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#1087036
Topic
Star Wars Despecialized Editions - Custom Bluray Set (Released)
Time

TV’s Frink said:

oojason said:

vexedmedia said:

Here are some covers to smooth things over

vexedmedia said:

I’ve been holding on to these covers for quite some time now (about 8 months) and I’ve decided it’s time to let them go.

Based on the Criterion layout, these covers present the Despecialized project without cluttering the front artwork. I went with striking images and embellished them for a unique look. These are inspired by JMoomer’s previous designs, which I became obsessed with and decided to work on some originals. This is a set with a theme, and I have more sets designed with the same layout that have different themes (those will be posted at a later date so look out for further posts)

The covers are made for Criterion Single Disc Cases and are FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY, which I would greatly enjoy seeing photos of.

! PLEASE KEEP THESE IMAGES OFF OTHER SITES !

I made these for the forum members here and I don’t want to find them anywhere else. If I see them pop up on eBay or other forums, the designs will be pulled and I won’t post any more of the many I’ve made.



However, if you would like a set made for you, I am offering to do so.

** IF YOU’RE READING THIS PASSED JULY 4TH IT’S ENDED

The trilogy set will be 40$, 15$ each individually, all in Criterion cases and with an inside print unique to each film as well.

NO DISCS INCLUDED!

those you will have to handle yourself. Shipping only to United States for now. This is a timed production. From now until the 4th of July, you can PM me if interested. Expected delivery by August 1st.

Hope you enjoy the designs and the coming covers.

-VM

really nice choice of abstract artwork for your Criterion OT Covers there - some top work and thanks for sharing.

I’ve add them to a list of single case sets, Box Sets, 3-in-1 / Trilogy covers etc by users on the ot.com, here:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/A-list-of-Box-Sets-3-in-1-Trilogy-covers-single-case-sets-some-useful-links/id/53673

Whoa, what a great list! I generally don’t care much about covers myself but that’s a nice community resource.

cheers mate - with so many quality covers and art made by people on here through the years for all the various Star Wars releases, and custom covers too, I thought something like this may help us all find them a little easier.

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#1086957
Topic
Star Wars Despecialized Editions - Custom Bluray Set (Released)
Time

vexedmedia said:

Here are some covers to smooth things over

vexedmedia said:

I’ve been holding on to these covers for quite some time now (about 8 months) and I’ve decided it’s time to let them go.

Based on the Criterion layout, these covers present the Despecialized project without cluttering the front artwork. I went with striking images and embellished them for a unique look. These are inspired by JMoomer’s previous designs, which I became obsessed with and decided to work on some originals. This is a set with a theme, and I have more sets designed with the same layout that have different themes (those will be posted at a later date so look out for further posts)

The covers are made for Criterion Single Disc Cases and are FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY, which I would greatly enjoy seeing photos of.

! PLEASE KEEP THESE IMAGES OFF OTHER SITES !

I made these for the forum members here and I don’t want to find them anywhere else. If I see them pop up on eBay or other forums, the designs will be pulled and I won’t post any more of the many I’ve made.



However, if you would like a set made for you, I am offering to do so.

** IF YOU’RE READING THIS PASSED JULY 4TH IT’S ENDED

The trilogy set will be 40$, 15$ each individually, all in Criterion cases and with an inside print unique to each film as well.

NO DISCS INCLUDED!

those you will have to handle yourself. Shipping only to United States for now. This is a timed production. From now until the 4th of July, you can PM me if interested. Expected delivery by August 1st.

Hope you enjoy the designs and the coming covers.

-VM

really nice choice of abstract artwork for your Criterion OT Covers there - some top work and thanks for sharing.

I’ve add them to a list of single case sets, Box Sets, 3-in-1 / Trilogy covers etc by users on the ot.com, here:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/A-list-of-Box-Sets-3-in-1-Trilogy-covers-single-case-sets-some-useful-links/id/53673

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#1086944
Topic
Blu-Ray and other HD box size STAR WARS covers
Time

Tyler0013 said:

Here are some covers I have worked on in between my Box Set (currently undergoing some fixes).

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! Enjoy!!!

Quality covers those mate - always liked the look of the CBS/Fox Video 1984/86 covers - I’ve added them to a list of covers, box sets, and 3-in-1 covers, and some useful links etc below, if ok with you?:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/A-list-of-Box-Sets-3-in-1-Trilogy-covers-single-case-sets-some-useful-links/id/53673

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#1086799
Topic
What printers does everyone use for printing discs and artwork?
Time

 

There are some useful info and guides for printing covers and disc art - as well as making box sets etc in this thread - link - just scroll down to the ‘Guides / Video Tutorials’ or ‘Generic Custom Cover website links’ sections…

There are also lots of quality guides on youtube and on online search engines too…

 

Designing your own covers - templates and previews…

A great site for sizing up art for a dvd, blu ray or cd jewel case - along with choice of width of spines is…

http://www.printdvdcover.com/

^ It is free and easy to use, does the sizing for you - and gives you an overall view of what your cover will look like - including a pdf format download ready to print.
 

There are also free downloadable templates for dvd, blu ray and cd jewel cases, and various measurements here:-

http://www.printdvdcover.com/cover-layout-measurements.php
 

There are other quality sites out there that offer similar free templates and previews 😃
 

It’s also worth noting that UK and US blu ray covers have different size spines (only a couple of mm):-

http://www.ronyasoft.com/products/cd-dvd-label-maker/articles/popular_dvd_case_dimensions/

 

Printing covers - for those that don’t have a printer…

Independent print shops are usually very good - for both price and expert/knowledgeable help & advice - and will usually also be willing to do a couple of free test-runs as well if you’re ordering a few copies/prints from them.

The chain stores are also worth a go too.

Staples in the UK is now online only (http://www.staples.co.uk/) - with all their physical shops sadly sold off… Many of these have become ‘Office Outlet’ shops (https://www.officeoutlet.com/) - and do have a dedicated Printer Centre section. Hopefully they’ll be quite decent and as helpful as Staples once were…

…if not it’s always worth a try at your local independent print shop - or even trying an online print store - even your local library or internet cafe etc.

 

Type of paper to use for printing DVD / Blu Ray covers…

For those that don’t like cutting the covers down to size from a piece of A4 paper there is the option of buying some perforated paper for dvd and cd covers:-

https://www.shop.mediasave.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1677481-25-Gloss-DVD-Case-Inserts-Glossy-DVD-Covers.html

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PressIt-A4-DVD-Case-Inserts/dp/B00009ETXA/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Datasafe-Matt-DVD-Case-Inserts-Inlays-Covers/290279444888
 

I’d used mainly semi-glossy, photo or premium paper for covers over the years - though will likely give the matt dvd cover paper a go too soon - https://refreshcartridges.co.uk/phoenix-120gsm-perforated-matte-dvd-case-inserts/

Obviously using standard A4 letter paper will look quite poor - the ink runs through to the other side, the paper warps and looks awful - even on minimalist white inksaver covers.

 

A decent list of printers that print ‘direct to disc’ can be found here:-

https://www.videolane.com/printers-with-direct-cd-dvd-disc-printing/

https://www.printerbase.co.uk/cd-printing-printers.html

https://www.staples.com/cd+dvd+inkjet+printer/directory_cd+dvd+inkjet+printer

along with the Brother MFC-J825DW, Brother MFC-J835DW, and Brother DCP-J925DW printers, and HP’s Photosmart C5200, C5500, D5100, D5300, D5400, D7560, and HP Premium C309a and C309c printers - though am sure there are a few more out there from differing brands too…

A quick amazon search should help get some more info on the printers - and hopefully some of the reviews may help get some info on which printers print to discs more reliably or in a good quality…

https://www.amazon.com/Inkjet-Printers-CD-printing/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A172646%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A5527623011

It’s also worth giving some consideration to the cost of ink cartridges for various printers - ink isn’t cheap 😉

 

Printable Discs…

I’ve always opted for Verbatim discs - both dvd and blu ray - a quality brand, great value for money and only had a couple of failures in using them over 13/14 years.

Something like 50 dvd discs for £10 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-43533-DVD-R-Printable-Spindle/dp/B0009U6V8Q

and 25 blu ray discs for £15 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-43811-Datalife-Inkjet-Printable/dp/B00DHS9F5I
 

When burning discs with content always do so at the lowest possible speed - to ensure a good quality burn of and fewer expensive coasters lying around the place 😉

 

A kind member on here has made a generous offer for those wishing to use his at-cost Disc Printing Service - especially useful for those without a printer with a ‘print-to-disc’ function - the details for which can be found here…

Captain Danielsan’s Blu Ray and DVD Disc Printing Service Thread - A project for all:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Captain-Danielsans-Blu-Ray-and-DVD-Disc-Printing-Service-Thread-A-project-for-all/id/59006

 

Another kind and generous member here has offered to provide disc labels and label resources for the community at large to use with your preservation or fan edit projects etc.

More info can be found here…

One69chev’s disc art and label extravaganza’:-

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/One69chevs-disc-art-and-label-extravaganza/id/59192

 

Adhesive Disc Labels…

I’d stay clear of the adhesive disc labels - they are more trouble than they are worth - causing issues for many people using them; usually resulting in bubbling on the disc, players refusing to play them, excessive noise coming from the dvd player due to balance issues, chemicals in the adhesives running through onto the disc… and over time… the disc being ruined.

http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/media/2159-never-sticky-label.html

http://forum.cakewalk.com/labelling-CDs-amp-DVD39s-with-paper-labels-m2334527.aspx

https://www.supermediastore.com/pages/inkjet-printable-dvdr-cdr-ink-print-media-faq

 

Disc Cases / Boxes…

Amaray seem to be held in very high regard when it comes to storing your discs in cases - lots of choices, colours, for dvd and blu ray - in various sizes.

They also do cases which hold up anything from a couple of discs up to around 23 discs each - link
 

Though ebay, amazon and likely your local stationery shop or market store also stock other quality cases too.
 

A couple of decent discussions on the differing sizing of cases:-

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=102650 & http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=80758
 

Criterion blu ray cases are the same height as a normal blu ray case - though has a 14mm spine (unless specified otherwise):-

http://www.casetopia.com/Criterion_Single_Disc_Blu_ray_Case_14mm_p/br1-cri.htm
 

Casetopia has had some good reviews from members on here buying replacement / alternative cases too - http://www.casetopia.com/

 

Alternative options to store your Star Wars content on…

‘A Star Wars USB Drive Box, Case, Tape, Tin, Frame, Figure & Cover Thread…’ - link

 

Jackpumpkinhead’s superb ‘Guide for How To Make Your Own Custom Box Set - for DVD / Blu Ray’ etc

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/GUIDE-How-To-Make-Your-Own-Custom-Box-For-DVDAVCHDBLURAY-Sets-Work-in-Progress/id/57844

 

Personally…

I’m still using my old trusty Epson R300 Printer - which prints ‘direct to disc’ and also prints on the usual A4 size paper for DVD / Blu Ray covers.

It must be getting on for 14 years now - and still prints in a high quality to both paper and disc 😃

An elegant printer for a more civilised age… 😉

 

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#1086558
Topic
New Users Thread
Time

A good idea that mate - will hopefully stop the usual threads getting clogged up with seemingly endless requests for links and ‘where to get them’ type questions from newly joined users on here…

 

2019 Edit…

New and newer members here who take the time to read any of the About, Help, Welcome to the OT.com; Introduce yourself in here… or the ’How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com threads… will find information on how to go about acquiring any the of the various preservations, fan edits or other projects on here that may take their interest; in accordance to the OT.com Forum Rules and Guidelines and Fan Edit / Preservation Forum Rules and FAQ, of course.

There is also some similar helpful information on the above in the pinned Index Threads - located at the top of each of the four main ‘Preservation Project’ and ‘Fan Edit’ sections on this site.
 

As has always been the case on here… a little patience and taking the time to look around and learn about how this place works - and how it doesn’t work - is key.
 

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#1086467
Topic
Star Wars Despecialized Editions - Custom Bluray Set (Released)
Time

So many new people to the site seem to be unable to find the ‘Requesting invites to private torrent sites (i.e. Myspleen)’ thread link in the ‘Announcements’ section at the top of the page - and then post in various other threads asking for links and help…

(and have to say a fair few of them don’t seem to look very hard - or have trouble locating even quite public and numerous Star Wars files on public torrent sites…)

would it be better for everyone to sticky the ‘Requesting invites to private torrent sites (i.e. Myspleen)’ thread to the top of each proper thread (like the ‘Project Index: Star Wars Preservation and Other Projects’ is in here) - and also re-title it so it’s a little easier for the newbies to find - and also save cluttering up the other quality threads?

^ Just an idea - and if newbies STILL post asking for links in the various other threads then maybe ‘just’ warn or temp-ban them? - or perma-ban the rude/entitled/dick-ish ones?

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#1086104
Topic
❕ An <strong>Index</strong> &amp; <strong>Help Thread</strong> for <strong><em>Case Covers, Disc Labels, and Fan Art</em></strong>... ❕
Time

I’ve updated the original links above - and changed the format a little - so hopefully they are a little easier one eye and easier to find a particular link/thread.

Have also added some ‘useful links’ and ‘single case covers’ links too.
 

edit 1 - have also added a list of some custom cover websites.

edit 2 - have now added some links on some guides for how to make your own box sets.
 

Any suggestions for more covers and threads etc to be added are always welcome 😃

 


 

Some of Harmy’s Despecialized Edition covers and plex style posters…
 

and

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#1086049
Topic
Politics 2: Electric Boogaloo
Time

DUP agree deal with Tories - will receive £1billion bribe for propping up the Govt for 2 years…

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jun/26/tories-and-the-dup-reach-deal-to-prop-up-minority-government

&

‘Scotland and Wales Are Furious About Theresa May Giving Northern Ireland £1bn’:-

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/snp-wales-dup-tory-deal_uk_5950ebe2e4b02734df2b982a?utm_hp_ref=uk

&

‘Theresa May Accused Of Shaking The ‘Magic Money Tree’ Over £1 Billion DUP Deal’:-

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/theresa-may-magic-money-tree-over-1-billion-dup-deal_uk_5951066be4b02734df2bb737?ir=UK+Politics&utm_hp_ref=uk-politics

&

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#1086020
Topic
Han - Solo Movie ** Spoilers **
Time

SilverWook said:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/lord-miller-could-still-get-a-han-solo-cut/

Very intriguing - would be interesting to see both sides claiming they did / did not reach the 90% threshold - and who would go up vs Disney to release a likely dvd/bluray/digital release version of the directors’ film - if it came to that (if Disney didn’t release it themselves)…

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#1085701
Topic
Politics 2: Electric Boogaloo
Time

‘Lord Buckethead says he could negotiate Brexit better than Theresa May…’

(and also is at Glasonbury 😃)

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lord-buckethead-brexit-theresa-may-pain-au-chocolat-glastonbury-festival-sleaford-mods-a7805941.html

&

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/lord-buckethead-makes-surprise-glastonbury-appearance-introduce/

^ Even The Telegraph is giving Lord Buckethead more positive coverage than Theresa May…