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Michael
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 Posted - 06/07/2004 : 21:00:13
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Some of you know the Cafe is getting a pretty hefty facelift in the next week or two.
One of the things that I really wanted to do this time was feature some of the community work in the design.
What I've done is kind-of removed the site branding on the top of the page. No more red rock texture or 3D text, etc. The header area will be randomly grabbed from a pool of user-generated images.
That's where you come in =)
Here is a basic template for the new header.
You can grab this image and use it in photoshop to test out your design.
What I'm looking for is really nicely designed 3D peices that fit the format. The upper right hand section will have a title in it (stratacafe, of course =) so try to avoid a lot of contrast in that area. If I like an image, but it doesn't work in that corner, I'll fade it back a bit there or put a solid-colored box there to accommodate. It doesn't have to be blank, but a low contrast area like a sky or a wall or something works best.
The bottom right-hand corner will contain credit (image by Alan Smithee), and will link to a page of your choosing. Either your personal homepage, or your profile here, or whatever. A little bit of added exposure. Avoid high contrast or detail in this area. Again, if it's busy there, I'll fade it back a bit or give myself a background.
If you have images to submit, either do so in this thread or email them to me directly. Keep in mind that there's only one judge this time: me =) Don't feel bad if your image isn't chosen, you can always send more =)
I'll start with the best images, and we'll go from there. Maybe up to 10-15 images total, with images being "retired" as new cool entries are submitted. I'd like to keep a steady roster of fresh work in there.
I guess we need some "rules".
1) Image has to be rendered in Strata3D
2) No nudity, racial slurs, offensive language, etc.
3) No text. Please don't use this as a medium to make a point or advertise a service. If it's part of a product name, or is otherwise a part of the scene, that's fine.
4) Anything else, at my discretion. People always try to sneak around the rules. If it isn't appropriate for the site, I won't use it. Simple as that.
There aren't any "prizes" but your image will be featured on the top of a very popular site, and will link to your personal site. Should be some nice exposure, and you'll be contributing to the look and feel of your favourite website =)
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if there is anything confusing about the "activity". I'll update this post as necessary to address concerns.
Happy rendering =)
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T-Bear
Inquisitive
Denmark
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 05:35:29
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Hi Michael
What a great idea, but Where do you want us to send these images?
Cheers
Thorbjørn Haarup Laursen |
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teepoj
A Regular
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 05:52:28
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If you have images to submit, either do so in this thread or email them to me directly. Keep in mind that there's only one judge this time: me =) Don't feel bad if your image isn't chosen, you can always send more =)
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T-Bear
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Denmark
77 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 06:15:15
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Here is my contribution to the "contest" I hope i will make the cut....
Cheers
Thorbjørn Haarup Laursen |
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T-Bear
Inquisitive
Denmark
77 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 06:21:17
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Here is my second contribution to the "contest" I also hope this will make the cut....
Cheers
Thorbjørn Haarup Laursen |
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Michael
Admin
Canada
2688 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 12:54:33
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Wow, Thorbjorn. Great entries =)
The site is going to be quite a bit brighter this time around. The second one is perfect, but the first might be a little dark.
Here's what the second would look like in the template:
I did have to lighten the left side of the image a bit to make the logo stand out more.
(please note that the coffee mug is not final. I'm just tossing around a few ideas for that.)
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dsch
Regularly Helpful
Denmark
906 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 13:03:29
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Oo, great idea Michael! 
={ Dan Schultzer }=
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Michael
Admin
Canada
2688 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 13:05:05
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Here's the other one in the template:
I don't hate it, but it might not have the right "feel" for the cafe. I'm going for a lighter, "airier" feel this time around.
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darren
A Regular
USA
128 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 13:29:29
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| I like the new header idea. I'm sure you will get lots of great stuff from the artist here. |
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teepoj
A Regular
USA
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Michael
Admin
Canada
2688 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 14:41:24
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I would work on that one, teepoj. Seems strange to waste the meatiest part of the canvas on empty sky. Some of the cars could be smaller, less out-of-focus.
I'm not picking favourites yet, I just wanted to show Thorbjørn what his images would look like in the template. There's at least 2 weeks before the new site design is ready =)
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teepoj
A Regular
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 14:43:24
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Thanks for the advise. I was wondering myself. . . .
I actually just cropped up an image I already had :)
Be back in a few!
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mickey
A Regular
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 14:52:25
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OK, I'll bite 8-)
Great concept, Michael, I can't wait to see it implemented here.
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Michael
Admin
Canada
2688 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:02:51
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Wow, great image, Mike. You might want to grab one of the templates here and set it to overlay in photoshop to bump things about. The right hand whale is going to break up your name a bit, and the left hand dolphin falls into the "cafe" text a little funny.
Sharp image, though. I always liked that one =)
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teepoj
A Regular
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:09:15
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Oooh, pretty. :)
Mine's currently rerendering.
I do like that pic, though.
Great water effects, IMO
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Milkman
Infrequent Poster
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:27:43
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How about this? <tongue planted firmly in cheek>
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Michael
Admin
Canada
2688 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:34:02
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I dunno. Could you give it some fur and make it a little more "evil"? 
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teepoj
A Regular
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:50:27
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What happened to the "Lighter, 'Airier' feel" boss man? ;)
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mickey
A Regular
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:53:08
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| Above image should work better. (Reload page if it doesn't look any different) |
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Michael
Admin
Canada
2688 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:57:42
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quote:
Originally posted by teepoj
What happened to the "Lighter, 'Airier' feel" boss man? ;)
The engines have made me deaf, not blind
Heh. You mean my "evil" comment? That face is from a mailing list a few of us are on. We all took a shot at modeling Thomas the Train Engine, then horribly disfiguring him. You really had to be there to get it =)
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TylerG
Inquisitive
USA
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:58:29
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this sounds pretty fun!! now i will have something to do!!!
i have a star!!!! |
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