Custom Cover Art Thread - Page 499 - Blu-ray Forum

Nissen · 07-11-2012, 07:10 AM

Hi all.

It's Armageddon!

One of my clients generously allowed this cover to be shared. Available by PM as usual.

retablo · 07-11-2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggienader08

Holy Crap! Michael Crichton directed a film!?!?

Had no idea...

Westworld? Runaway? Looker? He directed 6 or 7 movies.

Edword · 07-11-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichart

Just figured I'd show what I've been working on... 2 seperate covers for Cabin In the Woods (both still WIP, obviously). Can't decide between the two...

Here's version 1...

[Show spoiler]

I love these!

Much better then the artwork that it's coming with.

DetroitSquirreL · 07-11-2012, 09:10 AM

Ok, Ive been a lurker of this thread for ages

And I am wondering if i can request a cover with specifics. Do I post my wants here? Does the artist charge? whats the proper way of asking for something?

I want a 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' cover for the BD only version (NOT the 100th Anniversary version with the DVD)

the one thing I REALLY want is a pic of Phoebe Cates in the red bikini (top off or not) on the back

gregmasciola · 07-11-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfunkmoney06

Has anyone made a Minority Report custom cover? I couldn't find one in the running list on the 1st page. I think the original art is hideous and the steelbook is just too expensive.

I haven't, but I've been wanting to. I think I'll make that my next project.

DrrnHarr · 07-11-2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retablo

Westworld? Runaway? Looker? He directed 6 or 7 movies.

Yep...add "The Great Train Robbery" with Sean Connnery and Donald Sutherland to Chrichton's credits too. He even did a commentary on the DVD.

I added a tagline to the "For Your Eyes Only" to more closely mimic the poster that the image was taken from:

This "Goldfinger" poster (from Spain) is a little unusual, though I have no idea who the woman is supposed to be:

rybev · 07-11-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

I personally think the FYEO tagline makes the cover too busy, with the "Collection" text right above it as it is.

I have to agree i'm afraid. FYEO is one of my favourite Bond posters but the red on the cover is too much. It's almost like a border within a border, the poster image seems too confined by the black AND the red.
Sorry

Bullet · 07-11-2012, 04:40 PM

Does anyone by any chance have a custom or scan for the Journey 2: Mysterious Island 3D cover?

Thanks in advance.

themadbutcher · 07-11-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichart

Just figured I'd show what I've been working on... 2 seperate covers for Cabin In the Woods (both still WIP, obviously). Can't decide between the two...

Here's version 1...

[Show spoiler]

...and the 2nd one...

[Show spoiler]

Did you, by any chance, see the cover I posted here? I'd show you the message, but of course, it got lost in the board crash...

Anyway, here's the almost final version.

What do you think?

WorkShed · 07-11-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rybev

I have to agree i'm afraid. FYEO is one of my favourite Bond posters but the red on the cover is too much. It's almost like a border within a border, the poster image seems too confined by the black AND the red.
Sorry

I also like the previous version a bit better on FYEO. I'm interested in seeing what you're going to do with Goldfinger (with using another poster image).

retablo · 07-11-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Yep...add "The Great Train Robbery" with Sean Connnery and Donald Sutherland to Chrichton's credits too. He even did a commentary on the DVD.

I added a tagline to the "For Your Eyes Only" to more closely mimic the poster that the image was taken from:[/IMG]

I like the red.

Nissen · 07-11-2012, 08:47 PM

Yet more Bond.
I feel a bit silly posting these here since they're not up for grabs. I just really want to show them off, so I hope you'll indulge my exhibitionistic side. It's an emotional payoff, displaying my covers here after I've worked on them for days.
Sorry.

aimforsilence · 07-11-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themadbutcher

[/SPOILER]

Did you, by any chance, see the cover I posted here? I'd show you the message, but of course, it got lost in the board crash...

Anyway, here's the almost final version.

What do you think?

Great work!! Keep it up!

Guydowood · 07-11-2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissen

Yet more Bond.
I feel a bit silly posting these here since they're not up for grabs. I just really want to show them off, so I hope you'll indulge my exhibitionistic side. It's an emotional payoff, displaying my covers here after I've worked on them for days.
Sorry.

Simply Excellent! Hopefully your client will let you share these gems once completed. However I'm torn between your work and DrrnHarr's Bond versions....Both are top notch. Now bring on The Spy Who Loved Me.......

runnersdialzero · 07-11-2012, 11:50 PM

aimforsilence · 07-12-2012, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

You do an amazing job at making unofficial Criterion cover art. I could actually see Criterion using most of them. You should try to get a job with there art department. Really stellar work! Keep it up!

runnersdialzero · 07-12-2012, 02:44 AM

Thanks for the kudos but I don't actually create the front cover art. I wish I was that talented. I just find cool movie art and make it into a Criterion. I do try to only use art that Criterion might use. I want to make sure there is a consistent theme to all the ones I do.

Nissen · 07-12-2012, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

I love that frame you use for those Bonds, Nissen. The font on the back and front frame screams 1960s/Early 70s Bond (is that Univers? I can't quite place it), as does the gunmetal grey everywhere with the horizontal striations.

Regardless of the front poster, mostly I really like your presentation, and I think that's where your design skills actually matter most anyway. Nice job.

May I repay the compliment, Im. The ornamental flourishes on John Carter and the Looney Tunes covers are sensational. Grade-A work, my friend. My hat's off to you.

The font you asked about is Microsoft Yi Baiti (came preinstalled with Windows7, I believe) stretched horizontally about 170%.

As always, the final design is a result of some back-and forth with the client. The use of the gunbarrel on the top border was the client's request, the curvature and the black steel texture was mine. In the end, two heads are better than one.

K i r a · 07-12-2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

[Show spoiler]

Great as always!

What paper do you use to print on? I myself use Canon's Glossy Photo Paper II, which has good quality, but is a bit thicker and rougher than the "official" paper used to print Blu-ray covers on.

DrrnHarr · 07-12-2012, 12:33 PM

Some of you have already received this piece of news in e-mail, but for those hoping for a complete series of Bond covers with original TT's - it is not to be, at least from me.

I am willing to share the PSD template to anyone who wants to attempt to complete the rest.

The economic downturn became personal yesterday with the announcement that my position at work was being eliminated with my company going through a major downsizing.

I therefore really need to devote my time to finding a new job.

I've enjoyed getting to know some really great people over the past year, some very talented individuals, but I will no longer be producing custom covers.

Best wishes to you all.

07-11-2012, 07:10 AM	#9961
Nissen Special Member Member since:May 2010 Trading Score:3	Armageddon Custom Blu ray Cover by Nissen Hi all. It's Armageddon! One of my clients generously allowed this cover to be shared. Available by PM as usual.

07-11-2012, 04:40 PM	#9968
Bullet Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Puerto Rico Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:143 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:143	Does anyone by any chance have a custom or scan for the Journey 2: Mysterious Island 3D cover? Thanks in advance. Last edited by Bullet; 07-11-2012 at 04:46 PM.

07-11-2012, 08:47 PM	#9972
Nissen Special Member Member since:May 2010 Trading Score:3	James Bond 007 Custom Blu-ray Cover Yet more Bond. I feel a bit silly posting these here since they're not up for grabs. I just really want to show them off, so I hope you'll indulge my exhibitionistic side. It's an emotional payoff, displaying my covers here after I've worked on them for days. Sorry.

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07-11-2012, 09:10 AM	#9964
DetroitSquirreL Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Detroit, MI ~ USA Blu-ray collection:513 Trading Score:122	Ok, Ive been a lurker of this thread for ages And I am wondering if i can request a cover with specifics. Do I post my wants here? Does the artist charge? whats the proper way of asking for something? I want a 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' cover for the BD only version (NOT the 100th Anniversary version with the DVD) the one thing I REALLY want is a pic of Phoebe Cates in the red bikini (top off or not) on the back

07-11-2012, 11:50 PM	#9975
runnersdialzero Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Little Rock, AR 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:62 Trading Score:850

07-12-2012, 02:44 AM	#9977
runnersdialzero Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Little Rock, AR 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:62 Trading Score:850	Thanks for the kudos but I don't actually create the front cover art. I wish I was that talented. I just find cool movie art and make it into a Criterion. I do try to only use art that Criterion might use. I want to make sure there is a consistent theme to all the ones I do.

07-12-2012, 12:33 PM	#9980
DrrnHarr Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:818 DVD collection:352 MA collection:2122 Digital collection:6033 iTunes collection:6958 Prime collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:3	Some of you have already received this piece of news in e-mail, but for those hoping for a complete series of Bond covers with original TT's - it is not to be, at least from me. I am willing to share the PSD template to anyone who wants to attempt to complete the rest. The economic downturn became personal yesterday with the announcement that my position at work was being eliminated with my company going through a major downsizing. I therefore really need to devote my time to finding a new job. I've enjoyed getting to know some really great people over the past year, some very talented individuals, but I will no longer be producing custom covers. Best wishes to you all.

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