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I'd like to commission a cover artist for the Objective Interim Modern Combat System.
There is, unfortunately, no pay involved, but work will be credited and references given if desired. And if things go REALLY well, I might even be able to pay you a little.
I would like a nice, simple but striking image for the cover - probably a simple filter job of a publically available photo or two will do it, but I lack the requisite skills and software.
All expressions of interest, please PM me.
There is, unfortunately, no pay involved, but work will be credited and references given if desired. And if things go REALLY well, I might even be able to pay you a little.
I would like a nice, simple but striking image for the cover - probably a simple filter job of a publically available photo or two will do it, but I lack the requisite skills and software.
All expressions of interest, please PM me.
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What kind of image and filter job do you think you're looking for?
I might be interested in giving it a whirl. You can see examples of my Photoshop work here; virtually all of my stuff is done entirely through the use of filters.
I might be interested in giving it a whirl. You can see examples of my Photoshop work here; virtually all of my stuff is done entirely through the use of filters.
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Probably something with a blurred/grainy look to make it look a bit, gritty (cliched I know), though - I wouldn't be adverse to something like an IR/thermal sight image. Or even the "subdued/drained" look that you occassionally saw in the Max Payne 1 comics.
Have a look through the US DoD photo archives (free to use), I'm not wanting a combat image for the cover, though something dynamic would be preferable.
Also - rampant patriotism need not apply.
Have a look through the US DoD photo archives (free to use), I'm not wanting a combat image for the cover, though something dynamic would be preferable.
Also - rampant patriotism need not apply.
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Oh yeah, I can definately do stuff like that. It's been sort of a side project of mine for a while. I just don't have any examples up because on my DA acount because most of the images aren't PD.weemadando wrote:Probably something with a blurred/grainy look to make it look a bit, gritty (cliched I know), though - I wouldn't be adverse to something like an IR/thermal sight image. Or even the "subdued/drained" look that you occassionally saw in the Max Payne 1 comics.
Here's a before/after comparison image, the source being a publicity still of Dakota Fanning for War of the Worlds, as an example of that kind of work:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/ ... d-comp.jpg
EDIT: Okay, I've saved fifty images from the DoD site. I'll try to show you that example image in a bit tonight and then do some work on the actual cover shots tomorrow.
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Something to this effect?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/ ... nk-ahi.jpg
(If you really like that you may not be able to use it 'cause I yoinked the base from here so if you somehow think it's not crap and like the style then I may have to make another one from an image that's in the public domain.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/ ... nk-ahi.jpg
(If you really like that you may not be able to use it 'cause I yoinked the base from here so if you somehow think it's not crap and like the style then I may have to make another one from an image that's in the public domain.
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Ando, I apologise. I've got a bunch of reading to do tonight, and I'm not really getting that artistic vibe at the moment. So I'm gonna have to postpone any submissions until tomorrow. It'll be worth it, though, first class work.
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I present to you the king of the battlefield.
Edit: Who needs image shack when you just got your own server running?
http://darthdavid.homelinux.net/images/ ... 7Y-071.jpg
Edit: Who needs image shack when you just got your own server running?
http://darthdavid.homelinux.net/images/ ... 7Y-071.jpg
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*rolls up sleeves* So, I'm a jackass am I?darthdavid wrote:I present to you the king of the battlefield.
Edit: Who needs image shack when you just got your own server running? :D
http://darthdavid.homelinux.net/050109-M-4697Y-071.jpg
BRING IT ON!!!
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What book is this for? Just out of curiosity.
And what would a post in this thread be without images?
(Imageshack Fucked up so I used my own server...)
http://www.jdroger.com/coverart5.jpg
http://www.jdroger.com/coverart6.jpg
Same picture, different filters.
And what would a post in this thread be without images?
(Imageshack Fucked up so I used my own server...)
http://www.jdroger.com/coverart5.jpg
http://www.jdroger.com/coverart6.jpg
Same picture, different filters.
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Just FYI, All of the ones I've made so far are from the DoD site. News Photos.
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And here's the list...
This is a list of artwork which I would like to "tender" for at this point:
All are required to be A4 size/scale (for easy editing for me) and be made using images freely available for public use. Proof of image sourcing will be required.
1 - Front Cover (may later request an updated version with spine and back cover for Print on Demand)
This should be visually striking and unique/recognisable. Its preferable if the artist could submit a version with the text:
I'm looking for something nice and simple here - dress formations, or something similar
3 - Combat
Combat eh? Dynamic, dynamic, dynamic. Ideally a combat-esque image as a base would be excellent, though alternate ideas are encouraged.
4 - Support
DarthDavids "artillery piece" is current ratings favourite here - but anything involving planes, helicopters, tanks or arty could fit in here.
5 - Characters
Base image of soldiers kicking back in barracks or relaxing as a group. Or anything that looks "right"
6 - Operations
Tommy Franks doing a whiteboard session for the press here is the kind of things I'm looking at.
7 - Equipment
Shiny, shiny kit. Guns, ammo, missiles - piles and piles of them!
8 - Appendices
I think that something to do with logistics would be good here, a line of trucks, or guns loading/unloading a plane.
I've given some somewhat vague ideas, because I've been impressed by what a lot of you have done. PM for an e-mail address for submissions, or post them here for comments/criticism from both me and the peanut gallery...
All are required to be A4 size/scale (for easy editing for me) and be made using images freely available for public use. Proof of image sourcing will be required.
1 - Front Cover (may later request an updated version with spine and back cover for Print on Demand)
This should be visually striking and unique/recognisable. Its preferable if the artist could submit a version with the text:
2 - Introduction pageObjective Interim Modern Combat System
by Anders Russell
I'm looking for something nice and simple here - dress formations, or something similar
3 - Combat
Combat eh? Dynamic, dynamic, dynamic. Ideally a combat-esque image as a base would be excellent, though alternate ideas are encouraged.
4 - Support
DarthDavids "artillery piece" is current ratings favourite here - but anything involving planes, helicopters, tanks or arty could fit in here.
5 - Characters
Base image of soldiers kicking back in barracks or relaxing as a group. Or anything that looks "right"
6 - Operations
Tommy Franks doing a whiteboard session for the press here is the kind of things I'm looking at.
7 - Equipment
Shiny, shiny kit. Guns, ammo, missiles - piles and piles of them!
8 - Appendices
I think that something to do with logistics would be good here, a line of trucks, or guns loading/unloading a plane.
I've given some somewhat vague ideas, because I've been impressed by what a lot of you have done. PM for an e-mail address for submissions, or post them here for comments/criticism from both me and the peanut gallery...