Uk Predators
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Well being as The Lair will be represened with the prop party idea, and part of the RPF and TDH, a banner will be needed for those events, id imagine the similar principle/look as our brothers and sisters across the pond use, would be ok, where the banner is passed onto people around the country for events.
The banner should be similar in design to the banner across the pond, ( maybe omit the year ) but have a UK emblem on, no need for anything flashy, just the lairs name/symbol and a UK badge maybe.
we can look into having a design drawn up in the coming months, maybe all chip to fund it.......
The banner should be similar in design to the banner across the pond, ( maybe omit the year ) but have a UK emblem on, no need for anything flashy, just the lairs name/symbol and a UK badge maybe.
we can look into having a design drawn up in the coming months, maybe all chip to fund it.......
papermad
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Here is a direct link to your youtube video :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb-_BCJ-Jow
papermad
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Good idea that.... I have not seen the banner they use across the pond.... do you have a picture of it ?
2010 banner can be seen here http://www.thehunterslair.com/topic/26317-rock-shock-2011/
2011 banner can be seen here http://www.thehunterslair.com/topic/22350-dragon-con-2011/page__st__375
Not saying exactly the same, just no need to over complicate it.
2011 banner can be seen here http://www.thehunterslair.com/topic/22350-dragon-con-2011/page__st__375
Not saying exactly the same, just no need to over complicate it.
afedorniak
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totally agree with that guys clear and simple!!
the eldest
New Member
The building next to my office make signs and banners. Sure I could get a deal for a one off. Something like 6ftx3ft? Vinyl ? Will check them out next time I'm there.
Just need a design, people.
Tony
Just need a design, people.
Tony
Maybe get a few designs from people in, and vote about the banner? we are not going to please everyone, so it should be a majority choice maybe.
Personally im not a fan of the YELLOW pred ( the 2011 looks better ), so maybe it could be changed to a different colour ( again making it UK )
Just "THE HUNTERS LAIR" " UK CONVENTION CLAN " a UK badge done i guess.
Not sure of the Banners dimensions, ill have to check, but the US guys size looks perfect, big enough to be seen and noticed, but not huge.
Personally im not a fan of the YELLOW pred ( the 2011 looks better ), so maybe it could be changed to a different colour ( again making it UK )
Just "THE HUNTERS LAIR" " UK CONVENTION CLAN " a UK badge done i guess.
Not sure of the Banners dimensions, ill have to check, but the US guys size looks perfect, big enough to be seen and noticed, but not huge.
Double H
Sr Member
Yeah, I like the looks of the 2011 banner, just wonder if it could be a lil different for 2012? Like using the websites lair logo on main page. As for the UK badge, will have to site down and figure something out. Is there any pictures of existing badges, so as to not step on anyone elses toes?
Is there really a need for a dated one? if its a vinyl flag i just think it is just more expense year after year trying to get people to chip in, and there is plenty of room on the back for sigs for Pred related stars to sign.
maybe throw some ideas in here?
I think we should have the Union Jack on there somewhere..........imo.
maybe throw some ideas in here?
I think we should have the Union Jack on there somewhere..........imo.
Double H
Sr Member
Ol' jacky sounds good, I have an idea but gotta put pencil to paper on it and maybe a lil research for ideas - wants to be pred related but not pushed too far so it becomes something else.... hmmm.... the cogs are starting to turn lol if I get time, will see what I come up with....
Usurper has already covered a lot of this, but I want to touch on a couple of points.
Anything that uses the site's branding (which would include the name, logo, link, etc) has to be approved before it is made. I know this isn't how it has been in the past, but moving forward, ANYTHING from a t-shirt to a banner, to a business card that includes our branding must be approved.
In regard to a banner for the UK, the site is willing to pick up the cost for having a banner created (as long as the pricing is reasonable) to promote the site.
The things that should be included are:
The site name/logo (I can send this in vector format to anyone interested in creating a banner)
The site description: "Predator Prop and Costume Forum"
The site url: "www.thehunterslair.com"
If you want to add a Predator photo that is fine, but keep in mind that it will need to be limited colors as full color printing is extremely expensive and a full color photo would have to be 1) huge and 2) a GREAT photo to work well.
Things to avoid:
too many colors
putting a year on the banner (makes it obsolete in 12 months)
mottos, slogans, cheesy one-liners
I have to be honest... I am not very keen on the whole "clan" thing because it is already apparent you are from the UK and we aren't a costuming club like the 501st, so we don't really have clans in the same sense that they have garrisons. We are one big, happy family. Because of this, unless it is tastefully incorporated, I would avoid the Union Jack... you will already be displaying this in the UK, so it is a bit redundant.
Keep in mind, less is more... no, seriously, LESS IS MORE! Keep is simple, keep the text large and short so it can be seen from a long way away (our previous banners have suffered from text that is too small). Don't crowd the elements. Negative space is a good thing.
Anyway, there are my two cents. You guys are welcome to vote on designs if you would like, but keep in mind that we have to give final approval to maintain brand integrity and consistency.
Anything that uses the site's branding (which would include the name, logo, link, etc) has to be approved before it is made. I know this isn't how it has been in the past, but moving forward, ANYTHING from a t-shirt to a banner, to a business card that includes our branding must be approved.
In regard to a banner for the UK, the site is willing to pick up the cost for having a banner created (as long as the pricing is reasonable) to promote the site.
The things that should be included are:
The site name/logo (I can send this in vector format to anyone interested in creating a banner)
The site description: "Predator Prop and Costume Forum"
The site url: "www.thehunterslair.com"
If you want to add a Predator photo that is fine, but keep in mind that it will need to be limited colors as full color printing is extremely expensive and a full color photo would have to be 1) huge and 2) a GREAT photo to work well.
Things to avoid:
too many colors
putting a year on the banner (makes it obsolete in 12 months)
mottos, slogans, cheesy one-liners
I have to be honest... I am not very keen on the whole "clan" thing because it is already apparent you are from the UK and we aren't a costuming club like the 501st, so we don't really have clans in the same sense that they have garrisons. We are one big, happy family. Because of this, unless it is tastefully incorporated, I would avoid the Union Jack... you will already be displaying this in the UK, so it is a bit redundant.
Keep in mind, less is more... no, seriously, LESS IS MORE! Keep is simple, keep the text large and short so it can be seen from a long way away (our previous banners have suffered from text that is too small). Don't crowd the elements. Negative space is a good thing.
Anyway, there are my two cents. You guys are welcome to vote on designs if you would like, but keep in mind that we have to give final approval to maintain brand integrity and consistency.
I will be the first to say, I am not a graphic designer or artistic in any way, and this would be more expensive because it is a full graphic, but maybe something along these lines. Again, simple and straight forward.
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Not sure I like the way this overlays, but here is a similar layout with the P1.
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