Custom Cover Art Thread

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by lolwut

I'm liking Condorman! Only thing I'm not a fan of is the font.

I'm glad you are liking the cover...its going through the WIP process at Euphoricfx.org.

In your comment regarding the font. I'm assuming you are referring to the TT? I agonized over the TT since every one I attempted didn't seem to work.

I'm open to suggestions.

It's the reason the TT was added so late in the project.

The synoposis and credits block are in a comic book font called Digital Strip. Since comic books feature so heavily in the movie it seemed like a natural choice.

[jaws3dfan]

WOW what a terrible studio cover, someone needs to give THE FLY Blu-Ray the Proper Treatment featuring Vincent Price on the cover of coarse:

[FruityOatyBar]

Originally Posted by jaws3dfan

WOW what a terrible studio cover, someone needs to give THE FLY Blu-Ray the Proper Treatment featuring Vincent Price on the cover of coarse:

I agree. It's not that interesting. Have you seen the minimalist Comic Con exclusive cover? Now that's a slice of awesome.



Of course, it's not that good if you've never seen the movie, but I really dig it anyway.

[jaws3dfan]

That's better than the white cover.

[GDHickey]

Not custom covers, but custom cases. These are PS3 cases I got from a store, the dimensions are a bit different, but it works for me. A bit of spray paint on the clear cases, and this is the result.



I thought T2 might look good with a gray color.....

[thompsonjohn]

Hey guys, I've been a member here for a little over a year, but never been down the custom cover art road. So, naturally I have a few questions. For one, what is the name of the proper paper to buy that is most commonly used for blu-ray cover inserts? Two, will any old printer due as long as you've got the color to spare? And three, I don't know if high quality inserts for the movies I want have been made or not yet, but I'm really trying to acquire some nice artwork for the following films:

"John Dies at the End" with the fantastic original poster art I believe, the one that contains mostly shades of yellows and oranges, along with an assortment of the character's in the film. Also, include the blu-ray specifications with logos if possible, I don't want to seem picky here or demanding.

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"Spring Breakers", for this one I'm not going to be picky or too specific either, whatever looks really cool and has the blu-ray details and logos on the back side.

I've seen some work that's been done in here and I've been really impressed with the work that's being done. If either of these titles have already been done before, please if anyone would, point me in the right direction. If not, what would it take to get one done in a real first class fashion, I know someone of you guys or guys some of you know are totally capable of first class work. Thanks for any help in advance, all your work is completely appreciated.

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

I've seen some work that's been done in here and I've been really impressed with the work that's being done. If either of these titles have already been done before, please if anyone would, point me in the right direction. If not, what would it take to get one done in a real first class fashion, I know someone of you guys or guys some of you know are totally capable of first class work. Thanks for any help in advance, all your work is completely appreciated.

Generally, what you are asking about is getting a custom artist to do a commission for you and that can be a pricey proposition. There are some artists on here who will do commissioned work but you will be expected to compensate them for the time they spend working on it.

I personally do not do commissioned work because I do covers for fun and I have to have a love of the movie in the first place to get enthused about working a cover.

The best custom artist on here IMHO who does do commissioned work is Nissen, but I have no idea what he charges for his hard work.

[thompsonjohn]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Generally, what you are asking about is getting a custom artist to do a commission for you and that can be a pricey proposition. There are some artists on here who will do commissioned work but you will be expected to compensate them for the time they spend working on it.

I personally do not do commissioned work because I do covers for fun and I have to have a love of the movie in the first place to get enthused about working a cover.

The best custom artist on here IMHO who does do commissioned work is Nissen, but I have no idea what he charges for his hard work.

Thanks for the information and yes obviously I'm willing to pay out for some quality work, that's only fair.

[revoloution]

Hi All!!

Thank u all for these amazing artworks! U guys are true geniuses!! Im wondering if anyone can help out with an alternate cover for John Woo's Van Damme flick Hard Target? The one on retail is pure shit!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

Thanks for the information and yes obviously I'm willing to pay out for some quality work, that's only fair.

You'd be surprised how many times people pop in this thread and expect people to make customs for them for free. I even get it in PMs once in awhile so its better to state it up front so people aren't under any illusions.

A lot of work can go into working just one custom, I have been working here and there on my "Condorman" cover for over a week now and its still a work-in-progress because I want it to be as good as it can be

[jaws3dfan]

Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

I agree. It's not that interesting. Have you seen the minimalist Comic Con exclusive cover? Now that's a slice of awesome.



Of course, it's not that good if you've never seen the movie, but I really dig it anyway.

I just ordered the Comic Con exclusive BluRay, it's way better looking than the plain white cover plus I get it now and not in September

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

I'm glad you are liking the cover...its going through the WIP process at Euphoricfx.org.

In your comment regarding the font. I'm assuming you are referring to the TT? I agonized over the TT since every one I attempted didn't seem to work.

I'm open to suggestions.

It's the reason the TT was added so late in the project.

The synoposis and credits block are in a comic book font called Digital Strip. Since comic books feature so heavily in the movie it seemed like a natural choice.

Yes, the TT. I've always loved the opening title:



The DVD TT looks good too:

[WhySoCereal]

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Originally Posted by GDHickey

Not custom covers, but custom cases. These are PS3 cases I got from a store, the dimensions are a bit different, but it works for me. A bit of spray paint on the clear cases, and this is the result.



I thought T2 might look good with a gray color.....

That's pretty cool, I actually like the idea of coloring the covered for each specific film. For instance, I think that Daredevil and Elektra would look cool with a red painted case and Hulk 2003 would look good with a green. I may have to try this for myself...

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by lolwut

Yes, the TT. I've always loved the opening title:



The DVD TT looks good too:

Yes, I tried both those, and neither of them worked for a number of reasons. I even cut out the Condorman lettering from the Eagle to see if that might and it just didn't work.

Essentially, the poster being used is so tall that to make the TT fit on the page it would obscure vast portions of the poster. Sizing it down so you can see the poster art and the TT is too small and looks ridiculous.

[GDHickey]

WhysoCereal, if you do try it, remember to put pieces of paper between the clear plastic and the case itself,at the hub and the booklet holders as the paint will go through and get on the clear plastic. I learned the hard way ..... Thank God for goo gone.....

[wjasoncul]

Originally Posted by GDHickey

WhysoCereal, if you do try it, remember to put pieces of paper between the clear plastic and the case itself,at the hub and the booklet holders as the paint will go through and get on the clear plastic. I learned the hard way ..... Thank God for goo gone.....

That's funny! I can imagine your face when you turned that over and tried it out

[GDHickey]

Yup that was a "Doh'!!!!!" moment.

[sethdlh]

Is there anyone on here that has done custom slipcovers/boxes for series that may not have a boxset release? I'm kind of interested in getting one done for the Rambo series discs. Nothing super fancy of high quality, just a cardboard case to hold them all with the series name on it.

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Yes, I tried both those, and neither of them worked for a number of reasons. I even cut out the Condorman lettering from the Eagle to see if that might and it just didn't work.

Essentially, the poster being used is so tall that to make the TT fit on the page it would obscure vast portions of the poster. Sizing it down so you can see the poster art and the TT is too small and looks ridiculous.

Ah, okay!

[thompsonjohn]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

You'd be surprised how many times people pop in this thread and expect people to make customs for them for free. I even get it in PMs once in awhile so its better to state it up front so people aren't under any illusions.

A lot of work can go into working just one custom, I have been working here and there on my "Condorman" cover for over a week now and its still a work-in-progress because I want it to be as good as it can be

Well, that being said, how busy are you? I'm really looking for a high quality job on a "Spring Breakers" custom cover. There will be cash payment for the end result.

I'm actually going to open this up to all creators, who have the time and can do the first class quality job I'm looking for. Ideally, I'm simply looking for someone to do a custom job for "Spring Breakers." I don't have a specific vision, and I wouldn't tell an artist how to do their job anyway, but all I'm asking for is something very professional looking and that the back of the insert include all the logos and credits, UPC is optional, especially if the design trumps it and the UPC would only be taking valued space away from whatever image may be used on the back. And also don't make mention of it including a DVD or digital copy, as if it were simply a blu-ray disc only release.

I am also asking one other thing. If possible, could said artist print their work for myself on the proper paper used for inserts and if they have a basic "Elite" blu-ray case, throw that in. I only ask because, one I don't have a printer, nor the knowledge to possibly print it on the right quality of paper. The "Elite" single disc blu-ray case is optional I could always buy some, but I don't think they just sell single cases, I might have to buy a ten pack or something but whatever.

Anyone interested PM me. I've said before, I will treat this as it should be treated a job, a commission. That in mind, a price will be negotiated.