Gears of War Graphics

dyeclan · April 9th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Ok, so it didn't go real great tonight, the compound curves and angles of our bikes are 'the hardest thing I've ever worked on', as my graphics guy said. In any case, he's going back to the drawing board to adapt the graphic to the complexity of the bodywork. Here's a teaser though, it's going to be really sick when it's all done. I should have it by the end of next week.

Snake · April 9th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Frank that looks awesome. Are there any more designs available?

sometimesido · April 9th, 2009, 05:21 PM

ooh, something different!
I like!

kazam58 · April 9th, 2009, 05:23 PM

I don't think I'd do that too my bike. But I won't lie, that looks sick!

sometimesido · April 9th, 2009, 05:41 PM

not going to lie, I thought about doing the blood splatter from movie, Kill Bill since my bike is yellow.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 9th, 2009, 05:45 PM

I love Gears, but I don't think I'd put the graphics on my bike, but that's just me. Yours definitely looks good though...and original!

miks · April 9th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Looking good mate. IMO, you need some more white on your bike, maybe replace the 'Ninja' and 'Kawasaki' decals to white or something.

Rynownd · April 9th, 2009, 06:03 PM

That looks sweet! I've never played the game, and probably wouldn't put any vid game stuff on my bike, but I like the skull.

Rynownd · April 9th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

not going to lie, I thought about doing the blood splatter from movie, Kill Bill since my bike is yellow.

I like the idea. Love the movie.

sometimesido · April 9th, 2009, 06:05 PM

another trivial fact.
the bike she was riding is ZZR250.

Nemy · April 9th, 2009, 07:11 PM

so what is the graphics guy changing? You could ask him to move/shrink the skull a bit so it misses that black void. But it looks great already!

Buffalony · April 9th, 2009, 11:11 PM

I'd leave it. Looks good frank.

Verus Cidere · April 9th, 2009, 11:35 PM

Awesome graphics in tribute to an awesome game! IMO it rivals Halo! Nicely done!

dyeclan · April 10th, 2009, 04:41 AM

Thanks everyone. The picture doesn't show all the creases and bubbles we got. He's going to separate it into smaller pieces that are adjusted for all the cuts and curves. Nate is a real professional and was not happy leaving it looking less than perfect.

As far as the subject matter, etc, it comes from a semi-long story. I was originally going to get last years CBR600RR with the graffiti graphics. Part of that was a gear and some industrial stuff. Well, I went with the ninjette knowing I wasn't ready for a bigger bike, and because they were hard to get, ended up with a red one. Wanted black. WELL, wanting to get rid of black, wanting my bike to be different, liking the game, and liking that gear effect, along with already having that red base to work with, came to this.

As for designs, I came up with this on the computer. You can google for almost anything, including fonts and graphics. If you can get them in EPS format, a vinyl guy can scale them to whatever size you want, and cut the shapes for you. I got lucky and found the gears logo in EPS, and was all set.

Finally, The front fender and the tail are going black this weekend, and there will be some white and red added to those areas. Should help it POP some.

miks · April 10th, 2009, 04:52 AM

Can't wait mate, remember to post heaps of pictures

I agree that some white would make the bike pop, especially if the 'Gears of War' text is going to be in white. You're making sound progress, keep up the good work and make sure you keep us informed.

dyeclan · April 15th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Ok, graphics won't be re-done til next week, but we did get the fender and tail painted this past weekend. We will have to buff those parts out in a couple weeks, which will give it that factory lustre. In the mean time, I got my Custom Seat Creations covers in (Thanks Becky!), in black carbon fiber and black Locust skin (snake, but work with me here). I also got the CF hugger on (Thanks Jake! (Ninja007)) and the Zero Gravity Double Bubble, and bobbed the fender. I'm keeping some of that on there because I ride in some really crappy weather.

Up next, DIY custom gauge faces, finished graphics including some on the tail, and a grip change out. If money allows, pazzo levers will be about the last thing for this year, as it's time to stop fooling around and go RIDE!

Yeah yeah, I know, I need to clean my garage and my rims....

kkim · April 15th, 2009, 04:11 PM

lookin good, Frank. Seems to be coming together just as you envisioned.

Rynownd · April 15th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Sick nasty sweet.

miks · April 15th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Looking good mate!

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 15th, 2009, 08:59 PM

I really like that black tail on the red bike. I might do something similar. Your bike's looking killer bro.

bob706 · April 15th, 2009, 09:07 PM

That looks really nice. I work in a graphic shop and for something like this we would print the graphic on air release vinyl. It eliminates the chance for creases and bubbles, plus being printed, you could photoshop some nice effects and make the thing really pop. I applaud your graphic guy for doing regular vinyl on those curves though.

Buffalony · April 16th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Your really starting to lower the shock value of my final plan

Looks awesome.

Locust skin

sometimesido · April 16th, 2009, 09:25 PM

your bike is coming together well!

dyeclan · April 17th, 2009, 04:41 AM

Buffalony, lets see it!

Thanks all for the comments, it actually looks much better than the photos show, I'm really happy with the black/red.

All I can say is if you have something in your head you wanna do, don't be afraid to do it. Break out the computer or even the paper and scissors, and mock it up, then go for it.

Oh, and the CSC Seat covers ROCK. It made that stock seat look like I paid 300 bucks for it.

For what it's worth, going from the bone stock look, I've got $214 invested in this. Not bad for such a dramatic change.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 19th, 2009, 05:33 PM

How much was it to paint the fender and the tail? Sick looking bike btw. It came out nice.

dyeclan · April 19th, 2009, 06:21 PM

Thanks. Cost me nothin for the paint. Brother has a paint booth and already had the paint and clearcoat. Taking the parts off and scuffing them was my part, the rest was free.

April 9th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#1
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Gears of War Graphics Ok, so it didn't go real great tonight, the compound curves and angles of our bikes are 'the hardest thing I've ever worked on', as my graphics guy said. In any case, he's going back to the drawing board to adapt the graphic to the complexity of the bodywork. Here's a teaser though, it's going to be really sick when it's all done. I should have it by the end of next week.

April 9th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#3
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	ooh, something different! I like! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 9th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#5
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	not going to lie, I thought about doing the blood splatter from movie, Kill Bill since my bike is yellow. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 9th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#6
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	I love Gears, but I don't think I'd put the graphics on my bike, but that's just me. Yours definitely looks good though...and original! __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 9th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#7
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Looking good mate. IMO, you need some more white on your bike, maybe replace the 'Ninja' and 'Kawasaki' decals to white or something. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 9th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Frank that looks awesome. Are there any more designs available?

April 9th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#4
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	I don't think I'd do that too my bike. But I won't lie, that looks sick!

April 9th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#8
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	That looks sweet! I've never played the game, and probably wouldn't put any vid game stuff on my bike, but I like the skull. __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 9th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#10
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	another trivial fact. the bike she was riding is ZZR250. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 9th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#11
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	so what is the graphics guy changing? You could ask him to move/shrink the skull a bit so it misses that black void. But it looks great already!

April 9th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#12
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	I'd leave it. Looks good frank. __________________________________________________

April 9th, 2009, 11:35 PM	#13
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Awesome graphics in tribute to an awesome game! IMO it rivals Halo! Nicely done! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 10th, 2009, 04:41 AM	#14
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Thanks everyone. The picture doesn't show all the creases and bubbles we got. He's going to separate it into smaller pieces that are adjusted for all the cuts and curves. Nate is a real professional and was not happy leaving it looking less than perfect. As far as the subject matter, etc, it comes from a semi-long story. I was originally going to get last years CBR600RR with the graffiti graphics. Part of that was a gear and some industrial stuff. Well, I went with the ninjette knowing I wasn't ready for a bigger bike, and because they were hard to get, ended up with a red one. Wanted black. WELL, wanting to get rid of black, wanting my bike to be different, liking the game, and liking that gear effect, along with already having that red base to work with, came to this. As for designs, I came up with this on the computer. You can google for almost anything, including fonts and graphics. If you can get them in EPS format, a vinyl guy can scale them to whatever size you want, and cut the shapes for you. I got lucky and found the gears logo in EPS, and was all set. Finally, The front fender and the tail are going black this weekend, and there will be some white and red added to those areas. Should help it POP some.

April 10th, 2009, 04:52 AM	#15
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Can't wait mate, remember to post heaps of pictures I agree that some white would make the bike pop, especially if the 'Gears of War' text is going to be in white. You're making sound progress, keep up the good work and make sure you keep us informed. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 15th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#16
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Update Ok, graphics won't be re-done til next week, but we did get the fender and tail painted this past weekend. We will have to buff those parts out in a couple weeks, which will give it that factory lustre. In the mean time, I got my Custom Seat Creations covers in (Thanks Becky!), in black carbon fiber and black Locust skin (snake, but work with me here). I also got the CF hugger on (Thanks Jake! (Ninja007)) and the Zero Gravity Double Bubble, and bobbed the fender. I'm keeping some of that on there because I ride in some really crappy weather. Up next, DIY custom gauge faces, finished graphics including some on the tail, and a grip change out. If money allows, pazzo levers will be about the last thing for this year, as it's time to stop fooling around and go RIDE! Yeah yeah, I know, I need to clean my garage and my rims.... Last futzed with by dyeclan; April 15th, 2009 at 04:29 PM. Reason: better quality photos

April 15th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#17
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	lookin good, Frank. Seems to be coming together just as you envisioned.

April 15th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#18
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Sick nasty sweet. __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 15th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#19
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Looking good mate! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 15th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#20
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	I really like that black tail on the red bike. I might do something similar. Your bike's looking killer bro. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 15th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#21
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	That looks really nice. I work in a graphic shop and for something like this we would print the graphic on air release vinyl. It eliminates the chance for creases and bubbles, plus being printed, you could photoshop some nice effects and make the thing really pop. I applaud your graphic guy for doing regular vinyl on those curves though.

April 16th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#22
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	Your really starting to lower the shock value of my final plan Looks awesome. Locust skin __________________________________________________

April 16th, 2009, 09:25 PM	#23
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	your bike is coming together well! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 17th, 2009, 04:41 AM	#24
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Buffalony, lets see it! Thanks all for the comments, it actually looks much better than the photos show, I'm really happy with the black/red. All I can say is if you have something in your head you wanna do, don't be afraid to do it. Break out the computer or even the paper and scissors, and mock it up, then go for it. Oh, and the CSC Seat covers ROCK. It made that stock seat look like I paid 300 bucks for it. For what it's worth, going from the bone stock look, I've got $214 invested in this. Not bad for such a dramatic change.

April 19th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#25
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	How much was it to paint the fender and the tail? Sick looking bike btw. It came out nice. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 19th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#26
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Thanks. Cost me nothin for the paint. Brother has a paint booth and already had the paint and clearcoat. Taking the parts off and scuffing them was my part, the rest was free.

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