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Post by Woodster on Apr 19, 2008 12:33:08 GMT
I have no idea whether or not this is the right thread, but here goes... So Pied mentioned winners banners and I went and asked my sister if she would kindly give us a hand. She agreed and last night we discussed what you were asking for in the advertisment thread and this is what we came up with: The background... ...with a pic... ...and the lettering! Now these are really rough ideas and designs. But we've got backgrounds in 21 different shades (I don't know how she did it, but she did) for the 21 different banners, so I'd rather not change them seeing as my sister will kill me. Besides, the design of the background comes from the ' Advent Children' DVD - kind of fitting, I thought... However, I need your help. What do you think to the picture and the lettering? Also, do you have ideas of pics to use? These are your awards that you are giving out, so you guys should have a say in this as well. Here's the list of categories that we're making these for. Best WIP Chaptered Fic Best Miscellaneous Genre Best Slash Romance Best Short Fic Best Action/Adventure Best Alternate Universe Best Parody Best Drama Best Angst Best Humour Best Completed Chapter Fic Best Drabble Best Crossover Best Poetry Best Tragedy Best Het Romance Best Songfic Peoples Choice: Best Relationship Fic Peoples Choice: Best Author Peoples Choice: Best General Fic Shortlist
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Post by piedflycatcher on Apr 19, 2008 13:49:17 GMT
Ah, those are great! Thank you! I'm not really an expert with this kind of thing, so I don't have any suggestions for you, although maybe other forum members who know more about this stuff will. I do like the old school pics. Would it be possible to tailor the pictures to suit the winning fic (i.e. if the winning fic stars Vincent, the banner has a picture of Vincent and so on)? EDIT: I think you meant Chaptered Fic rather than Chartered Fic, right? XD
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Post by Woodster on Apr 19, 2008 13:59:35 GMT
Ah, those are great! Thank you! I'm not really an expert with this kind of thing, so I don't have any suggestions for you, although maybe other forum members who know more about this stuff will. But you like them? Great! I shall go and tell little sis... As long as you give me notice, then it shouldn't be a problem. Opps! *corrects mistake* Yeah...
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Post by Sai on Apr 19, 2008 17:04:50 GMT
Hey it's pretty, but I was wondering... are you guys going to give them to the people who made the shortlist? Just a quick wonder.
Anyway, your sister should put her little trademark insignia in the corner so someone else doesn't take them. And I like the old school pictures, and it would definately be cool to have them, but there are a few characters that don't have those pictures, like Reno (which a lot of stories have) and Rude and Rufus and I think some Reeve and other, less popular characters. It would be great if all the pictures were the same type, but considering the fact that all you get is some characters, it may not work out.
Just a thought... maybe for them you could have the second best picture?
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Post by nc on Apr 19, 2008 18:39:33 GMT
And I like the old school pictures, and it would definately be cool to have them, but there are a few characters that don't have those pictures, like Reno (which a lot of stories have) and Rude and Rufus and I think some Reeve and ... They don't? I mean, maybe I'm misinterpreting what you're saying, but ...
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Post by Sai on Apr 19, 2008 19:11:10 GMT
Now I remember why I forgot them.
Ew. I think it's hideous.
But I guess those could work... still, we're missing some.
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Post by Woodster on Apr 19, 2008 19:24:33 GMT
Find them for me, give me a link, and I'll see what I can do...
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Post by fearandloathing on Apr 19, 2008 20:37:53 GMT
Rufus's head looks so giant in that picture.
Just to remain on topic and throw an idea in, any thoughts on having pairing-related banners for romance/paired stories, i.e. if the winning story was a Yuffietine, then there being some form of Yuffietine visual reference (fanart or just nice-looking shopping etc)?
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Post by Woodster on Apr 19, 2008 20:51:18 GMT
Hey, you guys tell me what to do and I'll do it. Hell, find me the relevent picture and I'll give you some shineys! Like I said, there's 21 banners as far as I could see, and I appreciate your help and input.
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Post by Woodster on May 21, 2008 14:33:09 GMT
I know I'm double posting here, but this is kinda important.
Mainly, are you still wanting award banners? If so, I'm gonna need several things.
Firstly, I need pictures to use for the various awards. I haven't read all the fics that have won, and its highly unlikely I'll get through them all any time soon. So I'm gonna need your help for that, guys.
Secondly, I need any last suggestions and advice before I start creating these things. I don't really have the time to go back and forth altering the banners after I've created them.
And finally, I need a little patience. As you know, what with exams and such lark, I'm gonna be very busy. I'm planning on sitting down one evening this week (probably Friday) and trying to get them done in bulk, but I can't promise anything. In the event it does take longer than planned, I'll try my best to get them to you as soon as possible.
Anyway, suggestions people?
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Post by Admin on May 21, 2008 15:25:58 GMT
Hey Woodster - apologies for getting back late on this. I appreciate your help with this.
The AC background looks really nifty, though I'm not sure about the pictures you put on the right. Some characters don't have official art. Why not use AC screencaps? Most characters are in AC (for someone like Reeve, we can use D of C).
There's no award for best songfic or best relationship, so that takes two off your worklist. People's Choice ends in June, so there's still a bit of time. Let me know if it's too much to create these banners, and I'll see if I can help.
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Post by Woodster on May 21, 2008 15:57:02 GMT
The AC background looks really nifty, though I'm not sure about the pictures you put on the right. Some characters don't have official art. Why not use AC screencaps? Most characters are in AC (for someone like Reeve, we can use D of C). I know the pictures aren't too good there, but me and my sister were just knocking some together to show you guys. We have a load of blank backgrounds, and I'll try and find some AC shots for you... Edit: Or if people could find some pics for me, that would be a big help...
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Post by piedflycatcher on May 21, 2008 16:37:26 GMT
Do you want suggestions for which characters to use on which banners? Give me a few minutes and I'll PM you about that, okay?
Also, don't worry about taking a little while - as Lily says, there's still some time before the People's Choice awards close. Thanks for putting your time into this!
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Post by Pen Against Sword on May 21, 2008 23:49:03 GMT
Oh, wow, Wood, I just wanted to tell you that these looks very cool, and I really like the layout of them. Good idea, Pied!
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Post by piedflycatcher on Sept 7, 2008 14:34:46 GMT
Okay, Woodster has informed me that she's too busy to finish making the award banners. I know it's kind of late now, but I think it would still be nice to have some, so is there anyone else who would like to volunteer?
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