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Banner Suggestions?
Topic Started: Nov 30 2008, 07:58 PM (128 Views)
Pulse	Nov 30 2008, 07:58 PM Post #1
Administrator Posts: 73 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 1, 2008	I know this forum is not really "popular" as of yet, but if anyone has any suggestions or submissions for a site banner/portal, I will gladly take them in consideration. I am busy with alot of projects as of now, so it is difficult for me to try and focus on making a portal. I would appreciate any help that can be offered. For those who do not know what a portal/site banner is, it is that giant picture at the top of a page that sports the websites name, with a set theme, and usually links back to the main page when clicked on. (It will for here at least)



Dog Dog 123	Nov 30 2008, 11:29 PM Post #2
Bored. Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: November 30, 2008	I might try to make something for it. Uh, not entirely sure what you need made though. How big should it be? And what, other then the name, is supposed to be on it?
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Pulse	Dec 1 2008, 12:06 AM Post #3
Administrator Posts: 73 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 1, 2008	Based on what I have heard around, about 600-800 x 100-200 ought to be a reasonable size. As for what should be on it. That is where I am stumped. If it were me, I would put a bunch of anime-ish pictures on it that matches the color scheme. You could also do something more realistic, like a tree overlooking a cliff in the sunset... You know, something artsy/inspiring/creative. I just do not have the time to work with such a thing.



Maestro	Dec 1 2008, 01:19 AM Post #4
Newcomer Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #3 Joined: November 30, 2008	I tried to make one. You want me to post it, or pm it to you?



Pulse	Dec 1 2008, 01:22 AM Post #5
Administrator Posts: 73 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 1, 2008	Whichever is more convenient to you.



Dog Dog 123	Dec 2 2008, 09:28 PM Post #6
Bored. Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: November 30, 2008	Whee, I attempted. And failed miserably. But I figured I'd put it here anyways. The whole "match the forums" part didn't really work, which I've decided is mostly because the forums are an ugly grey-green color on this computer. And the entire layout is just to monochromatic. For a forum based on being creative, it seems that it should be more colorful. Oh well, there's my pathetic attempt of the day.
	[If you try to fail and succeed, which have you done?]


Pulse	Dec 2 2008, 09:51 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 73 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 1, 2008	Wow, I really like the banner! But it is a real pain in the ass to change forum skins with zetaboards, so I want to keep it as is. (Unless it becomes really popular, and the members hold a petition or something...) Might I suggest trying a bit of green and navy blue? On my computer the forums almost seem to be a dark navy blue and light green color. Could you give those colors a shot? The banner is really nice though, don't get me wrong!!



Dog Dog 123	Dec 3 2008, 12:29 AM Post #8
Bored. Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: November 30, 2008	Quote: Might I suggest trying a bit of green and navy blue? On my computer the forums almost seem to be a dark navy blue and light green color. Could you give those colors a shot? I tried that first. It looked ugly. Again, the colors are too monochromatic. It's grey-green and lighter grey-green. Really not the easiest colors to work with. But sure, I'll try blues and greens again and see what happens! EDIT: Whee, I attempted at recoloring. I made it more blue, since that's apparently the color of the forum. Matches alittle better, but still looks to sparkly and pretty to really match the skin I think. Loading... loading... loading...... And wow, that looks terrible with a black background. Hopefully I save it right for here. Nope. I'll go fix it. EDIT 2: Don't worry, I'll stop editting this eventually. Yay for fake transperancy, which should work until you make a second skin for the site. Edited by Dog Dog 123, Dec 3 2008, 01:02 AM.
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Sasha Drake	Dec 3 2008, 02:43 AM Post #9
Newcomer Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: December 1, 2008	Dog Dog's banner is pretty wicked. I've been meaning to ask, what photo editing software do you use? I'm guessing GIMP? I've only ever used that and PS myself. Anyway. I got bored, and instead of studying for my final I decided to give this banner making thing a try. I've never really made a banner or signature for that matter so I'd thought it would be interesting. I don't care if you use it or not, and personally, since Dog Dog's was here before mine I think her's would be priority. I just wanted to design something. Gotta get practice in somehow right? Photoshop CS3: 30 minutes. Note: I know the word 'forum' isn't present on the banner, I made it that way to make it appear a little more professional and intriguing.



Pulse	Dec 3 2008, 03:29 AM Post #10
Administrator Posts: 73 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 1, 2008	Whoa, those banners are both really impressive! I will have to say that Sasha's would probably go better with the forum though... However, since D-Dog has been working really hard with this I will take that in consideration. D-Dog, what is your opinion of the matter?



Dog Dog 123	Dec 3 2008, 08:12 PM Post #11
Bored. Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: November 30, 2008	Quote: However, since D-Dog has been working really hard with this I will take that in consideration. D-Dog, what is your opinion of the matter? His looks and fits better. Might as well use it. Quote: I've been meaning to ask, what photo editing software do you use? I'm guessing GIMP? Photoshop CS. Not like it makes much of a difference, since none of my stuff is ever that good anyways. Edited by Dog Dog 123, Dec 3 2008, 08:12 PM.
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Dog Dog 123	Dec 4 2008, 12:08 AM Post #12
Bored. Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: November 30, 2008	Whee, double posting cause I know no one would notice otherwise. There's a big blue blob next to the banner. I've decided that it's because I'm working with a 19 inch screen. But it's really bugging me because it doesn't match.
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Sasha Drake	Dec 4 2008, 03:25 AM Post #13
Newcomer Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: December 1, 2008	Yeah, It doesn't fit on my screen either. Oh, and I doubt your stuff is as terrible as you say. When I was your age (god that makes me feel old saying that) I didn't know how to do ANYTHING in PS or any photo editing software for that matter. It's only recently I've learned to clean up my line art and color it. You have plenty of time to improve, and trust me you will.



Pulse	Dec 4 2008, 11:28 AM Post #14
Administrator Posts: 73 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 1, 2008	Oh fist****, I will try and fix the banner, sorry!



Bloodsport	Dec 15 2008, 06:18 PM Post #15
Quiet Member Posts: 15 Group: Members Member #2 Joined: November 24, 2008	Dog Dog 123 Dec 3 2008, 12:29 AM Quote: Might I suggest trying a bit of green and navy blue? On my computer the forums almost seem to be a dark navy blue and light green color. Could you give those colors a shot? I tried that first. It looked ugly. Again, the colors are too monochromatic. It's grey-green and lighter grey-green. Really not the easiest colors to work with. But sure, I'll try blues and greens again and see what happens! EDIT: Whee, I attempted at recoloring. I made it more blue, since that's apparently the color of the forum. Matches alittle better, but still looks to sparkly and pretty to really match the skin I think. Loading... loading... loading...... And wow, that looks terrible with a black background. Hopefully I save it right for here. Nope. I'll go fix it. EDIT 2: Don't worry, I'll stop editting this eventually. Yay for fake transperancy, which should work until you make a second skin for the site. I like that. And hi to all you other members! I don't seem to have been on in a while, so here i am.


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