there no cases that are simply the same as the blue BD-cases but then either "clear" or black?

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Ah, OK. So I guess it's not appropriate as replacements for the regular cases. Cause the inserts would be too short.
Are there no cases that are simply the same as the blue BD-cases but then either "clear" or black?

Not sure about clear, but the Japanese Happinet blu-ray of Night of the Living Dead comes in a "clear" black case.

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Yeah, I was thinking about this. You can't really do much in terms of editing images together seamlessly in InDesign right?
Like using brushes and all that kind of stuff...

Maybe it's best to first edit the artwork in Photoshop, and then assemble it in a template in InDesign, getting it ready to print.

I'm having a real hard time only positioning and sizing images with InDesign though.
They keep deforming even though I click all kinds of "lock aspect-ratio"-buttons and all that.
And I though Photoshop was hard to work with... It's Word all over again! D: :P

With InDesign use the "Fitting" command and tell it to fit the image proportionally. The "Fitting" command gives you several different options.

[runnersdialzero]

Originally Posted by mdewater

I'm somewhat surprised that no one has tried some mock Criterion Disney covers.

These might be perfect for that.

http://www.awesome-robo.com/2012/04/...y-posters.html

[mdewater]

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

These might be perfect for that.

http://www.awesome-robo.com/2012/04/...y-posters.html

Yeah I had seen those the other day! Some are really nice. There's a Pinocchio one out there somewhere by the same guy that is really mehhh. I've always thought this Sleeping Beauty poster would be great for one, but it's dimensions are a little weird, it would have to be stretched:

[universityboy]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

Speaking of slipcovers, made one for Clash of the Titans earlier this week. Not a fan of the movie at all, hated it for the most part. But i have the Blu-ray sitting on my shelf(it was a gift) and thought i at least had to replace the awful artwork. So i made a slipcover to cover it(with matching inlay for the case itself coming soon):

Mixed some artwork with the background style of Wrath of the Titans, might make one for that one also when i get an idea for it. Awful movies, but i have to admit the promotional artwork has some really great stuff to work with.

I really prefer this cover art to the official release cover of the film. I enjoyed the film, even though it has it's issues in story but at least it's a fun popcorn film. Would it be possible to have a copy of the cover art you've made, once finished? I would like to use it to replace the awful rental copy art mine has.

[Scorpion Soldier]

Originally Posted by universityboy

I really prefer this cover art to the official release cover of the film. I enjoyed the film, even though it has it's issues in story but at least it's a fun popcorn film. Would it be possible to have a copy of the cover art you've made, once finished? I would like to use it to replace the awful rental copy art mine has.

The back isn't done yet though, will send you a copy once it's finished

[llama]

I own King Kong (2005) on 2-disc DVD, 3-Disc DVD, and Blu-ray. So, naturally, it's taking up a fair deal of space on my shelf. To remedy this, I'm buying a 6-Disc Blu-ray case, and this is the cover I've made for it: http://oi44.tinypic.com/16kwdjs.jpg

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

With InDesign use the "Fitting" command and tell it to fit the image proportionally. The "Fitting" command gives you several different options.

I think I found that. But then, I think it still doesn't keep the original aspect-ratio.
It's just not clear to me how you can simply instantly resize an image by dragging, without deforming it.

[thumber]

Originally Posted by bartlettphoto

Dig it!

ditto! I love these covers.

i haven't looked yet (very much) but are there any covers of Tron 1&2 together? in this sort of design?
Thanks.

Again, GREAT WORK!

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

I think I found that. But then, I think it still doesn't keep the original aspect-ratio.
It's just not clear to me how you can simply instantly resize an image by dragging, without deforming it.

If you choose the Proportional command in InDesign it will keep the correct ratio.

Don't drag the photo in InDesign, draw the image box and then use Ctrl D to choose the image that you want to import into that box. Then use the "Fitting" command.

[Damage Inc.]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

If you choose the Proportional command in InDesign it will keep the correct ratio.

Don't drag the photo in InDesign, draw the image box and then use Ctrl D to choose the image that you want to import into that box. Then use the "Fitting" command.

Ah, OK. I'll give that a try. Thanks.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Ah, OK. I'll give that a try. Thanks.

With Photoshop it's hold SHIFT down while dragging from the corner. If that's any help!

[WorkShed]

Whelp, now we'll have to see how many people re-upload their customs...

Hopefully, we get those Bond covers back on this thread!