Custom Inside Artwork For Steelbooks Thread - Page 19 - Blu-ray Forum

formula_nebula · 01-24-2011, 03:47 PM

You did a very good job on them.

jamesaevans · 01-24-2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Boy in BKK

Bear in mind that these are only temporary spines. I ran out of adhesive photo paper, so these are on regular photo paper then stuck to existing spine. Also, I think the Kill Bill needs a little orange on the top end and the Kick Ass needs to be a darker (Blood) red. I am very pleased with the results thus far.

Hi Steve,

Looks like they came our really well. I'll see if I can sort out the final changes to the Kill Bill and Kick Ass spines for you in the next couple of days.

James

EPHiCS · 01-24-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Boy in BKK

Bear in mind that these are only temporary spines. I ran out of adhesive photo paper, so these are on regular photo paper then stuck to existing spine. Also, I think the Kill Bill needs a little orange on the top end and the Kick Ass needs to be a darker (Blood) red. I am very pleased with the results thus far.

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Great job man. They all look neat and organized.

You show have wrote Kill Bill Vol.1 on the first Kill Bill. Looks odd with one saying kill bill and the other Kill bill vol.2

I'm too lazy to try this, plus my printer doesn't print at high quality.

Incubali · 01-24-2011, 08:53 PM

printing and changing the outside-spine is a lil bit too much for me ;D

but looks nice

bandapart · 01-25-2011, 09:44 AM

Looks GREAT Blu-boy and James!!!!!!!! Well worth all the hard work and trouble!!!!!!!

jamesaevans · 01-27-2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamestar

Great job man. They all look neat and organized.

You show have wrote Kill Bill Vol.1 on the first Kill Bill. Looks odd with one saying kill bill and the other Kill bill vol.2

I'm too lazy to try this, plus my printer doesn't print at high quality.

I agree that the differences between Kill Bill Vol.1 and Vol.2 look odd, but that is how the original steelbooks look and I was trying to keep as close to the original as possible. However, I have now updated the Vol.1 spine and I'm sure Steve will post it up shortly.

It would have been much better if the two steelbooks had originally been created as a matching pair but there you go.

James

Blu-Boy in BKK · 01-30-2011, 04:18 AM

Here are the 20 that I am going to have printed onto adhesive photo paper. They look outstanding. James truly outdid him self. Let me hear a hand of applause please.
Remember, these can be placed over the existing spine so no need to "ruin" your Steelbook.

I have them put in a PDF file. If you want the file let me know.

waewkid · 01-30-2011, 07:08 AM

so cool

DaveSimonH · 01-30-2011, 12:22 PM

These custom steel inserts look amazing, couple of questions though;
1. Has anyone made a guide to removing the plastic inserts safely, to stick in the pictures?
2. When you tweak the images for printing, do you find that boosting the contrast helps the colours appear stronger in the finished result?

EDIT: Never mind with first question I found the link to this guide on page 2 of the thread (I was working my way backward from 19 initially

)
Still like to know answer of 2nd question though.

Stripped down my Green Zone and Psycho steelbooks to test the method, relatively easy, just don't force them out. If you are doing it right then it should pop loose on its own. I doubt I will touch the spine stickers though, they seem a little too easy to damage.

Just need to pick some pictures now for Psycho, Green Zone and The Expendables (ordered).

jamesaevans · 01-30-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Boy in BKK

Here are the 20 that I am going to have printed onto adhesive photo paper. They look outstanding. James truly outdid him self. Let me hear a hand of applause please.

Hi Steve,

Thank you for posting up the spines and for the kind words.

Looking at all the spines together I have noticed that The Expendables spine is missing the logo at the top and the Sin City text is not centered correctly. I'll sort those issues and send you the updated spines.

Thanks
James

Blu-Boy in BKK · 01-30-2011, 05:04 PM

Hi James
I removed the Alliance logo from the Expendables as it is a Lions gate movie.
Will get them printed tomorrow as I purchased a ream of adhesive photo paper this evening.

chip75 · 01-30-2011, 05:17 PM

Hey guys I have a Beowulf steelbook DVD and whoever put the spine on didn't do it right. So it has a kink two thirds down and it doesn't run straight. Is it difficult to remove it and stick it back or will I just end up damaging it? Should I just leave it?

jamesaevans · 01-30-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Boy in BKK

Hi James
I removed the Alliance logo from the Expendables as it is a Lions gate movie.
Will get them printed tomorrow as I purchased a ream of adhesive photo paper this evening.

Ooops, let me fix that and get you one with the correct Lionsgate logo.

James

Blu-Boy in BKK · 01-31-2011, 01:52 PM

Had the spines printed today on adhesive photo paper using a professional printer. If you want the PDF file, give me your email address.

brap88 · 01-31-2011, 02:49 PM

wow those are sweet. you did a great job on them.

bigjee · 01-31-2011, 04:40 PM

If I maybe allowed to give my opinion.

I think you've done a great job with the spines.
One minor detail I would fix is the difference in font of Kill bill vol 1 and 2.

I'd like the font spacing and style to be the exact same as they are parts of the same movie.

Just a thought though.
Great job regardless.

jamesaevans · 01-31-2011, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Boy in BKK

Had the spines printed today on adhesive photo paper using a professional printer. If you want the PDF file, give me your email address.

Hi Steve,

Those came out really well.

James

jamesaevans · 01-31-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjee

If I maybe allowed to give my opinion.

I think you've done a great job with the spines.
One minor detail I would fix is the difference in font of Kill bill vol 1 and 2.

I'd like the font spacing and style to be the exact same as they are parts of the same movie.

Just a thought though.
Great job regardless.

Hi bigjee,

Like you I would prefer the Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 spines to match , but that is how the original steelbooks are, so I tried to get as close to the originals as possible.

No ideas why the studio didn't make a matching pair of steelbooks.

Best wishes
James

lgans316 · 01-31-2011, 08:27 PM

Shame that the Studios don't hire the customization gurus from this thread.

All the customization done for both inside artwork and the spine looks splendid.

Billz · 01-31-2011, 09:21 PM

I was wondering if you would be willing to do alternate versions of the "Shaun Of The Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" spines with the Universal logo instead of the Alliance one.

Both the films were distributed by Universal in the UK. I have them on order, and I also have OCD so it would really be a great treat.

They all look great though. Too bad the same sort of method can't be applied to the backs of steelbooks that have printed info on them (German Transformers being a prime example).

If you do those alternate spines, feel free to leave off the age ratings.

01-30-2011, 04:18 AM	#367
Blu-Boy in BKK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Staines-upon-Thames: UK Blu-ray collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Here are the 20 that I am going to have printed onto adhesive photo paper. They look outstanding. James truly outdid him self. Let me hear a hand of applause please. Remember, these can be placed over the existing spine so no need to "ruin" your Steelbook. I have them put in a PDF file. If you want the file let me know. Last edited by Blu-Boy in BKK; 02-07-2011 at 05:17 AM.

01-30-2011, 12:22 PM	#369
DaveSimonH Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland, UK Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:2032 DVD collection:981 Digital collection:111 Trading Score:3	These custom steel inserts look amazing, couple of questions though; 1. Has anyone made a guide to removing the plastic inserts safely, to stick in the pictures? 2. When you tweak the images for printing, do you find that boosting the contrast helps the colours appear stronger in the finished result? EDIT: Never mind with first question I found the link to this guide on page 2 of the thread (I was working my way backward from 19 initially ) Still like to know answer of 2nd question though. Stripped down my Green Zone and Psycho steelbooks to test the method, relatively easy, just don't force them out. If you are doing it right then it should pop loose on its own. I doubt I will touch the spine stickers though, they seem a little too easy to damage. Just need to pick some pictures now for Psycho, Green Zone and The Expendables (ordered). Last edited by DaveSimonH; 02-06-2011 at 03:34 AM.

01-31-2011, 01:52 PM	#374
Blu-Boy in BKK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Staines-upon-Thames: UK Blu-ray collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Had the spines printed today on adhesive photo paper using a professional printer. If you want the PDF file, give me your email address. Last edited by Blu-Boy in BKK; 01-31-2011 at 02:25 PM.

01-24-2011, 03:47 PM	#361
formula_nebula Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:513 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:72 Digital collection:626 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:11	You did a very good job on them.

01-24-2011, 08:53 PM	#364
Incubali Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Germany SteelBooks™.........:249 SteelCase™........:22/22 Home Theater Gallery:5 Trading Score:9	printing and changing the outside-spine is a lil bit too much for me ;D but looks nice

01-25-2011, 09:44 AM	#365
bandapart Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:6	Looks GREAT Blu-boy and James!!!!!!!! Well worth all the hard work and trouble!!!!!!!

01-30-2011, 07:08 AM	#368
waewkid Junior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Thailand	so cool

01-30-2011, 05:04 PM	#371
Blu-Boy in BKK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Staines-upon-Thames: UK Blu-ray collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Hi James I removed the Alliance logo from the Expendables as it is a Lions gate movie. Will get them printed tomorrow as I purchased a ream of adhesive photo paper this evening.

01-30-2011, 05:17 PM	#372
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:229 Trading Score:9	Hey guys I have a Beowulf steelbook DVD and whoever put the spine on didn't do it right. So it has a kink two thirds down and it doesn't run straight. Is it difficult to remove it and stick it back or will I just end up damaging it? Should I just leave it?

01-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#375
brap88 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:New Jersey Steelbooks: 105 Home Theater Gallery:85 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:296 Trading Score:17	wow those are sweet. you did a great job on them.

01-31-2011, 04:40 PM	#376
bigjee Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Trading Score:60	If I maybe allowed to give my opinion. I think you've done a great job with the spines. One minor detail I would fix is the difference in font of Kill bill vol 1 and 2. I'd like the font spacing and style to be the exact same as they are parts of the same movie. Just a thought though. Great job regardless.

01-31-2011, 08:27 PM	#379
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Shame that the Studios don't hire the customization gurus from this thread. All the customization done for both inside artwork and the spine looks splendid.

01-31-2011, 09:21 PM	#380
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	I was wondering if you would be willing to do alternate versions of the "Shaun Of The Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" spines with the Universal logo instead of the Alliance one. Both the films were distributed by Universal in the UK. I have them on order, and I also have OCD so it would really be a great treat. They all look great though. Too bad the same sort of method can't be applied to the backs of steelbooks that have printed info on them (German Transformers being a prime example). If you do those alternate spines, feel free to leave off the age ratings.

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