dancingmind Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) DM's new cover designs UPDATE APRIL 16/2014: I've moved all custom cover designs to my home hosting network so you may download them. Thanks for the interest and years of support! I've enjoyed providing this service to PST users in the past. Hi my name is dancingmind, but my friends call me dm for short. So as it was discussed in the OCD covers thread, many are peeved that SONY has changed the way the cases look. I for one welcome the new design because it makes everything look crisper. It does however make your collection not line up properly and for many that is ANNOYING. Here is my solution: The quick "tabs" fix I designed new PS3 black tabs to replace the red ones of old. This will make your PS3 collection appear the same from the side! It is easy to do and doesn't require a super perfect print job. Just follow these easy steps: 1. Download the PDF and print it Right click this link and download the linked PDF to your computer. You can print these off at home to customize your cases yourself, OR put it on a USB drive and take it to a printing place to get a better quality print. http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/custom/tab1.jpg 2. Cut out the tabs Like the picture above you can cut out the tabs and make them ready for inserting. DO NOT do what i did in this photo and cut off the top off the tab. The idea is to have a blank white space on the top and then the printed tab at the bottom. This way you can fold the tab and place it in the case. The pictures following will better explain. http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/custom/tab2.jpg 3. Place tab into case Open up the PS3 case. Fold the new tab like the picture above. http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/custom/tab3.jpg Push the tab so that the white part is going behind the original print and the new printed part is under the plastic. 4. Enjoy the awesomeness The best step.. Look at how they look the same from the side. Joy! http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/custom/tab4.jpg ............................. !!! dm! It doesn't work for all my cases!!!!!! Okay... it was a quick fix and it won't work for all PS3 cases. See... you need to have enough space so that it doesn't cover the title on the spine. See this example of Uncharted becoming Charted: http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/custom/tab5.jpg And this is when i got into my Custom designed PS3 cases. http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/uncharted.jpg A Brief History http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SSZ0TPTRL._AA160_.jpghttp://peit.ca/storage/ps3/PS2ico.jpg This is the first design i did in 2001. If you agree that the North American release is lacking, then you'll understand why i had to fix it. I let designing covers go for a long time after that until I finally joined the new generation of consoles and bought a PS3 slim. Then Sony changed their case design to not match anymore and I was determined to make a template and make my existing titles match the new designs. FAQ Q: Where can I get a copy of one of your designs?!?! A: Check the list below and see which covers are available to download. Click on the DOWNLOAD link to download a PDF. Bring the PDF to a print house (don't use a crappy home printer!) and pay a couple bucks per print. Sometimes they will charge you for their time too ... which sucks. Q: I tried printing one of your designs from this thread and it doesn't fit the case A: What you are seeing in this thread are image samples! They are small filesizes so they will load quickly for everyone to see. You'll want to print a full resolution PDF version available form clicking on DOWNLOAD. They are around 10-20 MBs each and the lettering should be easy to read. Q: What did you print it on/How much does it cost to print? It costs about $2.00 CDN to print a cover to print it on good paper. Ask for a semi glossy high quality printed paper. The size you want is called "legal" (8.5" x 14"), but some places will make you print on "tabloid" size (11" x 17"). I used to print at FedEx/Kinkos, but their service and extra fees are awful. Do a search for printing places in your neighborhood and ask questions. Remember you are a customer and they should be willing to help you get the best quality you want. Q: Why no PAL versions? A: I live in Canada, so I am used to seeing NTSC cover designs. It's no favouritism, it's just what I am used to. Q: Are you going to make PS4 or Vita cover designs? A: It looks like the video game business is moving towards digital media. Even I have started buying more games digitally than physically. I have no plans to keep making cover art for boxes in the future. Q: Can I request new designs?! A: I am no longer taking requests for designs. Thanks everyone for your submissions and support. You are free to download all that I have made in the past. Q: What are you up to now? A: I work full time in graphic design with emphasis on print/web design and audio/video production. I am enjoying playing video games in my spare time instead of making covers for them. Feel free to send me a friend invite if you'd like to play co-op games online with me (PSN: dancingmind). Creatively, I am enjoying putting my free time into my band and podcast which you can check out on iTunes for free here. Edited April 16, 2014 by dancingmind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmind Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Index of Custom Covers METAL GEAR SOLID 4 http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/mgs4.jpg INFAMOUS http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/infamous.jpg UNCHARTED http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/uncharted.jpg COD 4: MODERN WARFARE http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/cod4.jpg MODERN WARFARE 2 http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/mf2.jpg DEMON'S SOULS http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/demonRED.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/demonBLUE.jpg RESISTANCE 2 http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/resistance2.jpg RATCHET AND CLANK http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/ratchet.jpg DEAD SPACE http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/deadspace.jpg NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/NFSS.jpg DISGAEA 3 http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/disgaea3.jpg FALLOUT 3 http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/fallout3.jpg KATAMARI FOREVER http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/katamari2.jpg LITTLE BIG PLANET http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/LBP.jpg MIRROR'S EDGE http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/info.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/buttons/download.jpg http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/mirrorsedge.jpg (this post will be updated) Edited May 18, 2014 by dancingmind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) I have to say your collection looks very smart with matching margins. I'm not that OCD about them though, I've just got the old cases lined up, and then the new ones lined up next to it. Maybe if I'm bored one day. I have one case I won't be able to do it for though - InFamous (Special Edition) as it's cardboard. Edit: What I would find more annoying than margins that do not match, is opening a case and the new tab that you've added falling out, or moving out of place. That would just add an extra complication, unless of course you're gluing them on.. Edited April 9, 2010 by parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame334 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Could i aks you to do a Uncharted 2 cover, then I might change them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmind Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 What I would find more annoying than margins that do not match, is opening a case and the new tab that you've added falling out, or moving out of place. That would just add an extra complication, unless of course you're gluing them on.. If you do the folding technique outlined in the OP you won't have the tabs fall out. It works really well for such a simple fix. Also it won't be a permanent thing like glueing if you ever change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokkit_ Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Win. I'll definitely put this to good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keville22 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Nice work man, I'm not to bothered about different tabs but if I change my mind I'll head straight here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmind Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Custom Design: COD Modern Warfare 2 http://www.bestbuy.ca/multimedia/Products/300x300/101/10125/10125087.jpg I had a lot of requests for this game since it is one of the biggest sold game ever. It was a challenge since.... well i don't own the game so I don't actually know what it looks like. Why I don't is another question. Everyone has tastes and like fans of this game may hate LBP, I am the opposite. To each their own... let's move on http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/mf2.jpg The hardest part about this design is it is near impossible to find a complete scan of the PS3 design. I looked everywhere and ultimately came up short. There are a lot of fan remade designs though if you are looking for one to print yourself. Another fun part was making the logo from scratch. I think I emulated it pretty successfully, but again it's hard to tell without seeing the physical copy for comparison (or even a full page internet scan). So tell me if I missed something for this design. I am especially curious about the back cover. Also special thanks to SinRG for supplying the BLUS code on the spine. Edited April 9, 2010 by dancingmind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoftheapes79 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I am completely impressed. You put alot of work into this and it looks great. Doesn't mean I care enough to use it though lol however with that type of ingenuity and thoroughness I look forward to you writing some trophy guides and walkthroughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinRG Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 DM, looks amazing. I think the slip covers are pretty damn efficient, I think I'll go with those instead of full covers. You bring up a solid point about GTA IV though, the holgraphic design is too awesome to re-print lol. Looking at my collection, the games that won't benefit from new slips--and require spine overhauls--are: - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - Call of Duty World at War - Resistance - Uncharted Borderlands, using FFXIII as a reference, barely makes the slips lol. Awesome work man. Even though MGS4 can handle the slip, I perfer your design 100x more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catscan93 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 OMG fantastic. Posted about it in the OCD thread and been wanting to do something similar for ages, but don't have the editing skills. Thanks for posting this, I really apreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid-Arikardo Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I love the MGS4 cover art, i'll be giving that a print out and some of the tabs for the games that fit. Bravo for providing this service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catscan93 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Two little requests if you're lacking requests Could you possibly do just the spine of Call of Duty 4 and Mirror's Edge with the new logo? I don't really mind the front cover but the new tabs are too big for those too and cover up the logo slightly. Love the covers, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3coyotes55 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 wow thats a brilliant idea! nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) X Uncharted 2: Among Theives (Note: i thought it was obvious... but it already has the new design, so what is the point?) No! The US and other regions have been denied the most awesome cover in years; http://xs.to/image-3CB7_4B9865C2.jpg YESSSSSS. Edited April 9, 2010 by Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGS-14 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) The quick fix looks like it'll work for most of my games! Thanks buddy! Now I'm off to buy "Coated Text CT 80 lb" paper. BTW it wouldn't be a bad idea to sell these cover art with the new logos on them off ebay. These games can't be fixed with the quick fix. Requests are - Demon's Souls - Ratchet & Clank F: ToD - Resistance: Fall of Man No hurry Edited April 9, 2010 by RGS-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyQuid Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Anyone else think this should be in the User Generated Content section? Thought so. *Moved* DM, this is just a suggestion, but I'd rename this thread "My Custom Game Cover Designs" or something. It'll attract more visits. PM me if you want it changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarlightSammy Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 These custom covers are fantastic! ^^ Love the inFamous one. Since I got a very good printer, I'll replace the old cover with this one when I have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensredemption Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Oh man, this is amazing! Now I don't have to be so finicky about the first Assassin's Creed not blending in with the second. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamma Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 You have won a million internets. Congrats dude, those are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dda1996a Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Custom Design: COD Modern Warfare 2 http://www.bestbuy.ca/multimedia/Products/300x300/101/10125/10125087.jpg I had a lot of requests for this game since it is one of the biggest sold game ever. It was a challenge since.... well i don't own the game so I don't actually know what it looks like. Why I don't is another question. Everyone has tastes and like fans of this game may hate LBP, I am the opposite. To each their own... let's move on http://peit.ca/storage/ps3/mf2.jpg The hardest part about this design is it is near impossible to find a complete scan of the PS3 design. I looked everywhere and ultimately came up short. There are a lot of fan remade designs though if you are looking for one to print yourself. Another fun part was making the logo from scratch. I think I emulated it pretty successfully, but again it's hard to tell without seeing the physical copy for comparison (or even a full page internet scan). So tell me if I missed something for this design. I am especially curious about the back cover. Also special thanks to SinRG for supplying the BLUS code on the spine. u forgot the trophies part on the top back, but looks a amazing, better then original. I saw you are making a lbp one. What about cod 4&5, killzone 2 and unreal tournamnet 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reys Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Looks good mate. The examples you already made, are they the necessary size to fit in the case? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteclone Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Lol your OCD created an awesome idea. Looks very cool bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dda1996a Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 but how am I suppose to download for example the mw2 cover design? I mean its way too small and wont fit on the regular PS3 cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uchihaayub Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 ur designs r kool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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