Firefly DVD Cover Art!!!
POSTED BY: GunslinginBrowncoat
UPDATED: Thursday, October 2, 2003 16:55
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"just simply the logo and the glowing ship from the end of any epp"
I am also fond of minimalism and classy simplicity when it comes to cover art. Despite my feelings for Buffy, I like their cover art...Angel's too. I like the whole monochromatic thing they have going on as well.
I'd go for something as simple as Firefly just floating in a sea of black (a la AC/DC) or the title with some browns....or the title and the ship because well the ship is dead sexy.
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Originally posted by Haken:
Looks to me like it was made by a monkey. Definately on the cheap side with no original artwork.
In fact, that exact photo of the cast is available for broadcasters to use, e.g., Space in Canada uses it for its Web site. When you select Firefly, this image comes up beside the broadcast times and plot summaries.
Blech! So conventional for such an UNconventional show. Okay, so there are no "aliens" in the image. That's unusual for an SF show, but who's going to notice?
I'd like to see some image that evokes a bit of a shock reaction from the casual viewer. How about the opening scene in Our Mrs. Reynolds: the covered wagon rolls thru pond with everyone blasting away at each other and Serenity parked out back in view.
Okay guys, that's your cue. Maybe start a new thread to present ideas for new cover art and hope that ME sees it.
Otherwise, I think I'm going to write a note to ME to plead for something different.
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Hey, a few months back we were happy just to have the DVD's. I wouldn't have given a rip about the covers. Now, let's face it we all may have different ideas on the way we think it should look. That's all part of our personality. I mean heck if we all thought the same we'd be awfully "trekish" Sure I'd have done them differently, and some of ya'll would have dissed up on that too. But we have "cover art". I guess to me it just symbolizes that they aren't gonna pull the plug or the rug from us at the last minute. Sure, we've all gone through alot of crap from Fox & even Amazon. But hey we've got a DVD set. I no longer have to watch them on a cheesy slow computer where they skip & pop. I get quality DVD sound with commentary that I can play on any freaking size screen I want!!! 
I'm sure we all have opinions on what we would have prefered for the cover art, the extra features, heck I've seen arguments over what we think the right order episode should be, but we got something, and a MOVIE on the way. Sorry, if I'm going off. Opinions are fine and healthy, but lets try to sound a bit grateful. 
Don't take away my Brown Coat just because I don't agree.
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No, its a crummy cover. I'm not even gonna buy the DVD. Heck I'm gonna quit watching the show. This is an outrage! In fact, I want a refund for all those episodes I downloaded.
SergeantX
"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith
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Oh well, whenever they feel like releasing it I'm sure that the region two version will have a different cover (and widescreen) so you could hold out for that if you hate the cover that much.
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Originally posted by stillshiny:
But we have "cover art". I guess to me it just symbolizes that they aren't gonna pull the plug or the rug from us at the last minute. Sure, we've all gone through alot of crap from Fox & even Amazon. But hey we've got a DVD set. I no longer have to watch them on a cheesy slow computer where they skip & pop. I get quality DVD sound with commentary that I can play on any freaking size screen I want!!!
I think the thrust of the discussion is not biting that hand that now deigns to feed us, SS. It's whether or not this is the genuine cover art. And this is not the first piece of bogus cover art to have circulated.
I agree with Succatash-- $12/hour graphic artists could photoshop it up better in 10 minutes.
Sit tight. It'll get here.
Sarah
I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case
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Originally posted by stillshiny:
But we have "cover art". I guess to me it just symbolizes that they aren't gonna pull the plug or the rug from us at the last minute. Sure, we've all gone through alot of crap from Fox & even Amazon. But hey we've got a DVD set. I no longer have to watch them on a cheesy slow computer where they skip & pop. I get quality DVD sound with commentary that I can play on any freaking size screen I want!!!
I think the thrust of the discussion is not biting that hand that now deigns to feed us, SS. It's whether or not this is the genuine cover art. And this is not the first piece of bogus cover art to have circulated.
I agree with Succatash-- $12/hour graphic artists could photoshop it up better in 10 minutes.
Sit tight. It'll get here.
Sarah
I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case
Point taken, and agreed. Though I would be curious to see other browncoats designs. I'm always impressed by custom cover art. Used to burn alot of U2 shows with custom covers before Firefly.
Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”
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Now that I put a biiiig pic up there, I must say it doesn't look too much better.
I do like the spine though!
God helps those who help themselves.
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I am in total agreement on the spine. Saw that somewhere else earlier today.
Mal: “See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown!”
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Originally posted by SergeantX:
No, its a crummy cover. I'm not even gonna buy the DVD. Heck I'm gonna quit watching the show. This is an outrage! In fact, I want a refund for all those episodes I downloaded.
SergeantX
lol @ sergeantx
The bottom half and the spine are alright but I think the planet behind Serenity looks out of place. Don't know if it's the real cover art or not but I'm more interested in what's inside the shiny box than what's on the outside anyway.
...like a trained ape, without the training
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