Any suggestions or volunteers with Flash 9 experience?

Its a great temporary logo and quite frankly I am impressed with the spped at which everything came together here. Great Job fella's now go get some sleep.

I wasn't going to say anything, but...... since you brought it up..... in the 30+ minutes you guys had to slap this thing together and get it operational, I really expected better. :eek:

Thanks buddy. Actually, our provider felt sorry for us and made it in about 5 keystrokes.

I have zero artistic ability and less in computer skills or else I would try to help.

I'll see what i can throw together, but no promises. why do you specify flash 9?

Other flash intros I have seen look good, but not required. We have a concept; a blue ring octopus holding a speargun.

I like the new idea much better ! I was kinda thinking the planet thing was kinda lame but since I can't do any better I just go with it, but hey since you mentioned it, the blue oct w/h speargun would be cool...

You can do much better IMHO but that's just me. I needs a good solid face and the ring missing, I just can't put my finger on it.

Howie, there's a lot of custom vbulletin templates out there ready to go. I haven't used one yet, but I've seen some that were pretty cool. Some are free and some you have to pay for. You should still do your own logo, but you might be able to find a good template for your site. Do a google search for "vbulletin templates" or "vbulletin design."

I vote for a hot chick holding a speargun as part of the logo

Pig- Your personal email got mixed up with your avatar. BTW- the electric version is better.

Ken please find something less obvious to use as an avatar..... maybe a discreet shipping box etc :)

But seriously that falls under the "wouldnt want my kids to see area"
Thanks

Chris

Seriously, it's not mine baby!

That sort of thing isn't my bag, baby!!

That is the same avatar he uses on the other websites he normally visits.:D

Ken please find something less obvious to use as an avatar..... maybe a discreet shipping box etc :)

But seriously that falls under the "wouldnt want my kids to see area"
Thanks

Chris


I feel like I'm being picked on:D

I feel like I'm being picked on:D

Im seeing it that way myself :D

Still offensive.

Ken, what part of change your avatar did you not understand, putting a band aid on it doesn't make it less offensive.:D

Looking forward to the new logo, but it is such a small detail compared to all you guys have done to get this site up and running, it's just not that big a deal either way. I'm basically just happy to have a place to go that doesn't delete my shit and ban my ID for doing nothing other than disagreeing with The Man. :)

Ken - definitely a face for radio. :)

Alright guys, after much input we have our artwork concept. Look for it in the coming days and grauwer is almost there with the photo album. We have also recieved a couple of private donations(you know who you are) and have been contacted by a couple of potential sponsors. Our artwork and forum logo will consist of a blue ring octopus holding crossed spearguns.

I agree that the current logo blows. :D

If the octopus doesnt pan out, I suggest have Rachel's design one. In fact, that's the second time that I suggested this. :D

I agree that the current logo blows. :D

If the octopus doesnt pan out, I suggest have Rachel's design one. In fact, that's the second time that I suggested this. :D

I suggested it first. Don't be stealing my thunder old man!!!:D:D

Howie -

As soon as the desing is done, you guy should have some shirts made up. The sales can go to support the site...

You should also look at adding a little "Donations" box, that can donate to via paypal...

Look forward to seeing the new logo!

John, we have just agreed on the concept, I am going to have Rachel's do the actual artwork. Paige is out of town at a show. We will get a price from them if they will help us. They have said that they don't do graphics unless it involves selling a gross of shirts. Between you, me, and Denny-we have purchased about 5,000 shirts from them plus they have done Hell Divers shirts too. Maybe they will help even if we can't buy shirts just yet.

You should also look at adding a little "Donations" box, that can donate to via paypal...

Good idea!!

I think that T shirts are a good idea, but it is going to take some time to get a good logo and artwork done.

I know Spear Planet is about far more than Grogan bashing, but in the meantime why not capitalize on the current renegade feel of Spearfishing Planet and use some of the stuff that's already in our lap? I propose a T shirt with the Grogan dive profile on the back. The chest would have SpearfishingPlanet.com undeneath it would be "Not Spearboard". I know that I would buy a couple and wear one to the SPO. It would probably become one of those old retro shirts that I would pull out in future years to remind me of the great purge, our exodus and the fun we had in setting up a new site.

I have done alot of logo design, let me know if I can help.

Tony may throw a fit if Spearboard is trademarked and we put it on a shirt for spearfishing planet

That's a good idea, John. The "graph" deserves to take on a life of its own.

I think that T shirts are a good idea, but it is going to take some time to get a good logo and artwork done.

I know Spear Planet is about far more than Grogan bashing, but in the meantime why not capitalize on the current renegade feel of Spearfishing Planet and use some of the stuff that's already in our lap? I propose a T shirt with the Grogan dive profile on the back. The chest would have SpearfishingPlanet.com undeneath it would be "Not Spearboard". I know that I would buy a couple and wear one to the SPO. It would probably become one of those old retro shirts that I would pull out in future years to remind me of the great purge, our exodus and the fun we had in setting up a new site.

How about a picture of Ronald McDonald with a big red X through it and the slogan "Specious Allegations will NOT be tolerated!!!!"

Tony may throw a fit if Spearboard is trademarked and we put it on a shirt for spearfishing planet

Rich, thank you for your input :D

Then how about "Not Spearbored"? I don't think Tony has trademarked that one although he certainly has perfected it.

How about a picture of Ronald McDonald with a big red X through it and the slogan "Specious Allegations will NOT be tolerated!!!!"


:D:D:D

We might get sued by McDonalds, but it would be worth it. Hell McDonalds should sue Tony for defamation of Ronald's character. That hair color might be copyrighted.:D

Good one Bryan, bet they won't use it though:(

Why not? That is awesome! I bet we could set something up on Cafepress.com or something and go from there.

I would add "Not Spear BORED" across the bottom though

I wouldn't use the word Spearboard or any misspelling of it. Tony would be just the type to threaten legal action, justified or not, and that's not the kind of sh*t y'all probably want to deal with.
Caricatures, the graph, any other inside jokes - I'd go that route. They're bound to piss Tony off more than any jabs at SB.
For the back of the shirt - could someone maybe design a cowboy hat emoticon, but with red hair and a big clown nose? :D

Here is a different version of the website logo, I just got CS3 so If you guys need any artwork done for what ever(ie Shirts, Website ect.) If you want I have it in vector format ready to go.

I would stay away from anything derogatory towards Spearboard.

Let this site stand on its own, without taking it to the level of t-shirts.

I know there are a lot of frustrated and pissed off people right now, but that will pass in time, while the t-shirts will last longer...

A nice logo, with family friendly printing and/or slogan will go a lot further, and will appeal to the masses.

A t-shirt aimed directly at Spearboard/Tony will only appeal to the proud and pissed off....

Just my 2 cents on the matter.

A t-shirt aimed directly at Spearboard/Tony will only appeal to the proud and pissed off....



True. But then - that's a pretty big audience, ain't it? :)

It would be great to see everyone wearing one at the SPO. :D

I love the graph idea because no one would know what the hell it meant other than the spearing community,,, and Tony.

Scotts right, move on , be bigger , in the long run it will do more good than bad ! If you act like they are gone it will eat at them more...

Let's get the new artwork of the site completed before we put the site name on any merchandise.

Bryan: Put an orange cone on either side of "Tech Diver" and I'll take two in XL. Hope that they can be ready by the SPO.

wow 19$ !!

I can get them for about 10.

http://www.cordesowen.com/header.jpg

Bryan: Put an orange cone on either side of "Tech Diver" and I'll take two in XL. Hope that they can be ready by the SPO.

Put the graph on the back. Put a cone on the left breast, with a red 'X' through it and a 'Just Say No' underneath. :D

I would stay away from anything derogatory towards Spearboard.

Let this site stand on its own, without taking it to the level of t-shirts.

I know there are a lot of frustrated and pissed off people right now, but that will pass in time, while the t-shirts will last longer...

A nice logo, with family friendly printing and/or slogan will go a lot further, and will appeal to the masses.

A t-shirt aimed directly at Spearboard/Tony will only appeal to the proud and pissed off....

Just my 2 cents on the matter.



I agree 100 percent. There are few people that Tony left with more egg on their face than myself but Its over. We've all moved on. Lets proove to Tony that we are better than him.:)

http://cordesowen.com/header2.jpg

Just Let me know, How many and of what size and I will get it done, Just PM if you want some with the sizes and I will Combine all the orders And order some up. They can be done In about a week, so I will give anyone till monday to pm with sizes and qty and they will be ready for the SPO.

Here is our first real test to see who really wants to do what's right for the spearfishing community.

I think that you guys are forgetting that there are 2 other people's names associated with the graph that have nothing to do with the decisions made on SB. These people have families, co-workers,and have not done personal attacks on any of us that I have ever heard of.

Are we going to continue to propagate this joke? It was funny, let's move on. If it becomes a t-shirt, we will never be able to move forward and rise above this mess. I fail to see how this benefits us, other than a giggle or two. I would rather donate $20 to the FRA, they need it more than the t-shirt company. I strongly suggest that the graph and t-shirt idea be forgotten. It is wrong to drag these other two people into this bs. Whether you like them or not, respect them or not, what good is possibly going to come out of this?

The founders and advisors of this site do not support the continued use of the graph on this site. I ask you to be gentlemen about it and think it over. We will look back on this and know that this was a turning point for us, which direction are we going guys?

I do agree with ScottL and hogsniper with respect to the shirts after giving it some thought. While the graph is fn hilarious (mainly because it pisses Tony off :D) there are other people involved with that graph who have only made positive contributions to our sport and to the community and to bring them into this would only create more problems.

EDIT: I have personally gone back through this thread and deleted the images of the shirts that I posted.

Here is our first real test to see who really wants to do what's right for the spearfishing community.



Dammitt, why did you have to get all mature on us like that? :)

Yes, you're absolutely right. Fun to talk about, but we do need to draw the line.

I'm sure hermes and nsearch can come up with some funny stuff about me and put it on a shirt instead.

Wow - I'm impressed. Tony was never able to exert such leadership - especially with Bryan or one of the Hermes. :) :D.

I'm sure hermes and nsearch can come up with some funny stuff about me and put it on a shirt instead.

I do have that pic with you in the hot tub at last year's SPO with those 2 chicks....oh wait that wasn't you it was...:D;)

Wow - I'm impressed. Tony was never able to exert such leadership - especially with Bryan or one of the Hermes. :) :D.

If he had said, "Thank you for your input" and ended with a cowboy hat smiley, my response would have been MUCH different. :D

Thanks for your input, Paul. http://www.spearboard.com/smcowboy.gif

:D

Thanks for your input, Paul. http://www.spearboard.com/smcowboy.gif

:D


Damn, Scott drank the koolaid!!

Nah, he had Dr Pepper flown in especially for me...

:eek:

:cool:

Edited to add: Hey! I have a groupie...how cool is that!!! I wish you were a little better looking though, Rich, to be honest with you...and a little more female. :D

http://cordesowen.com/header2.jpg

Wow! I love that!

I do have that pic with you in the hot tub at last year's SPO with those 2 chicks....oh wait that wasn't you it was...:D;)

Don't confuse my avatar with "Zippo the hot tub playa". :D

http://www.cordesowen.com/header.jpg

Excelent logo! If you just faded the edges, it would work great as a t-shirt design.

http://cordesowen.com/header2.jpg

Everyone cool with using bayonet's artwork while we develop our final logo?

Make it a circle or an oval instead of the square. It's works for me!

Thanks for your input, Paul. http://www.spearboard.com/smcowboy.gif

:D


Scott,

Your avatar accurately expresses my response.

And F*CK - where did that cowboy smiley come from? I thought they didn't have them here!! SH*T!! :)

http://www.barrierislandgraphics.com/forumfiles/TG%20cowboy.jpg

Everyone cool with using bayonet's artwork while we develop our final logo?

I just noticed that he made one with a Freediver & one with a tank diver......how about one with both?

I just noticed that he made one with a Freediver & one with a tank diver......how about one with both?

Good call

I am glad everyone likes it. I will be happy to turn it into a header for the site. This logo was my first inspiration. I will be happy to send the artwork over to anyone who wants to print shirts up or whatever.

I just thought it kinda said it all. underwater.... swimming toward a planet like shape (kinda like you would persue a fish).... whatever. I am glad you like it.

thanks.

I think it would be a BIG improvement over the one we have for the site. I am not sure with the colors and design, if it would translate well into a shirt. I think there would only be a few shirt colors that design would work on.

I say take that graphic above, cut a circle border around it, and around the "planet" in the graphic, make a small orbital bubble trail, like a ring on saturn, being made by a gag or hog or snap etc swimming away from the diver but orbiting the "planet"


I think its a very nice graphic as it is, just throwing a suggestion out there.

If one were so inclined, I think both the freediver and the scuba diver could be positioned on the left and right (respectively:D) of "Spearfishing Planet" and taking aim towards the globe or a fish circling the globe. It would be cool to show a visual of both free/scuba divers sharing the water and having the same aim (or "goal" - kinda symbolic).

Everyone cool with using bayonet's artwork while we develop our final logo?

Make the diver more life like! Plus, add a Hog or some Snapper to the mix.

If one were so inclined, I think both the freediver and the scuba diver could be positioned on the left and right (respectively:D) of "Spearfishing Planet" and taking aim towards the globe or a fish circling the globe. It would be cool to show a visual of both free/scuba divers sharing the water and having the same aim (or "goal" - kinda symbolic).


I like this concept. A lot!

I like this concept. A lot!

Even better than an octopus with 2 spearguns? :D

http://cordesowen.com/t-shirt.jpg
http://cordesowen.com/t-shirt2.jpg

Our original concept was a blue ring octpus holding crossed freedive and scuba spearguns while clutching the planet with his tentacles. I like the temp logo, but I want to develop this octopus logo for the shirts and site in some advance software that can function within the site instead of just a jpeg. Let's use this one for now and see what else we can come up with. When grauwer and I first discussed the logo, we were both thinking octopus for some reason. They are one of the most intelligent, adaptive, and graceful predators in the ocean. I kind of invisioned a military type of logo like a special forces or navy seals look.

Nice Job Cordes..... Call me about my site tomorrow!
Mike

http://cordesowen.com/t-shirt3.jpg
http://cordesowen.com/t-shirt4.jpg

Thanks

will do mike.

If the logo took up more of the top of the page it would better instead of being inside of a shape, jusy my 2cent...

fellas,

Use this one for the header. You have to resize it in an image editor then save it out. If you just resize the larger with HTML it will look jagged.

http://cordesowen.com/header_small.jpg

IMHO the logo should say ".com", and something else maybe "spearfishing uncensored""its not bussines, its extreme". the bansihed words:awink:.:absolut:
that way when shirts and bumper sticker are made people know what time it is.

Gerald just donated another piece of artwork for the site. It is an adaptation of bayonet's concept with additional links buttons. What does everyone think of this? I think we just need to add .com to the site name. We can get it in different formats so it can be adapted for the t-shirts, hats, stickers, etc.

Gerald just donated another piece of artwork for the site. It is an adaptation of bayonet's concept with additional links buttons. What does everyone think of this? I think we just need to add .com to the site name. We can get it in different formats so it can be adapted for the t-shirts, hats, stickers, etc.

I like this better than anyting that has been submitted before:smthumbup:

Any other suggestions?

I also like this new suggestion. It is a good logo. Well done.

This new suggestion looks great.

Is that a free shaft or a line shaft?? ;)

I like them both!! Nice work guys and thank you!! :beer:

Geralds logo is awesome! I vote for it.

If Ed likes it, I like it!!

Looks like a perfect website header - great job!

Any other suggestions to the logo other than adding .com?

That logo ROCKS!!

The new logo and graphics are beautiful. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and resources.

The new logo with the cubera is pretty sweet. No need to change that.

Looks sick to me, I dig it and I would add .com to it simply for page ranking on google .

Check out the main page header.

Looking awesome guys!! :smthumbup:

It is amazing to see the support you guys already have. Everyone pitching in to make this site successfull.

Almost like a family (that gets along). :smthumbup:

Heres one for one of the mods