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Paris · Post by **Paris** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:01 pm

yeah i can put EMPIRE on hold, and get started on another episode, and i will tweak it a little bit (Arkflip, Kernie) :squirrel:

Post by **JollyRoger** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:22 pm

Here's a couple of quick ideas for ya nike:

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Just made with different stock images of fire and blend methods, just to visualize what I meant. You could just use it beneath the characters on the background - or like I did on top and masked with a simple layermask.

If you want I can upload the fullsize images for you.

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Paris · Post by **Paris** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:26 pm

these look great jolly but not for this cover, I decided to make this a cool colors cover
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Post by **Kernie** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:30 am

Yeah, sorry JR... I gotta agree with nikerun on this one. I think the cooler colors are a better way to go.

Red/fire-like color could work well for Revenge of the Sith, though?

Paris · Post by **Paris** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:10 am

It would work for episode 3. Am I finished with empire?

Post by **Kernie** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:18 am

Front and spine look finished to me...

But I think you need to spend a bit more time on the back...

I think you need something between the words "Special Features" and the credit block. A row of stills that go behind Yoda, perhaps (just above the credit block)? Also, why don't you just list the DVD Features under Special Features rather than leaving it blank? You can always update the file if the actual blu-ray has different features.

Can you at least try the critic quote in Trajan? There's just something I don't like about the current font...

And honestly, if you insist on keeping the barcode... does it need to be so big and does it need to have the Star Wars logo in it?

Finally... is it just me or are there some things missing from the Fox legals on the bottom? It looks a little bare...

Sorry if it seems like I'm nit-picking, but the devil's usually in the details...

I really hope you give this kind of care and attention to the other episodes because you're going to have a spectacular set on your hands when it's all done. I think this one is definitely a strong contender for Cover of the Month!

felipe-11 · Post by **felipe-11** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:09 pm

I gotta agree with kernie, if you wanna keep the barcode thats OK, but that particular barcode isnt working, it's HUGE and it stands out even more than Yoda... you should seriously reconsider changing at least its size, or go with something different like this:

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Arkflip · Post by **Arkflip** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:50 pm

Once again i must agree with Andrew on everything he said. Not sure why don't you try Trajan for the quote, the one you have now looks wrong and plain, i really don't like that choice.
And Felipe's idea will work better.

I've told you before and i must insist myself again on this. If you wanna use a barcode you must respect the original one. Never forget that.

Paris · Post by **Paris** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:43 pm

update
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Post by **Kernie** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:16 pm

Definite improvements!

The Fox legals at the bottom look much better now!

I'm glad to see the critic quote in Trajan. However, I think there's too much dead space above and below it. Why not enlarge the pt. size and break the quote into three lines (leave Ebert's credit the same size, though)? This might help fill the gaps as well as set the quote apart from the synopsis (the pt. sizes seem too close right now and I think the quote should visually stand out more). Or ditch the barcode and have the quote span the entire width of the back cover (but I'm assuming that since you're still clinging to the beloved barcode that you probably won't take that option

).

And I really recommend putting a line of still photos above the credit block (maybe you just haven't gotten to it yet). Right now, the leading (line spacing) on the Special Features is so spaced out that it looks like you're trying too hard to fill that area, and honestly, that's not going to happen with that little amount of text.

You could probably also enlarge the pt. size on "Disc 1" and "Disc 2" by 2 to 4 points so it looks more like a heading.

Sorry to keep giving you so many notes. I hope I'm not becoming a pest and that you are viewing this cover as a worthwhile learning experience...

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