Gilmour and Waters Matching DVD Covers

I've decided when the time comes to mat the full images - two 7x10's not two 5x7's. Simulated mat.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on February 18, 2018 at 5:00am

For me, and my humble opinion, I wouldn't. I personally think it is distracting. With the back cover being on the left your eye immediately goes where the autograph isn't.

I also hate UPCs with a passion. I hate when they are visible personally.

I would keep it about the front cover. I also wouldn't frame them together, because they aren't together at that time. Instead I would frame them seperate with a ticket from the show or that tour or also a tour book, photo, or backstage pass.Still keeping the front cover front and center. Keep it about the solo individuals, but frame them side by side.

All just my suggestion, both are great!

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 18, 2018 at 5:15am

IMHO, I agree with Adam. I believe that autograph is the entire reason for creating a matted presentation and should be the "star of the show". Everything else is just window dressing. One other thought. Waters and Gilmour are each worthy of separate presentations. The two individually is worth more that than two together unless, of course, they are signed on the same piece.

Most of all though is that you follow your concept. As the owner, do what pleases you the most. You may have a concept that none of us can see or appreciate until it is placed before our eyes.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on February 18, 2018 at 10:44am

I agree with Adam that they would be better separate,it is a matter of opinion.As for framing,I think open would look good also.Here is the one I own framed with a basic mat.imo,I think open or closed would look good.This one has been up on the wall for a few years now and I’ve never really noticed the UPC code .

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 18, 2018 at 10:53am

Nice piece, Paul. The simplicity makes it stand out wonderfully.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 18, 2018 at 11:01am

Thanks everyone - much to consider. This "mat" is a color--crazy mock-up - clearly too busy. I wanted them together because - well, that's how I likes my Gilmour and Waters - together! Perhaps medium grey and red. But true, they might deserve separate framing. I've got tickets for each show and filming too.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on February 18, 2018 at 11:29am

Thanks Joe,i do alot of over the top framing,i wanted to just keep this one simple for sure.

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Permalink Reply by Classic Rock on February 18, 2018 at 11:35am

Yes, very nice Paul. I’m also a big fan of the “gallery-style” black framing. Like Joe has already said, the simplicity of the framing allows for the “work of art” to really take Center stage. Just great.