I need some opinions

Sparta101 · Post by **Sparta101** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:02 pm

I have been trying to improve my gallery for some time now, but I could not figure out what I need to do to make it work so I desided to remake all of it. I know I can never have the best cel collection on rubberslug, but I kinda want the best gallery design

After making a few banners for other galleries I came up with this design

I plan on putting animated images in my subbanner, but I am not sure if my footer works.

That's why I would like your help any opinions, ideas or even if you know of any galleries that might give me inspiration please let me know. I would appreciate anyones help.

ps. the black cat image will be replaced with a Guyver image. also I would like to know what images I should add to the subbanner.

If you have any ideas or know of any sites please let me know.

I would also like to know if anyone has any ideas for a right side subbannner keeping in mind I wana try connecting them all together with wires if possible also my site might look a bit different depending on the size of your moniter.

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:24 pm

It's Beautiful!!!!

Really Amazing!

I really like the spotlight effect!

Sparta101 · Post by **Sparta101** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:04 pm

Sorry I made a few changes before that I forgot to add

Nathan · Post by **Nathan** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:18 pm

I am impressed!

Very professional!

hobbywhelmed · Post by **hobbywhelmed** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:25 pm

The graphics are exquisite! I am awash in envy!

If the blue is your font color, though, on my monitor, at least, it is very difficult to read. Not enough contrast against the black background.

tex-chan · Post by **tex-chan** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:06 pm

I think both banners are gorgeous! I wish I was talented enough to create something so spectacular. I like the blue color you used for the font, but I agree with hobbywhelmed. No matter how pretty I think it is, it is hard for me to read.

Superb job, though!

Sparta101 · Post by **Sparta101** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:07 pm

on my computer the font is kinda a redish white, but I do not want it to stand out that much as long as you can tell what it says thats all that matters. I want it to be faint so everyone can enjoy the pictures, but if every1 finds it hard to understand I can always double the layler to make it sronger. All it is ment to say is "Anime Cel"

sugarcels · Post by **sugarcels** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:08 pm

I agree about the blue font. Otherwise, great job!

hobbywhelmed · Post by **hobbywhelmed** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:38 pm

No, no, not the font in the header graphic!!!! The text portions like the intro, and the news, and the show categories! The non-graphic text!!!!

The banner, complete with embedded lettering, is F.G.!

tex-chan · Post by **tex-chan** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:43 pm

hobbywhelmed wrote:No, no, not the font in the header graphic!!!! The text portions like the intro, and the news, and the show categories! The non-graphic text!!!!

The banner, complete with embedded lettering, is F.G.!

Yes! This is what I was talking about, too -- the font/words that show your series list, intro, news, etc. Not the font in your banner. I think the banner is absolutely gorgeous and perfect, just as it is.

I'm sorry I wasn't more clear in my earlier comment.

akadro · Post by **akadro** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:28 pm

Sparta101 I always thought that you had the best designed rubberslug gallery, congratulation for the new design, I wish I had a banner like this...

You should start thinking to do banner for people (for some cash of course)....

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Ronin · Post by **Ronin** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:07 am

Overall the design is great man, very professional looking, subtle well put together images and everything ties into each other. The only thing that lets it down is the font in the header, but it may just be down to my personal preference. It just looks like you've gone for your basic windows font, which doesn't really compliment the great design...but it may just be me.

I mean fonts can be changed so easily and I think a more futuristic font looking much better.

Maybe some suggestions (and you can generally get most of these fonts for free, you just have to look around):

Anyway great work! Keep it up!

Sparta101 · Post by **Sparta101** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:28 am

Thanx for the advice Ronin I never though about changing the text, but I think it would work a lot better using one that you suggested.

Baylor · Post by **Baylor** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:48 am

You have some crazy talent, Sparta!! I wish I had half that talent for graphic design. I absolutely love it.

Sparta101 · Post by **Sparta101** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:32 pm

changed my footer to this

pluss I changed the site so the new design is up now I still need to change the text on the banner like Ronin said and I need to make some other subbanners.

Thanx for all your comments and help.