Software DVD Cover Feedback

Here is the artwork I recently did for a recent console world championship (a bunch of guys having a laugh) that I took part in. This is the 5th annual DVD and the 1st one to feature artwork. I tried to make it look as close to the real deal as possible. Any feedback would be appreciated as I'm always looking to improve my work. (Real files were much larger and higher resolution but can't be shown here because they're just too mahoooosive)

 

I really like that cover and the Ferrari theme. My only point for possible improvement would be to make the spine stand out a bit more, through either a trim or a slight darkening? I do not know whether this will be needed once it is boxed, but flat like that, i think it might help. Other than that, awesome! I love the speedo idea.

 

That cover looks great - I'm not too keen on the speedo for the DVD, but then again, I can't think what else to put on it.

 

That's a great concept and well executed

 

Thanks for the feedback guys. Actually I agree with Krikkit - the only reason I made the speedo was because I couldn't think of anything else to do that would tie the 2 together so thematically. From what hughwi said, once boxed the spine looks fine, however the text probably could use some more contrast between the background and it. To keep the thematic black text I guess I would have to lighten the spine image but then that would destroy the look of the picture if the case was layed flat. Hmmm things to think about when I make the case for this years contest I guess

 

Very well done. Looks very slick indeed.