New Logo Contest

Touya_girl · Post by **Touya_girl** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:09 pm

Welcome back Phade.

pen-pen2002 · Post by **pen-pen2002** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:37 pm

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.

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ChronoWraith · Post by **ChronoWraith** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:08 pm

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

Org Profile · Post by **Phade** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:26 pm

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 · Post by **Alternababe** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:19 am

* 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!

Org Profile · Post by **Phade** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:10 am

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 · Post by **DaPatches** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:36 pm

whoo hoo! something I can do!

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

I'm soooo in!

trythil · Post by **trythil** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:18 pm

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Brsrk · Post by **Brsrk** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:29 pm

I agree. trythil wins.

YouTube · Post by **derobert** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:02 pm

trythil wrote:I win.

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

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New Logo Contest

vector vs. raster