Author Topic: AcidMag Cover Template Competition ! (Important Update) (Read 9266 times)

~:Dhruv:~ · « **on:** August 28, 2009, 11:51:27 AM »

UPDATED GUIDELINES

After talking to a few members , the general consensus is that a template will be a better idea for the mag.

What we are looking for is a cool template with a logo for the mag which should kind of blend in with the acidmods logo. A cool design around the borders etc.... (use ur creativity)
The design should be such that it is reusable , we can insert pics related to articles from that particular issue in it.....

As before , the size should be A4

YOU HAVE FIVE DAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES

The winner gets exclusive preview access to the mag...
when i say exclusive, i mean it (not even the blogs team has access to the articles

)

the winning entry will be chosen via a poll

Modded Matt · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2009, 12:41:59 PM »

the winner of this compitition will also have thier name listed in the credits of the mag, and a small print on the bottom of the cover is posible also.

I can personally throw in a xbox 360 rapid fire WAW chip to the winner. To sweeten the deal.

scott · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2009, 01:07:09 PM »

What would be the acidmods logo?

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2009, 01:09:34 PM »

See the Top .... i'll ask Robin if we have a psd for it....

scott · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2009, 01:24:14 PM »

I dont use that :censored:ty black/blue skin.

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2009, 01:38:25 PM »

neither do i

you see that thing at the top which says , acid mods - leaders in modding technology ? With the psp as a background and other consoles listed too... Thats the logo... modify it if you think something will look better. Just remember that it should be recognizable.

DubbleDutch · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2009, 02:07:45 PM »

nice idea

but isnt that a little bit too huge big awesome? xD
dude A4 is pretty damn huge, specially for a webmagazine
it's 2480x3508 px

robin1989 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2009, 02:13:03 PM »

First few issue will be downloadable PDF until I can get the website set up

4dP · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2009, 06:53:20 AM »

wouldn't it be different each month if not that would be better so we can have this competition every month

Jumbo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2009, 07:16:07 AM »

I think 4dP is right. It should be different every month. We should make a Main Title, like real magazines have that never changes. Like the AM logo on the top and the rest is some titles of articles and the big picture is the main article.

Luke · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2009, 07:48:01 AM »

Quote from: Jumbo on August 29, 2009, 07:16:07 AM

I think 4dP is right. It should be different every month. We should make a Main Title, like real magazines have that never changes. Like the AM logo on the top and the rest is some titles of articles and the big picture is the main article.

I second that.

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2009, 10:04:54 AM »

Edit : Updated the guidelines

PhenomenalDesigns · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2009, 02:38:05 PM »

Ohhh, i remember acidmag, i remember writing an article for it

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2009, 10:13:11 PM »

You do ? Which one ?

Also , Please stick to the topic guys

I hope someone is participating , there is a rapidfire chip waiting for you

P3nnyw1se · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2009, 12:42:27 AM »

The competitions will be made bi-monthly seeing as that is when we plan to release subsequent magazines because of content quantity

GhoSt · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:18:16 AM »

can you give us more details? so the template is for the cover page only? how much are you wanting to fit (like 1 photo and text, or 40 photos and text)?

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:43:49 AM »

The Cover Page Template for now ....

As i said , we need to have a magazine logo but it should tie in with the AM Logo .... It should be such that we can put in text + pics related to the articles in that issue.

Use your imagination ! We all have seen tech magazines :P

GhoSt · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:28:53 PM »

theres no way of fitting the logo onto A4, It will need to be recreated.

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:44:52 AM »

Quote from: ~:Dhruv:~ on August 30, 2009, 03:43:49 AM

As i said , we need to have a magazine logo but it should TIE in with the AM Logo .... It should be such that we can put in text + pics related to the articles in that issue.
Use your imagination ! We all have seen tech magazines :P

We WILL have to recreate it.... but it should tie in to the present logo

DubbleDutch · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:06:05 AM »

What is the font that is used in the AM banner ??

PhenomenalDesigns · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:08:15 AM »

Quote from: ~:Dhruv:~ on August 29, 2009, 10:13:11 PM

You do ? Which one ?

I rememered writing one about the eeprom being hacked in the psp slim or something, way before the slim was hacked. Im not sure if it was published though

I also remember doing some design work but its so long ago its all a blur

H-Sauce · « **Reply #21 on:** September 01, 2009, 08:48:27 PM »

Quote from: DubbleDutch on August 31, 2009, 08:06:05 AM

What is the font that is used in the AM banner ??

Gonzala Sans.

DubbleDutch · « **Reply #22 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:55:31 AM »

today is the last day isnt it ?

Modded Matt · « **Reply #23 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:09:34 AM »

it is supposed to be, has anyone completed anything? I really need ALL of the art team on board. its hard to have a competition if only one member participates.

how many people are on the art team?

Luke · « **Reply #24 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:12:36 AM »

I am, but I am already doing something.

oh btw, I am pretty sure we only have 4 Active Art Team members.

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #25 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:28:37 AM »

Luke is already helping me with art design for the mag... But i'm shocked that no one here is interested in helping out on this project

I've barely received any articles or any contributions towards the magazine. I truly believe that before complaining that the site is not progressing or that projects are being left mid-way one should think if they have contributed something towards it.

I am really disappointed....

/rant

H-Sauce · « **Reply #26 on:** September 02, 2009, 07:07:58 AM »

I was waiting for you to get on MSN last night Dhruv, so that I could get everythimg crystal clear.

~:Dhruv:~ · « **Reply #27 on:** September 02, 2009, 07:17:52 AM »

I am online right now....

Modded Matt · « **Reply #28 on:** September 02, 2009, 08:02:23 AM »

there is so much going on with the site right now, its not the best time. but I think we need to relook at all member groups. this may posibly include removing all members and reassigning them as members signup, based on participation. I want to create a new member group for the acidmag. and for each of these main member groups I want a modorator for each group. and that modorator will be responcable for adding and removing members of that group.

DubbleDutch · « **Reply #29 on:** September 02, 2009, 01:41:36 PM »

i've got 1 ready
well 2 but there are just a few things different between the two

dhruv hit me on msn

budgray19 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2009, 01:43:01 PM »

i agree with matt
and i also think we need to look at moderaters aswell

Modded Matt · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2009, 03:12:21 PM »

double dutch submitt ypur templates to me or dhurv today. And we will close the competition. pm me your address also. lol its not much of a competition if only one member enters it.

dhurv please get with me so we can close the competition...this is disapointing...I also want to see a list of contributors to date. We are going to make some changes.

P3nnyw1se · « **Reply #32 on:** September 02, 2009, 03:49:17 PM »

At the end of the day today, PST, let's hope there are submissions, otherwise we'll be making our own cover. This thread will be

once the contest is over.

Edit:My article's nearly done, just need to merge the screens in.

TheZap · « **Reply #33 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:02:35 PM »

Ill make a quick one xD
Ill try something simple, idk if ill get it right or if im even doing th eright thing, but ill try

Slim Hacker · « **Reply #34 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:06:18 PM »

Hey ill try but im not sure when ill be able to post it here stupid internets on the fritz and im at our library right now ill work on it when I get home.

TheZap · « **Reply #35 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:30:23 PM »

I need the AcidMods logo, that would really help you know

scott · « **Reply #36 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:46:15 PM »

You do understand that A4 is ridiculously huge for an online magazine and completely pointless to use at that resolution?

TheZap · « **Reply #37 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:49:50 PM »

maybe its fr quality reasons, who knows why they picked that size. I had to shrink it just a little bit so I can make something on Adobe Flash. Its just slightly resized. Adobe Flash has a limit of 2880 px. Well for what Im using. I may be using it wrong xD
I cant really do anything if i dont have the logo >:L

scott · « **Reply #38 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:11:45 PM »

Why would you be using flash?
Theres no animation in magazines.

Im doing a real quick on right now.. dont close yet :P

P3nnyw1se · « **Reply #39 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:27:20 PM »

@Scot - Lower quality cannot be upscaled if need be. This way we can always downsize without loss of quality.

scott · « **Reply #40 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:40:00 PM »

I couldnt agree more, but A4 is overkill for an online magazine.
Most peoples resolutions are still 1024X768

sent in my :censored:ty one xD

Will loose.

4dP · « **Reply #41 on:** September 03, 2009, 03:16:27 AM »

Heres my entry just spent a hour on it. its simple used my pic. didn't know what articles there are so made up my own lol. who do i send the psd to

Modded Matt · « **Reply #42 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:18:00 AM »

ok competition is over this month. I have entries from DD, the zap, scott 4dp. I saw one from luke and hsauce two days ago, I assume you have these Dhruv. lets get together this afternoon so we can put them together and create a poll so we can determine a winner.

Much thanks to everyone who participated in this and to anyone who has submitted an artical.

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Author Topic: AcidMag Cover Template Competition ! (Important Update) (Read 9266 times)