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update. What did you mean about the quote Arkflip?
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See the sample with auto adjustments and without with the leading managed by me.

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Do what Ark says and it'll be perfect!

Btw, the -1 set for the baseline shift was only applied to the last line of the quote to balance the space between the 3 lines.

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you've worked that beautifully, even without the pic strip ) I like this very much mate, clean, sharp, effective, eye catching, great work.

I absolutely loved reading this thread and watching this cover being born. Step by step. Great community, great cover.

Very nice work!!

But of course, I'm going to nitpick (I want you to have a flawless template for the remaining 5 films :P ).

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Shift the Special Features text to the right (almost so that it aligns with the "P" in "Special"). This will indent the text and better indicate what falls under the Special Features heading, while also filling in some of the empty space between the right edge of the text and Yogurt.

I also highlighted areas where I think there is too much dead space. Why not move all the Special Features text up a bit to fill the dead space between the bottom of the synopsis and the Special Features heading? Make it so the line about the "Lego Star Wars Game Trailer" lines up around Yoda's feet (right now it looks awkward that the Lego text goes below the "ground line" that Yoda is standing on).

I also think you can make the "Disc 1" and "Disc 2" text in ALL CAPS (or Small Caps) and enlarge it a bit more, maybe even bold it (as long as it doesn't get too close to the size of the "Special Features" heading, you'll be alright). Spell out "One" and "Two" to fill out some space and maybe even adjust the kerning to space the letters out just a tad. Maybe even a horizontal dividing line between the Disc 1 and 2 Features?

Other than those minor gripes, I think you've got quite a portfolio piece on your hands, sir! Thanks for putting up with all of our tips and advice, this cover really serves as a prime example of how beneficial putting a design through the WIP can be!

kernie82 wrote:

QUOTE (kernie82 @ Jul 8 2010, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Very nice work!!

Indeed!!

kernie82 wrote:

QUOTE (kernie82 @ Jul 8 2010, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

But of course, I'm going to nitpick (I want you to have a flawless template for the remaining 5 films :P ).

Was waiting to see him posting something

kernie82 wrote:

QUOTE (kernie82 @ Jul 8 2010, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Other than those minor gripes, I think you've got quite a portfolio piece on your hands, sir! Thanks for putting up with all of our tips and advice, this cover really serves as a prime example of how beneficial putting a design through the WIP can be!

Hope this will help others to do the same, we have a lot of potential designers here!
Well done again dude

Very nice cover!
I've been following this thread for a while now and have been learning a lot from it

Just one thing bothered me.. and I wonder why nobody saw this before
You can still see Yoda's hand from where he used to be (now on the rights side of him)