Banner designs

[Filterlab]

Like I said though, we need to establish exactly which bits of kit are to be represented, so let's all agree on this and get it sorted.

Which bits though? I wouldn't know a Tube Distinctions amp if I fell over it in the street personally. This is why I've asked for folk to email me their images. Every image I've received so far have been incorporated in the banner and all the others are directly from the gallery. All the 'well known' items will only be subjectively well known to the owners.

A few more ideas from others would help rather than the numb minded use of smilies, I have no idea what people want unless they tell me and I could waste hour upon hour guessing, just those three banners represent about four hours work so it's not a quick job. Personally I want the new banner to be a bit more modern and arty than the original (which I designed in a hurry and is only marginally descriptive), but others may have their own opinion. I just wish others would say what they'd like rather than simply putting a meaningless smiley up.

[Filterlab]

...What happened to a picture of Anthony's AOS/TD amps as discussed? The pics are all in The Gallery...

I can tell you what the problem with those shots are (now I've found them), they're freakin' thumbnails which are of no use, the images have to be large - at least 1 meg - to be of any use. All I can find are shots of Steve's Puresound thingy.

[Marco]

Which bits though? I wouldn't know a Tube Distinctions amp if I fell over it in the street personally.

LOL. One is featured in Steve's avatar every time he posts!!

I understand what you mean though, so I'll make a list of what equipment I think should go into the banner, and then we can all agree on it, members, mods and admin.

I agree that it should be more arty and I think your efforts so far have been excellent

Marco.

[Marco]

Rob,

Here are some images that may help... My Copper amp:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=527

Steve's AOS/TD preamp:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1111

Ian's AOS/TD valve power amp:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=995

It's these sorts of images I was thinking about. I'll dig out more when I get a chance

What happened to Snapper's Oracle CD transport, btw? He posted you the pic but it's still not on the banner

Marco.

[snapper]

Rob,
What happened to Snapper's Oracle CD transport, btw? He posted you the pic but it's still not on the banner

Marco.

Bottom left hand side on the first two banners.

[Marco]

Ah cheers, dude!

I didn't even notice it there because the first two banners are not nice (IMO) and way too sore on the eyes...unlike the last one which is near perfect.

Rob, bring back David's Oracle (and include the AOS/TD stuff this time) when you rework the banner again.

Try and minimise on the 'blurry' thing going on if you can

Marco.

[Steve Toy]

You can also get some pics here:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=659

[Beechwoods]

For me, design #3 looks best, but I prefer the 'Art Of Sound' logo bit from designs #1 and 2. I think you've done a great job, Rob, particularly given the lack of hi-res pics.

I even suggested on the earlier thread that people post up links to their galleries if they wanted Rob to look there, because it's a mind-numbing task going through the hundreds of pages there on the hunt for images.

Public announcement:

Please can everyone go through their photo-libraries and email to Rob (rob@theartofsound.net) with their best kit pics. I've seen some brilliant pictures posted here over the months, so they are out there. Maybe put aside half an hour this weekend to take some new pics and send them through, full-res. It's not that difficult!

/Public Announcement

[Marco]

Love it, Beechy!

And yes, of course, you're right. Bring it on, people...

Marco.

[Filterlab]

Thanks Beechy!