File-sharing gets the word out, but it usually doesn’t bring the money back in. Many people say “I’ll pirate it, but buy it if I like it,” but not enough actually own up to that promise for artists to break even. But what if you ask nicely?
Try putting a message like those before your independent movie or game, right after your studio or production company logo. Point to a page where people can donate or buy a copy. See what happens.
Download it:
To the extent possible under law, Zacqary Adam Green has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to For a Living images. This work is published from the United States.
Open one of these files in Photoshop, The GIMP, or equivalent and replace the [URL] with your donation/store page. If there’s a different aspect ratio you need, simply add or remove black pixels from the top or bottom.
- Generic Template: 1920×1440 PSD
- Movie by Filmmakers: 720p PNG, 1080p PNG, 2K 2.40:1 PNG, 1920×1440 PSD, 2K 2.40:1 PSD
- Movie by one Filmmaker: 720p PNG, 1080p PNG, 2K 2.40:1 PNG
- Game by Developers: 1280×800 PNG, 1920×1200 PNG, 1920×1440 PSD
- Game by one Developer: 1280×800 PNG, 1920×1200 PNG
