Custom Cover Art Thread

[klindsey425]

Does any one know the size I need to use to print a 6 disk cover? Sorry if its been posted just couldn't find it. I found a Band of Brothers cover that I want but just need the size. Thanks

[Hubunkey]

Originally Posted by jimjimmyjones85

I was just going to ask for Notorious and Spellbound on a Criterion Layout. Oh and Rebecca ...

I am working on all 3 using the criterion DVD artwork. I like to use official criterion artwork on most of the films they released on DVD but not blu-ray. The only exceptions I have on my shelf are Chasing Amy (rdz used the insert artwork which I prefered anyway) and I am using the Blu-ray artwork for The Most Dangerous Game because the DVD art is boring

[darmar106]

If this answer exists I apoligize...I tried searching but couldn't find what I was looking for. After I bought the Star Wars blu rays I kept the Bonus Features discs from the previous releases so I wanted to know if anyone did a cover for an all encompassing set. Also I kepy the bonus features disc for Crystal Skull if theres answer there as well

[tqmilymi]

Hi everyone,

Anyone interested in putting together custom covers for the first and second series of Dark Angel (on DVD), but so that they would fit in two (2) 6-disc vortex cases? I'm willing to pay if the quality is good.

The dimensions: 6-3/4" x 5-5/16" x 7/8" (21.8mm).

I think this would look really cool, and bet a big step up from the flimsy cardboard DVD cases.

PM if you're interested in working on this.

Thanks!

[Debbie Downer]

I've been using coverXP to print my covers, but they almost always print a little short. Anyone know what may be the problem? They fit nicely, and look good, but when you look at the spine, you can tell the spine is a little thin.

[Rizor]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Well waddayaknow, another Bond cover!

You Only Live Twice finishes this particular Bond assignment (but I still have a few on my books, believe it or not).

[Show spoiler]

These will all be up on CustoManiacs sometime this week.

Great work! And congratulations on completing the set!

[Nissen]

Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

Man, who approved that Connery image?! I know it's not Nissen, since he's using the "official" key art, but holy cow, that's a terrible image.

Yeah, they really were scraping the bottom when they put these together. I'm not saying I could have done better... Oh hell, yes I could. :-)
Before and after:

[alphadec]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Just thought I'd show you all a novelty item I did recently.

A client approached me about changing the title of his Titanic cover to "Shinking Ship" instead. He always referred to the movie that way and thought it would be fun to have a cover that reflected that.
(and he wanted the front artwork to be replaced with the DVD artwork while I was at it.)

If we start to change the title of the film, isn't this where we are on "deep water..." ?

[Dynamo of Eternia]

I've been tempted to make a cover for the first Back to the Future film, but changing the title to "Spaceman From Pluto".

[JM Jacen Kelsai]

Originally Posted by Debbie Downer

I've been using coverXP to print my covers, but they almost always print a little short. Anyone know what may be the problem? They fit nicely, and look good, but when you look at the spine, you can tell the spine is a little thin.

It's been a while since I've used it and looked at the settings, but what you have to do is make a profile for the case you want with the spine width required. I had the same problem as you before I did that. It doesn't (or at least didn't) come with a full set of profiles covering the different Elite and Vortex/Amaray cases. Again, it's the width of the spine (in mm) that makes the difference.
Also, just a bit of general info for anyone reading this, be aware whether your printer places a border around the sheet, reducing the actual printable area. Two ways around that: One -- See if your printer can do borderless printing -- Two -- Use larger paper (8.5x14 Legal or 11x17).

Hope this helps.

[JM Jacen Kelsai]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Well waddayaknow, another Bond cover!

You Only Live Twice finishes this particular Bond assignment (but I still have a few on my books, believe it or not).

[Show spoiler]

These will all be up on CustoManiacs sometime this week.

Absolutely awesome! Thank you!

[Mike Z]

Front & back of my Dark Knight Rises custom cover art...

[JM Jacen Kelsai]

Originally Posted by Mike Z

Front & back of my Dark Knight Rises custom cover art...

[Show spoiler]

Nice!

[Mcfly121]

Sorry if this has come up before but, does anyone here have a custom for "The Incredible Hulk"? I've looked everywhere, nothing. Thanks.

[Mike Z]

Originally Posted by JM Jacen Kelsai

Nice!

Thanks

[Mike Z]

Originally Posted by Mcfly121

Sorry if this has come up before but, does anyone here have a custom for "The Incredible Hulk"? I've looked everywhere, nothing. Thanks.

I'd have no problem making one, did you know what you wanted included on it?

The reason I do custom cover art is if the blu-ray came in a case that was too thick to fit on my rack or a boxed set because I like each movie to have it's own case. For example I've done ones for the Jurassic Park Trilogy, Back to the Future Trilogy, Collateral Damage and Eraser because I purchased them when they were put together in one case and of course the Dark Knight Rises because I purchased the broken cowl edition which does not come with an actual blu-ray case.

Let me know...

[The_Donster]

Originally Posted by Nissen

Hi all.

Just wanted to show you a recent commission for a Watchmen collection.
I was asked to make a cover for the client's personal compilation of Watchmen discs, excluding the Watchmen Motion Comics and the Tales of the Black Freighter discs.

Hey Nissen, I know you are knee deep in customs, but when you get a chance can you replace the movie heroes with their comic version over Watchmen on the back cover? I'm curious to see what that would look like.

[tzgtj]

Thanks. I've been to originaltrilogy.com before but it can get a bit daunting.

As for green, it's actually closer to a very dark yellow. I'm not sure - I guess I was going for analagous colors but this is all one big R&D project for me. Nothing is set in stone.

[Old Bones]

Is anyone doing a 3 movie Daniel Craig - James Bond cover for a multiple disc box ?

[Silverwing]

I've always wanted to see someone make a "The Big Lebowski" in a new, different direction. Love that film. Damn, now I'm going to have to watch it again.