Custom Cover Art Thread

[alphadec]

Here is my latest cover project, hope u all like it, It will be available on customaniacs in a day or two.

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[DrrnHarr]

Back in the 1970s/1980s there was a style of theatrical poster which combined as many elements as feasible for quite a busy but exciting effect. See the UK Quad posters for movies such as "Star Wars", "For Your Eyes Only" and "Never Say Never Again" as just some examples.

Anyway, I came across this Thai poster for "Condorman" that follows that idea which I will likely use when I finally revisit that movie. The version has a resolution in the 3500x2500 range, but here is a low res preview:

[qtrules]

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

#24 of 53. The Rescuers/The Rescuers Down Under.

ah! here's an example where the "2-movie collection" was actually a bad thing.

i like the artwork you've chosen, but it's sad that "the rescuers downunder" has become second string.

edit: i know it's not your fault! but you've done a great job in a lousy situation.

[deathcab6366]

Here are a couple more VHS conversions. As before, the only major differences are the back images.

PM if interested in the printable versions.

[JoshKelhoffer]

Originally Posted by BasedSPACER

I'm coincidentally working on one right now. Mostly because the disc packaging sucks and I don't want to risk disc damage.

Precisely the reason why I'm looking for cover art.

[akayw0718]

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

#24 of 53. The Rescuers/The Rescuers Down Under.

I have to ask - why are you bundling these when you didn't bundle Fantasia/Fantasia 2000?

I hate that these are bundled and have considered separating them in my collection. It makes the flow of release order all screwed up.

I like the art a lot though.

[BasedSPACER]

Originally Posted by JoshKelhoffer

Precisely the reason why I'm looking for cover art.

I posted a preview image one page back.

[Lt. Brannigan]

Originally Posted by akayw0718

I have to ask - why are you bundling these when you didn't bundle Fantasia/Fantasia 2000?

I hate that these are bundled and have considered separating them in my collection. It makes the flow of release order all screwed up.

I like the art a lot though.

The Blu ray disc makes it hard to separate them as both are on one Blu. Meanwhile they each have their own DVD.

[cmcclure16]

Originally Posted by akayw0718

I have to ask - why are you bundling these when you didn't bundle Fantasia/Fantasia 2000?

I hate that these are bundled and have considered separating them in my collection. It makes the flow of release order all screwed up.

I like the art a lot though.

Because the Fantasia films are on separate blu-rays while the other 2-movie collections (including The Rescuers) are housed on a single blu-ray disc, so short of importing individual releases from international territories, it's impossible to separate them.

[deathcab6366]

This was a fun one to create! I think the only difference between this and the VHS version is my "20th" logo is just slightly different.

Love how this turned out.

PM if you are interested in the printable version

[RebelPrince1986]

Originally Posted by akayw0718

I have to ask - why are you bundling these when you didn't bundle Fantasia/Fantasia 2000?

I hate that these are bundled and have considered separating them in my collection. It makes the flow of release order all screwed up.

I like the art a lot though.

I tried the best that I could to make this one work, but in the end, it comes down to a few things...

Firstly,

Originally Posted by cmcclure16

Because the Fantasia films are on separate blu-rays while the other 2-movie collections (including The Rescuers) are housed on a single blu-ray disc, so short of importing individual releases from international territories, it's impossible to separate them.

Thankfully this is the only instance of this so far in the canon and hopefully the last.

Originally Posted by Lt. Brannigan

The Blu ray disc makes it hard to separate them as both are on one Blu. Meanwhile they each have their own DVD.

One of the initial rules I set for myself when I started this collection was to pretend as if the DVDs (and Digital Copies) don't exist. So making one of them a DVD only set was out of the question. The ability to import them separately stands, but I don't see myself doing that any time soon, so I had to make a cover that would work with what I've got.

I know it's not perfect, and believe me when I say this cover caused me more of a hassle than any of the others I've done so far, but in the end, I did the best I could with what I had to work with!

That being said... here are a couple of alternate designs for Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.

[qtrules]

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Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

I tried the best that I could to make this one work, but in the end, it comes down to a few things...

Firstly,



Thankfully this is the only instance of this so far in the canon and hopefully the last.



One of the initial rules I set for myself when I started this collection was to pretend as if the DVDs (and Digital Copies) don't exist. So making one of them a DVD only set was out of the question. The ability to import them separately stands, but I don't see myself doing that any time soon, so I had to make a cover that would work with what I've got.

I know it's not perfect, and believe me when I say this cover caused me more of a hassle than any of the others I've done so far, but in the end, I did the best I could with what I had to work with!

That being said... here are a couple of alternate designs for Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.

that beauty and the beast... wow. magnificent!

and about the rescuers... i know it wasn't your decision. i think you did a great job.

would it be an option to divide the front cover? similar to how disney did it with "the emperor's new groove". surely there must be a more elegant way than what disney did. just a suggestion!

[akayw0718]

Originally Posted by Lt. Brannigan

The Blu ray disc makes it hard to separate them as both are on one Blu. Meanwhile they each have their own DVD.

Originally Posted by cmcclure16

Because the Fantasia films are on separate blu-rays while the other 2-movie collections (including The Rescuers) are housed on a single blu-ray disc, so short of importing individual releases from international territories, it's impossible to separate them.

Man, and I own the set and have recently watched it. You would think I would have remembered that...

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

I tried the best that I could to make this one work, but in the end, it comes down to a few things...

I really, really like that Beauty and the Beast. That artwork is stunning.

[GoldMotel]

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

That being said... here are a couple of alternate designs for Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.

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These are awesome! Are these also going to be available for download?

[RebelPrince1986]

Originally Posted by GoldMotel

These are awesome! Are these also going to be available for download?

Any alternate titles I make will be included in the downloads, so that people can choose which they prefer. I don't have many more alternates, but I may do something with The Lion King, just for future reference.

Also, for those of you asking about Pixar covers... I was playing around with an idea today and thought about going a minimalist route for the Pixar collection. Here are a few rough drafts, let me know what you think. If people like the direction they are headed, I will stick with the idea, if not, I'll go with something else.

[rteer88]

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

Also, for those of you asking about Pixar covers... I was playing around with an idea today and thought about going a minimalist route for the Pixar collection. Here are a few rough drafts, let me know what you think. If people like the direction they are headed, I will stick with the idea, if not, I'll go with something else.

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I think these are looking great, would love to see what you do with the remainder.
May I make a suggestion...have you thought about using a yellow background for your Wall-e cover, since you already have a green background for Monsters University?

[RebelPrince1986]

Originally Posted by rteer88

I think these are looking great, would love to see what you do with the remainder.
May I make a suggestion...have you thought about using a yellow background for your Wall-e cover, since you already have a green background for Monsters University?

Nothing on those Pixar ones are final yet, I just tossed them together quickly to see if it would work. They all need to be tweaked a bit. I don't know about yellow for WALL•E, I'll give it a shot and see how it looks.

#25 of 53. The Fox and the Hound.

[qtrules]

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

Nothing on those Pixar ones are final yet, I just tossed them together quickly to see if it would work. They all need to be tweaked a bit. I don't know about yellow for WALL•E, I'll give it a shot and see how it looks.

#25 of 53. The Fox and the Hound.

i change my favourite every time you bring out a new disney cover! the fox and the hound is perfect! i love it.

really like the idea of doing minimalist covers for the pixar movies. it matches the japanese studio ghibli blu-ray releases.

[Torrente]

Originally Posted by qtrules

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i change my favourite every time you bring out a new disney cover! the fox and the hound is perfect! i love it.

really like the idea of doing minimalist covers for the pixar movies. it matches the japanese studio ghibli blu-ray releases.

I agree.

Although I like the backcovers of my BDs to have at least full technical specs (with all audio tracks listed and all subs available listed also).

Same goes for the "VHS retro" covers. They're great but I would add a tiny line somewhere/somehow with the specs and bonus features.

Anyway, you all did a fantastic job (apart from this nitpick)

[akayw0718]

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

Any alternate titles I make will be included in the downloads, so that people can choose which they prefer. I don't have many more alternates, but I may do something with The Lion King, just for future reference.

Also, for those of you asking about Pixar covers... I was playing around with an idea today and thought about going a minimalist route for the Pixar collection. Here are a few rough drafts, let me know what you think. If people like the direction they are headed, I will stick with the idea, if not, I'll go with something else.

Now those are freaking awesome. I love that idea!

Originally Posted by RebelPrince1986

Nothing on those Pixar ones are final yet, I just tossed them together quickly to see if it would work. They all need to be tweaked a bit. I don't know about yellow for WALL•E, I'll give it a shot and see how it looks.

#25 of 53. The Fox and the Hound.

I adore that one - the colors are magnificent. I've been telling myself no when it comes to custom covers, but yours make me want to change my mind.