A new Demonland banner

[hrob 2]

wowee, there's just a tad bit of talent up there with those 7 dees!

[Sir Why You Little 35,321]

That looks so cool now...Big Jimma proudly watching his young Demons FIRE UP in 20011. Well done Deezman.

What is that DEMONLAND Font??? It's just so late 70's!!! Superb. B)

[Chook 14,647]

Not a fan of the new one. Much prefer the one made by DeezMan.

Edited November 10, 2010 by Chook

[Spaghetti 264]

That a Primus logo I see on Davey's jumper?

[Red Sox 2]

Like this final cut.

Great pic of Sylvia.

[DeezMan 4]

Not a fan of the new one. Much prefer the one made by DeezMan.

I'd hate to think that the current one WASN'T made by me??

Although both were 'conceived' by the community as one, both pieces still resemble my concepts etc.

That a Primus logo I see on Davey's jumper?

Verrrry true! I wanted to ensure we had our current sponsors up there to promote the way forward etc. Another picture of Davey is NEEDED. PLEASE!

[wisedog 332]

Looking good. Out of curiosity, what was the effect you used on Frawley in the original version? It was like a slight glow...

[DeezMan 4]

Looking good. Out of curiosity, what was the effect you used on Frawley in the original version? It was like a slight glow...

Correct. It makes the individuals look more appealing. I did the effect to all players (including Jimmy).

I duplicated each image of the players and Jimmy -> on the duplicated images I made it a slight blur and put it UNDER the original layer -> on the original layer I made the blending mode "overlay". And then you can tinker with the lightness in case it looks too dark/light.

Edited November 10, 2010 by DeezMan

[Sir Why You Little 35,321]

Hey we get the emblem now...and a new Demonland Font. Like it.

Makes me feel even closer to the club with that emblem on it. B)

[wisedog 332]

Correct. It makes the individuals look more appealing. I did the effect to all players (including Jimmy).

I duplicated each image of the players and Jimmy -> on the duplicated images I made it a slight blur and put it UNDER the original layer -> on the original layer I made the blending mode "overlay". And then you can tinker with the lightness in case it looks too dark/light.

Good to know, cheers.

[DeezMan 4]

LOOOOOVE the idea of wrapping the ribbon around the red V!!!!! Nice touch.

That font has to change though. PLEASE!!! Too bland - needs an outline at least!!

HOW MANY MORE CHANGES TO MY BANNER???? :/

At least let me redo the "Demonland" text please, Demonland (the mod)??

Edited November 11, 2010 by DeezMan

[M_9 1,823]

I think the new logo looks great.

The red Demonland font sits well with player jumpers.

Jim's cap is enough white. The choice of players is good - fits with the 7 who polled the most votes.

I think a logo featuring our full list (plus rookies and coaches) would be over the top, not to mention 8-screens wide!

[rpfc 27,676]

The part on the left looks very good.

There are probably better pictures going around but maybe a semi-regular update when those perfect pictures are found.

Other than that - it looks great.

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

Congratulations to Deezman, Demonland and any others who contributed. It's a great team effort - let's hope it holds us all in good stead for season 2011!

[Chook 14,647]

The part on the left looks very good.

There are probably better pictures going around but maybe a semi-regular update when those perfect pictures are found.

Other than that - it looks great.

Yeah. That's my major complaint with the overhaul. I love the emblem and the Demonland font, with the ribbon wrapped around the "V," but the pictures don't mesh that well with each other. Grimesy's looking at Brad Green like he's not too impressed, Jurrah looks like he's just seen a ghost, and Tom Scully looks like a five-year old about to take a dump. But other than that, the pictures are great.

[daisycutter 28,723]

Yep, LHS got better

Guess you could go on for ever . . . . . .

[M_9 1,823]

Computer Graphics 101

The resolution of images is measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Most personal computer displays have resolutions that vary from 72 to 96 ppi.. Usually the former.

So if you take a pic with your camera set at 300ppi there is no point posting it on the web with that resolution as it won't be viewed at 300ppi (making sense?).

You would do this however, if someone wanted to print the pic as 72ppi is not suitable.

But the higher the resolution the greater the load time.

The player images used on the banner were taken from the web and were 72ppi.

You can use Photoshop to increase the resolution to 300ppi for example but it is usually not advisable for images containing important sharp detail (faces, contrasting shapes, clean lines) as it will produce noticeable pixel edges and fuzzy tones in certain areas.

When designing banners and the like you work with images that have the greatest ppi you can If we use high res, we can manipulate that, then save it as 72 dpi and it will be clear on the screen. With high res you can always reduce but you can't always blow up a low res.

So unless a Dlander can provide us with hires images from their personal collection, we are not going get a 'better' banner.

As far as the choice of pics, there were only two of LJ that were suitable.

As a 'panel member' working on the banner I chose the second as I didn't like the 'bunched jumper'. A home jumper was overlaid at the suggestion of another panel member (this was a very democratic project!).

The outstretched arms had to be cropped.

As far as the pics of Scull and Greeny, most pics on the 'net showed them with their mouth open or tongue out.

There were many other issues involved in the choice of image – pics with the pink jumper, pics with strange skin tones etc

End of lesson. You've all done very well.

[darkhorse72 1,782]

Great new banner...like it.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Sylvia must love it.

8th most votes yet gets in and has center stage...