Please show your DIY/Customized home THEATER SIGNS here to give
members some idea who would like to build one of their own. Like me
Thanks

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/TheaterLogo_Near_1.jpg

Here is my sign outside the cinema door. Derived from amother AVS initiative it has been printed on canvas rather than mounted in a light box.

Just to avoid any confusion it is called the Flick Room.


Steve

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/TheaterLogo_Near_1.jpg

Nice one....ND23 I have a fox intro also and planning to have one of this later but smaller.

Here is my sign outside the cinema door. Derived from amother AVS initiative it has been printed on canvas rather than mounted in a light box.

Just to avoid any confusion it is called the Flick Room.


Steve

Nice ticket booth, You can't tell until you see the kind of hole on tweety's forehead. :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/DSC00347.jpg

^^^^^^^^

That is one of my favorite entrances. Really well done!!!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/DSC00347.jpg

very nice.

Just to avoid any confusion it is called the Flick Room.
Steve

I was like :confused: and then :D. It did turn out nice. :)

I was like :confused: and then :D. It did turn out nice. :)

LOL, same here.

Very nice signs guys. That's a lot of light bulbs BIGmouthinDC :cool:

Nothing extremely fancy... Metal and 3Dish...

Nothing extremely fancy... Metal and 3Dish...

That's great. Where did you have that made?

I would love to do a Cinemascope logo sign. One that would curve out from the wall attached to a half circle plate that would attach to the wall (made out of the same metal). I could then rig a backlight behind the lettering to cast a 3D shadow. I had a local guy, who is also a member here, take a stab at it. But, we couldn't find a usable Cinemascope logo for his metal shop to copy from.

WarDrive off the forum here. Sent him a pic and he custom made it for me.

Search him out. Pricing was fair.





That's great. Where did you have that made?

I would love to do a Cinemascope logo sign. One that would curve out from the wall attached to a half circle plate that would attach to the wall (made out of the same metal). I could then rig a backlight behind the lettering to cast a 3D shadow. I had a local guy, who is also a member here, take a stab at it. But, we couldn't find a usable Cinemascope logo for his metal shop to copy from.

WarDrive off the forum here. Sent him a pic and he custom made it for me.

Search him out. Pricing was fair.

He's actually the local guy I was talking to....thanks any way

Ron

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/DSC00347.jpg

Show off... ;)

j/k. Very nice job and yes I am jealous as I don't have room enough for something as nice as that...

I have a problem with printing theater signs. I upload the 8x10 photos to Walgreens website. They are perfectly fitted in Photoshop to 8x10 dimensions, however when printed there is a white edge all around. Because I cannot conceal this with the frame, it looks ugly. I already wasted two sets of 8x10 prints. Does anyone have suggestions as how to fix this?

Many thanks!

very nice.

Wow ,what an understatement !


Art

I have a problem with printing theater signs. I upload the 8x10 photos to Walgreens website. They are perfectly fitted in Photoshop to 8x10 dimensions, however when printed there is a white edge all around. Because I cannot conceal this with the frame, it looks ugly. I already wasted two sets of 8x10 prints. Does anyone have suggestions as how to fix this?

Many thanks!

You may need to physically take your file to a printing kiosk at an in-store photo finishing joint. then work with their software to be sure you are getting 8x10 edgeless printing. They should have a preview ability so you can see what you will get.

Try other stores that have other software/printers and ask for help. That way if it doesn't work you don't pay.

Everybody's signs look great.

Here's mine...
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/826/falzonmarquee2iq5.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8770/falzonsnackbarsignee0.jpg

Everybody's signs look great.

Here's mine...
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/826/falzonmarquee2iq5.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8770/falzonsnackbarsignee0.jpg

Nice signs Mike,

Question: I have a chance to buy old miller light box 31" x 18" the owner is asking for 40.00 bucks is that a good price? But don't know how to create just like your signs I mean the material if I go to kinkosfedex.

http://www.artsonneborn.com/assets/images/db_images/db_Latest_021.jpg

http://www.artsonneborn.com/assets/images/db_images/db_Latest_02a1.jpg

http://www.artsonneborn.com/assets/images/db_images/db_Latest_031.jpg

Nice signs Mike,

Question: I have a chance to buy old miller light box 31" x 18" the owner is asking for 40.00 bucks is that a good price? But don't know how to create just like your signs I mean the material if I go to kinkosfedex.


$40 seems fair if it's in good shape. Then just design your own graphic like this one and have kinkos print it up on tranparent plastic (another $40 -50 if I remember correctly.)
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/507/Snack_Bar_12x24.jpg

pred02,

I did a DIY image that would fit in a standard sized frame and had it printed at Kinko's. They were able to manipulate it once I told them what I wanted so it went to the edges.

Not super fancy, but my entry is basically downstairs to the basement and you turn and walk right into the HT.

http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/albums/splex082003/entry_sign.jpg

Here's mine

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/victor-eyd/home%20theater%20room/is_00102.jpg

Victor

Not the best photo...

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g247/BobCurry/P7110139.jpg

Wow Bob....nice entrance.

Everybody's signs look great.

Here's mine...
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/826/falzonmarquee2iq5.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8770/falzonsnackbarsignee0.jpg

Thoes look great.

I have been planing on making something like the top picture. Any hints or tricks in making one.

Ben

Thoes look great.

I have been planing on making something like the top picture. Any hints or tricks in making one.

Ben

I lucked out with that one. A local video store went out of business last year and sold everything in the shop. This was one of a dozen wooden signs they had to mark the sections (drama, comedy, etc.). I painted it black, put an undercounter light fixture inside of it, and printed up the main marquee with a white bottom at fedex kinkos. The movie mylars are transparencies printed on my inkjet printer. They come out great and I can change them as often as I want.

great thread and photos, lets see some more.

Here be mine...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2107649224_be4425f37c.jpg?v=0

The first one isnt so much DIY, but the other two are ones that I made.

Sweet! :)
What dimensions?

the silence please sign is 15"x10 and the counter top style display is 37"x 23"

Robby any construction details on that counter top display? it's a beauty. I can see one just like it in a different color in my space.

Did you ever do anything with the Deco Guy I see in your album?

The king Kong one is really cool.
Is that carved/routed wood/mdf or is it moulding pieces in a glue-up?
Nice Job! :)

Robby:

WOW-well done from one KC member to another. We need to have an AVS member meet at your house??? ;)

Ron

Thanks for the compliments guys,

I have a small CNC machine that helps me with the relief carvings and the rest of the parts are all made by hand on my router, no off the shelf moulding used.

The counter top display has a pocket in the back that you slide the posters into, I bought a bunch of reproduction 11x14 posters and change them out from time to time. My inspiration was from an antique theatre lobby card display that my wife found looking around on the internet one night. Here is the original

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd122/soundgravy/MarqueeWithClock.jpg

Here is a pic of it in the raw wood form. Poplar and MDF was used.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd122/soundgravy/IMG_2916.jpg


Sometime back I made a DVD sign for a member here that hung on the door.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd122/soundgravy/dvdcase.jpg

Robby any construction details on that counter top display? it's a beauty. I can see one just like it in a different color in my space.

Did you ever do anything with the Deco Guy I see in your album?

I added some more details in my post above....


In regards to the Deco guy, I hope to have a poster case made up soon, this is the idea that I am going for, I hope I can get close to this as possible, the inspiration is from an old art deco building in New York, I took some of the features of the building and came up with this.
This will probably be turned into a DVD storage case that fits inside the wall, with this poster front used as the door.



By the way, your theater is wonderful!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd122/soundgravy/decoposter.jpg

So, the "Now Showing" is a computer router machine? :confused:
You can choose a font like that with a router? :eek:
That's pretty neat.

So, the "Now Showing" is a computer router machine? :confused:
You can choose a font like that with a router? :eek:
That's pretty neat.


Yeah the whole center section was done on the machine, I design it in the software and the machine does the rest of the work, it cut the shape out, the opening, carved the letters, the side and the base I made myself.

I can pretty much carve any font, pattern, really anything.

Here is the area at the top of the stairs going into our theater- another adaptation from the big sign thread a while ago....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2254973632_f23aac0b4d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnio/2254973632/)

and then when you turn the lights out

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2254175723_97155bdbdd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnio/2254175723/)

Very Nice

Here is my small setup. I just ordered 4 mini movie posters to hang on the wall behind the tv. Will post more pictures when complete. Sorry for the washed out pictures.

two pics of mine....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/MidLife_2006/DSC03315.jpg?t=1202787050
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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/MidLife_2006/DSC03313.jpg?t=1202787131

:)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1828/htentrance2rc3.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2139/htsignug5.jpg

and then when you turn the lights out

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2254175723_97155bdbdd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnio/2254175723/)[/QUOTE]

Love this sign. Do you mind me asking me what size the sign is, and what you used for the lightbox? I have the smaller version of this sign, but like this one better. Would you be willing to share the Photoshop file?

Jeff

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1828/htentrance2rc3.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2139/htsignug5.jpg

great sign rob, where did you get. i must have one! :D

Here is my small setup. I just ordered 4 mini movie posters to hang on the wall behind the tv. Will post more pictures when complete. Sorry for the washed out pictures.

I've seen those stuff in BBB nice. I have also the reel clock.

Love this sign. Do you mind me asking me what size the sign is, and what you used for the lightbox? I have the smaller version of this sign, but like this one better. Would you be willing to share the Photoshop file?

Jeff

The file is 23.5"x17.5" which fits in the large shadowbox at Michaels. I built the lightbox out of that, a diffuser panel from overhead lighting, some aluminum foil, and 25' of LED rope light.

The final version is on my computer at work, so I will try and remember to send it home next week.

Not home made but here is mine:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/Arwenmark/mickelodeon2mock.jpg

The file is 23.5"x17.5" which fits in the large shadowbox at Michaels. I built the lightbox out of that, a diffuser panel from overhead lighting, some aluminum foil, and 25' of LED rope light.

The final version is on my computer at work, so I will try and remember to send it home next week.

Any chance you found the Photoshop file for this? I've had the shadowbox for awhile, just couldn't find what to put in it....until now!

Jeff

I've made this, its not perfect but is nice and is based on Jonnio's one. Can some one tell me the typeface for the Enjoy the show text?

Any ideas in how improve my image?
Also i'm doing an surrounded/3d/animation/video with this image in Blender, i would gladly send this to anyone that wants to contribute with something.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/994/trailercinenonfwtd5.png

This work is under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative by Rodrigo Aliste Prieto. Santiago, Chile.

Looks Good -- The enjoy the show is in Harlow Solid Italic

Also - A few people have asked about getting my file. I am working on it still and hopefully will get a chance to do it in the next week or so.

I've made this, its not perfect but is nice and is based on Jonnio's one. Can some one tell me the typeface for the Enjoy the show text?

Any ideas in how improve my image?
Also i'm doing an surrounded/3d/animation/video with this image in Blender, i would gladly send this to anyone that wants to contribute with something.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/994/trailercinenonfwtd5.png

This work is under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative by Rodrigo Aliste Prieto. Santiago, Chile.

I think it looks great. How did you make it, I would like to make one for myself.

Here is what I have so far.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg153/plasma175/joker.jpg

b curry

Thats an Awesome entrance....:eek:

Thanks very much spannt! I need to take a better picture; that one was taken with my cell phone.

The letters are silver plated brass, elevated about one inch and back-lit with red LED's. The side lights are neon. The sign itself is Formica over wood. A DIY project.

The poster cases are made by Hollywood Marquees here in Michigan. I think Hollywood Marquees made McCall's sign too?

two pics of mine....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/MidLife_2006/DSC03315.jpg?t=1202787050

:)

I love the lobby guys... where did you get em?

i think jonnio s one is the best, in fact i made mine because you didn't share the file :P

Just finished mine up tonight.

http://DrivingHamster.smugmug.com/photos/270163843_SF4eV-M.jpg

http://DrivingHamster.smugmug.com/photos/270164057_xRadK-M.jpg

Made out of 2 layers of 1/4 inch MDF which was glued and clamped into the arch shape. Measures 8 feet wide by 11 inches high. Supported in the middle by an speaker bracket (attached via two toggle bolts) and tacked in all 4 corners into drywall anchors for added support. Gatorfoam letters are 8 inches tall and 3/4 inch thick. Painted black on the sides and with a brushed copper metal laminate. Gently lite up from the ceiling by a halo wall wash trim.

I think it turned out pretty well.

I love the lobby guys... where did you get em?

They're called dancing snack people and I got them on the Internet.
The little guys are about 8 inches tall. I saw them at a shop at the beach and just HAD to have them.
So, when I got I home I started looking for them.

I Really like the Fog Valley letters. Do you get them at a craft or hobby store?

I Really like the Fog Valley letters. Do you get them at a craft or hobby store?


Yes, that Fog Valley turned out great! I like the black sides on the gold letters and the fact he made an interesting curved backdrop.

I also used the metal faced gator foam in one inch thickness, sides painted to match the surface.

Here is another better lit shot of mine.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/DSC01335.jpg

Metal faced gator foam letters are available at most commercial sign shops and from on-line sign vendors.

I think it turned out pretty well.

Understatement of the year! it's perfect.

I went back and forth on how to give the marquee some depth from the wall. I knew the letters themselves would have some depth to them but I was looking for something more. The method I decided on wasn't terribly too expensive or labor intensive. At least now my friends and family will know what I am talking about when I talk about the marquee. I used the explain it to people and get that blank "Uh huh" expression.

The face of the letters are actually a brushed copper color, very similar in tone to the two sconces that flank them. For some reason they photograph more gold in color. Got them custom made at a local sign shop. Kept getting the run around and bait/switch on pricing from on-line vendors.

very nice arbor oak and valley! :)

Ok so not a DIY/customized sign, but it's my only sign and I'm just so excited to have my projector on the way that I don't care if my setup is ghetto compared to the rest of yours. :D

It's only a temporary mounting, as that wall is where the screen is going (and it'll take up pretty much the entire wall). I'll move it elsewhere and tack it up cleaner soon enough.

Nothing fancy here for sure, but I'm slowly building up my theater.

I put my sign into a box for my remotes that I made...

106006

interesting maple, very interesting

Nothing fancy here for sure, but I'm slowly building up my theater.

I put my sign into a box for my remotes that I made...

106006

I think that is pretty cool. What program do you use to make the sign?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=810621&highlight=Theater+Sign&page=4

Check this thread out - alot of us are using this design. I use Photoshop to change it over to my own name and info.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=810621&highlight=Theater+Sign&page=4

Check this thread out - alot of us are using this design. I use Photoshop to change it over to my own name and info.

Thanks for the info!

great find maple

and then when you turn the lights out

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2254175723_97155bdbdd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnio/2254175723/)

Love this sign. Do you mind me asking me what size the sign is, and what you used for the lightbox? I have the smaller version of this sign, but like this one better. Would you be willing to share the Photoshop file?

Jeff[/QUOTE]

Any luck in finding the Photoshop file for this sign? I'd forgotten about until recently. Would still love to have a copy!

Jeff

I still have the original PSD on my network. If you can't edit it yourself let PM me and I can make the changes.

http://project2501.tzo.com/ftp/theater_sign.zip

I still have the original PSD on my network. If you can't edit it yourself let PM me and I can make the changes.

http://project2501.tzo.com/ftp/theater_sign.zip
Thanks a bunch...is this the larger image, or the smaller one that's approximately 20" x 9"?

Jeff

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa71/utopia1273/MVC-007S-6.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa71/utopia1273/51160005.jpg

Thanks a bunch...is this the larger image, or the smaller one that's approximately 20" x 9"?

Jeff
Nevermind, I opened it and saw that it was the smaller file. I like this one but was actually looking for the larger file similar to the one posted by Jonnio. Thanks for posting anyway though!

Some very cool pics here. Well done. :)

Here my non home-made sign from Stargate Cinema

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2555467138_d6083d5478_b.jpg

there are some amazing looking signs here:eek::D

Here are my signs
These were made for me, by a member here on AVS

http://socalht.com/ray/marq/marque-done-1.jpg
http://socalht.com/ray/marq/marque-done-2.jpg
http://socalht.com/ray/marq/marque-done-3.jpg
http://www.socalht.com/ray/new_images/entrance.jpg
Plus a "REAPER" fox sign
http://www.socalht.com/ray/images/coronado.jpg

Later
RayJr

My wife purchased this simple one for us with some extra sets which included the THX, DD, DTS, HDTV logos.

http://gallery.avsforum.com/showphoto.php/photo/28316/ppuser/7550922

RayJr:

That is a fantastic sign. Did David Rainey do that for you? I really like their products. What are the dimensions? I am thinking about something similar, but may want to have the sign extend farther out from the wall...mounting a light behind the sign to add a dramatic effect of backlighting. Do you think that would work with their signage? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the product.

Ron

I loved Ray Jr.'s sign so much I had Dave Rainey cut me a sign as well. I love it! Anyone interested can contact him at david@russell-steel.com.122535

Thanks for the info ekstudman, I love Rayjr sign as well. I am the OP on this thread and while everyone has a great beautiful sign like the fog valley, and one the best belongs to Big, even the one that is very popular I tried to do copy the file but I don't have photoshop software so I think I would go with rayjr and yours as well simple and yet very nice. I will contact david and get a quote.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/wlbolton/TheaterSign-1.jpg

Very nice! Did you do it yourself?

I am having issues using the attached email, do you have a phone number that you can give me please.

Not much of a grand entry sign or double doors in my set up, but the theater itself is truely impactful once you see the entire layout. Feel free to check out my construction thread for over 300 photos or the this Gallery link for a more brief tour by clicking here (http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=DAMNSAM77&folderid=2035#)

Here is my custom sign printed over light weight PVC board (total cost $50):

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/23126.jpg

Where did you get that sign from?

Where did you get that sign from?

Info posted in my construction page (3rd of 4th post)

Custom Theater Signs (see custom sign in first post):
JB & Nolene w/ Kiwi Signs (970)618.7163. Based out of Glenwood Springs, CO.......they specialize in making custom signs for any room, purpose, or occasion in 3 different sizes up to 30”x12”. Signs are professionally laminated and placed over a special light 1” thick PVC board. Cost of a 30”x12” sign with customized graphics and theater name was $60. They have 1000’s or designs and they can mix and match objects and color schemes from several different signs into one sign.