Custom Cover Art Thread

[120inna55]

Originally Posted by steev210

I made 2 custom covers for the Star Trek Compendium. If anyone is interested in the set, PM me. The resolution in the files below is significantly reduced.

Cheers!
-steve

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Absolutely beautiful!

[steev210]

Originally Posted by Tarog

Was wondering if anyone knows where i can find hi res artwork for The Mummy and The Mummy Returns? Im looking for the Australian artwork without all the ratings and what not on them.

Any help would be awesome.

Did you search movieposterdb.com? If they have the posters you're looking for you have to sign up for a membership and pay a nominal fee to download.

[Bytor2112]

Originally Posted by Tarog

Was wondering if anyone knows where i can find hi res artwork for The Mummy and The Mummy Returns? Im looking for the Australian artwork without all the ratings and what not on them.

Any help would be awesome.

check here http://www.moviedb.co.il/de this is where i find the majority of my front covers.

[seans515]

Tried to make my own cover art for in hell and eye see you (aka d-tox), didn't come out very well or at all actually; does anyone know if there is existing artwork for these movies? Trying to get replacement art for the icons of action I got at frys, feel free pm me with ideas.

Thanks all

[movieman1979]

I want to 1.) Learn how to make my own custom covers and 2.) Make my own custom covers. I can't afford Photoshop, so I've tried downloading programs like Gimp, and Paint.net to no avail. The programs are either loaded with Malware or require me to make Yahoo my homepage/download a PC cleaner in addition to the program download. I'm eager to learn how to make my own covers, but not if I can't download a program to do so in the first place.

I'm asking for help from anyone on the forum. Recommend a good program? A decent way to get it? A way to do all of this without placing a virus on my computer?? Please, someone, ANYONE, help. Please reply here or PM me. This is getting ridiculous.

[120inna55]

Originally Posted by movieman1979

...I've tried downloading programs like Gimp...The programs are either loaded with Malware or require me to make Yahoo my homepage/download a PC cleaner in addition to the program download...

I don't make my own covers, but as far as Gimp is concerned, it's legitimate software. There's no malware. I have it on all my machines and use it routinely. There may be a prompt for you to ad a toolbar or change a search engine upon initial install, but I don't remember. Whatever the case, all you have to do is un-check the option and only install the Gimp software. It is free, after all.

[happydood]

Hey friends. I know this has been mentioned probably a million times before, but can someone tell me the dimension for a Criterion blu-ray insert using Preview on a Mac? I've printed I don't know how many fails just going by pixel size and can't seem to get it just right...

[codysame]

Anyone done custom covers for all of Finchers films?

[corockymtnhi]

Originally Posted by movieman1979

I want to 1.) Learn how to make my own custom covers and 2.) Make my own custom covers. I can't afford Photoshop, so I've tried downloading programs like Gimp, and Paint.net to no avail. The programs are either loaded with Malware or require me to make Yahoo my homepage/download a PC cleaner in addition to the program download. I'm eager to learn how to make my own covers, but not if I can't download a program to do so in the first place.

I'm asking for help from anyone on the forum. Recommend a good program? A decent way to get it? A way to do all of this without placing a virus on my computer?? Please, someone, ANYONE, help. Please reply here or PM me. This is getting ridiculous.

You didn't mention what computer you are using, so I'll assume it is a PC of recent vintage.

You are not going to find a "free" graphics program that doesn't have some strings attached. If you want a reliable, well-established graphics program, you will have to pay a few bucks for it; however, there is a way to get one of these programs at a good discount.

The two programs I have used are Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop Elements. These programs are updated about once a year, and if you buy the latest version, you will pay close to full price (between $80 and $100). However, if you go to Amazon, you will find the older versions of these programs selling for a lot less, yet these older versions will have all the features you need to create custom covers.

For example, the latest version of Paint Shop Pro is called X8 and it sells at Amazon for $67.49, while version X7 sells for only $28.94. Likewise, the current version of Photoshop Elements is 14 and it sells for $99.00, while version 13 sells for $59.99.

You can purchase the programs as downloads or by mail in boxes. Each program comes with a detailed user guide in PDF format, as well as access to free tutorials.

I hope this information is useful and will keep you from getting pissed. Visit Amazon and look around; you may even find something cheaper, but these are the programs I would recommend. If you have any more questions, just ask.

[movieman1979]

Originally Posted by corockymtnhi

You didn't mention what computer you are using, so I'll assume it is a PC of recent vintage.

You are not going to find a "free" graphics program that doesn't have some strings attached. If you want a reliable, well-established graphics program, you will have to pay a few bucks for it; however, there is a way to get one of these programs at a good discount.

The two programs I have used are Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop Elements. These programs are updated about once a year, and if you buy the latest version, you will pay close to full price (between $80 and $100). However, if you go to Amazon, you will find the older versions of these programs selling for a lot less, yet these older versions will have all the features you need to create custom covers.

For example, the latest version of Paint Shop Pro is called X8 and it sells at Amazon for $67.49, while version X7 sells for only $28.94. Likewise, the current version of Photoshop Elements is 14 and it sells for $99.00, while version 13 sells for $59.99.

You can purchase the programs as downloads or by mail in boxes. Each program comes with a detailed user guide in PDF format, as well as access to free tutorials.

I hope this information is useful and will keep you from getting pissed. Visit Amazon and look around; you may even find something cheaper, but these are the programs I would recommend. If you have any more questions, just ask.

Single best response I have received yet. Thank you. Yes, I am using an HP laptop. I forget the model, but I believe it was released new in 2013. I'm not opposed to dropping a bit of coin for a decent program, I just can't afford anything in the neighborhood of photoshop. I will look into downloads, thank you. And I hope you don't mind if I keep you as a resource should I have anymore questions. Thank you again.

[movieman1979]

Also, because I know I am going to be anxious to get started as soon as I download the program. Are there certain templates I need to create a blu ray cover? I dare say I am a babe in the woods when it comes to designing my own covers. As advised above, I'll probably be downloading Paintshop Pro X7. So, any help with templates would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by movieman1979

Also, because I know I am going to be anxious to get started as soon as I download the program. Are there certain templates I need to create a blu ray cover? I dare say I am a babe in the woods when it comes to designing my own covers. As advised above, I'll probably be downloading Paintshop Pro X7. So, any help with templates would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Euphoricfx offers some outstanding templates not to mention scores of additional assets in the way of fonts, graphics, tutorials and the list goes on. Well worth the price of admission.

[movieman1979]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

Euphoricfx offers some outstanding templates not to mention scores of additional assets in the way of fonts, graphics, tutorials and the list goes on. Well worth the price of admission.

Brilliant, thank you so much

[morymb]

Looking for bd cover art for Manhunter. Anyone have anything I can look at for possible purchase?

[Lava_Lander]

'Mission: Impossible' Ultimate Collection
Includes 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'



Available via PM in 15mm and 25mm versions.

[vidjunkie]

So is anyone going to take a shot at doing Lost in Space art to get these out of the sleeves?

Thanks

[bipbop13]

Originally Posted by bipbop13

All right. Thanks for that info. Is there any way that a cover can be made that shows the Men At Work movie on top of the Easy Money movie with the spine that way as well? Just the complete opposite of the official one? I'd like to be able to put it in with the "M" section as I like the MaW movie much better than Easy Money.

Anyone interested?

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by Lava_Lander

'Mission: Impossible' Ultimate Collection
Includes 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'

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Available via PM in 15mm and 25mm versions.

Just realized. Don't own any of the MI films on Blu-ray yet. Very nice work Lava_Lander. Superb looking cover.

[Kennyduff]

Is it possible to make a box set in form of the Star Wars Comlete Saga in Blu Ray for another series. I want to try to make The Marvel Phases in that format & even use the cover art from the first phase one release. Please help.

[Sukie]

I was wondering if anyone would like to take a stab at 'Scent of a Woman' and/or 'Sea of Love'?