DrWho42 13 Posted December 26, 2004 Here is the banner for WEAREBORG: 292594[/snapback] Great banner! :yes: :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted December 26, 2004 I wouldn't mind having one, but how do I go around to getting a banner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted December 26, 2004 I wouldn't mind having one, but how do I go around to getting a banner? 292597[/snapback] There are two ways to have a personalized banner: 1. You can make it yourself. Here are the requirements for the banners. VBG has supplied a blank form (starfield background and STF name). The site name is mandatory and must be in the font provided. You can resize the STF layer if necessary (not too much though). Trek pics don't necessarily have to be included. You may have noticed quite a few banners that have a mix of Trek and other favourites of that particular member; or 2. You can have it made by someone else. There are a number of mods and members who are willing to help out, all you have to do is ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted December 27, 2004 I wouldn't mind having one, but how do I go around to getting a banner? 292597[/snapback] There are two ways to have a personalized banner: 1. You can make it yourself. Here are the requirements for the banners. VBG has supplied a blank form (starfield background and STF name). The site name is mandatory and must be in the font provided. You can resize the STF layer if necessary (not too much though). Trek pics don't necessarily have to be included. You may have noticed quite a few banners that have a mix of Trek and other favourites of that particular member; or 2. You can have it made by someone else. There are a number of mods and members who are willing to help out, all you have to do is ask. 292605[/snapback] Just a comment on "site name is mandatory and must be in the font provided." I've noticed that several banners here and there have had other fonts, usually TOS-style font. Do you mean that the font has to be a Trek font? Or does special permission have to be obtained for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted December 27, 2004 Just a comment on "site name is mandatory and must be in the font provided." I've noticed that several banners here and there have had other fonts, usually TOS-style font. Do you mean that the font has to be a Trek font? Or does special permission have to be obtained for that? 292774[/snapback] The words STARTREKFANS.NET must me in the font VBG has provided. Other fonts can be used in the banners as well. VBG had said before that he wishes to keep the site name looking uniform in the banners. There is more leeway for holiday banners though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted December 28, 2004 In the case of the variation of the font I used for mine and my sister's, it was the best I could do. Both times I tried getting the blank PSD, when I loaded it the logo was not there...the slate was literally blank and the image was flat. I have a Trek font that I hoped was similar enough to work. And that was what was used in the two banners...I hope that ends up being ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Data 0 Posted December 28, 2004 Yillara, do you have that font in a .TTF file? I would like a copy of it. I may do some playing around with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted December 28, 2004 Yillara, do you have that font in a .TTF file? I would like a copy of it. I may do some playing around with it. 292944[/snapback] I should have it.. I will try to send it to you, Data. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted December 28, 2004 In the case of the variation of the font I used for mine and my sister's, it was the best I could do. Both times I tried getting the blank PSD, when I loaded it the logo was not there...the slate was literally blank and the image was flat. I have a Trek font that I hoped was similar enough to work. And that was what was used in the two banners...I hope that ends up being ok. 292942[/snapback] Here is the link to VBG's post that has the PSD file I just downloaded it and it worked for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Data 0 Posted December 28, 2004 In the case of the variation of the font I used for mine and my sister's, it was the best I could do. Both times I tried getting the blank PSD, when I loaded it the logo was not there...the slate was literally blank and the image was flat. I have a Trek font that I hoped was similar enough to work. And that was what was used in the two banners...I hope that ends up being ok. 292942[/snapback] Here is the link to VBG's post that has the PSD file I just downloaded it and it worked for me. 293021[/snapback] I downloaded that PSD file the other day. It seemed to work fine for me too. Yillara could be encounting some incompatible version problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted December 28, 2004 In the case of the variation of the font I used for mine and my sister's, it was the best I could do. Both times I tried getting the blank PSD, when I loaded it the logo was not there...the slate was literally blank and the image was flat. I have a Trek font that I hoped was similar enough to work. And that was what was used in the two banners...I hope that ends up being ok. 292942[/snapback] Here is the link to VBG's post that has the PSD file I just downloaded it and it worked for me. 293021[/snapback] I downloaded that PSD file the other day. It seemed to work fine for me too. Yillara could be encounting some incompatible version problems. 293022[/snapback] That might be it.. I just downloaded it again, and still a completely blank and flattened file. Though this time it is not even the correct dimensions. Thank you for the link though, Takara. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted December 28, 2004 This is what I got so far If you like to get me any hints... hint away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted December 28, 2004 Looking great CP! Something I learned making my winter banner is that (in paint) use the magnifying glass tool to zero in on and change the color of those white parts around your portrait to match the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted December 28, 2004 I did that... I have no idea why that white area is there and the final one will not be done until I get back to school... there is a font type I need to get for it that looks very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted December 29, 2004 Ok, here we go again with the changed site logo.. hopefully this works better. I ended up still not getting the PSD to load, however I was able to work some stuff out. I deleted the attachments...so my previous posts(plus sadly another poster's post) will look a bit odd. But here they are again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cramase 0 Posted January 5, 2005 Hey Takara - dont yet get bored posting how to make a banner every time we get to a new page? wouldnt it be easier to have a special page link with instructions on it? Just the random babblings of a nutter, but thought I'd suggest it anyway. Cramase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted January 5, 2005 There is a post in this thread somewhere that has the instructions. That is what the link I put in my post is to. As long as people keep asking, I just copy my response from a previous post with the link. We could pin another thread with just the instructions but there are so many things pinned in this forum already and we like to keep that to a minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam The Smuggler 1 Posted January 8, 2005 Hey People. I've Made A New One. I Included Some Shots FromMy Trip The Star Trek Experiance In Vegas. Should I Upload It To The Thread Or E-Mail It To VBG Or Someone Else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted January 8, 2005 Hey People. I've Made A New One. I Included Some Shots FromMy Trip The Star Trek Experiance In Vegas. Should I Upload It To The Thread Or E-Mail It To VBG Or Someone Else? 295207[/snapback] You can upload it to this thread and we'll make sure VBG knows it's here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam The Smuggler 1 Posted January 8, 2005 Thank You Takara. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted January 13, 2005 Here's enigmatic_mystery's new banner. Click For Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam The Smuggler 1 Posted January 13, 2005 I Think I'm Gonna Redo Mine. Get Everything To Mesh Together.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted January 15, 2005 Can some one make a banner for me? thisis one i made but it is not as cool as the others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cramase 0 Posted February 4, 2005 Just wondering when the last banner update was? My banner was posted back at message #263 but I havent seen it up on the rotation yet. Thanks Cramase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted February 5, 2005 (edited) WildStar, I am a banner for you. I hope you like it. Edited February 5, 2005 by Odie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted February 5, 2005 Just wondering when the last banner update was? My banner was posted back at message #263 but I havent seen it up on the rotation yet. Thanks Cramase 300284[/snapback] VBG is the only one who can add the banners and he'll try to get to them as soon as he can. Depending on the outcome of the Super Bowl on Sunday, he may be a little busy offsite for a touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel of Darkness 0 Posted February 8, 2005 WildStar, I am a banner for you. I hope you like it. 300488[/snapback] sooo pretty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted February 10, 2005 (edited) Well I don't know about this one but I'm still working on it... tell me what you think. Edited February 10, 2005 by Capt_Picard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKY1701 0 Posted February 10, 2005 Some questions about this: Can I blend the startrekfans.net logo? Can I use my own font/color for the startrekfans.net logo, or does it need to be the gold one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted February 10, 2005 Some questions about this:Can I blend the startrekfans.net logo? Can I use my own font/color for the startrekfans.net logo, or does it need to be the gold one? 302245[/snapback] The answers to your questions should be found here: There are two ways to have a personalized banner: 1. You can make it yourself. Here are the requirements for the banners. VBG has supplied a blank form (starfield background and STF name). The site name is mandatory and must be in the font provided. You can resize the STF layer if necessary (not too much though). Trek pics don't necessarily have to be included. You may have noticed quite a few banners that have a mix of Trek and other favourites of that particular member; or 2. You can have it made by someone else. There are a number of mods and members who are willing to help out, all you have to do is ask. 292605[/snapback] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites