Darth Brooks Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 http://www.flickr.com/photos/85438266@N06/?hide_photostream_welcome=1I got laid off so in addition to looking for work I've started a project, recreating Topps football cards starting with 1961.Matt Kalil_1961_TOPPS by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrHarrisonSmith_1962_TOPPS by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrBlair_Walsh_1963_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrI'll update this as I continue. BTW, if you have any tips on finding work or leads, I'd appreciate it. I started with Viking players but I will take requests.E: made a change to the layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I love when people do this. I made a bunch of old-looking Redskins cards a couple of years ago on here.Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 John Sullivan_1964_Philadelphia by Darth_Brooks_, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Charlie_Johnson_1965_Philadelphia by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrFirst one of these that had a logo on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Jasper_Brinkley_1966_Philadelphia by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrAudie_Cole_1967_Philadelphia by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrThis is the last of the Philadelphia Gum Company cards. They were started in 1948 and were sold in 2003. They only held the NFL License for four years and IMHO the cards were pretty simple.Jamarca_Sanford_1968_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrMistral_Raymond_1969_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrI like that smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Cardinals Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 the backs of the cards are really cool #9 LSU vs. TCU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Any chance I can see a 1987 version of the 2010 Packers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 1987_Topps_Team_Packers by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrI'm going to apologize. I missed that they put post season on there too. I was looking of of GB's 1987 card.Just a reminder - if you go to Flickr and hit Actions > View all Sizes you can see these in their native size (1600 x 1067). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Love the idea, however, the photos could really use vintage effects to really make them "feel" retro. Seeing a crystal clear HD version of them just takes away from the overall design... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 1987_Topps_Team_Packers by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrI'm going to apologize. I missed that they put post season on there too. I was looking of of GB's 1987 card.Just a reminder - if you go to Flickr and hit Actions > View all Sizes you can see these in their native size (1600 x 1067).You also paired a 2010 photo with the 2011 results Still... this is pretty cool regardless. When I first started collecting cards, it was always the loser column that said "PACKERS PACKERS PACKERS," I'm just glad I get to see what it looks like in the winner's column for a change. Although I would also agree with what CDixon said... if you could find a way to "age" the photos, it would put these over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Love the idea, however, the photos could really use vintage effects to really make them "feel" retro. Seeing a crystal clear HD version of them just takes away from the overall design...I was going to suggest that also. When I made mine, I ran some of the photos through an editor to make them look less clear, fitting with era of the card. The Portis and Thomas are good examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Love the idea, however, the photos could really use vintage effects to really make them "feel" retro. Seeing a crystal clear HD version of them just takes away from the overall design...I'll think about it. It needs to be selective. Solid colors (usually black) wouldn't have the halftone effect so it's not something you could do image wide. If someone has a favorite method I'm willing to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Kevin_Williams_1970_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrJoe_Webb_1971_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrChristian_Ponder_1972_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrPercy_Harvin_1973_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrEverson_Griffen_1974_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrI'm thinking of tweaking Ponder's card, rotating the back and getting rid of the border. These continue to evolve and I'll probably go back and unify the designs when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyraven8 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Backs of the cards look great.I don't know squat about advance editors such as Photoshop and the like, but if you want to make the front of the cards more vintage looking you could even quickly try some of the online photo editors to see if their effects are to your liking. Here's a couple:Fotoflexer has a retro, cross process, and lomoish setting (that one too 'modern' for the era your cards are from); you could also ad a bit of film grain. Lunapic has a blur & retro setting.A free download of digital photo filters is Opanda's Photofilter - picking the right filter color may also help to create a more vintage look. "Just when I thought you'd said the stupidest thing, you keep on talking" - Hank Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Kyle_Rudolph_1975_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrToby_Gerhart_1976_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Phil_Loadholt_1977_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrChad_Greenway_1978_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I've been thinking about when I'll end this. I really don't have an interest in going all the way to 2011 cards. What would be special about that? After I hit most of the starters and a few back ups I should be into the 90's (1961 + 22(starters) = 1983. Add in a few backups (and kickers) and I should run out of guys to do in the late 80's / early 90's)Erin Henderson_1979_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrJared_Allen_1980_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Really good idea and execution, i do like the idea of giving the photos a more retro look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyraven8 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 If want to try another sport - I'd personally like to see hockey.O-Pee-Chee and Topps were the main brands for "older" cards before everyone got into the act in the 90s. Parkhurst in the 50's and 60's were another brand.I especially like the back of the O-Pee-Chee 1979/80 cards with the stats and info inside a skate shape. "Just when I thought you'd said the stupidest thing, you keep on talking" - Hank Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 If you want to give Hockey a try go for it. It's going to take someone who really knows a sport and has a deep interest in it.Brandon_Fusco_1981_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrBrian_Robison_1982_Topps by Darth_Brooks_, on FlickrAD is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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