DVD Comp: ROUND 1

[thecodemaster]

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ROUND 1: STEVEN SPIELBERG

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Steven Spielberg is perhaps one of the most legendary film makers of our time, jumping from classic to classic such as the Indiana Jones series, Jurassic Park and the smash hit Jaws, all of which have been loved by moviegoers everywhere! Your challenge? You need to create the DVD Cover for one of Steven Spielberg’s movies. It can be an old one, a newer one, or one that he’s making in the future, the choice is up to you.

Template: I would recommend taking a look at a couple of DVD Cases that you already have at home, and looking at how the template is set out, especially the back cover. Most DVDs are not particularly complicated on the rear, it’s usually just a table with various information such as Running Time, Aspect Ratio etc. You could scan the back of a DVD template and edit it to your liking, or ask someone very kindly if they have one already!

Title: ANY film Directed or Produced by Steven Spielberg
Genre: Any
2D/3D: Either
Front/Full: Full


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NEW MATCHBOARD!
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Text Version:
IceFox VS. Ninjamojo27
Ervo VS. Sergant Johnson
TheCodeMaster VS. Sp-6
Marker VS. ELCrazy
Master_general VS. Yummybrains
Ratchetcomand VS. Kirbylore
VGMaster VS. PunisherAB

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IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:
DEADLINE (EXTENDED): Sat 23rd February
11:59PM GMT

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Notices:
XxDunexX has now left the competition
Ninjamojo27 has now left the competition
You can now create a box for films that Spielberg has PRODUCED

Ninjamojo has left, leaving IceFox to continue to Round 2
ELCrazy has beaten the Mystery Competitor (MARKER)
Sergant Johnson has beaten Ervo
TheCodeMaster has beaten Sp-6
Yummybrains has beaten Master_General
Ratchetcomand failed to meet the deadline, leaving Kirbylore to continue to R2

[VGMaster]

COOL!
Spielburg's ma favorite!

But I'm going to lose anyways :(
I'm against PunisherAB...

EDIT: Wait, we have to make our one template?
I'm using the one I've got!

[thecodemaster]

Well, you could either find a template or make your own.
As it's a DVD, it's only the bottom of the back cover that's important - the front doesn't have anything DVD-ish on it.

Good luck to all the competitiors!
Deadline is ONE WEEK from today! Wednesday 20th Feb at 11:59PM GMT

[XxDunexX]

WHOOOOOOOAAA!! hold the phone!

i'm in this?! lmao

[ELCrazy]

Who's the mystery competitor? When would we know? *shakes fist*

[XxDunexX]

Who's the mystery competitor? When would we know? *shakes fist*

i guess in a week or so, whenever he/she posts their box.

[IceFox]

Uhhhh....I don't think I ever signed up for this.


If I need to stay in to not mess things up though, I will, but I have another comp on my hands plus school and other things so I probably won't have a lot of time and my box will probably be half assed.

[XxDunexX]

Uhhhh....I don't think I ever signed up for this.


If I need to stay in to not mess things up though, I will, but I have another comp on my hands plus school and other things so I probably won't have a lot of time and my box will probably be half assed.

yee, that's the same with me. i only asked a question, and i got put in. but ill stay in if it would mess things up if i didnt..

[Ratchetcomand]

Why Steven Spielberg? Why not a better director like Stanley Kubrick or James Cameron?

[Kirbylore]

Why Steven Spielberg? Why not a better director like Stanley Kubrick or James Cameron?

I'm going to have to own you in this competition for that

[IceFox]

E.T., Indiana Jones Quadrilogy, Jurrasic Park, Back to the Future trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, Flags of our Fathers, Minority Report, Munich, Schindler's List, Jaws, and more.

You think the guy that made Titanic is better than that?

[XxDunexX]

so are we allowed doing the same box as other people? cuz its not like we're going to know whos doing what..

[thecodemaster]

so are we allowed doing the same box as other people? cuz its not like we're going to know whos doing what..

Yeah, sure, you can do the same box as other people - because you don't know what other people are going to do.
If you do make the same box as the person you're against, it only makes it easier to compare the quality of your boxes.


Uhhhh....I don't think I ever signed up for this.

Sorry to both XxDunexX and IceFox for entering you into the competition. When you replied to the sign-up thread, I wasn't sure whether you wanted to compete or not. If you don't want to compete, PLEASE reply immediately to this topic and I'll try and find someone who wants to take your place.


Why Steven Spielberg? Why not a better director like Stanley Kubrick or James Cameron?

Because I think Steven Spielberg rocks!


Who's the mystery competitor? When would we know? *shakes fist*

I'll reveal who the MYSTERY COMPETITOR is when he/she is knocked out or wins the competition.

[frenchboy1]

I'll reveal who the MYSTERY COMPETITOR is when he/she is knocked out or wins the competition.

I don't know why, but I'm pretty sure this is a left vet... Maybe_Tomorrow ? :rolleyes:

[ELCrazy]

I have a bad feeling it's dms.

[Am_I_New?]

Good luck everybody!

EDIT: I'm yummybrains, i have to use this account because i'm round a familys house and there computer acts strange when i sign out.

[Vengeance]

E.T., Indiana Jones Quadrilogy, Jurrasic Park, Back to the Future trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, Flags of our Fathers, Minority Report, Munich, Schindler's List, Jaws, and more.

He was the producer of Transformers, which was also great. Steven Spielberg, alongside Peter Jackson, is one of the best directors around. Besides, Titanic was overrated, it wasn't that great.

[IceFox]

I left out Transformers for a reason.

[Vengeance]

I left out Transformers for a reason.

it wasn't a bad movie... but if you left it out because he wasn't actually the director, then yeah. but put it this way, if he wasn't the producer, it would've most likely sucked/be another mediocre action flick due to Micheal Bay.

[thecodemaster]

I only just realised that I have to make a box too!! Darn!

[IceFox]

it wasn't a bad movie... but if you left it out because he wasn't actually the director, then yeah. but put it this way, if he wasn't the producer, it would've most likely sucked/be another mediocre action flick due to Micheal Bay.

Nah, I left it out because I didn't like it lol, I put a few other producing only movies in there.


And I think I'll stay in the comp, I'll probably be wiped out round 1 anyway.

[Ratchetcomand]

This Comp is going to be hard, There barley any good Jurrasic Park images on the web.



E.T., Indiana Jones Quadrilogy, Jurrasic Park, Back to the Future trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, Flags of our Fathers, Minority Report, Munich, Schindler's List, Jaws, and more.

You think the guy that made Titanic is better than that?

He didn't made back to the future, Robert Zemeckis did. I think Steven Spielberg is ok but i think Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket) and Ridley Scott are better IMO. Steven has made some great movies like Saving Private Ryan, Jurrasic Park, Jaws and Schindler List but that about it really.

[IceFox]

This Comp is going to be hard, There barley any good Jurrasic Park images on the web.




He didn't made back to the future, Robert Zemeckis did. I think Steven Spielberg is ok but i think Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket) and Ridley Scott are better IMO. Steven has made some great movies like Saving Private Ryan, Jurrasic Park, Jaws and Schindler List but that about it really.

No, Steven was producer for Back to the Future

[Ratchetcomand]

No, Steven was producer for Back to the Future


Oh i didn't know that. I haven't seen Back to the Future in a long time lol.

[thecodemaster]

I've realised that a lot of you are having trouble with making boxes for this competition, but it needs to be taken into account that there isn't as much artwork for films as there is games, and that was always going to be the case. Even worse is the fact that we're focusing on ONE director's films.

This is not yet an enforced rule
I was wondering whether people would think this is a good idea: if you make a box that Steven Spielberg didn't actually DIRECT, but PRODUCED, than you have to recieve 9 votes before winning instead of the usual 6 or 7.
This is not yet an enforced rule

[IceFox]

I think it would just be better to make it a Steven Spielbeg filmed. So if he directed it or produced it, it would still be the usual 6 or 7. It seems unfair seeing as how if we stuck to directing, every box would be the same Jurrasic Park or Indiana Jones box.

Of course, then everyone would probably do Transformers.

[thecodemaster]

True.

But still, I think I'll allow people to do any film that Steven Spielberg has DIRECTED or been a PRODUCER on.

[XxDunexX]

True.

But still, I think I'll allow people to do any film that Steven Spielberg has DIRECTED or been a PRODUCER on.


i kinda agreee with that, just cuz it adds so many more movies, but try not to make TF everyone, even though that's what i would really want to do.

READ THIS CODEMASTER!!!
yee im sorry, but i think i may sit this one out. ive run into some important stuff to do with school and such so i dont have much tiem to make boxes right now. sooo i hope you can find someone to take my spot, sorry for bailing.

[thecodemaster]

Sure, if you want to bail from the competition that's fine.
I'll search around and see if anyone wants to take your place.

[Ervo]

True.

But still, I think I'll allow people to do any film that Steven Spielberg has DIRECTED or been a PRODUCER on.

So for example. I want to do Gremlins, do i have to get 9 Votes to win?

[thecodemaster]

I'm not sure, do you think that's a sensible idea?
Or should you just be able to do any film Spielberg has directed or produced?

[Ervo]

I'm not sure, do you think that's a sensible idea?
Or should you just be able to do any film Spielberg has directed or produced?

We should be able to do any film Spielberg has directed or produced. Otherwise everyone would make a Jurassic Park or E.T. box :P And it also gives us more to choose from :)

[thecodemaster]

OK then. You can now do any film that Steven Spielberg has DIRECTED OR PRODUCED.

[IceFox]

Hmmm. I am trying to decide between to boxes. I already have the front done for one but now I am feeling doing a different movie.

I guess I shall see:)

[Ratchetcomand]

So thecodemaster did you got my PM?

[IceFox]

Sent mine in. Actually put a bit of work into so I hope I have a chance :)

[master_general]

no matter what happens im always against Yummy, but he alaways freaks out :p Where do i find covers? Templates i mean...

[yummybrains]

What do you mean, "i always freak out."

:p

[master_general]

umm.....
That's it!
This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiloZd1H4ow)

[Ratchetcomand]

I haven't made mine yet, i need a DVD temp to make one.

[master_general]

i said where to get one on your request!

[IceFox]

I haven't made mine yet, i need a DVD temp to make one.

Just do what I did, go blu ray


By the way, command is spelled wrong in your name.

[Ratchetcomand]

Just do what I did, go blu ray


By the way, command is spelled wrong in your name.

Yeah but my movie is made by a Inc. who only support HD DVD.

Also it not spelled wrong, the title was from back in 2005 when i join gamefaqs. My name was going to be Ratchetcommander17 after old my AOL email but the title was too long and i made it longer. After everyone called me Ratchetcomand and i chose to keep it, and i'm not changing it.

[IceFox]

Also it not spelled wrong, the title was from back in 2005 when i join gamefaqs. My name was going to be Ratchetcommander17 after old my AOL email but the title was too long and i made it longer. After everyone called me Ratchetcomand and i chose to keep it, and i'm not changing it.

I was just messing around.


Yeah but my movie is made by a Inc. who only support HD DVD.


I don't think anyone will really care, but if it bothers you, right not just use HD DVD?

[thecodemaster]

I have so far recieved entries from:

ELCrazy
Mystery Competitor
Sergant Johnson
IceFox

Deadline is WEDNESDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY at 11:59PM GMT

[Ninjamojo27]

Ummm what if we ran out of ideas and have no more? I cannot even think of a box to do.

[Kirbylore]

I know what I'm gunna do... I might loose, but ya know, It'll at least be fun making it. wait... I haven't even started!!! OH NO!!! *runs to photoshop*

[yummybrains]

Done and pmed to you TCM.
:)

[master_general]

You are GOing DOWN!
yummy that is

[Ratchetcomand]

I'm making the box rigth now and it not looking good :(. I may drop out of this one if it looks bad when it finish.

[thecodemaster]

Ummm what if we ran out of ideas and have no more? I cannot even think of a box to do.

I'm telling you, I'm struggling REALLY BADLY too, and this is my own competition. I decided on Steven Spielberg, thinking it was a pretty easy place to start - but you know, it really isn't.

I've finally managed to find a decent place which has stills and posters etc. for the film I originally wanted to, and I'm working on my box right now.

[Ninjamojo27]

I cant do it. Im out of it as of now.
Plus I have to much outside stuff going on right now also.
WDIT: I meant the first round.

[VGMaster]

I'm not sure if I'll finish in time...

[Ladykiller]

haha

there should be a switch in the matches soon...

mwuhahahahahahaha! ;)

[Ratchetcomand]

I'm droping out, there is no Jurassic Park pitures that are good (I found one and it blurry as well).

I will be doing the second round though.

[Kirbylore]

I'm droping out, there is no Jurassic Park pitures that are good (I found one and it blurry as well).

I will be doing the second round though.

yeah, as your competitor, I drop out of this round as well. you know what... this whole competition, it's just too hard to get the template and the pictures, and the sexiness... ugh... sorry ratchet, if you wanted to still compete next round, you can win by default in this round.

[Ladykiller]

well....

I was hoping someone would do Schindler's List :(

[thecodemaster]

You can't just "drop-out" of the first round, then compete in the second - only the winners go through.
If you drop-out in the first round, you're dropping out of the competition.
If your opponent drops-out, you automatically go through to the next round.

I need to know from RATCHETCOMAND and KIRBYLORE, are you dropping out of the competition?

[thecodemaster]

Important Notice:
Later today, I will be posting a revised matchboard in which some people's competitors will be changed for various reasons, of which includes the dropping out of some competitors.
The matchboard may then be changed again depending on whether Ratchetcomand and/or Kirbylore leave the competition as well.
Ratchetcomand and Kirbylore, I must know whether you are leaving the competition before I post a revised matchboard.


For People Who Are Struggling:
If it is a case of not being able to find a template, I will send you mine, as I completed my box just before.
If you think you are not going to complete you box in time, I may extend the deadline by a few days.
If you are struggling with finding artwork, you'll be able to find lots for newer films such as Transformers, War of the Worlds, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and several others.

[Ratchetcomand]

you can win by default in this round.

Sure thing, i think the next around would be a lot easyer (Jurassic Park pictures are too hard to find).

Oh by the way, can you send me a new DVD temp as well.

[VGMaster]

Please extend the date...

I'm sorta done, but only because it HAS to be. I'm not proud of it whatsoever.

[Kirbylore]

I've changed my mind... could I have that template? :p yeah ratchetcommand, you're going down now with my new found confidence. It wouldn't hurt to extend the date btw, and I think both me and ratchet are staying in... that is unless ratchet wants to drop out :rolleyes:


well....

I was hoping someone would do Schindler's List :(

I might just have to take you up on that..... I'll try LK, don't worry :D

[thecodemaster]

Presuming that Ratchetcomand and Kirbylore are still competing in Round 1, the deadline has been extended.


THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:
Saturday 23RD FEB at 11:59pm GMT

[Sergant Johnson]

Heyy why isn't my round posted yet? O_o

[IceFox]

I didn't do Schindler's List because it would have been hard.

[Kirbylore]

I didn't do Schindler's List because it would have been hard.

bah. hardness. I loves it. oh, btw, could I have your DVD temp, Codemaster? the one I have is only the front...

[thecodemaster]

IMPORTANT NOTICE
NEW MATCHBOARD
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Text Version:
IceFox VS. Ninjamojo27
Ninjamojo has dropped out - IceFox goes to Round 2
Ervo VS. Sergant Johnson
TheCodeMaster VS. Sp-6
Marker VS. ELCrazy
ELCrazy wins R1 - through to Round 2!
Master_general VS. Yummybrains
Yummybrains wins R1 - through to R2!
Ratchetcomand VS. Kirbylore
VGMaster VS. PunisherAB

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[IceFox]

bah. hardness. I loves it. oh, btw, could I have your DVD temp, Codemaster? the one I have is only the front...

What I meant by hard is that it is such a powerful movie, making a box that actually captures it would just be too hard.

And OMG! Seriously, I got to round 2?

So where's my box gonna end up? Can I post it?

[thecodemaster]

Yeah, post it on the site if you wish.
You're through to Round 2 because Ninjamojo has left, and you were meant to be against him in the new matchboard.

[master_general]

O____O
is there a reason you waited till now to post the template
for those that NEEDED IT!!!!!!!
i had the crappy one

[thecodemaster]

O____O
is there a reason you waited till now to post the template
for those that NEEDED IT!!!!!!!
i had the crappy one

Mines not actually THAT good. For one, it's for films released in Britain because it has the Irish and British film classifications on, and the quality isn't THAT good.

[Kirbylore]

Mines not actually THAT good. For one, it's for films released in Britain because it has the Irish and British film classifications on, and the quality isn't THAT good.

well I never care about things like that, so yeah, I'll look a little hard for something American that I can use, but I'll probably end up using that.

[Kirbylore]

ok, so those who might be unhappy with The Codemaster's PAL temp, I have an american one! yay!

I'm using this, and any of you are free to use it also if you're straggling along behind like me. :D stupid photobucket resized a bunch smaller, and whenever I tried to upload as an attachment, it came up as a jpeg, so this is as big as it gets (sorry!)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/kirbylore/Schindlers_List-cdcovers_cc-frontco.png

[Ratchetcomand]

I'm making box tommorw, rigth now it sleeping time for me ;).

[TrevOwnz]

http://vgboxart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5292&replies=0

I added myself to the comp and I'm going against myself hahaha jk

But i started making this so yeah.. Its not finished but its a good start.

[thecodemaster]

http://vgboxart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5292&replies=0

I added myself to the comp and I'm going against myself hahaha jk

But i started making this so yeah.. Its not finished but its a good start.

Woaaahh, that's pretty good. Shame you're actually not in the competition!

DEADLINE IS SATURDAY AT 11:59PM GMT (7:00PM EST)!

[Kirbylore]

Woaaahh, that's pretty good. Shame you're actually not in the competition!

DEADLINE IS SATURDAY AT 11:59PM GMT (7:00PM EST)!

wait... EST.... that means it's due 4:00 for me! ahh!


EDIT: ok, submitted. And yes, I did Schindler's List :D

[TrevOwnz]

Woaaahh, that's pretty good. Shame you're actually not in the competition!


I don't think i will ever be in a competition. I don't like having a dead line or a requirement i have to follow lol.

[Ladykiller]

wait... EST.... that means it's due 4:00 for me! ahh!


EDIT: ok, submitted. And yes, I did Schindler's List :D

YES!!!!!!!!!

[PunisherAB]

Well, I'm done. :cool:

[Ratchetcomand]

I didn't got mine down, my mom was useding the other computer all day and i didn't had the time to use it.

[thecodemaster]

I didn't got mine down, my mom was useding the other computer all day and i didn't had the time to use it.

Well, deadlines are deadlines, and as you haven't submitted a box I am forced to disqualify you from the competition and let Kirbylore continue to Round 2.

Kirbylore, I'm sorry as this means that all the effort that went into your Schindler's List box seems rather pointless now - but as a sign of respect, I am going to formally REVEAL YOUR BOX! Woo!

http://www.xyco.co.uk/images/vgba/dvdcomp/round1/schindlerslist-kirbylore.png

[IceFox]

Kirby, amazing box.

[Kirbylore]

woot! Round 2! thanks Icefox

[Ladykiller]

looks at Kirbylore's Schindler's List box*

that is awesome....waka waka waka waka....XD

[thecodemaster]

Round 2 is coming soon. Just leaving PunisherAB VS. VGMaster for another day.

[Kirbylore]

Round 2 is coming soon. Just leaving PunisherAB VS. VGMaster for another day.


yeah, that's all tied up now... 4 to 4

[thecodemaster]

PunisherAB has won his round now, so I will set up Round 2... tomorrow!

[IceFox]

When is Round 2?

[Star89er]

...Tomorrow.

[IceFox]

...Tomorrow.

He posted it on Feb 27

[PunisherAB]

so um....when round two going to start? :confused:

It's already March.....hurry up already :p

[Kirbylore]

yeah Codemaster, let's get this very sexy show on the road! :p




but really. start it soon.

[IceFox]

*elevator music*

[PunisherAB]

*elevator music*

*Enter Elevator*

Press 1 please, I'm in a hurry to get home for a crucial contest.

[thecodemaster]

Guys, I'm REALLY SORRY for not being able to post ROUND 2 for the competition in the last two/three weeks - I've had my Year 10 GCSE mocks and Science Modular exams recently, which have prevented me from coming on VGBA.

However, I am going to post ROUND 2 either in the next hour, or in the next day - are you all here? Are you all awake, and ready, to start ROUND 2?!

[yummybrains]

Guys, I'm REALLY SORRY for not being able to post ROUND 2 for the competition in the last two/three weeks - I've had my Year 10 GCSE mocks and Science Modular exams recently, which have prevented me from coming on VGBA.

However, I am going to post ROUND 2 either in the next hour, or in the next day - are you all here? Are you all awake, and ready, to start ROUND 2?!

Yes!
That's great man.

[IceFox]

Guys, I'm REALLY SORRY for not being able to post ROUND 2 for the competition in the last two/three weeks - I've had my Year 10 GCSE mocks and Science Modular exams recently, which have prevented me from coming on VGBA.

However, I am going to post ROUND 2 either in the next hour, or in the next day - are you all here? Are you all awake, and ready, to start ROUND 2?!

Yes! Let the games begin!

[Kirbylore]

Yeah let's do it!!!!!!!!

[Kirbylore]

Ok.............. so uhh.... Did I miss something here?