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Main => Artwork => Topic started by: Bones on August 02, 2005, 04:53:09 am
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The time has come for me to finalise some more artwork for
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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
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OK.
Pic of CP & cabinet will be orange with black t-molding.
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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.
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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
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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???) :)
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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.....
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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
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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.
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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 ? :)
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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!
:P
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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
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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.
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Better, worse?
I am starting to like it a little more....
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If you keep trying different looks eventually i gurantee you will end up going back to the original design.
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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
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CPO is sweet.
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Bring it on.
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Different.
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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...
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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
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Ohhhh.
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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".
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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
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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 8)
-=XD=-
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Needs more Patrick Swayze.
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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......
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Told you so :)
The more you add the more you forget about the original idea.
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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.
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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
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You're holding out on me Bones.. I didnt see this post until today. :)
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Still messing around looking for the image that grabs me.
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If those stars looked any gheyer, I'd call you nancy ;)
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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....
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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
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Try to get a mix of colors that will work with the control panel and the orange sides. That's what I'd do. 8)
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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 ;)
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Another.....
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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...
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Another failure.
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Last Stand.jpg & No 4. are your best so far dude IMO. Stay simple.
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I'd paint that cab black and name it "MameCade" if I were you ;)
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Last Stand.jpg That is the one totally. That or the Australian Factor Sig. :D I Like that the Last Stand.jpg is simple but cool. You can see the invader quickly without trying to process the flair. It does not draw too much away from the entire cabinet. I think the others look a bit too busy IMO.
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I'd paint that cab black and name it "MameCade" if I were you ;)
don't forget the blue t molding
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3 words....
MARBLE CONTACT PAPER
'nuff said
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More experimenting.... Will this never end? :badmood:
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last one looks great I say go with this one ! :cheers:
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last one looks great I say go with this one ! :cheers:
Ditto...that does look good Bones!
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More experimenting.... Will this never end? :badmood:
Bones, look at it this way - at least you don't have McCoy-itis where you call it done in a few weeks whether it could be improved or not ;)
JUST KIDDING McCoy, jeez ::) ;)
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I have made some small adjustments and added the black edging to simulate the marquee retainer.
I suppose it's now done.....
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not that you care..but I just saw this thread...was going through...I liked almost all of them, but when I saw the last one....I was like..."That's it"
just my .02
Allroy
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not that you care..
I appreciate all feedback! Thanks Allroy.
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I appreciate all feedback! Thanks Drew.
No problem - but you still smell like a pile of old, worn gym socks soaked in kerosene and used to clean whatever's left after your dog is done eating ;)
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More experimenting.... Will this never end? :badmood:
Bones, look at it this way - at least you don't have McCoy-itis where you call it done in a few weeks whether it could be improved or not ;)
JUST KIDDING McCoy, jeez ::) ;)
It's called getting done before mame .371u4. :-*
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They'll be selling Mame at Best Buy before I finish, but hopefully Best Buy will still be in business so Mission can buy the disc when he finishes his cab.