LucasArts Posters: The Revenge

[Thrik]

There is definitely a lot of variance in the alignment. 

An interesting detail I never noticed until looking at the separate layers just now is that the back piece actually has a lot of redundant face that is covered by the front layer:

 

It’s a shame they didn’t just go all the way but you could probably get a perfect version of each character by using the two, even if the wheels themselves don’t align quite right.

[ThunderPeel2001]

@Laserschwert

 

I know you follow Drew Struzan, so I'm sure you saw this:

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=811214747030384&set=a.255811285904069

 

 

[Laserschwert]

33 minutes ago, ThunderPeel2001 said:

@Laserschwert

 

I know you follow Drew Struzan, so I'm sure you saw this:

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=811214747030384&set=a.255811285904069

 

 

Of course. Galactic Gallery (who are exhibiting most of his originals) posted a higher-res photo of it back then, which my current restoration is using.

[sleepwalk7]

Hi all, This thread is really awesome. Congratulations on everyone's mastery! I wanted to ask for help about the background that is underneath the front and extends on the sides of the Secret of monkey island box (the one found in the amiga/atari box)... I wanted to ask if anyone has the high resolution image of it (300 dpi ) because I would like to use it to print the game box. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me...*update.. I've added an example of the background i'm looking for 

Edited July 9, 2023 by sleepwalk7
added screenshot

[Laserschwert]

On 2/3/2021 at 5:58 PM, tartineochoco24 said:

Hi all,
somebody knows where it possible to find the beautiful cover of "Prince of Persia" in high quality to print.
 

 

Only 2.5 years later, I've finally made my own cleanup:

 

 

I'll do a logo version eventually.

Edited July 22, 2023 by Laserschwert

[ThunderPeel2001]

Love it. Who's the artist?

[Laserschwert]

8 hours ago, ThunderPeel2001 said:

Love it. Who's the artist?

Robert Florczak

Edited July 23, 2023 by Laserschwert

[TimeGentleman]

Stunning work, well done.
Interesting to see on Florczak's website a fair few pieces in very similar territory and yet not a single mention of this piece.

[Laserschwert]

Here are three versions, cropped slightly on the sides to fit a 3:4 aspect ratio, in clean/logo/credits flavors.

 

  

Edited July 24, 2023 by Laserschwert

[Lagomorph01]

We’re gonna need a bigger opening post. 😉

[Laserschwert]

Yeah, if this is acceptable on the Mojo forum, I might make another thread for non LucasArts posters.

 

[Remi]

8 minutes ago, Laserschwert said:

Yeah, if this is acceptable on the Mojo forum, I might make another thread for non LucasArts posters.

 

 

I think we can make an exception for these posters in the name of art.

[Ramen]

On 7/24/2023 at 5:38 PM, Laserschwert said:

Yeah, if this is acceptable on the Mojo forum, I might make another thread for non LucasArts posters.

 

I hope this is not too off topic, but can I ask what scanner you use and/or would recommend for scanning artwork and posters at home if you could choose?

[Laserschwert]

On 7/28/2023 at 4:31 PM, Ramen said:

I hope this is not too off topic, but can I ask what scanner you use and/or would recommend for scanning artwork and posters at home if you could choose?

 

I'm using nothing fancy, an Epson Perfection V39. The important part for me was a removable lid, so that it doesn't get in the way when scanning larger stuff. I'd love to have a bigger scanner, but those are much pricier. And since I don't scan THAT much myself (I'm relying on collectors scanning their stuff for me), it wasn't worth the investment yet. But yeah, an A3 scanner, with a removable lid, AND an as-thin-as-possible bezel around the glass (this one's the most difficult one) would be fantastic.

 

As a little update as to what I'm working now, I'm creating more color variations for the Fate of Atlantis map:

 

(Beauty / Box / Manual / Poster / Print Ad)

 

Putting hands on the map again, I've used that last color variant to rebuild one of the FOA print ads that ran in magazines back then:

Edited August 4, 2023 by Laserschwert

[Ramen]

On 8/4/2023 at 8:45 AM, Laserschwert said:

 

I'm using nothing fancy, an Epson Perfection V39. The important part for me was a removable lid, so that it doesn't get in the way when scanning larger stuff. I'd love to have a bigger scanner, but those are much pricier. And since I don't scan THAT much myself (I'm relying on collectors scanning their stuff for me), it wasn't worth the investment yet. But yeah, an A3 scanner, with a removable lid, AND an as-thin-as-possible bezel around the glass (this one's the most difficult one) would be fantastic.

Thanks for your response!

 

Beautiful map <3

[Laserschwert]

I rebuilt the logo using the main poster. It's slightly different from the ones floating around the web, so now it matches the one in the actual ad.

 

It looks like they painted out some of the coordinate grid from the map (probably to not clash with the text overlay). I might do that eventually.

Edited August 8, 2023 by Laserschwert

[Laserschwert]

I know, AI is a controversial topic, and for many things, I'm really hesitant towards it as well. But when it comes to image restoration, it feels like it's a blessing. Will it bite me in the ass in the long run? Let's hope not!

 

With the help of AI, I was able to reconstruct the Last Crusade box background image (a blurry desert shot, for which I never found the original source) a lot faster and cleaner than before. Furthermore, I've utilized the original promo photo of Ford and Connery, extending it ever so slightly on the right side via AI (the original photo ends pretty much where it does on the original box). Of course, there's still a lot of manual clean-up, masking and color-correction involved, so thankfully this hobby is still giving me something to do.

 

Edit: I've included the sources I've used for the logo, a floppy scan from the LC Action Game (utilizing the same INDY logo as the Adventure Game), and the FM Towns version, for the full logo. Both found on Mobygames (scans by Servo and hoeksmas). The original box scan was provided by TomVDJ years back in this thread.

The next step will be adding the marbled paper frame and building several different versions of the poster.

 

Edit: What the hell, here goes.

 

With the tagline rebuilt from scratch (That's "Matrix II Bold" at 45% width, by the way):

Edited October 8, 2023 by Laserschwert

[LuigiHann]

Looks neat!

 

Image upscaling/restoration feels like one of the less-controversial applications of AI-enhanced image manipulation, so I think you're good here.

[bennywhitebread]

On 6/6/2023 at 1:02 AM, Lechuck said:

This may not be the right place to ask this, but are there any high quality preservations of the art in the code wheels?

I have made a new vector version of it in PDF  if you want !

Enjoy !  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALusH2S2OGmNfBvzwv7iigVMqxQkSfst/view?usp=sharing 

[bennywhitebread]

On 9/6/2023 at 10:20 AM, Laserschwert said:

I know, AI is a controversial topic, and for many things, I'm really hesitant towards it as well. But when it comes to image restoration, it feels like it's a blessing. Will it bite me in the ass in the long run? Let's hope not!

 

With the help of AI, I was able to reconstruct the Last Crusade box background image (a blurry desert shot, for which I never found the original source) a lot fast and cleaner than before. Furthermore, I've utilized the original promo photo of Ford and Connery, extending it ever so slightly on the right side via AI (the original photo ends pretty much where it does on the original box). Of course, there's still a lot of manual clean-up, masking and color-correction involved, so thankfully this hobby is still giving me something to do.

 

Edit: I've included the sources I've used for the logo, a floppy scan from the LC Action Game (utilizing the same INDY logo as the Adventure Game), and the FM Towns version, for the full logo. Both found on Mobygames (scans by Servo and hoeksmas). The original box scan was provided by TomVDJ years back in this thread.

The next step will be adding the marbled paper frame and building several different versions of the poster.

 

Edit: What the hell, here goes.

 

With the tagline rebuilt from scratch (That's "Matrix II Bold" at 45% width, by the way):

 

Well I think AI tools are a real good help at some point where you can't find the orignal artworks or when it's low quality.  I have used Topaz lab for a while just to upscale images and it's pretty impressive.

 

Good work btw !

[Laserschwert]

Quicker than expected, I've added the new Last Crusade poster to the main post (in 6 different flavors).

Edited September 7, 2023 by Laserschwert

[Lechuck]

On 9/6/2023 at 11:17 PM, bennywhitebread said:

I have made a new vector version of it in PDF  if you want !

Enjoy !  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALusH2S2OGmNfBvzwv7iigVMqxQkSfst/view?usp=sharing 

 

That's fantastic, thank you!

[Laserschwert]

Regarding the code wheel, anybody got clean 600dpi (at least) scans of each wheel?

[bennywhitebread]

21 hours ago, Laserschwert said:

Regarding the code wheel, anybody got clean 600dpi (at least) scans of each wheel?

I don't (just have MI2 one if needed) but I have recently bought "Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe" in a very good condition for PC if you want to add to your poster collection (I didn't see it).

 

I can scan it in 600 DPI if needed

Edited September 12, 2023 by bennywhitebread
EDIT

[Laserschwert]

Thanks for the offer! I already have a few scans for SWOTL, but none of them are really clean. If you manage to make a good quality scan, I'll happily take it.

My current best quality version of the artwork is the one featured on The Adventure cover, which I've already started cleaning up, but the box might provide some more detail for some parts:



And the logo is pretty much done as well:



"Their Finest Hour" is more problematic, as the quality of the art on the boxes is really bad. I got a photo of the original painting hanging at Larry Holland's place, but he stopped replying to my mails, so I guess he's not interested in supporting the poster project.



The logo is done, though (with high-res assets - minus the Swastika):