Custom Cover Art Thread - Page 447 - Blu-ray Forum

Rusty100 · 02-11-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

You're missing the "hook" on the J of the Jaws.

Actually the offical poster art I used didn't have the hook. Personally I like it without the hook. It looks weird.

jacobsever · 02-11-2012, 09:59 PM

So I went to Kinko's today (or Fed Ex Office as it's now called) and followed the instructions as listed in the beginning of the thread. The colors seemed WAY off from when I printed at home. I tried printing the Signalnoise Drive alternative cover, and the pinks are almost red. It's very dark.

Also, the paper isn't anything special. Are you allowed to bring your own paper in to use? Or do they have different options there? I didn't see any stacks of paper to choose from.

CJtheBeast87 · 02-11-2012, 10:49 PM

is there anyone who prints these regularly that could print, cut, and ship them to me and i will pay you or trade blus or ps3 games. i need a good bit: will send a list

Edword · 02-12-2012, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobsever

So I went to Kinko's today (or Fed Ex Office as it's now called) and followed the instructions as listed in the beginning of the thread. The colors seemed WAY off from when I printed at home. I tried printing the Signalnoise Drive alternative cover, and the pinks are almost red. It's very dark.

Also, the paper isn't anything special. Are you allowed to bring your own paper in to use? Or do they have different options there? I didn't see any stacks of paper to choose from.

I'm pretty sure you can bring in your own paper. I printed some covers there before and my covers came out fine. (I've only done it once) I didn't use the computers, but an employee printed them out for me. (This was before I read the instructions at the beginning of the thread)

jacobsever · 02-12-2012, 01:24 AM

So I just used the normal computer paper that was in the printer, and I'm not sure if I like it. Doesn't seem heavy enough. What is everyone's favorite paper to print on?

Also, considering just going to my college's photo lab and using their printers during open lab. It's free and I have control over all the printer/paper/etc settings.

movieman35 · 02-12-2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobsever

So I just used the normal computer paper that was in the printer, and I'm not sure if I like it. Doesn't seem heavy enough. What is everyone's favorite paper to print on?

Also, considering just going to my college's photo lab and using their printers during open lab. It's free and I have control over all the printer/paper/etc settings.

For me, I prefer glossy brochure paper. It just seems to do the best job.

Rusty100 · 02-12-2012, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by movieman35

For me, I prefer glossy brochure paper. It just seems to do the best job.

I can only seem to find glossy 'photo' paper, where can I get 'brochure' paper?

Rusty100 · 02-12-2012, 03:22 AM

Okay then, what's cardstock?

I just use whatever glossy paper I can find with the lightest thickness they have. Can I get something that's as thin as brochure paper/the official cover art paper, that doesn't bleed, and is more like photo paper? (But like I said, quite thin).

movieman35 · 02-12-2012, 04:47 AM

This is what I use and I have never had a problem with ink bleeding.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+50-...aper&cp=1&lp=1

FC4L · 02-12-2012, 07:08 AM

Still haven't found results anywhere close to putting 2 covers on an 11x14 canvas and having them printed by Walmart. Other than when their colours are off (and I get them re-done) the photo paper is heavy, very glossy and the images look fantastic. Printing at Staples or even at home hasn't provided even close to the same quality of result. It's more expensive at $2.50 per cover but can't beat the amazing difference from other methods.

FC4L · 02-12-2012, 07:22 AM

Working on some BTTF covers (can't stand the 3-dsic case). Got 2 ideas for the fronts so far and looking for others opinions.

FC4L · 02-12-2012, 07:24 AM

Oh and final design for my Heritage Classic cover. For those who were interested.

rybev · 02-12-2012, 07:38 AM

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I'd go for the last 3 - bigger and bolder, the title seems a little lost up in the top corner.

FC4L · 02-12-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rybev

I'd go for the last 3 - bigger and bolder, the title seems a little lost up in the top corner.

You are the first to favour the second choices. The first mirrors the original posters. The second seems much bigger and bolder. Can't decide!

retablo · 02-12-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FC4L

You are the first to favour the second choices. The first mirrors the original posters. The second seems much bigger and bolder. Can't decide!

I prefer the first 3 (that are like the actual posters)... the title gets lost against the art and makes the cover seem too busy. Maybe try a black stroke to set the title apart? Or just go with the originals. I think there was already a set posted in here for individual cases that use the original posters.

Rusty100 · 02-12-2012, 09:23 AM

Updated front cover (used an entirely different image, with slight more sharpness to it, and got the colours how I liked them)
Still haven't done a completed back, will post when I have.

FC4L · 02-12-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

I prefer the first 3 (that are like the actual posters)... the title gets lost against the art and makes the cover seem too busy. Maybe try a black stroke to set the title apart? Or just go with the originals. I think there was already a set posted in here for individual cases that use the original posters.

Like this? Great suggestion! Great suggestion! I also added a drop shadow to give more depth and definition to the TT. I quite like how these look now. Also began working on the backs and made some changes to the spines.

akapainkiller · 02-12-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

So I went to Kinko's today (or Fed Ex Office as it's now called) and followed the instructions as listed in the beginning of the thread. The colors seemed WAY off from when I printed at home. I tried printing the Signalnoise Drive alternative cover, and the pinks are almost red. It's very dark.

Also, the paper isn't anything special. Are you allowed to bring your own paper in to use? Or do they have different options there? I didn't see any stacks of paper to choose from.

I had the same issue at fedex office. I dont know if the lady who was helping me didnt know what she was doing or what but the printer they used to print my covers was a normal desktop printer. I was doing this on my lunch break so I didnt have any time to see what other options they had but I normally print at Office Max. They have a nice high quality printer and the prints were closer to actual color. I think Im going to research paper and bring my own in from now on.

akapainkiller · 02-12-2012, 03:42 PM

Right now I used glossy brochure paper and what I like about it is it gives it a nice clean edge on the black ink. And I found that the ink is alot richer.

lolwut · 02-12-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty100

I really don't like the colours in this image, that one that everybody uses. So I give it a whirl.

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the back is a heavy wip at the moment obviously

Cover looks great, I like the off-white color. It seems like at least a little text would help. Also, the red title on the spine would look nice on the off-white color instead of the blue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rybev

I'd go for the last 3 - bigger and bolder, the title seems a little lost up in the top corner.

+1

02-11-2012, 10:49 PM	#8923
CJtheBeast87 Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:baton rouge , la Home Theater Gallery:50 DVD collection:419 Trading Score:68	need help is there anyone who prints these regularly that could print, cut, and ship them to me and i will pay you or trade blus or ps3 games. i need a good bit: will send a list

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02-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#8922
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	So I went to Kinko's today (or Fed Ex Office as it's now called) and followed the instructions as listed in the beginning of the thread. The colors seemed WAY off from when I printed at home. I tried printing the Signalnoise Drive alternative cover, and the pinks are almost red. It's very dark. Also, the paper isn't anything special. Are you allowed to bring your own paper in to use? Or do they have different options there? I didn't see any stacks of paper to choose from.

02-12-2012, 01:24 AM	#8925
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	So I just used the normal computer paper that was in the printer, and I'm not sure if I like it. Doesn't seem heavy enough. What is everyone's favorite paper to print on? Also, considering just going to my college's photo lab and using their printers during open lab. It's free and I have control over all the printer/paper/etc settings.

02-12-2012, 03:22 AM	#8928
Rusty100 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Okay then, what's cardstock? I just use whatever glossy paper I can find with the lightest thickness they have. Can I get something that's as thin as brochure paper/the official cover art paper, that doesn't bleed, and is more like photo paper? (But like I said, quite thin).

02-12-2012, 04:47 AM	#8929
movieman35 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:1619 Blu-ray collection:6308 DVD collection:729	This is what I use and I have never had a problem with ink bleeding. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+50-...aper&cp=1&lp=1

02-12-2012, 07:08 AM	#8930
FC4L Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:1120	Still haven't found results anywhere close to putting 2 covers on an 11x14 canvas and having them printed by Walmart. Other than when their colours are off (and I get them re-done) the photo paper is heavy, very glossy and the images look fantastic. Printing at Staples or even at home hasn't provided even close to the same quality of result. It's more expensive at $2.50 per cover but can't beat the amazing difference from other methods.

02-12-2012, 07:22 AM	#8931
FC4L Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:1120	Working on some BTTF covers (can't stand the 3-dsic case). Got 2 ideas for the fronts so far and looking for others opinions.

02-12-2012, 07:24 AM	#8932
FC4L Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:1120	Oh and final design for my Heritage Classic cover. For those who were interested.

02-12-2012, 09:23 AM	#8936
Rusty100 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Updated front cover (used an entirely different image, with slight more sharpness to it, and got the colours how I liked them) Still haven't done a completed back, will post when I have.

02-12-2012, 03:42 PM	#8939
akapainkiller Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:100 4K collection:513 Blu-ray collection:1764 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:1	Right now I used glossy brochure paper and what I like about it is it gives it a nice clean edge on the black ink. And I found that the ink is alot richer.

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