L.A. Confidential

[Bunny Dojo]

This one is going to take a while, so I figured I'd enlist some help from my pals early on.

I'm guessing it's in the 'wait and see' phase at the moment, but one thing I was particularly interested in is ideas on what I can do for the black background? The usual standbys like rock and scratched metal don't make too much sense. Or, I could keep it black and add the Pulp Fiction-style page wear?

The basic idea for the front is to add Crowe on Pearce's right, put Spacey left in a spotlight, and fill in the rest of the space with Danny DeVito, maybe James Cromwell, newspaper headlines, all that great stuff.

[M0vieM0nster]

I think the black looks fine as it is for now Gotta wonder how it would look if the lady on the front wasn't cut off as she is?

[felipe-11]

QUOTE (M0vieM0nster @ Jul 23 2011, 02:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think the black looks fine as it is for now Gotta wonder how it would look if the lady on the front wasn't cut off as she is?

Yup, I agree.

I really like the TT too, very noirish, but the "LA" part is bugging me a little, not sure why. Have you tried it in the same font as "confidential"? Or maybe move it up a bit and angle it more.

Btw, what's that typeface you used on the names called?

[Paris]

I think it looks fine black, the TT looks fitting so far but the "LA" might stand out a little too much. I'm interested to see another Bunny cover as well as you putting together this awesome montage!

[Maladroit]

I like everything except for the title, looks a bit too cartoonish.

[syxx0rz]

So far so good Timothys! I'm digging the layout so far, I'm a huge fan of the new retail cover, but I'm sure you'll take it out with one shot.

[Bunny Dojo]

Thanks for the input so far, guys!

QUOTE (M0vieM0nster @ Jul 22 2011, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Gotta wonder how it would look if the lady on the front wasn't cut off as she is?

The more that I look at it, you may be right. I didn't like the arm on the image I was using, but it wouldn't be much trouble to find a new one. I'll give it a shot.



And the title's problems are unanimous, so I'll play around a bit more there.

QUOTE (felipe-11 @ Jul 23 2011, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Btw, what's that typeface you used on the names called?

That's from the cool Agency FB family. I've always associated it with sci-fi styling, but it kind of works here, right?

[felipe-11]

QUOTE (Bunny Dojo @ Jul 23 2011, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

That's from the cool Agency FB family. I've always associated it with sci-fi styling, but it kind of works here, right?

Ahh, I knew it was from the "2012" font family but I couldn't remember the name! I've been seeing around a lot lately. Looks like Bank gothic, thats why you must see it as scifi, but it works really well here.

Can't wait to see some updates on the front!

[Bunny Dojo]

My hat's off to guys like SXS and Kernie who make montage designs seem so easy, the work on this cover seems endless. :doh:
Here's my limited progress over the last month.

[Paris]

Looks great Tim! Skin tones are spot on, but I'd have to see more of the montage to form an opinion.