Custom Cover Art Thread

[Nissen]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I have them posted on ImageBam as well, but because they are in black, the preview windows are completely dark as well. They will also take a while to load, due more to the dimensions than the file size. You can view them at the following link.

HARRY POTTER LOGOS

Thanks for sharing your hard work with us. It is much appreciated. When I use these I'll make sure to credit you.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by Blu Angel

Which printer is recommended most? And Wouldn't using glossy paper make the cover too thick or no?

Hi BA, I use an Epson PW710W photo printer both disks and covers.

I also use a standard Epson 190gsm glossy photo paper (SO42159) for ultra professional looking covers. I have tried many paper grades and types. This is by far the best I have used.

Hope this helps.

[Aspect54]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Hi BA, I use an Epson PW710W photo printer both disks and covers.

I also use a standard Epson 190gsm glossy photo paper (SO42159) for ultra professional looking covers. I have tried many paper grades and types. This is by far the best I have used.

Hope this helps.

Doesn't seem as if they make the PW710 anymore. Can't find it anywhere.

[OrlandoEastwood]

And one last update before bedtime.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by Aspect54

Doesn't seem as if they make the PW710 anymore. Can't find it anywhere.

Sorry Aspect, it is actually the Epson PX710W. It is still available, and in my opinion one of the best photo quality printers which includes the ability to print directly to disk too.

@ Orlando - That is a stunning IP Man cover design. Great work.

[binarymelon]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Sorry Aspect, it is actually the Epson PX710W. It is still available, and in my opinion one of the best photo quality printers which includes the ability to print directly to disk too.

@ Orlando - That is a stunning IP Man cover design. Great work.

Doesn't seem like that model is available for sale in North America. I've been looking for a good quality photo printer lately and the closest model I have seen to the one you mentioned is the Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer.

[jaws3dfan]

When "HALLOWEEN II" is released in September it comes with a bonus movie "Terror in the Aisles" Can someone make a custom Blu-Ray Cover for "Terror in the Aisles"? Even if both movies are on 1 disc it's cheap enough to buy 2 copies and place one in it's own custom Blu-Ray Cover for "Terror in the Aisles"

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by binarymelon

Doesn't seem like that model is available for sale in North America. I've been looking for a good quality photo printer lately and the closest model I have seen to the one you mentioned is the Epson Artisan 725 All-in-One Printer.

It looks identical to the PX710. Spec wise also seems the same.

[Nissen]

I'm a Superman fan from way back before I ever heard of Star Wars, so old Supes had to get a Nissen makeover as well:







These are meant to house the 8 discs from the Anthology Box.
Superman I (2-disc)
Superman II (2-disc)
Superman III (Single disc)
Superman IV (Movie + Bonus Disc)
Superman Returns (Single Disc)

While the Anthology box's design wasn't bad (apart from looking like a tombstone with dates and everything), I just wanted to see if I couldn't make singles for it. What IS a nightmare on that box, is finding what specs goes with which movie. All the dubs, subtitles and formats are listed in a cluttered mess down the bottom, all five movies intermingled. My covers are an improvement on this, if nothing else.

Actually, my favourite part of the whole custom cover process is Googling for images. That's where the ideas take shape as you find different images, sometimes surprise photos or posters I haven't seen before. I rarely have a set idea before I gather materials for a cover. The images and logos that are available always give me a starting point and layout, colour choices and fonts just follow on from there.

The image I chose for Superman 1 dictated the design of the entire set. I found a very good version of my favourite S1 poster over on CapedWonder.com. That image ended right at his shoulders, so I decided to keep that line and fill up the rest of the front with the "Superman" title. Now I had to find posters that could work in the same format for the rest of the films.

I found adequate images for all of the films eventually, but for Superman 2 I had to replace the Superman figure due to low resolution. The image I used was close, but not exactly the same. I had to shift his eyebrows and mouth to replicate the frown he had in the original image. Of all the posters, the Superman 2 poster is my least favourite. If I wasn't locked into the layout dictated by the poster for S1, I'd have gone with another poster for S2. This seemed a happy medium. (Hmm.. I see the orange blobs on the horizon just seem out of place. They're supposed to be flames over the city, but Superman obscures most of them so you don't really make the connection. I may go back and remove them at a later date.)

The Superman titles on the fronts are just the old Impact font, with a white stroke effect partly faded out with a mask layer. Originally I had the titles in plain white, but it looked too dull. For Superman Returns I had to experiment a little before settling on having "Returns" in front of the title. This way the longer title seemed equally weighted as the others.

The spines have the S-shield from the original 1978 Superman, except for Returns which has the embossed version. I would have liked to put the shields on the top of the spines, but didn't want to mess with the Warner layout. This way they blend in with official Warner covers (I hope).

For the backs I opted to drop the summary in favour of detailed listings of the disc content. Who reads those summaries anyway, right? Superman 3 had so few extras I had to put in the shield there to keep the back from looking too empty. The same would apply for Superman 4, but I put the Bonus Disc in that cover, so it fills up the back nicely.

I had trouble identifying the artists for the posters. I know Daniel Goozee did Superman 4 (a very good likeness of Reeve), and I suspect he may have done the one for 3 as well. If I knew for sure I'd have credited the artists like I always do.

There you have it. These may be my last customs for a while. I'm going into business for myself as an illustrator and graphic designer, so I may not have the time to indulge in this hobby for the foreseeable future. (On the other hand, I may not be able to stay away.) Starting my own company is pretty nerve wracking, as I have been a full-time pre-school teacher for the last 14 years. At 39 it was time to take the plunge and see if I couldn't make a living doing what I always dreamt of doing.

Wish me luck, everyone.

A PM will get you these in High Rez.

[Torrente]

Good luck Nissen!
And thanks for your beautiful covers!!!

[OrlandoEastwood]

Ok, here we go.

[bartlettphoto]

Originally Posted by Nissen

I'm a Superman fan from way back before I ever heard of Star Wars, so old Supes had to get a Nissen makeover as well:

[Show spoiler]

BEAUTIFUL!

[OrlandoEastwood]

Decided to drop the film cell containing the images. If you want the High Resolution version, PM me with your email.

[huanz]

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Here they are at last! The Conan customs with US specs.




I'll be making variatons on these with the UK/HK specs eventually.

Thanks to all who contributed the specs for the US discs. Tachaenon and Vidjunkie especially.

PM me for High Rez JPEGs.

Originally Posted by Nissen

I'm a Superman fan from way back before I ever heard of Star Wars, so old Supes had to get a Nissen makeover as well:







These are meant to house the 8 discs from the Anthology Box.
Superman I (2-disc)
Superman II (2-disc)
Superman III (Single disc)
Superman IV (Movie + Bonus Disc)
Superman Returns (Single Disc)

While the Anthology box's design wasn't bad (apart from looking like a tombstone with dates and everything), I just wanted to see if I couldn't make singles for it. What IS a nightmare on that box, is finding what specs goes with which movie. All the dubs, subtitles and formats are listed in a cluttered mess down the bottom, all five movies intermingled. My covers are an improvement on this, if nothing else.

Actually, my favourite part of the whole custom cover process is Googling for images. That's where the ideas take shape as you find different images, sometimes surprise photos or posters I haven't seen before. I rarely have a set idea before I gather materials for a cover. The images and logos that are available always give me a starting point and layout, colour choices and fonts just follow on from there.

The image I chose for Superman 1 dictated the design of the entire set. I found a very good version of my favourite S1 poster over on CapedWonder.com. That image ended right at his shoulders, so I decided to keep that line and fill up the rest of the front with the "Superman" title. Now I had to find posters that could work in the same format for the rest of the films.

I found adequate images for all of the films eventually, but for Superman 2 I had to replace the Superman figure due to low resolution. The image I used was close, but not exactly the same. I had to shift his eyebrows and mouth to replicate the frown he had in the original image. Of all the posters, the Superman 2 poster is my least favourite. If I wasn't locked into the layout dictated by the poster for S1, I'd have gone with another poster for S2. This seemed a happy medium. (Hmm.. I see the orange blobs on the horizon just seem out of place. They're supposed to be flames over the city, but Superman obscures most of them so you don't really make the connection. I may go back and remove them at a later date.)

The Superman titles on the fronts are just the old Impact font, with a white stroke effect partly faded out with a mask layer. Originally I had the titles in plain white, but it looked too dull. For Superman Returns I had to experiment a little before settling on having "Returns" in front of the title. This way the longer title seemed equally weighted as the others.

The spines have the S-shield from the original 1978 Superman, except for Returns which has the embossed version. I would have liked to put the shields on the top of the spines, but didn't want to mess with the Warner layout. This way they blend in with official Warner covers (I hope).

For the backs I opted to drop the summary in favour of detailed listings of the disc content. Who reads those summaries anyway, right? Superman 3 had so few extras I had to put in the shield there to keep the back from looking too empty. The same would apply for Superman 4, but I put the Bonus Disc in that cover, so it fills up the back nicely.

I had trouble identifying the artists for the posters. I know Daniel Goozee did Superman 4 (a very good likeness of Reeve), and I suspect he may have done the one for 3 as well. If I knew for sure I'd have credited the artists like I always do.

There you have it. These may be my last customs for a while. I'm going into business for myself as an illustrator and graphic designer, so I may not have the time to indulge in this hobby for the foreseeable future. (On the other hand, I may not be able to stay away.) Starting my own company is pretty nerve wracking, as I have been a full-time pre-school teacher for the last 14 years. At 39 it was time to take the plunge and see if I couldn't make a living doing what I always dreamt of doing.

Wish me luck, everyone.

A PM will get you these in High Rez.

very nice covers Nissen.. great work..

[vidjunkie]

Originally Posted by imrahil2001

once more:

if you quote a post with pictures in it, spoiler tag the photos so the thread isn't a mile long.

thanks.

+1000

[lkmg]

Originally Posted by imrahil2001

once more:

if you quote a post with pictures in it, spoiler tag the photos so the thread isn't a mile long.

thanks.

+10000000000000 :d

[bartlettphoto]

Originally Posted by imrahil2001

once more:

if you quote a post with pictures in it, spoiler tag the photos so the thread isn't a mile long.

thanks.

+∞

[crazyhorse]

Hey Orlando, cheers loads for the cover.

[Jacksmyname]

Originally Posted by HD 335

Has anyone created a cover for The Ten Commandments? I'd like to move the discs from the gift set into a standard case.

Another request here for The Ten Commandments.

BTW, the art work and talent here is absolutely incredible.
Congrats to those of you who have the talent.
And thank you!

[Rusty100]

I was really bored the other day so I decided to finish my Evil Dead series covers

Although the backs are always subject to change (and ED2 cover is Lionsgate in preparation for the new BD)