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alc59
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:06 pm  (#51) 
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Used firebug to see what my banner would look like..
ended up using a layer mask and fading the edges to make it blend-in so the edges didn't show
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just realized :oops: i uploaded the wrong banner version screenshot (#2) should have been this one with faded edges
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GnuTux
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:12 pm  (#52) 
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Very nice banners!!

As to implementation of a rotating banner, it would be easier to simply use a script rotate a single banner but there shouldn't be an issue with rotating the background "sliver" (background2.png), as well. The current css is pretty straightforward.

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#logodesc {
   background-color: #EEF4F5;
   background-image: url('./images/background2.png');
   background-repeat: repeat-x;
   background-position: center;
   padding: -0px 0px 0px 0px;
}


Another option would be to border each side of the banner with a vertical bar, framing it out, so the only thing that would need to change would be the banner itself.

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ZWard117
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:09 pm  (#53) 
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You could also take the ones you like and create multiple banner classes with the scripting all set up. Then it would be a matter of changing a div id or class to that particular banners class/id name.

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#logodesc1 {
   background-color: #EEF4F5;
   background-image: url('./images/background1.png');
   background-repeat: repeat-x;
   background-position: center;
   padding: -0px 0px 0px 0px;
}

#logodesc2 {
   background-color: #EEF4F5;
   background-image: url('./images/background2.png');
   background-repeat: repeat-x;
   background-position: center;
   padding: -0px 0px 0px 0px;
}
with this or just changing the number in the div
<div id="logodesc1"></div>
<!-<div id="logodesc2"></div>-!>
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by uncommentting the other banners and commenting the current one out
#logodesc {<!-Banner Default-!>
   background-color: #EEF4F5;
   background-image: url('./images/background2.png');
   background-repeat: repeat-x;
   background-position: center;
   padding: -0px 0px 0px 0px;
}

<!-#logodesc {<!- Banner one-!>
   background-color: #EEF4F5;
   background-image: url('./images/background2.png');
   background-repeat: repeat-x;
   background-position: center;
   padding: -0px 0px 0px 0px;
}-!>


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anarkhya
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:08 pm  (#54) 
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GnuTux wrote:
Very nice banners!!
Another option would be to border each side of the banner with a vertical bar, framing it out, so the only thing that would need to change would be the banner itself.


But doing so, you would kill the "floating" banner in favor of the "boxed" banner. Matter of taste but, well, I just wanted to stress this as a consequence.
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Rod
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:24 pm  (#55) 
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I do like the floating banner effect better myself. I don't think the boxed in effect would look as good.
As for rotating the banner, it would be easier to just use a script that grabs images from a directory and just flips a different one each day, or week.That way there is no need to change the CSS or markup code at all.As there might be a time where you just can't do it that day. Better to have it automatic i think. :)

Tux i don't think anyone has a problem with using your bg and gradient.They can add their own stuff to that.Then it will match the site colors and stay fluid. :)

http://www.phpbbstyles.com/viewtopic.php?t=5922

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ZWard117
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:00 am  (#56) 
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Ya but does that include that ability to define specific dates?

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 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:13 am  (#57) 
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I have tried to make my original idea with a bit more "oomph" and colour. I stuck with the same theme , a Wilbur, and the two enduring brushes with the underlying colours of the forum.
I also tried to simulate depth by having the peppers and sparkle above and below different items. This will expand on both sides as both sides of the banner are exactly the same.
I found the hardest part was to include the Forum Motto "Where Imagination Meets Innovation". It is long and difficult to place without upsetting some element in the composition.
Because of the layering and with layer masks to achieve the under and above effects of peppers and sparkles, the xcf is quite large and messy. I will upload if you require it. I hope you like this version.
I had thought that we would have had more attempts at this as it is an excellent way to learn more about Gimp and design. Perhaps there are a lot more "in the making" out there!

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molly
 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:39 am  (#58) 
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Excellent wbool, very vibrant and a very nice composition. This gets my vote for sure.
BTW, I am a little disappointed too that we haven't received very many from other members.

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 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:28 pm  (#59) 
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Still working on mine, just got a job so cut me a little slack :D

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 Post subject: Re: GIMP Chat Banner Challenge
PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:53 pm  (#60) 
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Congrats on the new job.

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