Holographic or Metallic Covers

[nodge2k]

So, I've been recasing some stuff and came across a PS2 cover that had a little bit of surface damage that I bought pre-owned. Now, the game in question was the collectors edition of Primal (say what you will about the game, at least the PAL (don't know about NTSC) collectors edition has a nice cover). Anywho, this got me thinking, what should I do about this? Scanning/Printing holographic, metallic or other specialist surfaces is well beyond my capability and was wanting some advice. What do you guys do (if you've ever come across this problem)? Does it even matter? In my opinion, probably not if its something like GTA IV which had a subtle mount of shinyness around the lettering. But what if its Kingdom Hearts II or a limited edition cover that has an entire holographic or metallic cover?

Anyone who can help me or recommend some suitable alternatives will get a (fictional) medal.

nodge2k

[tiktektak]

Scanning shiny/metallic surfaces is almost impossible in good quality.... This is due to the technique used in scanners I suppose....

[KaiserWAVE]

Yup, unfortunately Tik is right. The results of scanning holographic or metallic covers are underwhelming at best. If you want to replace the cover your best bet would be to have a custom cover and completely abandon the holographic style or buy another copy of the game on eBay or the likes with an intact cover.

[nodge2k]

If you want to replace the cover your best bet would be to have a custom cover and completely abandon the holographic style or buy another copy of the game on eBay or the likes with an intact cover.

Yeah, was thinking that eBay was probably the only realistic option for a retail cover. Shame. I spend enough on video games as it is without buying duplicates. Especially when some limited editions go for extortionate prices.

[juan0tron]

At least I know with the Kingdom Hearts series that the greatest hits releases are all non-holographic versions. You could always do a custom of the greatest hits version wit the black bar on top. Otherwise, try to preserve that holographic case as much as you can

[nodge2k]

Otherwise, try to preserve that holographic case as much as you can

Don't worry. I will. I'm a bit OCD when it comes to looking after my CD, movie and game collections. Its just being a student and all I buy a lot of preowned stuff and some of the cases I get, especially off eBay where I can't always see the quality, you'd be astounded to see what people have managed to do to them. It's as if they have no respect for them whatsoever

[juan0tron]

hah I sometimes wonder the same thing. Then I see some of my neighbors, who treat the cases as either boxes to throw away or end up having 50different covers/books/cases totally scattered around.

[Togs8896]

I don't suppose in the last 8 years there has been any progress in making holographic covers of any quality?

[Arseen]

Someone turned this



into this


I hope some one would do same for this alternate image

[tylerbgood]

I hope some one would do same for this alternate image

I've actually been working on this image. I started a while ago and then got distracted by other projects. Now that you've reminded me, I'll try and get it finished.

A sample of the cat:

[Arseen]

Looking nice.

Thank you.

[JCE3000GT]

I hope some one would do same for this alternate image

I've actually been working on this image. I started a while ago and then got distracted by other projects. Now that you've reminded me, I'll try and get it finished.

A sample of the cat:

I just have to say this is fantastic work.  I always wanted to know how people take less than perfect scans and turn them into these awesome covers.