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11th's Hi-Res Alt DVD Cover Now Available
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Okay just so's I won't be tweakin' into the next year on this thing, finally got to a point with my alt Serenity DVD cover where I can say it's fit fer downloadin'. There's a new Serenity ship (bigger, brighter, bolder, but still upside down), River's seen a lot of revising, and there's been some general cleaning and brightening of the background to avoid the "muddies" when it prints. (Dark, complex areas look cool onscreen, but can print like yuck on a lot of printers... hence the clean-up.) A link to the hi-res image file can be found on my Firefly/Serenity alt cover web page: http://srt.art.home.att.net Have fun! Yer Art Companion, 11th Hour
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Comments
Tuesday, 27 December 2005 21:16
it is so very pretty!
And why did Universal leave off the Ebert/Roeper two thumbs up?! That means a lot to people here in the midWest
And why did Universal leave off the Ebert/Roeper two thumbs up?! That means a lot to people here in the midWest
Tuesday, 27 December 2005 22:23
embers, probably because a lot of people (like me) wouldnt have a clue what it means!
This is really really nice, I'll use it now and again.
This is really really nice, I'll use it now and again.
Tuesday, 27 December 2005 22:44
'tis excellent, i'm gonna use it- one question, which im sure has been asked before now, what size to i print it off at/ how do i get it to that size? im a mite computerdumb :P
Tuesday, 27 December 2005 23:21
embers ~
Serenity had a lot of wonderful reviews. I wish too that more had been included on the official cover. Seeing positive reviews can convince a newbie to buy. The reviews I selected were chosen for overall coverage and quality. Two from big newspapers - from the East Coast, another is West Coast, the third is from a nationally broadcast TV show.
CS ~
A lot of folks in the US are very familiar with Ebert & Roper. A "Thumbs up!" from them is like a nationally recognized stamp of approval!
Miramel ~
First you'll need to go to my web page that has a link to download a high resolution, print quality, version of this image:
http://srt.art.home.att.net
This alt cover is the same exact size as the official cover, and the file is already set up for the right size. You will need a program that can handle larger image files and print them.
The full length of a DVD cover insert is 10.7", which is almost the entire lenght of a letter size page. Unless your printer can print right up to the edge (full bleed or nearly full bleed), letter size paper won't work... some of the image will get cut off.
If your printer can fit the complete length of the image on a letter size page, then use photo quality paper for the best result. Regular paper will not produce a good print. You'll need higher quality paper to bring out the color, clarity and detail.
You can buy paper that is specifically meant for printing DVDs. This can be found at Fry's, office supply stores, or online. DVD cover paper is ususally around 12 inches long to allow for white space at each end.
Hope the info helps!
Serenity had a lot of wonderful reviews. I wish too that more had been included on the official cover. Seeing positive reviews can convince a newbie to buy. The reviews I selected were chosen for overall coverage and quality. Two from big newspapers - from the East Coast, another is West Coast, the third is from a nationally broadcast TV show.
CS ~
A lot of folks in the US are very familiar with Ebert & Roper. A "Thumbs up!" from them is like a nationally recognized stamp of approval!
Miramel ~
First you'll need to go to my web page that has a link to download a high resolution, print quality, version of this image:
http://srt.art.home.att.net
This alt cover is the same exact size as the official cover, and the file is already set up for the right size. You will need a program that can handle larger image files and print them.
The full length of a DVD cover insert is 10.7", which is almost the entire lenght of a letter size page. Unless your printer can print right up to the edge (full bleed or nearly full bleed), letter size paper won't work... some of the image will get cut off.
If your printer can fit the complete length of the image on a letter size page, then use photo quality paper for the best result. Regular paper will not produce a good print. You'll need higher quality paper to bring out the color, clarity and detail.
You can buy paper that is specifically meant for printing DVDs. This can be found at Fry's, office supply stores, or online. DVD cover paper is ususally around 12 inches long to allow for white space at each end.
Hope the info helps!
KIRSTIE
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 01:42
It’s absolutely perfect...wow, it's incredible. Well done!!
ANONYMOUS
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 02:33
I'm actually printing it off as I'm typing.
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 02:59
This is really good. My only complaint is that Zoe is absent from it -- she's on the original cover, the only thing to recommend it -- otherwise, this is much better: no pretend lasers being fired from Serenity's bridge, River not dolled up like a Companion, and lots of Mal.
Lots of Mal...I do love my Captain!
Did anybody else notice that they also screwed up Mal's handgun on the cover? (Commercial, not yours 11th hour) It looks like an image of Mal from the movie but with a different gun in hand. Weird.
Lots of Mal...I do love my Captain!
Did anybody else notice that they also screwed up Mal's handgun on the cover? (Commercial, not yours 11th hour) It looks like an image of Mal from the movie but with a different gun in hand. Weird.
ANONYMOUS
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 03:59
Thanks for the shiny words everyone.
Just wanted to say, "Ooooops".... The first version of this image wasn't exactly as "exact" in measurements as I had thought. (Note to self: Math and several days of sleep deprivation do not mix well.)
The image was a little on the tall side. I have corrected the dimensions and the online file has been replaced with the updated file. Sorry about that.
Must try that sleep thing again sometime...
11th
Just wanted to say, "Ooooops".... The first version of this image wasn't exactly as "exact" in measurements as I had thought. (Note to self: Math and several days of sleep deprivation do not mix well.)
The image was a little on the tall side. I have corrected the dimensions and the online file has been replaced with the updated file. Sorry about that.
Must try that sleep thing again sometime...
11th
ANONYMOUS
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 12:49
Any idea how we could get it printed somewhere (either an online order, or a shop like kinkos?)
ANONYMOUS
Wednesday, 28 December 2005 18:01
Oh, thank you!
The standard-issue cover is so... blah. This is perfect!
The standard-issue cover is so... blah. This is perfect!
Thursday, 29 December 2005 00:32
stunning - I'm printing it tomorrow on the bosses awesome photo printer.
ANONYMOUS
Thursday, 29 December 2005 05:39
Hey there,
Just checking in. Glad to see folks enjoying the image... that's what it's meant for!
As far as some of the printing questions go, first remember that the image on this page is for viewing only -- it isn't a high enough resolution to give a good print. You'll need to download the hi-res version, and that file can be found at my web page:
http://srt.art.home.att.net
If the "print it yourself" route doesn't work for you, then I do have plans to get some covers printed up. Once these are available I'll post info on how to get them. They'll be somewhat different than this version. I'll remove all the official Universal related parts as the second version won't be geared so much to be a cover design that could be used for an official Universal cover. It was a fun challenge, but I'd rather use some of that room for other things now. Most of all what I'd like to do is revise the design so that EVERY member of the cast is shown. That would make me very happy... and I may not be the only one... heh...
Thanks again everyone!
11th Hour
Just checking in. Glad to see folks enjoying the image... that's what it's meant for!
As far as some of the printing questions go, first remember that the image on this page is for viewing only -- it isn't a high enough resolution to give a good print. You'll need to download the hi-res version, and that file can be found at my web page:
http://srt.art.home.att.net
If the "print it yourself" route doesn't work for you, then I do have plans to get some covers printed up. Once these are available I'll post info on how to get them. They'll be somewhat different than this version. I'll remove all the official Universal related parts as the second version won't be geared so much to be a cover design that could be used for an official Universal cover. It was a fun challenge, but I'd rather use some of that room for other things now. Most of all what I'd like to do is revise the design so that EVERY member of the cast is shown. That would make me very happy... and I may not be the only one... heh...
Thanks again everyone!
11th Hour
Friday, 30 December 2005 01:33
Been waiting for this with great anticipation. Thanks for all your work, including all the different versions of the guerilla marketing posters. We put them to good use in a number of places. Now if I can just convince my daughter that it's OK to take them down from our entryway wall...
Friday, 30 December 2005 02:58
Edison ~
Glad to have the cover ready for folks to use. Didn't anticipate such a grand response... but I ain't gonna complain. Anyway, all the shiny praise is great inducement to pour in the extra effort. I'm very happy that this art found such a great afterlife... so much better than just languishing unseen on my hard drive.
As to your entryway wall, I say get the guerilla marketing posters framed and turn the area into a hip, cool art gallery!
But that's just me... ;-)
11th Hour
Glad to have the cover ready for folks to use. Didn't anticipate such a grand response... but I ain't gonna complain. Anyway, all the shiny praise is great inducement to pour in the extra effort. I'm very happy that this art found such a great afterlife... so much better than just languishing unseen on my hard drive.
As to your entryway wall, I say get the guerilla marketing posters framed and turn the area into a hip, cool art gallery!
But that's just me... ;-)
11th Hour
ANONYMOUS
Saturday, 31 December 2005 03:15
This cover is awesome, I am going to get it printed oout as soon as possible. I really like how you took out the laser coming from serenity, that was a stupid marketing move from universal. And those are much better pictures of river and mal. Thanks for the great work!
ANONYMOUS
Sunday, 01 January 2006 18:36
as much as I love this cover, i have the fullscreen version :-( no alt cover for me...
Tuesday, 03 January 2006 22:09
asked the question and then promptly forgot all about it. i'll do that, thanks!
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