Mendoza
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I was trying to think of a picture that wasnt Glenn Murray, but thought Murray was probably the option
Maybe Wembley, or the pic of the team lineds up during the PENNOS in the Man City game
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My attempt at a Swindon Poster
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I was trying to think of a picture that wasnt Glenn Murray, but thought Murray was probably the option
Maybe Wembley, or the pic of the team lineds up during the PENNOS in the Man City game
clippedgull
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Not quite sure why you are asking me those questions.
I just had an idle hour and wanted to play with Photoshop!
Not sure what it would cost for A6 size.
But I think we all agree the Albion do need to market themselves better than they are currently doing!
Silent Bob
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- Dec 6, 2004
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That's a good idea, if you were really good you could combine the two so they are lined up with Wembley behind them.
bristolseagull
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SurreySeagulls
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One quick boring question - do you have permission to use the photo of Glenn Murray? Some people can get funny with you when using photo's
The Large One
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When I had the shop, they did have the retro-style posters which I put up, and they did look good. How effective they were is anyone's guess.
However, if you would like a professional opinion...
For a start, the first poster is better.
The choice of image is good - Glenn Murray is someone who appeals to the vast majority of Albion fans (except the never-pleased). The choice of font isn't too bad (in as much as it's clear).
However, what I am going to say does make it look like the criticisms vastly outweigh the credits, and I don't mean to tear it apart, because it's a decent effort - so my apologies, but here goes.
For me, the running order of the text is usually the most important at the top, and the least important as you go further down. All of it ought to be left-aligned, and on the left hand side - as you have done in the first poster.
On the first poster, the 'Brighton v Swindon' bit is in the right place, but doesn't need the black drop shadow. You could probably have the 'Swindon' on the same line as the 'V'. with the 'Johnstone's Paint' line underneath 'Swindon'. In other words, don't split the most important message.
The next most important bit is 'where' and 'when'. Therefore, my preference would be put 'Withdean Stadium' running left to right (left-aligned) about 3/4 of the way down. (Text from top to bottom is a bit of a no-no - it's not so easy to read, and with posters and/or flyers, you need to attract easily-legible attention straight away). The date under that and the time under the date, and a bit smaller. The ticket prices with the contact details would be at the bottom, smaller still.
If you wanted to highlight or make a feature of the tickets for U16s being free, possibly have, say, a starburst below Murray's chin or a flash on the top left-hand corner, advertising this fact.
The next thing is not to go quite so mad on the number of colours. You can either pick a 'corporate' colour (in this instance, a shade of blue) or a 'contrasting' colour (but not a clashing colour) - maybe red or a shade of brown/gold, and go with that, plus black and/or white. Oh, and you're using RGB colours. That's fine for PDFs, but if you wanted to print this, you'd have to convert to CMYK.
Aside from that, good stuff.
However, if you would like a professional opinion...
For a start, the first poster is better.
The choice of image is good - Glenn Murray is someone who appeals to the vast majority of Albion fans (except the never-pleased). The choice of font isn't too bad (in as much as it's clear).
However, what I am going to say does make it look like the criticisms vastly outweigh the credits, and I don't mean to tear it apart, because it's a decent effort - so my apologies, but here goes.
For me, the running order of the text is usually the most important at the top, and the least important as you go further down. All of it ought to be left-aligned, and on the left hand side - as you have done in the first poster.
On the first poster, the 'Brighton v Swindon' bit is in the right place, but doesn't need the black drop shadow. You could probably have the 'Swindon' on the same line as the 'V'. with the 'Johnstone's Paint' line underneath 'Swindon'. In other words, don't split the most important message.
The next most important bit is 'where' and 'when'. Therefore, my preference would be put 'Withdean Stadium' running left to right (left-aligned) about 3/4 of the way down. (Text from top to bottom is a bit of a no-no - it's not so easy to read, and with posters and/or flyers, you need to attract easily-legible attention straight away). The date under that and the time under the date, and a bit smaller. The ticket prices with the contact details would be at the bottom, smaller still.
If you wanted to highlight or make a feature of the tickets for U16s being free, possibly have, say, a starburst below Murray's chin or a flash on the top left-hand corner, advertising this fact.
The next thing is not to go quite so mad on the number of colours. You can either pick a 'corporate' colour (in this instance, a shade of blue) or a 'contrasting' colour (but not a clashing colour) - maybe red or a shade of brown/gold, and go with that, plus black and/or white. Oh, and you're using RGB colours. That's fine for PDFs, but if you wanted to print this, you'd have to convert to CMYK.
Aside from that, good stuff.
Taybha
Whalewhine
thats pretty darn good chap Praps a few of gullys girls doing summat with their pom poms in the corner
Praps a few of gullys girls doing summat with their pom poms in the corner
Mendoza
NSC's Most Stalked
When I had the shop, they did have the retro-style posters which I put up, and they did look good. How effective they were is anyone's guess.
However, if you would like a professional opinion...
For a start, the first poster is better.
The choice of image is good - Glenn Murray is someone who appeals to the vast majority of Albion fans (except the never-pleased). The choice of font isn't too bad (in as much as it's clear).
However, what I am going to say does make it look like the criticisms vastly outweigh the credits, and I don't mean to tear it apart, because it's a decent effort - so my apologies, but here goes.
For me, the running order of the text is usually the most important at the top, and the least important as you go further down. All of it ought to be left-aligned, and on the left hand side.
On the first poster, the 'Brighton v Swindon' bit is in the right place, but doesn't need the black drop shadow. You could probably have the 'Swindon' on the same line as the 'V'. with the 'Johnstone's Paint' line underneath 'Swindon'. In other words, don't split the most important message.
The next most important bit is 'where' and 'when'. Therefore, my preference would be put 'Withdean Stadium' running left to right (left-aligned) about 3/4 of the way down. (Text from top to bottom is a bit of a no-no - it's not so easy to read, and with posters and/or flyers, you need to attract easily-legible attention straight away). The date under that and the time under the date, and a bit smaller. The ticket prices with the contact details would be at the bottom, smaller still.
If you wanted to highlight or make a feature of the tickets for U16s being free, possibly have, say, a starburst below Murray's chin or a flash on the top left-hand corner, advertising this fact.
The next thing is not to go quite so mad on the number of colours. You can either pick a 'corporate' colour (in this instance, a shade of blue) or a 'contrasting' colour (but not a clashing colour) - maybe red or a shade of brown/gold, and go with that, plus black and/or white. Oh, and you're using RGB colours. That's fine for PDFs, but if you wanted to print this, you'd have to convert to CMYK.
Aside from that, good stuff.
No wonder it takes you about 17 weeks to do a poster when one is requested
Taybha
Whalewhine
Be nice to remove it altogether
The Large One
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No wonder it takes you about 17 weeks to do a poster when one is requested
When have you ever asked me for a poster?
clippedgull
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No. But then again it's not going any where!. It was just a mock up for a bit of fun.
When I had the shop, they did have the retro-style posters which I put up, and they did look good. How effective they were is anyone's guess.
However, if you would like a professional opinion...
For a start, the first poster is better.
The choice of image is good - Glenn Murray is someone who appeals to the vast majority of Albion fans (except the never-pleased). The choice of font isn't too bad (in as much as it's clear).
However, what I am going to say does make it look like the criticisms vastly outweigh the credits, and I don't mean to tear it apart, because it's a decent effort - so my apologies, but here goes.
For me, the running order of the text is usually the most important at the top, and the least important as you go further down. All of it ought to be left-aligned, and on the left hand side - as you have done in the first poster.
On the first poster, the 'Brighton v Swindon' bit is in the right place, but doesn't need the black drop shadow. You could probably have the 'Swindon' on the same line as the 'V'. with the 'Johnstone's Paint' line underneath 'Swindon'. In other words, don't split the most important message.
The next most important bit is 'where' and 'when'. Therefore, my preference would be put 'Withdean Stadium' running left to right (left-aligned) about 3/4 of the way down. (Text from top to bottom is a bit of a no-no - it's not so easy to read, and with posters and/or flyers, you need to attract easily-legible attention straight away). The date under that and the time under the date, and a bit smaller. The ticket prices with the contact details would be at the bottom, smaller still.
If you wanted to highlight or make a feature of the tickets for U16s being free, possibly have, say, a starburst below Murray's chin or a flash on the top left-hand corner, advertising this fact.
The next thing is not to go quite so mad on the number of colours. You can either pick a 'corporate' colour (in this instance, a shade of blue) or a 'contrasting' colour (but not a clashing colour) - maybe red or a shade of brown/gold, and go with that, plus black and/or white. Oh, and you're using RGB colours. That's fine for PDFs, but if you wanted to print this, you'd have to convert to CMYK.
Aside from that, good stuff.
Cheers. Interesting comments! I do like colours.
But you are correct!
Mendoza
NSC's Most Stalked
apart from the Cuba cycle trip and Footyaid??
bristolseagull
Well-known member
When I had the shop, they did have the retro-style posters which I put up, and they did look good. How effective they were is anyone's guess.
However, if you would like a professional opinion...
For a start, the first poster is better.
The choice of image is good - Glenn Murray is someone who appeals to the vast majority of Albion fans (except the never-pleased). The choice of font isn't too bad (in as much as it's clear).
However, what I am going to say does make it look like the criticisms vastly outweigh the credits, and I don't mean to tear it apart, because it's a decent effort - so my apologies, but here goes.
For me, the running order of the text is usually the most important at the top, and the least important as you go further down. All of it ought to be left-aligned, and on the left hand side - as you have done in the first poster.
On the first poster, the 'Brighton v Swindon' bit is in the right place, but doesn't need the black drop shadow. You could probably have the 'Swindon' on the same line as the 'V'. with the 'Johnstone's Paint' line underneath 'Swindon'. In other words, don't split the most important message.
The next most important bit is 'where' and 'when'. Therefore, my preference would be put 'Withdean Stadium' running left to right (left-aligned) about 3/4 of the way down. (Text from top to bottom is a bit of a no-no - it's not so easy to read, and with posters and/or flyers, you need to attract easily-legible attention straight away). The date under that and the time under the date, and a bit smaller. The ticket prices with the contact details would be at the bottom, smaller still.
If you wanted to highlight or make a feature of the tickets for U16s being free, possibly have, say, a starburst below Murray's chin or a flash on the top left-hand corner, advertising this fact.
The next thing is not to go quite so mad on the number of colours. You can either pick a 'corporate' colour (in this instance, a shade of blue) or a 'contrasting' colour (but not a clashing colour) - maybe red or a shade of brown/gold, and go with that, plus black and/or white. Oh, and you're using RGB colours. That's fine for PDFs, but if you wanted to print this, you'd have to convert to CMYK.
Aside from that, good stuff.
how are you such an expert?
just asking like.......
i thought you sold t-shirts
Uncle Buck
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 28,075
No wonder it takes you about 17 weeks to do a poster when one is requested
That is good going.
Tend to end up on version 11 or so before it is signed off.
The Large One
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The Large One
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Charming.
Cuba trip I did a poster for you. Footyaid poster was done by you before you even asked me.
The Large One
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Quite. Bloody marketing people never know what they want...
Mendoza
NSC's Most Stalked
I was of course joshing, but you said when have I ever asked, and you gave me 2 examples yourself
I was greatful for your efforts, and indeed used them
Uncle Buck
Ghost Writer
- Jul 7, 2003
- 28,075
It is the bloody designers not doing what we ask.