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Need inspiration... cab theme
RandyT:
Keep it simple. Create some artwork with some obvious stairstepped pixelation. The Berzerk robots, Space Invaders, Galaga spaceships, etc. You know, the iconic figures that most with even the slightest exposure to classic video games will instantly recognize. You can even update the appearance, as long as you keep the blocky pixelization, such as a chromed Berzerk robot with a glowing red eye. Then you can contrast those blocky images with some sharp, modern lettering or graphic treatments. Easy to recognize, but still have the cool factor of a more updated presentation.
RandyT
kronic24601:
This would be original ...
Mikezilla:
I agree with everyone that mentioned what types of games youre gonna play has an impact on the design. Take mine for example. I have a marvel v capcom cab, but Im redoing the control panel to showcase a spiderman v venom (favorite marvel characters) I got red and blue buttons and a red joystick for the spidey side, and I got black and white buttons/joystick for the venom side. The rest of the side art is gonna be vectored stuff, or stuff from the other marvel games, havent decided yet. Im taking pictures of spidey/venom from a few double issues I have, and sticking them under the plexi on the CP itself. It sound ghetto, but I think it will have a cool "comicy" look when its done. Sometimes when things are too professional it doesnt have the cool, dank, arcade feel. ;D
Havok:
How about "The Game Isn't Over Until the Fat Lady Sings?"
jholman76:
pick a classic-era cabinet style and let the cabinet pick the artwork. I know that sounds all spiritual and whatnot, but I bet once you see things start to take shape, you will get more ideas.
Thats how I work. Artwork is very important, but I wouldn't let it hold you up from starting the build process... choose a cab style you like and then when it comes time to config the CP/side art, etc, you may have a much better idea on artwork and layout.
joe
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