New Logo Contest

[Dave_911]

i dont think it infringes any rules but would handdrawing a logo then scanning it be alright? [no scanlines ect., a high quality scan]

[hackerzc]

Hi, iam not the best at English so i dont know what logo we must create (http://www.animemusicvideos.org/_media/AMVLogo.png <- this, i mean a newer better version of that?)

- is 3D allowed or not?
- Highres., so we make the Logo with an Resolution of 2048x2048(because
you can print it on T-Shirts at ~ 20/30cm)
- Backgroundcolor = white?

Correct, a newer better version of that (something origional).

-As Phade said: "Using 3D modeling software to create logos is greatly discouraged. Resulting logos are generally difficult to use for many practicle purposes."

-highres is good, as long as it's practical (ie: no 10MB files)

-There really arn't any rules about the background color. Make ur own judgment call. (be creative)

[Phade]

Hey Takashi-SG,

You can make the background transparent with an anti-aliased transparency edge just like the logo you pointed out in your example. That would solve any logo background issues.

Phade.

[EXODO]

I just hae two questions:
When is the due date to submit logos?
Were do we submit the logos?

Thanks

[Phade]

Hey EXODO,

Working on it and working on it. ^_^ More info to follow...

Phade.

[Touya_girl]

Welcome back Phade.

[pen-pen2002]

I missed the logo contest last year and I was about to suggest another one in site suggestions when I saw the announcement. It's good to keep things fresh.

Change=:up:

[ChronoWraith]

erm but what about my question? what are the 2 source things...?

[Phade]

Hey ChronoWraith,

The reason for the two files is that the jpeg will be used to display the logo for the contest. The source is needed if I need to put the logo on things like VCA trophies or t-shirts or something like that. A 130x70 image is fine for display on site pages, but the source can be used to make any arbitrary larger images, especially if the source is vector-based.

Phade.

[Alternababe]

* Whenever possible, use vector art. Vector art scales much better than raster and makes a smaller source file.

ok, stupid question: what is raster? also, what programs does anyone know of that are free and mac-compatable that can make vector art?

Is it against the rules to use bitmapping? I have never used transparency before, so I dont think it would be a good idea to start now...

thanks!

[Phade]

Hey,

Any type of general image file (jpeg, gif, etc) is raster. These are images that are represented by a sequence of pixels. If you enlarge a raster image, you see larger and lager pixels (usually as squares).

Vector is different in that it is a collection of mathematical computations that create the image. Flash animation, such as HomeStarRunner, are (generally) vector based. If you enlarge a vector image, the detail remains just as clear at any size with no pixelization. This is why vector art is better than raster art for things such as logo design.

Graphic designers who know that their art may be resized arbitrarily use vector programs such as Adobe Illustrator. If the designer knows that the image will be only one size, programs such as Photoshop are generally fine.

I hope this helps.

Phade.

[DaPatches]

whoo hoo! something I can do!

<<--is a senior in college for Graphic Design

I'm soooo in!

[trythil]

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[Brsrk]

I agree. trythil wins.

[derobert]

I win.

Truely the most creative, innovative, and representitive logo since Phade's 2000 logo.