Billboard Contest Time!!!!

[AGD]

AO Artists,

Once again its time to come up with a killer billboard for Am Open!! Remember last year...:)

We need a fresh one to wow them at the tournament. We would like it to include Clare with a catchy tag line. Winner gets an RTpro, 1st and 2nd runners up get Warps!!!

Winner will be judged by AGD internal staff. Employees or inner sanctum people not elligible but they can still submit ideas. If AGD people win, the prize will be given to the first runner up. All submissions the property of AGD. We reserve the right to change the rules at any time for any reason.

We have to have the billboard finished and submitted before the end of the month so this contest is only going to run about a week and a half.

Lay 'em on us!!

AGD

[Skoad]

what size/resolutions do you need it to be?

[synreal]

am i cool enough to get nixed by the "inner sactum" ruling? ;)

[DiRTyBuNNy]

Cool...another contest I have no chance of winning...hey JJJJAAAAAMMMMM...JJJJJAAAAMMMMM....have any free time?

[JAM]

Free time is not something i have, I missed the cougar contest, but this sounds fun. hit us up with some specs Tom!

[DiRTyBuNNy]

I thought getting an RT Pro out of the deal would wake you from your doldrums..

[e mag]

yeah, any general size it should be?

[shartley]

"AGD / Back in Black" Picture of Clair in full uniform holding a totally black X-Mag. Background should be something fairly simple… maybe even solid black… or a black background with 3d faded gray hexes?

The reference should appeal to a wide range of ages, for either the AC/DC reference or even Men in Black.

(Just off the top of my head…. More may be coming.)

[JAM]

Originally posted by DiRTyBuNNy
I thought getting an RT Pro out of the deal would wake you from your doldrums..

Oh, i could use some doldrums, but i could use an RT or warp too.
;)

[dansim]

perhaps have the agd products running down the back like your membership cards(el matrixo) with 1/3 picture of clare off to the rigthside with(1/3 up her body) with her in a tuff girl pose wereing a mask(?) with a wink, off to teh left youll have the automag hexes sunkin in but not invisible with and xmag /flatlin/warp combo, perhaps some ule stuff with teh phrase "Guess whos back?"

and on teh bottom have it say" because quaility won go out of style"

[dansim]

heres a mock up please i dont have photoshop, nor have the money for it, nor support stealing it from the web and i belive agd must have some kinda art people its a ruff idea


~edit those circle represent the agd hexes in teh far back ground, maybe overlaping matrix wrding

[AGD]

Entries should be 800 wide by 360 tall in pixels. Here is last years for your perusal. A plain background is best and rough ideas are ok.

AGD

[rkjunior303]

Tom, is there a database where we can pull some hi-res images for this? I like to work in 300dpi =)

[krafty]

OK,

Last year was the Warp Feed... is there a specific product (Level 10, C&C Xmag, ULE, Clare's cleavage, etc.) you want hilighted?

[Jet-Xino]

I liked the idea Dansim had with The Matrix feel so I just kinda borrowed off of that. What do you think?

[Peter12345]

I want warpfeed!

[rkjunior303]

hey guys, i have a sweet idea.. where can i get some pics of clare that will work?

[NewMag]

My entry

http://www.sigup.com/sigs/agdbanner1.jpg

[Halo2x]

Cool hair Style----Check
Perfact Body-------Check
Stylish Cloths-----Check
Perfact smile------Check
Auto-mag-----------Check

and then have a picture of cliar holding a mag.

[ShooterJM]

I really like the matrix style of billboard, but AGD needs to be careful and make sure it's not putting itself in an actionable position. That being said. If you're going to play off the matrix movies I think you might want to bring some inference of things not being what they seem or illusions and such.

Maybe a tagline like, "Not what you THINK you know.....join us - AGD" Matrix background, Clare in white trenchcoat, dark shades, nice smile and a pewter or chrome xmag. :cool:

[Gman63]

This is a concept layout, let me know what you think....

[datapimp69]

Originally posted by ShooterJM
I really like the matrix style of billboard, but AGD needs to be careful and make sure it's not putting itself in an actionable position. That being said. If you're going to play off the matrix movies I think you might want to bring some inference of things not being what they seem or illusions and such.

Maybe a tagline like, "Not what you THINK you know.....join us - AGD" Matrix background, Clare in white trenchcoat, dark shades, nice smile and a pewter or chrome xmag. :cool:

how about the same idea with the tag line..

"take the blue pill" forgive me if is the red pil i just cant rember right now.

the point being the pill that shows you the TRUTH.

[Jet-Xino]

Ahh nice idea datapimp! I'll fix that up and post it tommorow and continue working on some new ideas and tweaking this one some more.

Edit.. I'm pretty sure now that you take the red pill to find out the truth.

[Jerhew]

Originally posted by AGD

We need a fresh one to wow them at the tournament. We would like it to include Clare with a catchy tag line. Winner gets an RTpro, 1st and 2nd runners up get Warps!!!


so this must be what Tom was talking about in the Wrath of Tom thread

Originally posted by AGD
Nice job Capo! (wait until we contest you...)

AGD

im tempted to stick Clair's face on vin diesel's body
hehe

[WARPED1]

Put in big, bold letters "CARPE MAGIEM!"
Then a pic of Xmags set up like the ULE pic in the store.
Or a simple Xmag setup, full, like tank and all, under put
"Simply MAGnificent"

[Collegeboy]

Sorry for the quality, but I did it with word and paint for I don't know how to use my photoshop.

[mag-hatter]

crosses fingers

[jdev]

heres my "hat in the ring"


http://fallingaway.com/img/agd_banner.jpg

[Crimson_Turkey]

Needs better text above the logo, sharper image, perhaps Clare with arm outstretched so you can see the mag and have the blue/blakc fade show through the holes in Clare's pic.

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by datapimp69


how about the same idea with the tag line..

"take the blue pill" forgive me if is the red pil i just cant rember right now.

the point being the pill that shows you the TRUTH.


Ohhhh YEAH! Or have capo in the trenchcoat outfit with a red xmag in one hand and a blue xmag in the other!

Tagline reads ...."Red or blue....choose wisely......." Something like that!

[rkjunior303]

Here's what I came up with.. The background is transparent to conserve space but looks decent white..

[Paintchucker]

My Try...

[mrhooie]

My two

[mrhooie]

2nd one

[reefer madness]

mine

[Marek]

Here is my first draft. I have some more ideas with this file, like adding 2 other X-mags other than clare's and add 1 new pics one of clare with her e-kitty and the other being this pic with her X-kitty. I'll work on them and post them up later. 6 am is late enough for me.

No. 1

[PzYcO]

:D

[Marek]

So went a little crazy and well, here's no. 2

[Marek]

No. 3

[Marek]

Sooo sleepy, need tired

No. 4

[Marek]

No. 5

[Marek]

No. 6

[Marek]

No. 7

[Marek]

No. 8

Last one for the night, now, I need to crash out for a long, long, long, long.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Paintchucker]

Are there any rules to this game? Like maybe "one entry per person" ???? ROFLMAO...


I love the black and white AGD Lions btw !!!

[Ironmag]

hmmmmm.....some big boy want's an RT-Pro.

[Skoad]

ok here's my take on it.

fonts aren't perfect but oh well.

fiddle with the background color if needed.

[rkjunior303]

competition is heating up.. :) any word on a formal 'due date'? I like the idea of one entry per person..

[Big Ben]

Another

[Tyger]

So it doesnt' really qualify as the "hot chick" entry, but sometimes, less is more.

I don't own photoshop, so I'm doing what I can with what I've got. Seems to be my forte, actually. The layout would need a "Real" photographer to put it together, but I think it's self explanatory.

-Tyger

[Jet-Xino]

Test of matrix pills idea.

[gamarada717]

I like Skoads :D

[edweird]

Well here is my swing at this... With my L33t MS paint skillz

its not all seksey with capo pics all over it but honesty hits just as hard.

[j.t.]

Here it goes...

[walker2287]

my first one

[walker2287]

second

[walker2287]

my third the last for today

[j.t.]

with capo

[j.t.]

how could i forget the image...

[TNS2k2]

well here is my try at it. The background color can be changed around, it looks good almost any color.

I have to variations on this, one with Clare standing and one with her laying. if you want to see the other, i can post it too.

[Jet-Xino]

A bit simple but it gets the job done. Sorry no Capo in this one. I'll work another one up including her.

Edited- removed blue from inside the x mags

[CoFFeY[NiTrO]]

Might need a new color scheme, but I think this would be cool....from far away the billboard would look all green, and as you get closer you can read it.

[CoFFeY[NiTrO]]

One with Clare....sorry about the quality.

[ZyperioN]

To play on the Matrix Theme:

Have a billboard with the green number/matrix background with the words "what if everything you ever knew about the Automag was a lie...?" then a picture of an X-Mag below it with the text "There is no turning back now" or "Welcome to the Real World"

[Iceman8446]

Heres just a basic one, i'll work on makin the words look cooler and make the background cooler.

[Jet-Xino]

ZyperioN: I like that idea to I think I'll whip someing up with that.

[Aliens-8-MyDad]

lol im stupid :)

[TNS2k2]

Tom is there any more rules? like only one entry per person?

[Jet-Xino]

Based off of ZyperioN idea... what do ya think?

Edit. Do you think the text is too hard to read?

[ZyperioN]

that looks nice Jet, how bout a bolder font, might make it easier to read

[Jet-Xino]

Bolder.

[Marek]

Originally posted by Paintchucker
Are there any rules to this game? Like maybe "one entry per person" ???? ROFLMAO...


I love the black and white AGD Lions btw !!!

1 Entry? Nah, besides it was easy when you're making billboards of Capo.

She's so dreamy.


Jet-Xino: Nice billboards man, look really sharp.

[ZyperioN]

Jet i say urs is definately the winner so far, that looks awesome man

*although Capo might be upset that she doesnt get to be in it:D

[Jet-Xino]

Marek: Thanks man you got some nice looking ones too.

ZyperioN: Hehe thanks again. I was kinda worried about working her in there I mean I wanted to have her in there but on certain ones it just wouldn't fit right since some of the banners are pretty symetric having her off to one side wouldnt work right.

[Remington]

Jet - It's probably just me, but I think it would "sound" better if it was, "Welcome to the truth" instead of "Welcome to the real world". Anyway. I nominate Jet as the winner of the RTP! Who's with me?!?! :D

[Kai]

Originally posted by Remington
Jet - It's probably just me, but I think it would "sound" better if it was, "Welcome to the truth" instead of "Welcome to the real world". Anyway. I nominate Jet as the winner of the RTP! Who's with me?!?! :D

I second that nomination!

[Jet-Xino]

Remington: Appiciate the support and by popular request I will have the updated pic up in a couple seconds.

For now here is a reworking of the previous non Matrix one.
And after this I'm working on one with Clare in it.. its already started. But I have to say the Matrix themed ones are my fav. Thanks guys!

[Jet-Xino]

Welcome to the truth.

[Remington]

:D

Thanks Jet!

[TraXeR]

my try, aint much, its simple, effective, and thats the way mags are, i feel it works

[Kevmaster]

i think a lot of these are too busy....i mean....you have to read them as you are driving....

[rkjunior303]

you just have to remember, if this is something that Tom wants to use for the company it can't violate any copywrite laws..... BUT, everyones is great - I should've waited to post mine!! :)

[Jet-Xino]

rkjunior303: I was a bit concerned about any copyright infringement but I really hope it won't be a problem as some of my favorite ones are the Matrix themed ones. I've got a few other one not related to the Matrix so untill someone says its a problem I think I'll continue to work on both styles. I know what you mean though.

Another simple one with Clare. Only think I'm concerned about is it may be too simple. Oh well here goes.

[Automaggin2]

jam, i stole ur logo :)

[Kai]

I'll give it a go.

[Automaggin2]

becaw

[maglover52]

here is one

[maglover52]

here it is inverted.

[Kai]

A small variant on my last. (Thanks Jam for the AGD logo.)

[FalconGuy016]

But thats the line from the matrix,

What if everything you knew about blahblbhaalbh was a lie?
*turns on TV*
Welcome... to the real world

I dont think welcome to the truth rings :) ... but maybe ive seen the matrix too many times

[dansim]

okay how bout the matrix style with a red and blue xmag under that have it saying choose wisely
and on top have


AGD, WE ARE THE ONE:)

[sniper1rfa]

It should be ...

"What if everything you knew about the Automag was a lie..."


you have a plural where there shouldnt be one. :)

[impostal22]

eh...realized after spending a few hours on this that someone else used "the future is X." oh well...here's mine.

[Jet-Xino]

FalconGuy016: Yeah I realize its not the exact line but I think it kinda helps by not directly taking the quote from the movie and it is more directly replated to the mags. I kinda like it that way. But in the ends its up to AGD and its staff to choose.


dansim: I may try that. I had kinda wanted to do that in the first place but I couldnt find a pic of a blue emag that matched the Red picture I already had. I think I will still try something like that though.

sniper1rfa: I was a bit unsure about this. I thought it was ok because I took out the "the" and just made it Automags but if your sure its gramaticaly incorrect I will change it.

[Jet-Xino]

For Dansim. This was just a quick thing. I was unable to find a blue X-Mag so I simply used filters to get the Mags there different colors and make them sort of look like pills.

Anyways.

[Marek]

No. 9

[impostal22]

i don't think it's good to have an x-mag as the hype pill...but that's just me..lol. would kinda be advertising against AGD...lol.

[impostal22]

oh ya...can anyone PM me and explain to me how you get that glow affect around individual images? it's real nice and i can't figure it out. would be greatly appreciated!

[Crimson_Turkey]

Newest innovation.

[Vash02]

Well im no photoshop expert but I want that RT so bad i can taste it. Heres my best shot.

[Kai]

Jet, I would (if we want to slap cocker owners right in the face) make the hype pill an autococker. I would support it.

[impostal22]

score one for vash lol, nice work. i was thinking abuot doing something very close to that but got caught up in my own crappy idea lol.

i'm with kai on the cocker pill thing. it'd work much better than an x-mag......lol.

[Jet-Xino]

Roger that,I'm not sure if Tom/AGD will approve of that but hey if yous guys want to see it (So do I). I'll have a cocker blue pill worked up shortly if not by tonight by tommorow for sure.

Thanks again for the suggestions guys.

[impostal22]

holy crap..i just saw someone else who had "agd, the only way to play" as their title...how the hell did i steal two people's ideas without even knowing it?! too weird.

[Jet-Xino]

As requested I have replaced the blue X-Mag with an Autococker. Got to give the people what they want. Switched it back to "year of the mag" I'm not sure if I like We are the one but everyones entitled to there own opinion.

Last one for tonight.

[TNS2k2]

Wow no comments on mine?? i was sure that at least one person would say, NICE JOB!! :p

well, i like mine and that's all that counts.:D :p :D

[Skoad]

ditto TNS :(

[am68leb]

i got bored and so i don't have paintshop pro on my home computer i'm having to do this on ms paint well here goes..

[Marek]

Hope this hits the spot.....sorry, still in logo mode.

No. 10

[pballking]

Heres my 1st entry...

[omni]

Jet-Xino, as nice as that layout is, I don't think the owners to the rights of the matrix stuff would dig that background lol :D

You could give a go with creating your own, based on the same idea, but not a straight copy. I liked how Dansim had AGD product names written in like the matrix code.

Looks good though.

[rkjunior303]

2nd try..

[rkjunior303]

one more try..

[impostal22]

like TNS said..where're the comments on mine :p . spent hours on it and everyone's drawn to the matttrrixxxxx...lol, nice job on all accounts guys!

[dansim]

jet thanks, but i would really like to see it without the truth hyp eunder it and just have it say choose wisely, perhaps switch the capo pictuer with her poster image cause well shes hotter in that pic lol, thanks again

[rkjunior303]

imp - nice idea, i thought abotu something like that.. maybe try a line effect or something for the background.. As for the glow, what I'll usually do is have two layers and neon glow the bottom layer with black/white until the glow shows up behind the top layer... Just play around with the glow settings.. You could also use the 'Blur' plug-in as well but I tend to have better luck with the glow..

[Jet-Xino]

omni: I know what ya mean I just know that if I do go about making a new background it will be a lot of work and will probably be hard to get that same Matrix feel but I think I'm gonna try to work on something like that tonight.


dansim: I can do that no problem I'll work on getting that one up tonight too. You pefer the Blue and Red X-mags or Blue Cocker?

[digitard]

Hey Jet,
I like your MATRIX ones, maybe try this ...

Take the pic of Clare standing (w/ the tank and drawstring pants) and then sorta "matrix" over her where it looks like a cross between code and her pic ...

So have the "What if everything you knew about Mags was as lie?"

clares matrixed out pic

"Welcome to the Xworld" or something

Then in the bottom RIGHT corner have the AGD logo and automags.org

Sincerely
Dave

[Jet-Xino]

digitard: Ok dont think it should be to hard to work something up like that. I know what you mean by Matrix-ize her so I'll take a stab at that. Again I'll have these up later tonight.

[dansim]

id like just two xmags dont want the compititions gun on the billboard even if they are friends thanks man...

(to the matrix owning the property yes, i dont think toms gonna take the design straight of the site i was thinking the matrix writing like on the card that comes with new agd products(if you havent seen it search- Ao membership card))

[circus5]

i like jet's. hey i would love to see the what if design, with the pic of clare with the gun on her shoulder in the bottom right corner, and one of her in a jersey and mask in a playing pose in the other.

[JAM]

SIMPLE IS BETTER.

[datapimp69]

I think we have a winner there JAM

[rkjunior303]

Nice.. Hah any one of ours on that image of the billboard will look real good :)

[JAM]

fine, here it is flat for you... a little updated.

[maglover52]

mine sucks all i have is photo shop and paint and i dont know how to use photoshop very well:(

[maglover52]

i didnt make it i saw it before so what the hay.

[Patron God of Pirates]

I'll throw mine out there.

[Patron God of Pirates]

Oops, forgot the pic

[rkjunior303]

haha nice guys.. they all look great.. Tom will have his hands full :)

[maglover52]

here is another done in paint:rolleyes:

[sniper1rfa]

JAM: Ya did the same thing. change it to "the automag". "Mags" as a plural does not fit with the rest of the sentence well. It can be done, technically, but that is fairly strict english, not what we actually use.

/me is obviously going to be an engineer... :D

[chizle97]

i dont have photo shop but I do have an idea for a bilboard.

old first edition automag on one third, and an sweet x-mag on the next third, and a futuristic looking guy holding the double mag all decked out future like (the line dividing them would be diaginal)

There would be the airgun design symbol that was on the side of that cugar. and the saying would be "Airgun Design: Yesterday, Today, and forever!" that might give you photoshopers some ideas.

[dre1919]

I believe in simplicity myself. Here is my idea, utilizing JAM's cool AO Army tank. Of course, I'd include ya in the winning's bro! :)

[impostal22]

Originally posted by sniper1rfa
JAM: Ya did the same thing. change it to "the automag". "Mags" as a plural does not fit with the rest of the sentence well. It can be done, technically, but that is fairly strict english, not what we actually use.

/me is obviously going to be an engineer... :D

dude, it is perfect english. take out the "about mags" and the sentence is "what if everything you knew was wrong." it's perfectly fine, because the "was" is applied to "everything" not "mags." cmon now, stick with engineering :p ;) :)

[JAM]

yup.. the automag sounds better.

[JAM]

Originally posted by impostal22


dude, it is perfect english. take out the "about mags" and the sentence is "what if everything you knew was wrong." it's perfectly fine, because the "was" is applied to "everything" not "mags." cmon now, stick with engineering :p ;) :)

I kind of like the "automag" - good to use proper names i guess.

[Gunga]

I like Jam's billboard the best so far. But I do have a suggestion for it. Both the background and the X-Mag fade to black. I'd be concerned whether the black gun & black background would blend together too much. Maybe use a whatever-to-silver fade X-Mag instead?

[sniper1rfa]

never said it was wrong, only that it wasnt good. it works within the rules of english, but it sounds funny. :-)

besides, its better to use a perfectly good, nice sounding sentence over something that works, but sounds funny. :)

[j.t.]

hmm... worth a try i guess...

[j.t.]

A little bit more simple...

[Jet-Xino]

Requested design of Dansim. I'm gonna start working on the AGD inspired Matrix code next..

[Iceman8446]

I think somebody should put the x or any other letter in the octigon logo kinda thing like this.

[impostal22]

ehhehehehh i just thought up both of those uh slogans i guess. LMK what y'all think!

**********
think of this as two entries...one having the catch phrase in the bottom and one not (just in case it's too..provacative).

[JAM]

Originally posted by Gunga
I like Jam's billboard the best so far. But I do have a suggestion for it. Both the background and the X-Mag fade to black. I'd be concerned whether the black gun & black background would blend together too much. Maybe use a whatever-to-silver fade X-Mag instead?

I agree Gunga, that's just the XMag i found... a blue to clear fade would be nice for that.

[impostal22]

PS- where do you guys get your cool looking fonts?

[Jet-Xino]

One of my favorite banners redone with custome AGD inspired Matrix code.

What do you think?. I'll work on those requested with Clare next.

[Jet-Xino]

Clare.

[walker2287]

mine for today

[Jet-Xino]

Another logo with Clare.

[Chupas2]

Hey Tom, what about us. We should be on the billboard too. Come on guy add the Pride guys on too.:D ;) :D ;) :D ;)

[automan39]

my try at 1

[Kevmaster]

i like jams...simplicty wins when you're doing a huge billboard...and i agree as well....make it a single color X-Mag

[Jet-Xino]

Another

[Jet-Xino]

You wanted simpler. Similar to Jams simplicty with the Matrix theme.

[Jet-Xino]

Even simpler.

[Gman63]

Here is another billboard this time with everyones favorite spokesperson :)

[Skoad]

guys, did you even read Tom's post about the billboard?

he said a plain background would be best....

im not sure about all this matrix code junk. sure it may be cool for a magazine ad, but not a billboard.

[dansim]

a word about this "matrix code junk", strike while the irons hot, and the iron isnt gonna get any hotter than within this month, the matrix will be the only thing on peoples mind(other than paintball of course;) ) its just something to consider

[personman]

haha im sorry I couldnt help myself..

[Kai]

A simpler approach.

[Jet-Xino]

Skoad: I realize that some of the AO members have said simplers is better and I can definitly agree on that I have enter at least 3-4 that I feel are faily simple. I understand alot of people like simple better and I've been working twords that.

dansim: This was what orgianly inspired me. If you don't know (maybe you've been in a hole in the ground) but The Matrix Reloaded comes out next Wed the 15th. Why not play off the excitement and large amount of media attention it will undoubtably get. There will be nothing as big as this for a while so I figured it could only help to go this direction as it seems to be something alot of people are very interested in. But I do understand that the whole Matrix thing is for everyone thats why I have made about 4 other banners completely unrelated to the Matrix that I feel are great also.

Thanks for the support Dansim and anyone else that has helped me along.

[Kai]

Someone had mentioned the lettering was a bit difficult to read. Just keep in mind that that can be easily changed. Here is the Times New Roman version:

[Jet-Xino]

Back to the basics.

[maglover52]

....

[maglover52]

.....

[maglover52]

.......

[aaron_mag]

I like Jet's matrix design (1st one he did). How about the catch phrase of

"There is no spoon...when you have an Xmag"

or something along that line. Anyone who has seen the Matrix will remember the no spoon speech.

EDIT:
Also I think Clare looks best in the 1/3 shot that Jet is using versus the sitting shot with the lion. She looks like she means business in that 1/3 shot. It is a good photo that shows intensity. It shows a player not an object....

[Jet-Xino]

aaron: Thanks man, I should be able to work something up like that tommorow. In regards to the Clare photo I realy agree with you on this one. I just really like the expression on her face in that one the (1/3 one). It seems to show determination and drive while the other one seems to be more or something to drool at. But I respect eveyones opinoins to each his own. Witch ever people like the best is fine with me.

[ProjectMag]

Who's thinking about the Matrix in these turbulous times. Simple yet effective. Use it, don't use it, no skin off my back. ;):D

[Skoad]

here is another one from me.

X-Appeal you know...like Sex Appeal.

[luke]

***Cough*** Bikini Photoshoot :D

[raehl]

Since my graphic design skills stink, and I'm a busy guy, I'll give this away to whoever can make it work:


Lightwieght
Curvey
Dangerous

(insert pic of Claire with C&C E-Mag Xtreme)

The C&C E-Mag Xtreme


Or...

Lightwieght
Curvey
Dangerous

(insert pic of Claire with C&C E-Mag Xtreme)

Claire too.



- Chris

[raehl]

For all those Matrix derivatives....

"What if what you know about the Automag is wrong?"

Shorter the better - this is a billboard, people have to drive by it, not pull over to read it.

- Chris

[TNS2k2]

well, didnt Tom say that the billboard is for Amature open? as in IAO.If Tom did mean IAO, IAO isnt until August. I think he wanted to get an early start on it because it will take some time. this matrix stuff wont be any good then. I mean, it comes out next week, and IAO is in August.... think about that.

So i would like to nominate mine for the win! :p :D

[Gman63]

Another thing to think about when using someone else's graphic ideas that appear in Movies or Print. It is theft, I can see using a catch phrase or line but when you combine that with the graphics it is called plagiarism. Even if the movie studio didn't come after Tom for this it dosent change what it is. To do this legaly AGD would have to obtain rights from Warner Brothers. FLame suit on.....:)

[aaron_mag]

Matrix shots are pretty and phrases are catchy but people may be right on copy right issues. That being said I still am liking Jet's non Matrix work as well. It is important that Claire sell the markers not the other way around. That is why I like the 1/3 shot. She looks good and you can clearly see the marker.

One thing I would change about Jet's non matrix design above, however, is the picture of the marker to the left of Claire. That barrel just makes the marker look stubby! There are other barrels that make it look alot more sexy.

EDIT:

Noticed I have been misspelling Clare. Apologies. Maybe I should stick with Capo...

[digitard]

There are so many things that use "revised" matrix code ... I believe that there's not much they can do as long as your not using the "original" work or actually touting it as 'the matrix' ... so if your using the "what if" statement and that custom code I saw above you should be okay....

Dave

[gibby]

I don't expect to win...just maybe a few giggles :)

[Marek]

Dude, that is not cool.

[JAM]

I know, I'm going to hell, but that made me laugh.

[Jet-Xino]

While I agree and acknowledge what everyone has to say about the copy right problems I really think I have to agree with digitard. I agree at first when I was directly using the matrix code it could have been a problem along with using the direct quote but after completely ditching those and creating a completely new custom AGD/matrix code I dont see how there would be any problems using it. It was succesfuly used in the AO Memebership cards without any problems its seems. Why would it be any different now? I don't think you can say that just be cause it looks similar to The Marix that it is copyright infringment. A direct quote or copy of the code is one thing but the latest ones are far from that so I dont see any problems but I will continue with the simple non Matrix ones for now as well as possibly some new Matrix themed ones later if desired.

[Big Ben]

A different way.

[m-98]

Originally posted by Big Ben
A different way.

BB do you live in Hell? (MI)

[Big Ben]

Nope, just been through there.

[walker2287]

my first clare-less one, showing off the x-mag. BTW if u think Michigan is hell u have never been to wisconsin

[walker2287]

a simple one just showing a x-mag

[m-98]

Originally posted by walker2287
my first clare-less one, showing off the x-mag. BTW if u think Michigan is hell u have never been to wisconsin

I've been to Wisconson many times just not in winter. But the weather here is bad we had an ice storm that covered everything in ice, in APRIL!

I was referring to Hell, MI which is a real place.
Sorry to get off track.

[walker2287]

funny one

[magman007]

Ok, well since we dont have the shots that i could do it from, i need to post the idea, and hope that it wins, and that tom would be willing to take the pictures. Clare already said she would deffinitely do the pics if the idea won so here it goes....


First off, split screen bilboard James bond theme

As all james bond movies start off, with looking down the barrel, then james walks in, shoots, and you see ther blood driping down, well heres my idea


left side(while facing the board, left hand side), you are looking down a tear drop barrel(teardrop because it has the most"prominent" rifling pattern of all the barrels that could be seen with light shining through the ports) THen through the barrel, you see a paintballer with a splat or 2 on his mask.

Below that picture, you say. X-mag with lvl 10 and ace, you never miss your shots


then, on the other side of the screen you are again looking down the barrel, but instead of it being clear and shiney, you see goo starting to run down, and then you see clare pointing the x-mag in the direction of the "shooter"

then below that, you say... with everything else, all you get is splooge

I think this would be a great idea, not olny because it is mine :) but also because james bond is hip, james is cool, and james always takes pride in his work.

It isnt matrix, but it would work, and i think once the shots were taken, it would be very easy to put to gether.

[muirtach]

I borrowed JAM's billboard pic to make this work in 2D.

The bunker; legs; torso; arms and marker; and head are all on different seperated layers. Each layer is then extruded from the back a bit further than the previous, giving a slightly different look from many angles. I'll add some other work-ups but this gets the basic idea across pretty well.

[Gman63]

What the intent of my post was that by using a concept or idea for commercial advertisment you could possibly be hit for theft of what is known as intellectual or artistic property. This is all dependant upon what type of copyrights exist for the Matrix. Things like ID cards and things are not out for all of the public to see so most corporations would never even know thwy are out there. But when you make a billboard that is seen by the public you could open yourself up to litigation. Better to error on the side of not going to court because even if you are cleared of any wrong doing in the end you still have to pay for your own defense.

[automan39]

the x-mag

[muirtach]

a different angle ont the extruded style.

[muirtach]

flaten it out and twist some things for a similar look an a flat board.

[Vash02]

So what does everyone think of my "live" lions idea? Any ideas on how to improve it? Any suggestion is a good suggestion and would be greatly appreciated.

[Clare]

Wow! you all have done a fantastic job on these! :)

[impostal22]

Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
Wow! you all have done a fantastic job on these! :)

i'm thinkin' someone's liking the idea of having her person plastered on a house-sized billboard..i know i would ;) . hehe, quite the confidence builder, i'd imagine.

[gibby]

Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
Wow! you all have done a fantastic job on these! :)
Hehe..now tell me Capo...you liked mine best eh? ;)

JK!!!

[Zygote]

Are there any high resolution images out there of Clare with an xmag/warp/flatline?

[hitmanng]

I think you need to get more creative. Dress Clair up a little.
This is quick art not created to be perfect.
http://members.aol.com/hitmanng/paintball/agdboard1

[~WarpedRT#2~]

heres what i have.

[Automaggin2]

yep

[Automaggin2]

simplicity is king.

[Skoad]

Another from me.

I was orginally going to do kind of a mock-adult film thing :P You know X-rated ;P

but i decided to tone it down a bit, it's still kinda like i was going to do but here we go.


edit: WET PAINT, PAINT IS WET FOLKS!

[Digits]

Originally posted by Automaggin2
simplicity is king.

Did you make that logo? Or did you find it floating around somewhere?

[rkjunior303]

yeah, that's a dope logo..

[Digits]

...

[Digits]

I personally dont like white.. But w/e

[impostal22]

skoad, that's a bit risque lol...be careful.

[Digits]

...

[Vash02]

Originally posted by impostal22
skoad, that's a bit risque lol...be careful.

Not just risque but Not to bright too. First off, something like that probably wont stand in this thread for long let alone plaster it on a billboard. Think next time before you link AGD, Clare, and a cheap "Adult" Theme...

[Skoad]

hey...if they put a billboard with a topless girl on it saying "that hopper shouldn't be there"

whats so bad about having wet paint on ya? ;)


if you want give me the word and i'll remove it.

[spydervenom]

:) i think i win

[Digits]

Originally posted by spydervenom
:) i think i win

You get my vote :D

[rkjunior303]

That's it.. I thought mine were the best but dayum.. I just lost :)

[WARPED1]

Originally posted by spydervenom
:) i think i win WOW! A master artist!:D ;)

[Skoad]

Here's a new one from me. I hope the colors are turning out ok, my monitor is kinda weird.

maybe i should scoot the XMAG logo over a bit and fit an airgun one in there also...might have to do that when i get done with all this final project junk.


I got the definition of Extreme from www.dictionary.com

i think it fits the xmag nicely.

[Skoad]

are we selling clare or airgun products?

:D :D :D
;) ;) ;)

[Statik7]

keep it simple

[pballking]

Check it out...

[impostal22]

any idea when this contest is ending, el presidente?

[GT]

well here we go. This is my first time with photoshop

jb

EDIT: I would have added capo but the few pics we have didnt fit what I was trying to do.

[Digits]

hehe, im cool.. A custom X from me baby.. lol

[AGD]

Guys,

We are not hitting on the right ideas here. We need SIMPLE backgrounds and CATCHY one line phrases no more than 6-7 words. Please use Jams billboard pic as a base.

I see too many with features and multiple lines of text. Remember, this goes by in 5 seconds!

Thanks

AGD

[rkjunior303]

D'OH! We were *ALL* way off :)

[GT]

I didnt think my was that off, i will see what i can do.:D

[duzz]

more to come... *edit* BTW, it was really hard not to throw the nike swoosh in there :) *edit*

[Kevmaster]

jam's is still good!

http://www.automags.org/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=790198
(NOTE: THIS IS JAM'S; NOT MINE)

[PzYcO]

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[PzYcO]

gal;kgj

[Patron God of Pirates]

Seems as though I followed the rules in the first place.

With both Capo and the X-Mag, you don't need allot of verbiage anyway. They both do a great job of speaking for themselves. And if she happens to be showing that same midriff in a final version, you might just have people pulling over and / or crashing.

I think this is what you meant when you said to use JAMs billboard pic.

[ntn4502]

How about we ask if Mr. DMX if we can use his "X Gonna give it to ya" slogan?

[gibby]

Okay...on a more serious note. Choice in fonts could be better but I don't have that many on my computer.

[jaylock33]

size correction

[JAM]

thanks Kevmaster....

here's another thought.. the matrix is cool and all, but we're not selling the matrix (or clare ;))

:

[rikkter]

i'm voting for Jam's.
a lot of people are puting WAY too much text on it. its not a ad, its a bill board.
i'm looking at these by going 'i know nothing about paintball, whats this ad about?'
and some of them aren't even coming close to getting the point across.
Jam's is simple, people are gonna see a gun, a attractive one, and to a person who knows nothing about paintball, or doens't even know about paintball, its gonna look like a completely nice gun, and be interested more to read what exactly it is. same thing goes for people who will KNOW what it is, but sees a attractive new marker

also, a lot of people are targeting the ad on just the Xmag.
i believe the bill board is for the company agd, just not a particular item. Jam has the xmag in it, but it doens't say, Xxx. xmag, xcellente, xtreme, or anything. x isn't like a new tradition for AGD or anything so why?

only thing i think is missing, is a web site address, either AO or airgun.com
might interest people enough, so when they get home they're gonna wanna learn more about it.

again. so far Jam's is the best in my opinion

just my 2 cents

[Patron God of Pirates]

Rikkter-

For the most part I agree with you, but a couple of points... The Billboard is for the IAO, so the target audience should at the very least know what Paintball is. Also, last years add turned out to be just for the Warp Feed, so there shouldn't be a problem with adds primarily for the X-Mag.

[Cryer]

*edit- I took my all my entries down. after looking at the, I felt they too closely resembled JAM's.

[Jet-Xino]

Test

[Jet-Xino]

Testing

[Jet-Xino]

More

[Jet-Xino]

Another

[Cryer]

*edit-I took all my entries down because I feel they too closely resembled JAM's

[rikkter]

Patron - i did not know it was directed to the IAO. i can see the point now. but then again, even the warp feed bill board was confusing. it didn't even state where the hopper would go. (i know where, i have a warp)

if its directed towards the IAO. then maybe having Clare in it, and maybe SOME features like the level 10 listed. i dont even play tourny and i know who the femme fatales are. and i'm sure if they see 'Clare - Femme Fatales' with an xmag, it might just boost how they reflect on it

[GT]

Another idea, this photoshop is kinda fun. Anyone have a Clare pic thread?

jb

[Hexis]

One idea:

http://www.hxxl.com/~mjb/paintball/Hexis-AGD-Billboard-01.jpg

[Kevmaster]

Originally posted by Hexis
One idea:

http://www.hxxl.com/~mjb/paintball/Hexis-AGD-Billboard-01.jpg


haha!! very well timed

[duzz]

another :)

[GT]

hmmm... what do you guys think?