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Community => Site Feedback, Suggestions, and Help => Topic started by: Scott on December 3, 2003, 11:41 PM

Title: Nice New Banners
Post by: Scott on December 3, 2003, 11:41 PM
Kudos to the staff for the new banners especially Brad :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 4, 2003, 10:10 AM
Thanks. No thanks to Macintosh (Crash Different, I like that).  :( Lots of props to Berry for finally trying out the rotating banners, which look pretty nice I think, and of course all the guys on staff telling me what looks good and what doesn't.

Probably by this evening we'll be having a new Forum banner (Outlander's Club as opposed to the Cantina), and eventually I will see about updating all of our subdivision areas (Staff, Links, Banners, etc).

I did a couple of 'Link to Us' banners, including one that I thought was somewhat clever/original. It's got a picture of Aunt Beru making breakfast, and beside that says Got Milk? along with JediDefender's address.

Any feedback (positive or not) is definately appreciated  and needed on all the graphics on the site (including the sponsor banners, since I've made quite a few of those), too often something that I think will work, just doesn't, that's where all of you come in.  :-*


PS. Look for Special Holiday themed banners on our main page around Dec. 13th (twelve days till Christmas).
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 4, 2003, 04:57 PM
So is there no Empire Strikes Back-themed rotating banner on the main page, or have I just been missing it?
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 4, 2003, 05:02 PM
No ESB one yet (Luke on tauntaun sound good?), and I need to put together a better looking ROTJ one as well (Vader vs. Luke sound good?), I think. It's sorta hard to stick to the 'Jedi' theme sometimes.


I was also thinking about possibly doing a Llama one, but anyone that didn't already know about our whole Llama thing may be confused...
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 4, 2003, 05:07 PM
You know, I was thinking for ESB, the closing shot, of Luke, Leia, and the droids looking out of the medical frigate window might look pretty good, or would that not be Jedi-y enough?

That famous silhouetted shot of Luke and Vader dueling in the carbon freezing chamber might look pretty cool, too.

They all look pretty good, though.  I'm not a big fan of CGI Yoda, so it's good to see something new and different up there.

Nice work.
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 4, 2003, 05:09 PM
Oh, and for Jedi, the shot of the Anakin, Yoda, and Ben spirits together might be neat, too.

I'll shut the **** up now.  :)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 4, 2003, 05:12 PM
All great ideas, I'll try to find some decent pics of those scenes and give it a try. Thanks!  :-*
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: JediMAC on December 4, 2003, 06:20 PM
That famous silhouetted shot of Luke and Vader dueling in the carbon freezing chamber might look pretty cool, too.

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Oh, and for Jedi, the shot of the Anakin, Yoda, and Ben spirits together might be neat, too.

I definitely dig those two ideas.  Get to work Brad!  :P  While the Medical Frigate ending shot is a great one, I agree - probably not "Jedi-y" enough...
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: JediMAC on December 4, 2003, 08:43 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/images/club.jpg)

Ah, yes...  Much better!   8)  Nice work fellas!  No more stinkin' Wuher here in our joint!   ;)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Thomas Grey on December 5, 2003, 12:47 AM
In response to Virex's pro ESB take I think the banquet scene is classic. Vader at the end of a long banquet table greeting his unexpecting guests. Although it's the 'Dark Side', that is one of the coolest Vader shots sans lightsaber!
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: jadesfire on December 5, 2003, 10:46 AM
I noticed but I never thought of posting how much I like the change until I found this thread.

Great work guys!!
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 5, 2003, 10:50 AM
In response to Virex's pro ESB take

Not necessarily a pro-ESB take (Star Wars is and will always be my favorite), but I was just pointing out that every film was represented (including that sh!tfest AOTC, which has two banners, for some reason) other than the film that a lot of people feel is the best of the saga.

Where is equack justice?
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 5, 2003, 10:57 AM
While the Medical Frigate ending shot is a great one, I agree - probably not "Jedi-y" enough...

Maybe not, but if that's the case, then neither is this:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=jdc2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: JediMAC on December 5, 2003, 11:27 AM
Maybe not, but if that's the case, then neither is this:

I know, and already pointed that one out to the fellas a couple days ago...   ;)

Perhaps the saving grace for this shot over the Frigate shot is the exclusion of Mr. Golden Rod.   8)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 5, 2003, 02:10 PM
Actually, it's funny you say that... in the ANH banner, I removed C3PO from the shot.  :-X

Tonight I will try to have some new banners fixed up but I've got to finish up and eventually matte two ads and a logo for my Commercial Arts finals on the 11th.
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 6, 2003, 02:05 AM
Fresh up :

ESB Banner - Yoda training Luke
ESB Banner - Vader beckoning to Luke
ROTJ Banner - Luke about to strike Vader down
ROTJ Banner - Spirits of Anakin, Ben, and Yoda

Completed (soon to be fresh up) :

Staff header - Ackbar and his crewmen
(recycled) Banners header - Boonta eve bannners
(recycled) Checklists header - collage of cards of the lines

Alright I'll shut up for a while. Thanks for everyone's feedback, hopefully everyone is happy with all of the banners and graphics in general, but if not, please feel free to post your thoughts here or even PM me if you wish.  :P
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 6, 2003, 03:02 AM
Hey, cool!  Just so they can be seen all in one place at the same time, if nobody minds:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=jde2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=darkside.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=benandluke.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=esb02.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=bespinfall.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=jdf2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=vaderlukeduel.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=spiritsheader.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=jdb2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=jdc2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=jda2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)

Nice work, Brad!
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: jokabofe on December 6, 2003, 06:02 PM
definitely nice work there brad... great banners, every one... not sure if you are doing anymore/want to do anymore, but i'd like to see one similar to the one you made with the 12back logo, but using the classic potf logo. that was always my favorite vintage card... just an idea.
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Morgbug on December 7, 2003, 01:07 AM
I noticed but seem to get the same one or two all the time.  As such....

 :o

Nice work Brad.
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on December 9, 2003, 12:54 AM
The cursive font is a little "dated", IMHO. I've always liked a uniform font, like the Episode 1 font. Otherwise, they are the best banners I have seen on any SW website.
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Snively Bandar on December 18, 2003, 10:36 PM
I really dig the new rotating banners too!  Great job guys!  I refreshed my screen about 20 times just to see how many I could come up with.  Looks like a good 10 or so in there.  Very cool.  The only one I'd question in sticking with your Jedi theme here, would be the Vader choking Antilles banner (which is still a cool shot regardless).

Kudos all around for spicing the place up a little!   8)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Matt on December 23, 2003, 01:39 PM
Hey, cool new Santa Yoda banner on the main page!

Brad, I'm assuming you're the one responisble for that.  

Looks good.  Nice job.

I like the idea of seasonal-type banners, myself.
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Scott on December 23, 2003, 01:44 PM
There should be 2...
(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=xmas.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/phpadsnew/adimage.php?filename=holdayspecial.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: krisvds on December 30, 2003, 08:59 PM
Very cool ones Brad !

I like Rotating headers too myself :)

Always in for a suprise ;)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 31, 2003, 12:06 AM
Thanks for everyone's input here, its really appreciated! Anytime anyone has any ideas or comments just send them to me. PM/Email/or post it right in this place.  ;)
Title: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Nathan on January 5, 2006, 12:04 AM
Out of curiosity, who's this in the new banner on the frontpage?

(http://jedidefender.com/phpads/adimage.php?filename=whatthehell.jpg&contenttype=jpeg)
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 5, 2006, 12:11 AM
Ah yes, the mysterious Jedi.  I think he was in ROTS somewhere.   ;)
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Jesse James on January 5, 2006, 01:16 AM
Getting the **** beat out of him, obviously.
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 5, 2006, 02:33 AM
I love that floral oil painting in the background, with that totally bitchin' picket-fence style frame. SWEET!

Oh, and the doped up jackass... well, that's me. Circa 2002 or so?




Present day, 4 and a half days sober jackass :

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/CorvusTortus/Gonzos.jpg)

It's a shame there aren't more banners of me. Look at that... beautiful.

Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: JediMAC on January 5, 2006, 05:40 AM
Someone else here discovered that banner a month or two ago, Nathan.  Don't recall where they inquired about it, but you've both got a good eye!

Dorky lookin' Ewok bastard, ain't he?!  :P
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Jesse James on January 5, 2006, 07:00 AM
That's a mid-order 66 Jedi, I swear.  Always laugh at the bugging eyes.
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Nathan on January 5, 2006, 03:55 PM
Groovy. Thanks Brad, thanks guys. :)
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: jadesfire on January 5, 2006, 04:41 PM
Getting the **** beat out of him, obviously.

Thanks for the laugh...sorry Brad.
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 5, 2006, 05:39 PM
No, its fine.



 :'(

Gonna cut myself and paint my nails.
Title: Re: Whoooo are you? (Who, who, who, who?)
Post by: Jesse James on January 5, 2006, 11:27 PM
"Now you cut yourself and get to your room Mr."
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Jayson on August 15, 2008, 12:22 PM
Nice update on the main page banners  :)
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2008, 04:16 PM
Nice update on the main page banners  :)
Now if we could only get long requested new banners for the forums :P :P :P
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: ruiner on August 19, 2008, 04:03 PM
They do look nice.  Kudos to the creator.

Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: Nathan on April 28, 2009, 01:09 AM
Kudos on the Venator Star Destroyer banner--it looks mighty nice.

And the first new one in three years, it looks like. :P
Title: Re: Nice New Banners
Post by: iFett on April 28, 2009, 12:14 PM
Looks very nice guys.  It even made me want to visit the home page after all this time.   :-X