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Misc => Your Art => Topic started by: Joeno on October 08, 2008, 21:03
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Yo people,
Similar to the content requests posted elsewhere, PKMN.NET also occasionally needs or wants some art to use on the site. This is the topic we'll use when we need something, but can't make it ourselves (which is Very Often in my case).
Some of these may be repeats from elsewhere. Shows you how organized we are. Leave a note here if you are working on something, so you don't do duplicate work, but don't claim anything unless you're actually working on it. While these don't have to be done in a few days, these things can't wait forever either and so if someone else can get something good done far faster than you, we obviously prefer that.
Here is a list, in random order:
1. Card images. See the seperate link for this.
2. A 'Major News' image. This has to be 120x140 pixels, with the text 'Major News' on it. Neutral, possibly light grey background, but that depends on what works. Should work with most builds.
3. Various section banners. These are described in this Mantis issue (http://pkmn.net/mantis/view.php?id=216).
4. Several small symbols for a number of features, for use in future navigation. See this issue (http://pkmn.net/mantis/view.php?id=217). Colour-wise, these should also be fairly build-neutral - black and white is not necessary, but light greys and pastel colours may work better than bright, wild colours.
5. Several images for new 'sidebars'. Can't show it yet, but I can give fairly specific limits. They need to be 250 pixels wide. Height is not set, but 400 pixels is about right. Most of it should be a fairly neutral background, that stays readable. The text colour can be changed if necessary, if it works better with a dark background. What I'd like to see in this area, if possible, is also a subtle watermark that is related to the information. This area will be covered with readable text, keep that in mind.
The bottom 30 pixels, height-wise, should be different. This is the 'header' bit, and should have the relevant text for the sidebar, as well as some decoration. No other text will appear in this area, so more variety is possible here.
To take Platinum as an example, it would be nice to have a light grey background, with a Giratina watermark. The bottom can be a dark grey, with a white 'Platinum only' text and, say, a Giratina image.
Please also let me know what colour is used for the main background - I need to use that elsewhere. Look at the Dex information to see the semi-official colours we use for some of the games.
A list of currently considered sidebars are:
* Platinum only
* Crystal only
* Emerald only
* FireRed/LeafGreen only
* Yellow only
* Japanese only
* Non-Japanese only (This needs a better text)
* Glossary
* Explanation (Sort of a generic bar - might be able to go without a bottom bar)
6. A small icon or similar that can represent searching further. I'm thinking a magnifying glass or similar, but this can, of course, be themed. It is intended to open a popup link to show a page where you can select one or more members.
7. A small 20x20 image with a question mark or cross to be used when certain images aren't found. Might have to be the small icon they use for non-existing 'glitch' Pokemon in the games, if that is not a golden Bulbasaur anymore. But anything cooler would be welcome as well.
8. A small image representing 'Edit'. For some reason we don't have this yet. Perhaps, as part of the same set, a similar 'Delete' and 'Add' icon. 20x20 again might be right.
Post images here, for collections leave a message here to send them.
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edit: i cant draw lol
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As said in the initial post, the card images are described in a seperate sticky topic.
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Hmm... I could give some of it a shot.
I did start getting a few interface icon drafts together... But I lost them. Might have been deleted in a fit of rage, I dunno...
...although my main reason for posting is: Would you like the same person to do everything from certain issues? I'd assume you'd like stuff like the sidebar links done in a similar way...
...I might draft something. Heh.
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While I prefer them to be consistent, yes, I understand that this won't always possible, either because it's too much work, or because I'll add the feature in a few months. I would certainly like realted images to share a similar style.
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(http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9193/fireredleafgreenonlytl0.png)(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/970/crystalonlyye1.png)(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5595/emeraldonlyoz2.png)(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6487/yellowonlyqk8.png)(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1672/platinumyd5.png)
Meh... I had a go at some of it...
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Equinox has also been working on some of these. (Probably would have been better if he left a note here). I like the bottom bit of these (the font looks nice), but the 'watermarks' aren't right. You're more likely to see the bottom area here, rather than the top, so any image should start there. Furthermore, I'm afraid these would be too visible - there's text over this, and too many contrasts make it difficult to read them.
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Ach... I did totally forget to add a note here. Anyway, it might be possible to combine the watermarks i've made with the above, the bottom certainly is much better.
I would post what I had up, but I don't have the time right at this moment...
[Eep]
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Yeah, I see what you mean Joeno... ah well, I tried...
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2. A 'Major News' image. This has to be 120x140 pixels, with the text 'Major News' on it. Neutral, possibly light grey background, but that depends on what works. Should work with most builds.
Does this one I made work well?
(http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr37/Bennybugnz/PUKMajorNewsLogo.png)
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I was hoping for something a bit more interesting, not as plain. At the very least a bit more of a background and a font that fits in more with what we use elsewhere. The 'PKMN.NET' is also unnecessary.
Posted on: 18/10/08 om 10:36:38
Wonderful double post merging... I slightly updated the request for interface symbols to also include a 'Report errors' symbol, as suggested elsewhere.
All submissions still appreciated. To respond to a question elsewhere - yes, we do need a site artist, but never had anyone interested. If you hold interest in helping out the site in such a manner, sending in art here is a great way to allow us to determine who would be suitable for this position.
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I've given a few symbols a shot. Don't know if they're of any use to you.
.Zip (http://h1.ripway.com/VertoPhasmatis/Interface Icons ~Richie.zip)
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It works. Bit different from what I expected. Going for non-animated for now, easier to work with.
There is one comment though - the Dex icon uses pretty much the same red as our bars, and as you can imagine that makes the icon less clear. Not great for our default theme :) Other than that, however, this is the sort of thing I like to use here.
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:D
I feel all tingly right now.
I've lightened the colour of the 'Dex icon. That's here (http://h1.ripway.com/VertoPhasmatis/DexIconStill(2).png).
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Yeah, that works better. Thanks
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How's this for a Major News banner (http://www.iaza.com/work/081029C/Major_News82742.png)Any good?Does it need improving?
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To quote a previous message that applies here:
I was hoping for something a bit more interesting, not as plain. At the very least a bit more of a background and a font that fits in more with what we use elsewhere. The 'PKMN.NET' is also unnecessary.
Also, you know how much space you have. Use it! Half of it is just black now, while it could be far more interesting.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/GoldenMisdreavus/breakinnewz-3.png)
Can be edited if wanted.
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Added number six. People who have started on something, I'd obviously appreciate it if you continue, as it would help me out immensely :)
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For the Major News image, does it have to be grey, or can it be transparent? Also, are there any size specifications on the magnifying glass image?
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Transparent could work, yeah. Absolutely
Magnifying class... let's say 20x20 max, if possible
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(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/Blake1337/majornews.png)
Here's my shot at the image for major news...
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It's been included and looks good. Thanks!
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Well, I've finished the complete set of icons for the features...
I hope that I didn't waste my time...
Some of them look really similiar though...
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=089c677071847048d1014a7a667fa2b4e04e75f6e8ebb871)
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Had some discussion, but yeah, these look good. Neutral, somewhat distinctive per-feature, and usable elsewhere.
I'll give a preview later (privately, maybe), but they look good enough. I assume you're available later for an addition or two? We've already added an extra feature, and might add a few more before release (and certainly after).
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Yeah, I should be available... Just send me a PM or something... I'll be on IRC...
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7. A small 20x20 image with a question mark or cross to be used when certain images aren't found. Might have to be the small icon they use for non-existing 'glitch' Pokemon in the games, if that is not a golden Bulbasaur anymore. But anything cooler would be welcome as well.
Do you still need this done? I can make something if you do. (I'm proabaly to late though)
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If it didn't need to be done, it wouldn't be on the list. Yeah, we need it.
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You just want a small image of a simple cross? I'm not really sure, considering that is very easy to do.
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My hope was that it could be a bit more than a simple cross. Maybe an image from or referring to something in the games related to missing data. Question marks could also work.
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Okay. I'll try something.
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(http://www.iaza.com/work/090124C/questionmark5061922529-iaza.gif) It's basically just a shrunk down and slightly edited version of the R/S question mark that appears if you don't have a Pokemon and you start a battle.
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6. A small icon or similar that can represent searching further. I'm thinking a magnifying glass or similar, but this can, of course, be themed. It is intended to open a popup link to show a page where you can select one or more members.
I'll have a go at this one.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2rmy6xh.gif)
"Matthew, you'll never be good at art..."
After seeing what I just produced, I think I should listen to my art teacher... Not only is it bad, I just realised you want an icon. So I take it this needs to be far smaller anyway. Well, I tried - and failed...
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I'm working on making a banner, any particular image that you want?
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(http://i44.tinypic.com/2rmy6xh.gif)
I talked to Joeno a while back about this one. He said he wanted the icon to be smaller than what you've just posted. IIRC 20x20 pixels or something like that. o.o
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(http://www.iaza.com/work/090414C/glass6254073925-iaza.gif)
I tried. =/ Not sure if I should be doing this. =/
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Meh, I'll try that then, I guess. Thought it was too big.
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Request added. Just got around to checking this out - I really prefer having images in png format, for consistency. Please keep this in mind. I've converted the above image, but please try to keep that in mind.
Stupididiot - any specific request for how you'd like to be mentioned on our thanks list? Doesn't sound like the best nick there.
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(http://www.iaza.com/work/090514C/questionmark3675163212-iaza.gif) It's basically just a shrunk down and slightly edited version of the R/S question mark that appears if you don't have a Pokemon and you start a battle.
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Yeah, it's been noted, but I need to find the code where it's supposed to be used first before I can use it.
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Stupididiot - any specific request for how you'd like to be mentioned on our thanks list? Doesn't sound like the best nick there.
Oh, it's fine.
But if you insist, Ally will do. :>
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Yeah, it's been noted, but I need to find the code where it's supposed to be used first before I can use it.
Oops sorry - didn't mean to post, I was just trying to edit the post to put the image in because I'd left it out...
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how do you upload images? i click the add image but it only gives me (http://)
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^ You need to upload the image into a image hosting place like TinyPic. But you're a guest now, so dunno why I'm telling you.
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in the rules it says no hentai, wots hentai?
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in the rules it says no hentai, wots hentai?
I'll ignore the literal meaning and go with what it probably refers to in this context: anime pr0nz.
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It's pretty much something that's definitely not appropriate for a 3+ site. (Mature/Explicit content is not allowed)
It's probably best just not to ask/worry about it.
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Here's a "this image hasn't been found" question mark thingie
(http://www.iaza.com/work/090630C/question97987.bmp)
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^ But you didn't make that. They could have used that themselves if they wanted to.
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I'm sorry, I don't quite understand what a sidebar looks like. Could you post a rough template or something to give my brain a little jog?
( i think it's that bar to the side of the screen but IDK)
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If you're looking for section banners, I could see about doing something over the summer if you don't mind waiting a month or so? I'm not sure if you're looking for original art or merely official pokemon art, but if you're looking for original art (I'm terrible with graphics when it comes to arranging them all pretty-like);
I could do a mini-series for you. (All drawn from scratch of course). Just Games, Anime, Misc., Site and Forums? One by 120x70 and one by 600x100 for each?
Is there any possibility to have the larger banners slightly thicker? If not I'll see what I can do. c:
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We can make the large banners thicker, yeah, that can still work - not too much (we don't want people to have to scroll too far), but they can be higher.
Give anything a go. What might be more useful are more specific sections, such as specific games.
Original art would be great - using official art is okay, but original art would be great.
Thanks for your offer!
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So, with the section banners, are you wanting banners with different site sections or different forum sections? Sorry, it's jut this part the confuses me.
If it's original art you're looking for, I can't do much. But if you would like graphics with official artworks, I could do some stuff for you. If you want, just look at my signature. I made that myself, if you're looking for a small example.
Anyways, just tell me what you're talking about and then an estimate of how long it should take. I should be able to complete it fairly quickly if need be, depending on just how many banners were needed.
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It's site sections. We never refer to anything on the forums as 'sections'
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5. Several images for new 'sidebars'. Can't show it yet, but I can give fairly specific limits. They need to be 250 pixels wide. Height is not set, but 400 pixels is about right. Most of it should be a fairly neutral background, that stays readable. The text colour can be changed if necessary, if it works better with a dark background. What I'd like to see in this area, if possible, is also a subtle watermark that is related to the information. This area will be covered with readable text, keep that in mind.
The bottom 30 pixels, height-wise, should be different. This is the 'header' bit, and should have the relevant text for the sidebar, as well as some decoration. No other text will appear in this area, so more variety is possible here.
To take Platinum as an example, it would be nice to have a light grey background, with a Giratina watermark. The bottom can be a dark grey, with a white 'Platinum only' text and, say, a Giratina image.
Please also let me know what colour is used for the main background - I need to use that elsewhere. Look at the Dex information to see the semi-official colours we use for some of the games.
A list of currently considered sidebars are:
* Platinum only
* Crystal only
* Emerald only
* FireRed/LeafGreen only
* Yellow only
* Japanese only
* Non-Japanese only (This needs a better text)
* Glossary
* Explanation (Sort of a generic bar - might be able to go without a bottom bar)
I could do this. Give me awhile and I could think of something (maybe).
Hopefully this is what you meant:
(http://www.iaza.com/work/111101C/iaza15690098129700.gif)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff477/kr9q/iaza15690082620100.gif)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff477/kr9q/iaza15690014343000.gif)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff477/kr9q/iaza15690093690900.gif)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff477/kr9q/iaza15690077769800.gif)
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That's not the sidebar (but that 's not been used anyway), but could possibly be used for section headers. I've bookmarked the post for future perusal...
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Can i use things I've already posted on DeviantArt :???
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I've made a skarmory/latias fusion that you can use if you want! I'll show you tomorrow!
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don't bother, name impersonator dude, you havent read the OP or you'd know that theyre not looking for that
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name impersonator dude
I have never been so insulted in my life!
(actually, Lord Raven has probably insulted me worse!)
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How did you get the Pokémon on your post?