Custom Cover Art Thread

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

Was working on re-making the cover for The Avengers (the retail one.) The official has some flaws, and i wanted to improve it, so i completely remade it using material provided by the awesome guys in the hi-res movie posters thread. The left one is the official, the right one is my remake.

Used the Assemble title for comparison sake, but how is it? Tried to have Cap in front, but he really doesn't have any poses suitable to be in the center of a picture likes this, that's where Iron Man is much more flexible visually. Its a bit dark, but that's more because of the file. (At least on this screen, have to work on my tv screen until further notice so it may differ.)

What I like: Iron Man's mask, Captain America's new pose.

What I don't like: Mjilnor is now hidden from sight. Also, that little flame on the left next to Hulk is pretty distracting. Too bright maybe?

Is it possible to create the illusion that his elbow is bent and have the hammer resting just under Iron Man's outreaching arm? In that dark little empty spot? That would really pull the entire image into balance.

[jimjimmyjones85]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Moonraker.
Another beautiful poster from Dan Goozee. He always does these wonderful exaggerated perspectives, and his likenesses are second to none.

Next up: Tim Dalton's Living Daylights - with Norway's claim-to-fame title song by a-ha!

One of my all time favorite posters. It may be because I remember seeing the movie in the theater... either way it is gorgeous

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by tkdkid717

Any chance your planning to make covers for each film?

Sure.

Note that they are all still WIP

[Scorpion Soldier]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

What I like: Iron Man's mask, Captain America's new pose.

What I don't like: Mjilnor is now hidden from sight. Also, that little flame on the left next to Hulk is pretty distracting. Too bright maybe?

Is it possible to create the illusion that his elbow is bent and have the hammer resting just under Iron Man's outreaching arm? In that dark little empty spot? That would really pull the entire image into balance.

I could make the area a little less dark, to see how that works out. Otherwise i'll work something out to make Mjolnir's visibility better. Making Thor smaller might work, as he is bigger than on the original. As for the flame, should be fixed in about 30 seconds.

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by RodChester

Looks like I'll have to buy some credits but I think it will be well worth it!

[ScottDS]

I know, it's not Bond or Batman. Hopefully, Universal will get to this title sooner or later. It's one of their HD-DVDs that hasn't been released on Blu-Ray yet.

[Nissen]

It's Bond time again:
Licence to Kill, with UK spelling intact.

[rybev]

Originally Posted by Nissen

It's Bond time again:
Licence to Kill, with UK spelling intact.

[Show spoiler]

I thought you said The Living Daylights was next

Anyway, happy to see you went with the best poster design.
Great choice of back images too - that shot of Bond doing the barefoot water-skiing is one of my faves and that truck wheelie shot is classic promo material.

If these were my commission, I'd have requested the title song performer to be in the credits on the reverse. I always loved how that credit was almost always boxed. I'm not sure if there was some issue with Licence To Kill and Gladys Knight as I don't recall her name being used on the promotional material as much as previous artists.

How many more to go

[alphadec]

Originally Posted by rybev

[/Spoiler]

I thought you said The Living Daylights was next

Anyway, happy to see you went with the best poster design.
Great choice of back images too - that shot of Bond doing the barefoot water-skiing is one of my faves and that truck wheelie shot is classic promo material.

If these were my commission, I'd have requested the title song performer to be in the credits on the reverse. I always loved how that credit was almost always boxed. I'm not sure if there was some issue with Licence To Kill and Gladys Knight as I don't recall her name being used on the promotional material as much as previous artists.

How many more to go

5 more to go!

- Tomorrow never dies
- The World is not enough
- Die Another Day
- Casino Royale
- Quantum of Solace

[DrrnHarr]

Dr. No:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...642-dr-no.html

From Russia With Love:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...ssia-love.html

Goldfinger:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...oldfinger.html

Thunderball:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...underball.html

You Only Live Twice:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...ive-twice.html

Casino Royale (1967) (with TV special bonus):
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...le-1967-a.html

On Her Majesty's Secret Service:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...t-service.html

Well..the reaction has been a negative one on customaniacs so I'm done with it...I will not be uploading anymore.

If people don't appreciate the work and want this picture changed for this and a different poster on the cover they can do it themselves or commission Nissen to make the change.

[Boomstick_316]

I don't suppose anyone will be creating custom covers for the forthcoming Alfred Hitchcock collection?

What I'd ideally like is matching art for every one of his movies, regardless of the studio that released it. Yes, I know that not all of his movies have had a release and I'm sure there are others that haven't been announced.

[RodChester]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Well..the reaction has been a negative one on customaniacs so I'm done with it...I will not be uploading anymore.

If people don't appreciate the work and want this picture changed for this and a different poster on the cover they can do it themselves or commission Nissen to make the change.

Sorry to hear about the criticism getting you down. I really do hope that you eventually put the whole set up some where. Or at least send an email with the covers attached to those that would really like a set. Hint hint...

[Josh5890]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Well..the reaction has been a negative one on customaniacs so I'm done with it...I will not be uploading anymore.

If people don't appreciate the work and want this picture changed for this and a different poster on the cover they can do it themselves or commission Nissen to make the change.

I can't believe people wouldn't like these. I love them and would kill to have them in my collection. Great work again. I hope they all become available somewhere.

Good luck with the job search.

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Dr. No:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...642-dr-no.html

From Russia With Love:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...ssia-love.html

Goldfinger:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...oldfinger.html

Thunderball:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...underball.html

You Only Live Twice:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...ive-twice.html

Casino Royale (1967) (with TV special bonus):
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...le-1967-a.html

On Her Majesty's Secret Service:
http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/cu...t-service.html

Well..the reaction has been a negative one on customaniacs so I'm done with it...I will not be uploading anymore.

If people don't appreciate the work and want this picture changed for this and a different poster on the cover they can do it themselves or commission Nissen to make the change.

Where's the negative reaction? I'm seeing a lack of replies which is unfortunate but I must be missing the negativity?
If lack of replies is what you mean then well that's not so bad. Almost nobody replies to my covers in here, but that's okay because I make them for myself. It's just a bonus if others want to use them.

[rybev]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Today's Bond.

Living Daylights, using the UK poster this time.

[Show spoiler]

Hmmmmm,don't know how I missed this??

Anyway - excellent cover and in my opinion this is the BEST Bond poster ever, I have the original British quad in storage. One day it will get mounted and framed but at almost £200 it's an expensive indulgence.

Well done Nissen.

[Nissen]

Here's the last Bond for a couple of days. I'm sure no one will mind :-)

Tomorrow Never Dies.

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by Rusty100

Where's the negative reaction? I'm seeing a lack of replies which is unfortunate but I must be missing the negativity?
If lack of replies is what you mean then well that's not so bad. Almost nobody replies to my covers in here, but that's okay because I make them for myself. It's just a bonus if others want to use them.

No...the negativity has come in the form of PMs.

[alphadec]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

No...the negativity has come in the form of PMs.

me.... ?

Since I have made some covers myself and know how difficult this is to make a good cover I never criticizes anyone.

[DetroitSquirreL]

Anyone do requests that don't charge $20 usd???

[Guydowood]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

No...the negativity has come in the form of PMs.

F*ck'em...most likely a bunch of "children" who cannot appreciate the efforts and hard work that goes into making these custom covers. You have already made three variations on these Bond customs all of which are featured on customaniacs and even made alternates of the alternates by request. I know I speak for the majority of us on these threads that your creations are much appreciated and hope you will find it in your time to allow us to have copies of them by way of personal emails and or Euphoricfx or R1DB.com. However I can understand your position and even Nissen's when people cannot ask properly for a simple request. Come on folks, a little thank you goes along way......