F@H Stat Banners - Page 14

DeusExMachina · 04-04-2006, 09:35 PM

AGH! Working on a sig and the color scheme (the banner on top) is hard to add color too. UGH! Tried to add orange, let alone any other complementary color and it comes off garish. Grrr!

Here's an example of what I'm working on...

It's just a rough layout but it shows the logos I'm working on and concept. Still have a lot to do with it, especially the background (will try to make it look more industrial, considering this is a hardware forum).

What do you think? Suggestions?

DXM

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Protoplasm72 · 04-04-2006, 09:44 PM

Sweet

One thing. If you want that dynamically generated it can't do anything fancy with the text like that shadow under the user name. Ok two things. Some team data would be nice

DeusExMachina · 04-04-2006, 10:02 PM

Thinking of just making the name non dynamic, that way it'll standout (takes but a minute to change and save the sig, as with ImageStyler text can be changed on the fly). That background color makes it really difficult to add text without some highlighting and shadow. :/

Point taken on the ABX.com folding totals. Still experimenting with the text size. Don't want to use pixel fonts as they're 10px and difficult to read ( the sig will have to act like an advertising banner, so readibility is important). Trying to figure out the best size/readable font but still conserve real estate.

When finished It'll be the best looking folding sig bar none (eat that competitors!). :P

DXM

DeusExMachina · 04-05-2006, 05:32 PM

Finally got the helix in color to match the blue forum color scheme!!

Phew!

So now onto the background image..........

DXM

Kage · 04-05-2006, 06:59 PM

I think you misspelled COLOUR there.

***Ozzie*** · 04-05-2006, 07:40 PM

...those damn Canadians...they get me all turned around...

Kage · 04-05-2006, 07:50 PM

DeusExMachina · 04-05-2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qxp

I think you misspelled COLOUR there.

I hope Canadians don't spell tire as TYRE, either.

HA!

DXM

DeusExMachina · 04-13-2006, 05:31 PM

Update: Been working on the banner all this time, and finally down to the last elements. It'll be radically different from the example above, with richer detail -- mega pixel work. Tried using the above color scheme, but it just doesn't do justice to multiple colors.

Because of all the data requested, and at a resolution that's readable, the sig size will be l-o-n-g. Currently it's around 600x90. Been spying other FAH banner sizes from around the net, so the size is in keeping with the rest. Unfortunately at that length there's no way to make the file below 10KB, it'll be more like 18KB to 24KB.

The design looks like a cross between a game menu and futuristic pc monitors. Rich in detail that can be appreciated even zoomed at 10x.

Color scheme is blue/gray/white/copper/helix spectrum colors (close to the logo banner colors as possible, yet more intense). Background image can be made in many colors (looks great in reddish orange and the default dark and light blue, for example).

Redone the ABX logo to keep with the FAH theme -- it now supports a helix directly in color, and can double as the ABX F@H logo. Extended, the sig image can serve as a leaderboard banner, as well (great for stats pages). Let me know if you want it @ 728x90 for that purpose.

Now to finally finish the banner........

DXM

Protoplasm72 · 04-13-2006, 07:58 PM

SupDawg · 04-13-2006, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeusExMachina

Update: Been working on the banner all this time, and finally down to the last elements. It'll be radically different from the example above, with richer detail -- mega pixel work. Tried using the above color scheme, but it just doesn't do justice to multiple colors.

Because of all the data requested, and at a resolution that's readable, the sig size will be l-o-n-g. Currently it's around 600x90. Been spying other FAH banner sizes from around the net, so the size is in keeping with the rest. Unfortunately at that length there's no way to make the file below 10KB, it'll be more like 18KB to 24KB.

The design looks like a cross between a game menu and futuristic pc monitors. Rich in detail that can be appreciated even zoomed at 10x.

Color scheme is blue/gray/white/copper/helix spectrum colors (close to the logo banner colors as possible, yet more intense). Background image can be made in many colors (looks great in reddish orange and the default dark and light blue, for example).

Redone the ABX logo to keep with the FAH theme -- it now supports a helix directly in color, and can double as the ABX F@H logo. Extended, the sig image can serve as a leaderboard banner, as well (great for stats pages). Let me know if you want it @ 728x90 for that purpose.

Now to finally finish the banner........

DXM

wow... sounds great... Can we get s sneak peek?

DeusExMachina · 04-14-2006, 12:37 AM

For those just BURNING to know how the sig looks like, here's a layout (right now trying to get the background image scaled to fit both screens -- still have lights and other jazz to add to it). Shows proof of concept, and includes a 6x and 3x zoom photos of the images.

It is messy, but that's how layouts are and why artists hide such things.

WARNING --> 493KB PNG file <-- WARNING
http://home.comcast.net/~deus_ex_mac...ple__493KB.png

epicbard · 05-21-2006, 01:04 AM

hey guys whats going on with the banners.. did u get that server side script going or?

oooh i like this>

and this

lol

Protoplasm72 · 05-21-2006, 03:32 PM

I think you asked me to do something with the fonts but I never did. This is what they look like now.

epicbard · 06-25-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protoplasm72

I think you asked me to do something with the fonts but I never did. This is what they look like now.

what fonts did you use? they kinda look distorted? also did u do some kind of compression? see how the rounded corners on mine are smooth. must be something with the way u make the images. all in all awesome job

04-04-2006, 09:35 PM	#196
DeusExMachina ABX Folder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 514	AGH! Working on a sig and the color scheme (the banner on top) is hard to add color too. UGH! Tried to add orange, let alone any other complementary color and it comes off garish. Grrr! Here's an example of what I'm working on... It's just a rough layout but it shows the logos I'm working on and concept. Still have a lot to do with it, especially the background (will try to make it look more industrial, considering this is a hardware forum). What do you think? Suggestions? DXM
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04-04-2006, 09:44 PM	#197
Protoplasm72 Mmmm..... Folding@Home Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,298	Sweet One thing. If you want that dynamically generated it can't do anything fancy with the text like that shadow under the user name. Ok two things. Some team data would be nice __________________ proto My Folding Details "Friends, Family, Religion... These are the three demons you must slay in order to succeed in business" C.M. Burns
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04-04-2006, 10:02 PM	#198
DeusExMachina ABX Folder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 514	Thinking of just making the name non dynamic, that way it'll standout (takes but a minute to change and save the sig, as with ImageStyler text can be changed on the fly). That background color makes it really difficult to add text without some highlighting and shadow. :/ Point taken on the ABX.com folding totals. Still experimenting with the text size. Don't want to use pixel fonts as they're 10px and difficult to read ( the sig will have to act like an advertising banner, so readibility is important). Trying to figure out the best size/readable font but still conserve real estate. When finished It'll be the best looking folding sig bar none (eat that competitors!). :P DXM
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04-05-2006, 05:32 PM	#199
DeusExMachina ABX Folder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 514	Finally got the helix in color to match the blue forum color scheme!! Phew! So now onto the background image.......... DXM
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04-05-2006, 06:59 PM	#200
Kage Memento Mori Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fiery depths of Hell Posts: 3,620	I think you misspelled COLOUR there.
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04-05-2006, 07:40 PM	#201
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04-05-2006, 07:50 PM	#202
Kage Memento Mori Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fiery depths of Hell Posts: 3,620
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04-13-2006, 05:31 PM	#204
DeusExMachina ABX Folder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 514	Update: Been working on the banner all this time, and finally down to the last elements. It'll be radically different from the example above, with richer detail -- mega pixel work. Tried using the above color scheme, but it just doesn't do justice to multiple colors. Because of all the data requested, and at a resolution that's readable, the sig size will be l-o-n-g. Currently it's around 600x90. Been spying other FAH banner sizes from around the net, so the size is in keeping with the rest. Unfortunately at that length there's no way to make the file below 10KB, it'll be more like 18KB to 24KB. The design looks like a cross between a game menu and futuristic pc monitors. Rich in detail that can be appreciated even zoomed at 10x. Color scheme is blue/gray/white/copper/helix spectrum colors (close to the logo banner colors as possible, yet more intense). Background image can be made in many colors (looks great in reddish orange and the default dark and light blue, for example). Redone the ABX logo to keep with the FAH theme -- it now supports a helix directly in color, and can double as the ABX F@H logo. Extended, the sig image can serve as a leaderboard banner, as well (great for stats pages). Let me know if you want it @ 728x90 for that purpose. Now to finally finish the banner........ DXM
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04-13-2006, 07:58 PM	#205
Protoplasm72 Mmmm..... Folding@Home Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,298	__________________ proto My Folding Details "Friends, Family, Religion... These are the three demons you must slay in order to succeed in business" C.M. Burns
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04-14-2006, 12:37 AM	#207
DeusExMachina ABX Folder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 514	For those just BURNING to know how the sig looks like, here's a layout (right now trying to get the background image scaled to fit both screens -- still have lights and other jazz to add to it). Shows proof of concept, and includes a 6x and 3x zoom photos of the images. It is messy, but that's how layouts are and why artists hide such things. WARNING --> 493KB PNG file <-- WARNING http://home.comcast.net/~deus_ex_mac...ple__493KB.png
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05-21-2006, 01:04 AM	#208
epicbard mmm... bacon bits Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Treehouse Posts: 4,266	hey guys whats going on with the banners.. did u get that server side script going or? oooh i like this> and this lol __________________
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05-21-2006, 03:32 PM	#209
Protoplasm72 Mmmm..... Folding@Home Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,298	I think you asked me to do something with the fonts but I never did. This is what they look like now. __________________ proto My Folding Details "Friends, Family, Religion... These are the three demons you must slay in order to succeed in business" C.M. Burns
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