Do you guys like this "paper look" template for a coin photo?

mercurydimeguy

I included a sampling of different coin looks to give you a broad idea of how it looks with different type of coins...

Let me know your thoughts...


  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Flatwoods

I like it. Can't decide if I like the PCGS logo at the top.
All nice but the trime is astonishing.

crispy

It looks clean and professional. Very nice.

Barndog

I like the overall look. I don't like the grey lettering or the logo at the top. Lettering is difficult to read

Type2

BryceM

The coin photos are gorgeous. That Quarter-Eagle is my kind of AU58!

The drop shadows are nice. Not too faint, not too over-done.

I don't care for the PCGS logo in this setting. It adds nothing to the coin or the overall impression. I don't like the slab insert being so small. If you're going to include it, I'd make it large enough to read. Even on my jumbo-monitor I can't make out the grade very easily. It also seems redundant to include both the slab insert and the text grade & CAC sticker. If you're set on the grade/cert number text, just include an additional line for provenance, attribution, etc. This text would be a bit easier to read if it was darker too..... not much, just a tad.

...... said the guy with the most boring template in the world.

morgansforever

Clean, professional and tastefully done

mercurydimeguy

Appreciate the feedback guys. Will make some changes to see how it looks.

Baley

The pictures are excellent and the template is nice, I do like the background off-white color and the tasteful shadows. The overall size and spacing of the coins is near perfect.

Do not like any of the lettering or logos, or pics of the slab tags or stickers. Personally, I'd clear all that out of there and let the coin speak for itself. Edit: also really dislike the prongs.

SmEagle1795

I'd prefer it with no text but if you do intend to retain the text, use a different font, one with more uniform and clean looking letters.

Broadstruck

Very nice I like it also

Goldbully

Very interesting and pleasing look.....nice work.

Goldbully

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JeffMTampa

I love it.

WHPRATT

I like it - good pics, too. And if you ever decide to sell the '69-S Qtr Eagle, please PM me!

coinsarefun

I like it very much

mercurydimeguy

OK, made some minor modifications based on your feedback, but still maintained the design elements I liked.

Many thanks to all

coinbuf

I guess I'm the minority but I don't really care for the white background; for me a coin pops better if the background is dark. The only other thing is would PCGS have an issue with you using their logo/crest?

Barndog

<< <i>OK, made some minor modifications based on your feedback, but still maintained the design elements I liked.

Many thanks to all >>



font is much more legible, nice.

I typically use white background on my pics too.

lasvegasteddy

i like it alot...these images of the coins within rock

i'd add a border
larger font size of lettering
darker font and emblem for better contrast

CuKevin

Looks like a great start!

My only suggestions are remove the PCGS logo, make the words easier to read, and leave the label off. Pretty much what others have already said.

I like the cert number, CAC sticker, grade, and white background.

Bochiman

<< <i>The coin photos are gorgeous. That Quarter-Eagle is my kind of AU58!

The drop shadows are nice. Not too faint, not too over-done.

I don't care for the PCGS logo in this setting. It adds nothing to the coin or the overall impression. I don't like the slab insert being so small. If you're going to include it, I'd make it large enough to read. Even on my jumbo-monitor I can't make out the grade very easily. It also seems redundant to include both the slab insert and the text grade & CAC sticker.
...... said the guy with the most boring template in the world. >>




A lot of what Bryce says above....I agree with all of the above...and I agree with Lasvegasteddy about a border....something about the non-border look that keeps my eyes from a complete focus on the coin. I think it is because of the lightness with no border. I don't mind the light background, just would like to see a border.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD

Absolutely Beautiful coins and photos...Nice Work!

Erik

Justlooking

Nice, clean presentation. But you need to change the font at the bottom. It almost looks like a font called "Typewriter." Coins of this quality need something a little more elegant. You might consider Bodoni Book, a nice, clean font.

mercurydimeguy

Take a look at the IHC and the Seated Liberty Half...

Added a border, got rid of logo, and changed the font...

Left others the same for comparison...

ricko

Beautiful coins and great pictures....Cheers, RickO

LindeDad

<< <i>Take a look at the IHC and the Seated Liberty Half...

Added a border, got rid of logo, and changed the font...

Left others the same for comparison... >>





Like that shadow box effect but still prefer black or darker backgrounds myself. Fun of digital images is you can keep playing with them.

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>Take a look at the IHC and the Seated Liberty Half...

Added a border, got rid of logo, and changed the font...

Left others the same for comparison... >>



nice upgrade there
that border keeps my eyes from drifting off...more focused in a way

better on the font too...nice without the emblem on top

these images as such....keeps the focus on the coins
rather then a spruced up image plate i think

UtahCoin

The photos of the coins are so good that the background is almost irrelevant.

CoinJunkie

Great photos! I agree that the border and dropping the logo were both major improvements.
I also agree that the text at the bottom needs work. If you must have the cert number, you
should at least drop the stuff before the slash since the series number is irrelevant and the
grade is redundant. Maybe try a different font or colors on the text down there. Overall, very
nice presentation, however.