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Vash:


--- Quote from: waveryder on January 21, 2008, 04:15:44 pm ---How many cabs have space based background art. Isnt it time for something a bit more original. Its so cliched. Lightning  , space, grids and fire. Theres some amazing artwork coming out of this forum, real insperational stuff. We have etched plexi art, hand carved 3d artwork, airbrushed work, custom character art. For the love of god dont end up with one of these space based CP's just because you cant produce anything else  :dunno



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The problem with just commissioning someone to do the artwork for me is twofold.  I don't know what colors I want to be the focus of the panel;  I was going to design the cab's color scheme around a panel image that I found.  And if after all is said and done, I don't like what the person I commissioned comes up with, I'm sort of stuck with it.  All I want is a cool 3D background with nice brush work.  Nothing specific, just a cool abstract that isn't too distracting. 

waveryder:

Thats the problem with cabinet artwork. If like Afterburner your intention was artwork with a space background or theme,  thats fine. (A great job he did to) Im sure that is the design he had in mind before he started working on the art for his cab. Saying I just want a "cool 3D background" is a bit vague. Maybe you should figure out what you want your cab to look like and what message you want it to send, then think about the art. Most people have an idea of what their cabs mean to them and that's the best place to start. Personally I treat my cab like a large breasted, pink, mini skirt wearing space queen! And my artwork reflects that. What does your cab mean to you? Is it a throwback to your childhood, Is it a fighting arena to kick your mates butts or is it a last ditch attempt to assert your masculinity in a house with a wife and only daughters!!!! All of these will give you a starting point which can be developed. Check out the "artwork board" Its full of people bouncing around ideas and suggestions.

Afterburner:


--- Quote from: waveryder on January 21, 2008, 04:15:44 pm ---How many cabs have space based background art. Isnt it time for something a bit more original. Its so cliched. Lightning  , space, grids and fire. Theres some amazing artwork coming out of this forum, real insperational stuff. We have etched plexi art, hand carved 3d artwork, airbrushed work, custom character art. For the love of god dont end up with one of these space based CP's just because you cant produce anything else  :dunno



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Cliched?!?  Are you kidding?  Aren't arcade machines themselves cliched?  Yes there are numerous space-oriented cab themes out there.  Given that:


* the majority of cab builders are technically oriented people who enjoy doing things themselves
* most of us are not graphic artists with cartoon talents
* many of the games are space-themed
....it isn't too surprising to see why the space themes are so prevalent.

Certainly those with the means and the will to commission custom professional artwork to adorn their cabinets are welcome and encouraged to do so.

But for many DIY cab builders with only a casual familiarity with Photoshop or some other editing app, space themed artwork is familiar, recognizable, and easily obtained to work with.

Yeah, there are other ways to go, but I don't think the OP should be shamed away from going with something space-themed.

I'm hoping to start a driving cab soon.  Obviously my artwork for it won't be space-themed.  But given my limited graphic art skills, it will be limited to modifying and assembling artwork I can find suitable for the end effect.  In fact, I plan on it as a dual use driving / flight sim cab.  Artwork for that will indeed be interesting.

MaximRecoil:


--- Quote from: waveryder on January 21, 2008, 04:15:44 pm ---How many cabs have space based background art. Isnt it time for something a bit more original. Its so cliched. Lightning  , space, grids and fire. Theres some amazing artwork coming out of this forum, real insperational stuff. We have etched plexi art, hand carved 3d artwork, airbrushed work, custom character art. For the love of god dont end up with one of these space based CP's just because you cant produce anything else  :dunno
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A quest for "originality" while trying to recreate the arcade experience is kind of ironic, don't you think?

waveryder:

No offense was meant towards you Afterburner, or your cabinet. I dont feel the need to insult anyones work so no need to get your back up. My point was simply that Vash shouldn't settle for something "cliched" simply because he believes he doesn't have the skills. Tutorials are not hard to find on the net. However as both Vash and Dazz originally commented they didn't want something generic and couldnt get hold of re-rendered/drawn work at 300dpi. Original cabinet artwork doesn't require the "commision" of a proffesional artist far from it. Just check the artwork forum to see how much work is "shared" between the regulars of that forum. I dont believe that arcade machines are themselves "cliche" there is a world of difference between "Retro" and "Cliche".

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