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Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Jun 13, 2011 20:03:46 GMT
I know how hard it is to create story covers, especially when you've never done it before. So fiddly. Anyway, since we have a place to appreciate the writing behind the cover, its only right that we don't let that hard and eye catching work go to waste.
Share your covers, or favourites. Plus any tips you have would probably be most welcome! ;D
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Post by Samantha on Jun 18, 2011 18:00:21 GMT
This would have to be my favorite cover of all my stories: And these are two that I made for other users. They're rather old, too. The first has always been a very favorite of mine, and the second is decent, I guess. I don't think that either of them made it to publication, though:
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Post by Zoe on Jun 18, 2011 19:30:59 GMT
And these are two that I made for other users. They're rather old, too. The first has always been a very favorite of mine, and the second is decent, I guess. I don't think that either of them made it to publication, though: Ahah, shame. You'd made the cover for me, and I'd finished the entire chapter for that (taking pictures--such vigorous work!), when my computer bugged out. I guess not uploading that was a good decision, as now my writing skills are much better. I've always loved that cover, though! My favorite story cover I've made is this one (although a bit plain, I still like it a lot!): I have yet to release it due to Error Code 5, and I'm still not done taking pictures.
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Post by dragonaair on Jun 19, 2011 2:45:51 GMT
I have quiittee a few. Most of these were just done for fun and weren't actually used. The No More Sorrow ones is an actual story I uploaded though. Phew! Sorry for the picture spam. If you want to use any of these, be my guest... I don't care much for them.
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Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Jun 19, 2011 19:35:07 GMT
And these are two that I made for other users. They're rather old, too. The first has always been a very favorite of mine, and the second is decent, I guess. I don't think that either of them made it to publication, though: All of your covers are beautiful, but I do love the change in opacity in this one in particular (written but never uploaded ) This one is my favourite. I like ominous covers My favorite story cover I've made is this one (although a bit plain, I still like it a lot!): I have yet to release it due to Error Code 5, and I'm still not done taking pictures. I really love this cover. I know what to be looking out for when the error clears I love the brush effects too. I just re-formatted my laptop so I don't have access to the original bigger images of most covers I've made. But these three would probably have to be my favourites to date ;D [/spoiler]
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Post by Zoe on Jun 19, 2011 19:43:28 GMT
My favorite story cover I've made is this one (although a bit plain, I still like it a lot!): I have yet to release it due to Error Code 5, and I'm still not done taking pictures. I really love this cover. I know what to be looking out for when the error clears I love the brush effects too. I just re-formatted my laptop so I don't have access to the original bigger images of most covers I've made. But these three would probably have to be my favourites to date ;D [/spoiler][/quote] Amy, I love all of your covers. I especially love the last one. The thing about your covers is that I'm always drawn to the eyes. So beautiful. And thank you!
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Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Jun 20, 2011 8:25:18 GMT
Awww thank you. I really do love the text effects in yours, I don't think I could do anything like that. Funny, now you mention it, I see what you mean about the eyes. I never really notice, but I do seem to spend awhile getting the eyes just right before doing anything else. Adding lashes, cutting out and moving the iris, making them shine. I just really enjoy making the covers so I tend to get a little carried away
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Post by dragonaair on Jun 20, 2011 10:02:10 GMT
I like yours a lot, Amy! They're very vibrant and crisp.
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Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Jun 20, 2011 18:15:32 GMT
Thank you , its nice when they work out. But when they go wrong, they really go wrong :S
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Post by Zoe on Jun 20, 2011 18:55:26 GMT
I think my favorite of your covers, Amy, is this one: It kind of reminded me of the Paper Doll covers, but I love it a lot (especially the devil tail and horns, haha).
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Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Jun 21, 2011 7:41:33 GMT
*cringe* Ooooh I hate that cover in hindsight. The concept I don't mind, but editing overkill :S I love the Paper Doll covers, I think that is probably where the idea came from, though I don't really plan them
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Post by Zoe on Jun 22, 2011 21:57:40 GMT
The only part that I thought was a little over-edited was her hair. But still, I love it. I think you don't like it because you've proven that you have like, endless skillz with editing and making covers, and you could probably remake it and like it a lot better.
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Post by legrande on Jun 23, 2011 20:44:54 GMT
I love all of all of your covers! They're so good!!!! Mine are quite amateurish in comparison :L However, these two have got to be my most favouritist (<--ha) of all of the ones I've done: This was for one of my stories I was planning a rewrite, as the original that I uploaded is garbage but I think the story's just too cliched. I just adore this cover and think it's definitely my best. This one I love because it just came out very clearly; and I think although I slightly over edited her hair, it's still pretty good for me. I have another few that are ok as well... I do kinda like the way this one turned out. I did this one the other day, and I hate the way it turned out, but I like the general idea of it, and the poses, so yeah... My picture editing does leave a bit to be desired, but I'm getting there...
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Post by Zoe on Jun 23, 2011 21:08:46 GMT
Oh my god! The guy on the Your Presence cover is adorable!
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Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Jun 23, 2011 22:17:55 GMT
I agree, I love this one! The others are all brilliant too of course, but something made this one stand out for me I think it might be because Angelic War is my favourite font ever ;D and the stunning simmies, and fab editing help too
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