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yotsuya:
I think I'm in the minority, but I'd keep the surrounds and ditch the artwork completely. I'm more of a fan of classic, simplistic control panels. I think the artwork belongs on the marquee, bezel, and sides.  :cheers:

CoryBee:

--- Quote from: ppv on August 27, 2013, 09:20:46 am ---It looks clean, but to be frank, I would forgo the surround with this type of artwork. It just breaks up the images IMHO. :dunno
Still, transparent seems a bit better to me.

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--- Quote from: blashyrk on August 27, 2013, 11:45:34 am ---Really nice artwork, Go for the second option, or maybe a little less opacity  :)

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--- Quote from: shponglefan on August 27, 2013, 11:49:46 am ---I prefer the translucent version since it does a better job of tying the underlying art into the button placement.

(As a side rant, one of the biggest mistakes people make in CP/art design is not taking into account tying buttons to the underlying artwork.   If the whole thing is treated as a unified piece of visual art, the end result is much more aesthetically pleasing.)

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--- Quote from: BadMouth on August 27, 2013, 09:59:15 am ---I think the translucent doesn't look as good.  :lol
The slightly translucent edges look good.
Definitely ditch the whole thing around the joystick.
I scanned the whole thing for places where the button placement and artwork clashed, but there are one.
I like it!  :cheers:

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Thanks fellas. I think I will keep the translucent sides and just a hint of translucent center surrounds to help tie the art together. It is just for this build but I assume I will have to tweak it for any other builds as well.


--- Quote from: monkeychunkuk on August 27, 2013, 10:32:16 am ---Ohhh that's control panel is awesomeness care to share your PSD file with me ???

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- Straight Layout -

- Curved Layout -

The idea behind my PSD file is that I now have a "Master Template" that I can use on any of my Full Size Control panels. Both Straight and Curved layout are available. Now that I have the surrounds and drilling locations I can just modify it slightly with a different art layer and\or button surround colors.

I went with this tan-ish color to match the bricks and stuff in the back as it consumes most of the pictures color.


--- Quote from: yotsuya on August 27, 2013, 12:40:47 pm ---I think I'm in the minority, but I'd keep the surrounds and ditch the artwork completely. I'm more of a fan of classic, simplistic control panels. I think the artwork belongs on the marquee, bezel, and sides.  :cheers:

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I agree, thanks for the tip. Sounds like more work though  ;D

Maybe I will try my hand at some more custom work, need to hone my photoshop skills first though and learn some new techniques.

yotsuya:
Cory-

I like looking though these for inspiration:

http://www.arcadeartlibrary.com/arcade_art/categories.php?cat_id=6&sessionid=4e54449091d15f8e1c67a4c1c13386c0

I think it's important to note that even the most elaborate panels artwise still took button placement into account, so you didn't have stuff obscured or cut out.

Caparo8bit:
imo thats a no....!

monkeychunkuk:
Thank you!!!!


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