Author Topic: Arcade Bones. Marquee critique (Read 9015 times)

Bones · « **on:** August 02, 2005, 04:53:09 am »

The time has come for me to finalise some more artwork for

Stobe · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2005, 06:18:53 am »

Too bad you can't get the Invader to hold up a bottle of Smirnoff for a quick picture. That would be the icing on the cake.

Looks good. I personally love the background of your influence.

Maybe post a pic of your marquee and CPO together so we can see both in one place.

-Stobe

Bones · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2005, 06:27:33 am »

OK.

Pic of CP & cabinet will be orange with black t-molding.

Bones · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2005, 07:31:48 am »

Another slight variation of my design.

Also worth noting the black edge that can be seen is my calculation of where the marquee retainer will cease. In reality I have been a little conservative and feel slightly more of the image may be visible.

Stobe · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2005, 10:28:01 am »

Just for giggles (because you probably have nothing better to do)....

How about posting a pic of the marquee with the 'Last Stand" wording in the same orange that is on your CPO. Only because your CPO has mostly Black/orange/red, with only a little bit of yellow.

I realize keeping the wording yellow keeps more true to the original poster, but if theres a chance it might fit better on your cab, might be worth a look.

-Stobe

Stobe · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2005, 10:34:36 am »

Also, should the word "Invaders" have an apostraphe in it? Is it possesive as in "The Invader's Last Stand" or "The Invaders' Last Stand".

Personally I hate adding apostraphes to wording that is showing impact, but sometimes its necessary.

-Stobe

(What kind of world do we live in, when an American is questioning an Australian on proper English???)

Bones · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2005, 02:56:52 am »

Tried it with the orange and gave it a white border. Not convinced this is an overall improvement but I will give it some time.....

Stobe · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2005, 08:13:39 am »

I like it. But it's not my cab, of course.

But all colors aside, you're still doing a great job on this project!

-Stobe

Bones · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2005, 09:46:52 am »

Still playing around trying to get exactly what I am after. I went back to the yellow theme writing but there is a little more orange in the pic now to help it flow with the cabinet colour.

buks · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2005, 10:18:49 am »

I like the marching invaders in the background from the last marquee but prefer the breaking up thing in the middle from the first. The last one looks too busy.

Looking good though.

Never heard of Cold Chisel before - did a quick search on google and they've been about since the early 70's so maybe us Brits need to listen to more world music ?

DarkSoul1 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2005, 11:18:32 am »

Never heard of Cold Chisel

Jimmy and the boys made UK bands of the same era look like sloths on valium......and just about as interesting!

DrewKaree · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:39:22 pm »

Now, this is just personal, and my opinion. You may feel I am more full of crap than at any other time in the past. I'm also good with that opinion

"Invaders" needs to be in a different font. (it looks blocky and out of place - the poster ALSO looks the same way)

"Invaders" also needs to be a tad larger (it seems out of scale)

The orange type looked better on that background

The new "explosion" adds a lot, making it a keeper in my mind

Bones · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2005, 08:39:46 pm »

Hmmm....

I really dig the yellow writing, not because it looks particularly better than any other colour but because it is matches the Cold Chisel theme where it originated.

However, I have taken on all comments and will keep messing with the image.

Cheers.

Bones · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2005, 08:05:37 am »

Better, worse?

I am starting to like it a little more....

ginno · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2005, 08:24:44 am »

If you keep trying different looks eventually i gurantee you will end up going back to the original design.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2005, 07:10:28 pm »

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Quote from: ginno on August 11, 2005, 08:24:44 am

If you keep trying different looks eventually i gurantee you will end up going back to the original design.

Personally i think they are all good. Even if your not 100% happy im sure once its printed and up in lights you will have no complaints!

Good Luck.

So you're saying go ahead, print up something you aren't happy with, perhaps throwing away a nice chunk of change in the process? If HE isn't happy with it, HIS complaints will matter the most!

Bones, the orange "Invaders" is a keeper! How about "Last Stand" in red? Something about it....I'm wondering if perhaps it's a tad too large and that's why it looks "off" to me...dunno, but see if those things work better or if they suck beyond belief. Perhaps a smaller "tear"? I just can't put my finger on it yet

TurboC-- · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2005, 09:38:48 pm »

CPO is sweet.

Bones · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2005, 06:49:26 am »

Bring it on.

Bones · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2005, 06:58:13 am »

Different.

TurboC-- · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2005, 10:19:21 am »

Forgive the ignorance but... what game are these invaders from? Space invaders (doubting it...) Anyway if they are from a game with a logo, have you tried using the same font as on the original game art? I dunno if I like the curvy Invaders font along with everything else, it doesn't fit somehow...

versapak · « **Reply #20 on:** August 16, 2005, 11:10:14 am »

Quote from: TurboC-- on August 16, 2005, 10:19:21 am

Forgive the ignorance but... what game are these invaders from? Space invaders (doubting it...) Anyway if they are from a game with a logo, have you tried using the same font as on the original game art? I dunno if I like the curvy Invaders font along with everything else, it doesn't fit somehow...

Yes, they are from the original artwork for Space Invaders.

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=S&game_id=9662

TurboC-- · « **Reply #21 on:** August 16, 2005, 02:39:11 pm »

Ohhhh.

Bones · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:47:44 am »

Found myself dropping "Invaders" altogether and returning to a much simpler design. Frankly I am liking this more. I think it has more impact and is less confusing.

Cabinet has not been officially named yet and I could live with the title "Last Stand".

midway · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2005, 09:26:22 am »

Outstanding...... Stands out!.......... at Last....., ay ! Ay ?

sorry

You've done a greay job there on the backround, that'll look mighty with the backlight behind it.

Liking the orange .... just ... not ... sure

howzabout reddy orange ... or not

mw

xonix_digital · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2005, 12:30:11 pm »

I think the first and last ones are the Disco...

I started to like the crazy background but at first it was too much too look at. Arcade art never really had TOO much going on. I think the first and last designs hold truest to the scene. And to you inspiration!

- Bravo

-=XD=-

ChadTower · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2005, 12:46:27 pm »

Needs more Patrick Swayze.

Bones · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2005, 05:43:33 pm »

Quote from: xonix_digital on August 24, 2005, 12:30:11 pm

I started to like the crazy background but at first it was too much too look at. Arcade art never really had TOO much going on.

I agree.

It really was a case of the more detail I added the less impact my image had. I have come to the conclusion that simple bold marquee art is the way to go which is probably what the game manufacturers worked out 20 years ago......

ginno · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2005, 08:57:07 pm »

Told you so

The more you add the more you forget about the original idea.

Bones · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2005, 09:10:13 pm »

Quote from: ginno on August 24, 2005, 08:57:07 pm

Told you so

The more you add the more you forget about the original idea.

Well it's not quite what I am after just yet, but yes, I have gone full circle.

Stingray · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2005, 12:10:15 pm »

I like you're last one without the word Invaders best. The colorful background was too much, glad you went back to asimpler background.

-S

gsoul · « **Reply #30 on:** November 07, 2005, 10:12:14 pm »

You're holding out on me Bones.. I didnt see this post until today.

Bones · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2006, 07:37:18 am »

Still messing around looking for the image that grabs me.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2006, 02:20:00 pm »

If those stars looked any gheyer, I'd call you nancy

Bones · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2006, 04:29:50 am »

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 30, 2006, 02:20:00 pm

If those stars looked any gheyer, I'd call you nancy

I had another look at it today. You are right. I dunno what I was thinking last night....

ginno · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2006, 11:53:43 pm »

Man i reckon its a good idea, just make it less obvious, use the same stars as the rest of the background and blend it in, that way all your mates will still pick it while not having to worry about being a nancy.

If the yanks can plaster their flag everywhere including the moon, im sure you can add it to your aussie born n breed cabinet

stellarola · « **Reply #35 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:23:13 am »

Try to get a mix of colors that will work with the control panel and the orange sides. That's what I'd do.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #36 on:** February 02, 2006, 06:20:27 am »

Quote from: ginno on January 31, 2006, 11:53:43 pm

Man i reckon its a good idea, just make it less obvious, use the same stars as the rest of the background and blend it in, that way all your mates will still pick it while not having to worry about being a nancy.

If the yanks can plaster their flag everywhere including the moon, im sure you can add it to your aussie born n breed cabinet

do it! and get a tatto of the flag too. THAT should ensure that they finally change that damn thing

Bones · « **Reply #37 on:** February 04, 2006, 08:25:08 am »

Another.....

ginno · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2006, 07:54:36 pm »

i like it, including the southern cross, especially as i watch the super bowl on SBS and have no idea what is going on, they throw the ball once then everyone gets off the ground for a lemonade and a chat...

Bring back AFL/NRL...

go aussie...

Bones · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2006, 06:27:27 am »

Another failure.


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