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Posted - Sep 28 2004 : 7:54PM
It really depends on the background it's on. You don't want to use a color in the same family as the predominant background color because it'll just blend in. Complementary colors work. Red or brown background, blue or green titling. Almost anything on white, except IMO, yellow. Blue or green background works with red titles, and yellow can be used if the bg is dark.
Not so much about color, but I've always been atracted to simply covers.
Like alot of RLD or look at some of DS moovies (Biggz and the Beauties come to mind) Where it's just one female or a female and a male. I haate it when companies cram every starlet in the movie on the front cover and/or put a bunch of words and loud colors.
KISS (Keep It Simple Son)
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Posted - Sep 28 2004 : 8:10PM
I always think that yellow text looks cool on black or predominately dark backgrounds. If you had a black-based box, pictures with white borders, and yellow text, then that would really stand out, IMHO.
Depends on the mood and emotion you want to relay. Something that stands out, may not necessarily look appealing to a customer. Bright yellow on a dark background (like blue) or vice versa, will probably be noticed the first thing, but yellow is associated with warning and implies certain tension.
Generally, pinkish-purplish-reddish tints and light blue (possibly with some borders) seem to work well for porn, because they respectively appeal to women (pink) and men (blue). This is, BTW, not my opinion.
Personally, I think background should be kept light and the text dark(er). That's for "conventional" porn.
What really stands out are the black boxes with minimum text & pictures. A great example of this is Elegant Angels' Best of Mason. It really stands out on our shelves.
For me it's not the colors on it, but how the cover looks as a whole. If it looks like a well thought out nice graphically layed out cover, my chances of picking it up are higher than one that looks like a quick job or has too much going on in it.
Hardcore? Pristinely printed, one that looks self designed.
Suggestion? One, nut stirring image that speaks up front. White, or lt grey box w/ contrasting, off beat color accent. Large, bright, bold title text in gloss red, outlined in gloss black. Well chosen, bold statements. And the content to back it up.
Post the release date, I'll be your first customer.
Well when I was in the selling business I could never figure out why comps were outselling new releases. It didn't matter to me, I just stocked what sold based upon the numbers. Black boxes, large breasted blondes always did the best for me.
No this wasn't aimed at you Mason, I just replied based upon my numbers from a computer and rather than just going with them I went and actually looked at the boxcovers. The one's that sold the most just happened to be black boxes with large breasted blondes.
EagleSpirit - I think that comps will always move more in the stores and on-line based on price and the volume of product you get for the money. DVDs now make it so much easier to get more in a compact package. Comp covers also tend to be more graphic than new release titles.
With each title you put out, you have to look at the series template you are working with and the photos that you are putting on the cover to get the point across as to what is in a particular movie. I also believe that on new release titles, a white of very light background is usually best - that's what most of out titles have. But the text has to pop out but not be over powering. The pictures have to be great which is why we are now using Van Pollack to shoot our covers. Its tough to appeal to the majority and so I wanted to get more opinions before we go to print on our next title. Interracial Anal Teens ~n~ Toys 2
I was checking out your site. Alot of those box covers look nice, my only suggestion would be like before and minimize the amout of words you have. Let the cover girls sell the product.
Abunai - Thanks for the input - I appreciate it! I like as many opinions as I can get. My goal is to appeal to as many people as possible and not just myself!
Hi everyone, My name is Dutchy, and I am from Amsterdam but live in the US now. I direct gonzo and I would like an opinion on my new box covers. Please take a peek here