Custom Cover Art Thread

[Thomas Guycott]

Originally Posted by Horror_Chase

What's the best type of paper to use for printing custom cover?

Right on the same page, man!

[lateralspin]

Originally Posted by Horror_Chase

What's the best type of paper to use for printing custom cover?

Printing is a challenge that is going to be different and thus involves testing for your particular situation. I have had to select a matte finish because the inks don't seem to stick so well to the gloss finish. YMMV.

[Horror_Chase]

Originally Posted by MasturB

I assume it's double sided though right?

Just because I'm making custom Criterion covers and you know I kind of HAVE to put an inner artwork on the other side.

Going to make these available to download cuz I love your 2001 cover and a download would be awesome

[A Sith Lord?]

Originally Posted by Horror_Chase

Going to make these available to download cuz I love your 2001 cover and a download would be awesome

You'll have to get a clear white case that Criterion uses, because the dimensions I used are for those, not the standard blu.

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

How do you guys like this for a Drive cover?

[Show spoiler]

Wanted to replace my cover for the film and thought this would be a nice fit, especially with a black Blu-ray case to go along with it. Been thinking about making the title a shade of red though.

I prefer the more colorful versions, especially the ones with the pink cursive font. It's such a colorful, retro film!

[Horror_Chase]

Originally Posted by MasturB

You'll have to get a clear white case that Criterion uses, because the dimensions I used are for those, not the standard blu.

I know, I already ordered 10

[jfcarbel]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

How do you guys like this for a Drive cover?

Wanted to replace my cover for the film and thought this would be a nice fit, especially with a black Blu-ray case to go along with it. Been thinking about making the title a shade of red though.

Liked the movie, but not one I would add to my collection. But your front cover is awesome as it captures his character. The character often stared before saying anything and your banner for title draws you right to the characters eyes. And that toothpick is a must - LOL.

So I would like to see both title colors, one you have now and magenta one. I think making the title stand out to much would be a mistake and take away from main picture. Perhaps a different color but not so stand out like the bright magenta from original cover.

BTW - What font is that for title and any layer effects on it? I love it.

[Scorpion Soldier]

Originally Posted by jfcarbel

Liked the movie, but not one I would add to my collection. But your front cover is awesome as it captures his character. The character often stared before saying anything and your banner for title draws you right to the characters eyes. And that toothpick is a must - LOL.

So I would like to see both title colors, one you have now and magenta one. I think making the title stand out to much would be a mistake and take away from main picture. Perhaps a different color but not so stand out like the bright magenta from original cover.

BTW - What font is that for title and any layer effects on it? I love it.

The title font is called "Nijmwegen." For the title I skewed it about by 7.5 degrees. Other than that I used a custom brush to create the weathered look.

[Lava_Lander]

BSG Season 1 is now complete; PM me if you want a copy.

[secretsquirrel]

Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Seconded. I use brochure paper from HP and am pretty satisfied with the results.

That's what I've used in the past and I've been very happy with it.

[RebelPrince1986]

Once I finished all of my DAC customs –the films that have been released anyway– I looked back at them and found a lot of improvements that could be made. There are many things I love and many things that I would have done differently if I could do it all over again. Which got me thinking... The covers I like the most are those that have the original title treatment and background painting on the spine. I'm also growing very tired of the typical Blu-ray cases and have grown quite fond of the clear cases Criterion uses.

So, I went back to the beginning and tried something a little different. These first three haven't changed much, the covers are essentially the same on all three, just minus the border and rearranged slightly to fit on the new cover size, but I thought I would share and see if there is any interest at all in this new format.

My intention this time around is to simply make artwork for the film rather than it's specific release. To include some of the bonus features that are regularly included with the film so that in the future, when an upgrade comes along, you can sell off your old copy and toss the new disc in this case and it will still accurately represent what is inside.

Anyway, here are the first three. If you guys have interest in them, let me know and I will share them along the way. If not, that's totally cool too, less pressure on me!

#1: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs


#2: Pinocchio


#3: Fantasia

[TylerScruggs]

The white text on Snow White is hard to read, imo.

[BasedSPACER]

I have some dissapointing news. My computer randomly went haywire and I've lost all of my data including everything I used in and for Photoshop. So any covers I was making or planning on making are indefinitely delayed for the time being. Had I created a restore point, none of this would've happened.

[donidarko]

Here is an English knockoff Blu cover for the region free german release.

PM me with your email and I will send it to anyone interested….

china syndrome LR.jpg

[donidarko]

Here is an English knockoff Blu cover for the region free german release.

PM me with your email and I will send it to anyone interested….

TOOTSIE LR.jpg

[Lava_Lander]

Originally Posted by BasedSPACER

I have some dissapointing news. My computer randomly went haywire and I've lost all of my data including everything I used in and for Photoshop. So any covers I was making or planning on making are indefinitely delayed for the time being. Had I created a restore point, none of this would've happened.

Ah, that sucks! Hope you can recover some of your data -- was looking forward to Phase II

[donidarko]

Here is a knockoff Blu cover for the region free british release.

PM me with your email and I will send it to anyone interested….

Capricorn One LR.jpg

[BasedSPACER]

Originally Posted by Lava_Lander

Ah, that sucks! Hope you can recover some of your data -- was looking forward to Phase II

The worst part about that, I had Iron Man 3 ready to go and was about 90% done with Thor 2. I've also lost all the key art, all types of resources, templates, everything is all gone with no chance of recovery. I wish I had the money to buy a backup drive a while ago.

[A Sith Lord?]

Re-Did my 2001 Space Odyssey... reasoning was I messed up the dimensions the first time. Printed it out and had the middle/spine wrong.

Here it is, and I decided to get rid of the earth blue I had in the boxes in the middle, and replace them with the black and white stroke.

[BasedSPACER]

Alright folks, some good news. I did a little digging to find a way to get my files back and was able to restore all of my files. I guess sometimes all it take is a little digging, and a s**t-ton of luck.