TASA needs a new "mascot"!

[Rory]

I'm a bit bored of that green betta in the site "logo". Anyone keen to upload some pics? Then I or maybe one of the members can photochop it in there... Alternatively if anyone wants to have a go at a redesign there feel free...

Blank with text
http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/images/misc/logo1.png

Normal one
http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/images/misc/logo2.png

And an old one that used to alternative with the above one
http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/images/misc/logo3.png

[Rory]

Bear in mind if you want to have a go at changing it completely then it must be about the same size (533x100). I don't want it higher than 100 or wider than it is now but small is fine. Preferably a black background but it is an option to change the background colour on the site to match it.

[SalmonAfrica]

What kind of pics are you looking for? Do you want to keep it green(ish) like the last two mascots?

[Rory]

Doesn't have to be green at all. Looking to add some colour on here...
Just has to be a decent pic that is "cut-out-able" so preferably a fish or something against a plainish background.

[Rory]

Something like this is usable: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UHmwIUiGDnM/TdtkLZ75mwI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/Gz0Nl9RNEHg/s1600/betta%2Bblue.jpg

[SalmonAfrica]

I'm no good with photoshoping pics onto other pics, but here are a few of mine that I've 'blacked out' if you wanna try some of them.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii168/SalmonAfrica/malawi.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii168/SalmonAfrica/guppy.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii168/SalmonAfrica/pleco.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii168/SalmonAfrica/platy-1.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii168/SalmonAfrica/firemouth.jpg

[Rory]

Thanks SA, those are perfect :)

[Linxie]

I was bored, so decided to take a stab at this. Only problem is that my idea didn't work as a static image, so I completely understand if you cannot use it.
SalmonAfrica I used your photo if that's ok.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/LinkinSim/tasaheader.gif

[Vez]

haha, i like it, just keep swimming.....just keep swimming.........

i also tried a pic

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[ryanj252]

Il have a go at this later on in the week, it is my profession anyway, and an honour to do it for such a great website.

[Linxie]

LOL might make us all dizzy after a while though.
Vez WOW that looks awesome. Goldfish crossed with a Ram? Photoshop?

[wsteene]

@ Linxie,

Like your idea, it is looking awesome, just hope that Rory likes it as well. Is there a way to slow it down a bit or not??

[Linxie]

Thanks wsteene
I've been trying... the more frames I add, the slower it becomes, but then the file becomes a lot bigger too :( I think a static image would be best any way. I just did it for fun. I'm eager to see ryanj252 image.

[Rory]

Hmmmm.... awesome pics so far... Wondering if maybe I can do a "flash" one with all of those fishies in swimming by...

[Vez]

hehe, nope, its a longfin golden ram!

[Rory]

Thanks wsteene
I've been trying... the more frames I add, the slower it becomes, but then the file becomes a lot bigger too :( I think a static image would be best any way. I just did it for fun. I'm eager to see ryanj252 image.

Hence the flash idea... then we can make it completely random...

[Vez]

please fix the threads heading, as it has a " " in it,

Fhanx Mods!

[Rory]

please fix the threads heading, as it has a " " in it,

Fhanx Mods!
Lol, well spotted, and fixed ;)

[Vez]

Thanks Rory!

[Linxie]

hehe, nope, its a longfin golden ram!
Oh my! It's stunning! Never seen one before.


Hence the flash idea... then we can make it completely random...
Thanks a brilliant idea Rory!

[ryanj252]

And you're in luck, I do flash aswell :) So your idea of lotsa fish swimming around is possible.
I have a feeling il need to do this alot sooner, and alot more elaborate than expected.

Rory, can I mail you the designs rather than post it?

[Rory]

Sure Ryan. Email admin @ <this sites domain> ;)

[Vis]

(533x100)
Is that pixels or cm?

[f-fish]

1) flash = evil spawn of animation at all cost, just static makes it more compatible and probably faster to load.
2) what about a nice tank shot get more of that planted tank with fish feeling to it? It is tropical aquariums ...

m2c

Later Ferdie

[ryanj252]

What do you guys think?

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I might wanna add some plants later...give some idea's of plants you'd like to add.

[Vis]

Good idea ryan. I might go with a letters that a little more rounded. And add loads of plants at the back of the letters :)

[Jimmy]

Cool! Looks good! +1

[ryanj252]

Thanx thanx.
I will add some plants definitely, when i have time :)

Vis, should i smooth out the letters? Or change to a more rounded font?

[fiberoptic]

A more rounded font as that seems less formal

[tracyp]

That's pretty cool, Ryan! I'm with vis: lots of plants to fill the backround (maybe a vallis jungle?), then I also agree with a more rounded font for a softer look, I'd also drop the first o to "sand level so it looks more natural? Plus for continuity, I'd change the SA to the same colour? my 2 c!

[Sean J]

I think it needs an Apistogramma!!!!!!!

[ryanj252]

I've taking all your comments into consideration and will make the necessary changes. Please send me pics you've taken or might have, of plants or fish you'd like to add to the web banner. They'l help if they are high resolution and against a dark background.

[mydummyname]

@ryanj252 (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/member.php?1427-ryanj252) i think it looks very good :)

nice job dude ;)

[Rory]

New logo announcement (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?8379-TASA-s-new-logo&p=112625#post112625)

[Gilbertr14]

@ Linxie Should be an angel chasing a cardinal.... :)

[Irma]

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Just a joke!! (From the dark side)

[hein24]

evil marine person lol:notrust::cry:

[Vis]

ryanj252 how about a little card we can print and hand out at a LPS?

[ryanj252]

Sounds like a plan...lets see what Rory has to say?