Custom Cover Art Thread - Page 623 - Blu-ray Forum

crujonesbmxchamp · 02-14-2013, 08:51 PM

Yes would love to see a new Jaws the Revenge cover

loonywozzer · 02-14-2013, 09:04 PM

I was just wondering if any body has the complete Fast and the Furious covers the ones that are white and have the numbers on the side been looking around and cant find good quality pictures, any response would be appreciated in my pm box.

loving the looks of the artwork in here amazing

Ray_Rogers · 02-15-2013, 12:16 AM

Nissen

Excellent covers, especially for Navy SEALS. Now what do I need to do in Photoshop or Illustrator, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 here and CS6, to squish the spine to fit in 6mm width cases? Not 12mm.

Nissen · 02-15-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chip75

Yes sorry Nissen, the 'they' was the client you mentioned not a third-party. Were there any thoughts about making the Jaws 3 cover faux 3D? The title might look neat anaglyph.

Also I'm not sure if you can help but I add a few front and back covers to the UK DVD section with my scanner. I notice a few have the horrible banding like the picture below, is there any way to lessen that effect or is the source just poor quality? I scan images at 300dpi with my Epson all-in-1 and I use a book to make the cover completely flat.

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No plans for Jaws3D at this time, but the idea is not without merit :-)

Now, Scanning is a science unto its own, and I don't think is the place for a full tutorial but I have a few general tips.
The results you've encountered are very common when scanning a printed image. The rasterizing is quite pronounced, but it can be lessened.

There's a "descreen" or "reduce raster effects" option somewhere in your scanning software. Start with turning that on. Turn any and all "sharpness" or other "enhancements" off.
Scan in 600dpi (no more, no less) and shrink the image afterwards to compact the raster dots into something resembling solid colours.
If applicable: Use the Photoshop "Dust & Scratches" filter (sparingly).

Either and all of these steps in conjuction will give you a better result than what you already have, but at the cost of image clarity and sharpness. There's always a trade-off.

My Photoshop "pro tip" is to make a second layer of your scan, rescale that to 50% of its size and then blow it up 200% again. This resamples all the pixels and smoothes out the rasters. (Add a smidge of noise to match the characteristics of the original image again).
Then you mask the entire layer so that your original scan shows through. Go in with the airbrush and erase the mask wherever the rasters are too bad, making the resampled layer visible at those areas. This way you can essentially "paint out" the problem areas while keeping text and edges crisp.
That is, if you're using Photoshop :-)

I really should write a full tutorial on scanning someday.

Nissen · 02-15-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Nissen

Excellent covers, especially for Navy SEALS. Now what do I need to do in Photoshop or Illustrator, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 here and CS6, to squish the spine to fit in 6mm width cases? Not 12mm.

Well, Photoshop would be the application to do that with, but you did notice I said these covers can't be shared?

Ray_Rogers · 02-15-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nissen

Well, Photoshop would be the application to do that with, but you did notice I said these covers can't be shared?

This was meant for any cover I'd rather go for space saving on. I could scan them and use the Photoshop tool to level them out. Just squish the spine from 12mm to 6mm for the slim Viva Elite cases. More for the titles which I don't care about having the OST CD with or a special features DVD.

chip75 · 02-15-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nissen

I really should write a full tutorial on scanning someday.

Thank you so much for the tips, they're very much appreciated. I played around a bit with a 600dpi scan, below are the before and after results.

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Thanks again Nissen.

Illest Villain · 02-17-2013, 05:03 AM

Fit for Viva Elite 7-10 disc cases

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DrrnHarr · 02-17-2013, 12:23 PM

A question:
The Wikipedia page for the 1965 movie "The Battle of the Bulge" says that the back cover of the blu-ray gets the aspect ratio incorrect.

"A Blu-ray release followed in 2007, though the aspect ratio says it is 2:35:1 on the back of the cover, the actual aspect ratio of the film is the original 2:76:1 like the previous DVD release."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge_(film)

Can anyone confirm what the aspect ratio is? Given how easy it is to mislead on wikipedia I take everything I read there with a grain of salt.

Thank you in advance.

A WIP:

chip75 · 02-17-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Can anyone confirm what the aspect ratio is?

It's down as 2.75:1 with our site (2.76:1 on the back cover), I measured a capture (from the review) it's 2.77:1 with some very slight pillar boxing and 2.748:1 with that removed.

madridista8700 · 02-17-2013, 05:03 PM

Working on this right now...

Whaddaya think?

ScarredLungs · 02-17-2013, 06:55 PM

Anyone have a custom Haywire cover?

Hubunkey · 02-18-2013, 12:44 AM

If anyone is wanting copies of the Universal Monster set that was posted a few pages back shoot me a PM, I found copie sof them from the original artist and can share them with whomever would like them

DrrnHarr · 02-18-2013, 04:35 PM

Work has started on a custom cover for the classic WWII movie "The Longest Day":

newginafets · 02-18-2013, 05:20 PM

Does anybody have To Rome with Love?

jaws3dfan · 02-18-2013, 07:20 PM

I did a search of this thread but couldn't find any results for "Back to the Future" parts 1, 2 and 3 custom bluray covers, can anyone point me to some? Thanks

dv8pdx · 02-18-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

I did a search of this thread but couldn't find any results for "Back to the Future" parts 1, 2 and 3 custom bluray covers, can anyone point me to some? Thanks

I did 3 a while back ago... just PM me if interested.

madridista8700 · 02-18-2013, 11:01 PM

Here's where I'm at so far with Rings.

Guydowood · 02-18-2013, 11:44 PM

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Fantastic!!!

JM Jacen Kelsai · 02-19-2013, 04:59 AM

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That's some nice stuff! Think you would be able to do two variants -- one with the theatrical version specs and 12mm spine and one with extended edition with the title, the extended edition specs, and 15mm spine?

Again, really nice work!

02-17-2013, 05:03 AM	#12448
Illest Villain Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:370 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:11	Harry Potter Collection Fit for Viva Elite 7-10 disc cases Download

02-17-2013, 12:23 PM	#12449
DrrnHarr Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:818 DVD collection:352 MA collection:2122 Digital collection:6033 iTunes collection:6958 Prime collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:3	A question: The Wikipedia page for the 1965 movie "The Battle of the Bulge" says that the back cover of the blu-ray gets the aspect ratio incorrect. "A Blu-ray release followed in 2007, though the aspect ratio says it is 2:35:1 on the back of the cover, the actual aspect ratio of the film is the original 2:76:1 like the previous DVD release." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge_(film) Can anyone confirm what the aspect ratio is? Given how easy it is to mislead on wikipedia I take everything I read there with a grain of salt. Thank you in advance. A WIP: Last edited by DrrnHarr; 02-17-2013 at 01:29 PM.

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02-14-2013, 08:51 PM	#12441
crujonesbmxchamp Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:229	Yes would love to see a new Jaws the Revenge cover

02-14-2013, 09:04 PM	#12442
loonywozzer Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Essex, Uk Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:442	I was just wondering if any body has the complete Fast and the Furious covers the ones that are white and have the numbers on the side been looking around and cant find good quality pictures, any response would be appreciated in my pm box. loving the looks of the artwork in here amazing

02-15-2013, 12:16 AM	#12443
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	Nissen Excellent covers, especially for Navy SEALS. Now what do I need to do in Photoshop or Illustrator, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 here and CS6, to squish the spine to fit in 6mm width cases? Not 12mm.

02-17-2013, 05:03 PM	#12451
madridista8700 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Denmark 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:189 Trading Score:7	Working on this right now... Whaddaya think?

02-17-2013, 06:55 PM	#12452
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Anyone have a custom Haywire cover?

02-18-2013, 12:44 AM	#12453
Hubunkey Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Fort Scott, KS 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:253 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:357	If anyone is wanting copies of the Universal Monster set that was posted a few pages back shoot me a PM, I found copie sof them from the original artist and can share them with whomever would like them

02-18-2013, 04:35 PM	#12454
DrrnHarr Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:818 DVD collection:352 MA collection:2122 Digital collection:6033 iTunes collection:6958 Prime collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:3	Work has started on a custom cover for the classic WWII movie "The Longest Day":

02-18-2013, 05:20 PM	#12455
newginafets Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Redlands, CA 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:5579 Trading Score:223	Does anybody have To Rome with Love?

02-18-2013, 07:20 PM	#12456
jaws3dfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1481 DVD collection:254 Digital collection:506 Trading Score:80	I did a search of this thread but couldn't find any results for "Back to the Future" parts 1, 2 and 3 custom bluray covers, can anyone point me to some? Thanks

02-18-2013, 11:01 PM	#12458
madridista8700 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Denmark 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:189 Trading Score:7	Here's where I'm at so far with Rings.

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