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Any graphics designers willing to lend me a hand?

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Here I go...
I started a one-man band called Anoxia, in which I make EDM, a few months ago. It was a fun pet project, but I've decided that I want to keep it going, and I think that, to do so, I'm going to need some help in the graphics department. I made a temporary logo, but I'm looking for something that looks less like a crappy MS Word font :/. Also, I haven't even designed a banner for the new One Channel YT layout.

So, here's what I need:
- A logo. It needs to be neon green, and as epic looking as possible
- A banner for YouTube's new layout, also in a neon green style. The best I can make is a green gradient, which looks pretty stupid.

If there's anybody willing to do this, just reply to this post, and know that I will love you forever . I will also offer unlimited e-hugs. Also, you might want to check out my music in order to come up with something that fits, so you can find that here: https://soundcloud.com/anoxiatheband/. Adios, and thanks SO much if you can help me out
2013-04-09 01:46:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


I've got some spare time this week so I'll see if I can create something for you.
A couple of things though, the more info you can give me the better the final product will turn out.

Firstly, do you have a specific size you want the logo to be, or shall I decide that? And as for the Youtube banner, if you could find out what size that needs to be that would be awesome.

Secondly, epic and neon green isn't really a lot to go off of
Are there any other colours you would like as secondary colours?
Do you just want the logo to be the name "Anoxia" or would you like any specific images to be a part of the logo too?
Would you like the logo to convey some type of feeling/emotion?
etc, etc

Try to brainstorm some ideas of what you really want, or even just describing words. As much as I wish I was I'm not a mind reader and they'll help me create what you want
2013-04-09 13:45:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


Thanks for being willing to help out, man! Sorry for the lack of info in my 1st post, I'll fill you in:

-The logo can be any size, that doesn't really matter.
-YouTube banner size info and such can be found @ http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2972003
-Just black for a secondary color, as I'd like the logo to look simplistic in the end.
-I had to think about doing Anoxia vs a logo with a picture, but... seeing as Anoxia basically means to suffocate (didn't even know it was a real word when I made the band, but I googled it like a month ago and sure enough O_o), I'd like the O to be replaced with a gas mask, sort of like the image below.
http://imgs.abduzeedo.com/files/tutorials/create_gas_mask/54.png
-I would like the logo to convey a sense of freedom, and the right to party. I decided this when I realized that EDM is mainly used at raves, and well, parties . Not sure how you're going to convey that one, but I know you'll do fine
-Try adding some smoke effects in the banner to convey a sense of suffocation. If it doesn't look good then just leave it out, as its just a thought.

All right, I think that covers pretty much everything. If there's any other question you have though, I'd be happy to answer them. Thanks again for the help!
2013-04-09 22:50:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


All right, I think that covers pretty much everything.
Yup, that's plenty to work off, thanks!


Thanks again for the help!
No problem mate, I'll start on it today
2013-04-09 23:10:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


Any progress on the logo? I don't need it done anytime soon, but, you know, curiosity killed the cat 2013-04-10 19:18:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Yes and no. I know what I want to do but work has been keeping me from actually sketching it out, working 2 jobs means working irregular hours. I have a 4 day weekend this week though, so expect to see something tomorrow 2013-04-10 22:50:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


K, thanks for using your spare time to help a random bloke on some intenet forum with his band logo 2013-04-10 23:17:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


K, thanks for using your spare time to help a random bloke on some intenet forum with his band logo

No problem man, I like helping people. Besides this is more fun than the design work I actually get paid to do, I've just spent the last 2hrs rearranging text on 20 documents, they've all started to blur together.
2013-04-11 02:16:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


2hrs doing nothing but rearranging text? Sounds like something that would make sackboy cry :/2013-04-11 23:26:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


You've got me so anxious right now 2013-04-12 02:52:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Messing around for a bit I came up with this. Click to enlarge.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l37/Corporeal/th_anoxia_zpsff798391.png (http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l37/Corporeal/anoxia_zpsff798391.png:original)
2013-04-12 09:15:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454


Holy crap, thats sweet (and my vitas new start screen). Before putting it on my channel, though, ill see what SR20DETDOG comes up with. Think you could throw together a quick YT banner with it?

EDIT:Could you attach he original image to your post? Im having trouble downloading it off of photobucket :/
2013-04-12 12:02:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Didn't get as much time as I thought I would to work on this today, so it's pretty rough around the edges at the moment (I got especially lazy with the smoke), but here's what I have so far.

I decided to go literal with the green using actual green neons for the text, and have the gas mask breathing in the neon gas from the broken tubes.

I thought about putting something in the lenses of the mask but wasn't quite sure what, so left it blank for the meantime, possibly something music related?

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/SR20DETDOG/AnoxiaBlack_zps863aa36e.jpg
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/SR20DETDOG/AnoxiaWhite_zps199f8e62.jpg


For the Youtube banner I'm thinking of using the logo again but give it some more details, lighting effects and texture, make it more realistic looking rather than just a graphic. And for the rest of the area that won't contain the logo I thought it could be a subtle repeating pattern of neon tubes and smoke.

I'll have to start on that tomorrow though since it's past midnight here already
2013-04-12 15:01:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


Gosh I love you designer types!

Mind if I throw mine in as well?
Had fun with the idea of a gas mask and smoke...
Gave it some color for that sickly / "party club" look.

http://i.imgur.com/A9Jueh8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yjN1voe.jpg

1280x350 full title b&w mask http://i.imgur.com/ZboG6yR.jpg
1280x350 full title color mask http://i.imgur.com/gw3WlrG.jpg

1280x350 full title b&w hazmat symbol http://i.imgur.com/HL0kVrB.jpg
1280x350 full title colori hazmat symbol http://i.imgur.com/CTRjEDM.jpg

Download 1280x350 Photoshop CS5 layers file (7.8MB) (http://fs02n3.sendspace.com/dl/7a36fcdc4c284ba53b7253d4e53cd5cb/5168407b74a36674/wgcolm/350x350-anoxia.psd)
Download 350x350 Photoshop CS5 layers file (5.5MB) (http://fs02n3.sendspace.com/dl/9ed6b640f027717dc53da59f4b428198/516840a842dc38a1/zdft3o/1280x350-anoxia.psd)
2013-04-12 17:50:00

Author:
Unknown User


Ill say it now - both of the logos introduced so far are BAD@$$. One one hand, Ayneh's logo looks very professional and well done. On the other hand, I like the concepts in SR20DETDOG's drawing (and understand that is a WIP, of course), such as the O being the front of the gasmask and inhaling the waste, making said O centered, and the bright neon (vs Ayneh's slightly darker look). Oh, and I love the smoke gas mask by arbiekko, but Im wondering how it would fit in if the other letters were neon.

EDIT:As for the eyes of SR20DETDOG's gas mask, I think that simply making them glow green would work.
EDIT2: I kept you up till past midnight, SR20DETDOG? Dang, now I feel guilty D:
2013-04-12 21:00:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Im wondering how it would fit in if the other letters were neon.

If you're talking about neon coloring?

http://i.imgur.com/c4slUp6.jpg

If you're talking about neon font?

http://i.imgur.com/zsYjyUZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CYA0OOJ.jpg

The PSD files are included in the earlier post for quick overlay with any font.
2013-04-13 00:45:00

Author:
Unknown User


So many awesome logos to choose from O_o2013-04-13 03:08:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Oh, and quick question for SR20DETDOG - how's your version of the logo coming along? Everyone else seems to be pretty much done, and I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve 2013-04-13 03:20:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Oh, and quick question for SR20DETDOG - how's your version of the logo coming along? Everyone else seems to be pretty much done, and I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve
I'm working on tidying it up right now, it should be finished soon
2013-04-13 04:13:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


Dang, this means I'm going to have to pick the logo I want to use soon O_o. It's gonna be quite hard, and no matter what I do I'm gonna feel guilty as heck for practically throwing away everyone else's work :/2013-04-13 04:57:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


No feelings hurt if you don't use something. We're all getting paid either way! Right?

Base fee of $180 + $40 for concept art + $60/hour labor (x 5 hours) + $26 for font license + opt out royalties fee of $2200 (or payable as 0.3% of associated venue income per instance for one year)... carry the one...

Your invoice is in the mail! Heheh.
2013-04-13 05:13:00

Author:
Unknown User


No feelings hurt if you don't use something. We're all getting paid either way! Right?
Exactly, no skin off our backs

I've almost finished my logo design. Should be ready within an hour or two

EDIT: And it's finally done!

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/SR20DETDOG/AnoxiaLogo_White_zpsd9b0f668.png
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/SR20DETDOG/AnoxiaLogo_Black_zpsa827254e.png

EDIT2: If you want the PSD file just let me know.
2013-04-13 06:49:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


Lol at arbiekko, you scared the living heck outta me for a sec there . I relly do wish I had money to pay you guys with, but Im a 13 year old kid making music in his bedroom "studio", not a rich and famous producer (how I wish :/). I will, however, give everybody who worked on a logo free downloads of my music when (if?) I start selling it, and shoutouts on my twitter and YouTube channels. I really wish I could give you guys more, but Im not the rich man I want to be . As for the logo Im choosing, ill think about it today and say whose Im choosing later (if the person I choose could make that banner by the ways, thatd be great!). So thanks for everything guys, you have no idea how much your work means to me 2013-04-13 15:56:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Think you could throw together a quick YT banner with it?
Sure. I'll use the template you linked on the first page.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2235/4u1p8nv47l7hox36g.jpg


Could you attach he original image to your post? Im having trouble downloading it off of photobucket :/
Yeah, it's giving me problems as well. I'll try hosting them on MediaFire instead.


http://www.mediafire.com/view/?az5v4qk7ft5ocjz - Anoxia logo (846 KB - 2000x1000)
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4u1p8nv47l7hox3 - YouTube banner (658 KB - 2120x1192)

Click the download button in the upper-right.
2013-04-13 16:30:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454


Sweet, downloads are working perfectly . Could everyone else upload hi-res versions of their logos (if possible, of course) and mockups of their YT banners? I need as much as I can get to decide which one of these beauties I'm going to choose . Also, I have a request for SR20DETDOG: could you try making those eyes glow green? If it looks bad, go ahead and trash the idea, but I think it would make the mask stand out more.2013-04-13 17:13:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Alright, so Ive been thinking about this for quite a while, and Ive decided to use SR20DETDOG's logo. It was a dang difficult decision, but I chose it because of how dynamic and unique it was (what with the letters seeping toxic gas and the mask breathing it in). Ill give a shoutout on my channel to anyone who's been a part of this - just reply to this post and tell me your YT username. Thanks to EVERYBODY for all of the hard work - people like you guys are why I love LBPCentral . Once I get the banner from SR20DETDOG, Ill apply the new logo/banner and give shoutouts.

EDIT:
If you want the PSD file just let me know.
If you could get me that, that'd be great
2013-04-13 23:49:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Also, I have a request for SR20DETDOG: could you try making those eyes glow green? If it looks bad, go ahead and trash the idea, but I think it would make the mask stand out more.
Sure thing


Alright, so Ive been thinking about this for quite a while, and Ive decided to use SR20DETDOG's logo. It was a dang difficult decision, but I chose it because of how dynamic and unique it was (what with the letters seeping toxic gas and the mask breathing it in). Wow, really! Thanks so much man, I'm glad you like it!

I always like to try to convey some kind of action or movement in my work, to give some life to it even if it's only small, make it dynamic as you said. I guess that's paid off this time



Ill give a shoutout on my channel to anyone who's been a part of this - just reply to this post and tell me your YT username.
Um, I have 2 YT channels, and both have nothing on them
One is my personal account which just has a few unlisted videos, so there's really no use for a shout out for that.
Though I also have DoggyDraws, an art and drawing channel I'm trying to start up, which also has nothing there right now but will soon hopefully. So use that I guess.



Thanks to EVERYBODY for all of the hard work - people like you guys are why I love LBPCentral . Once I get the banner from SR20DETDOG, Ill apply the new logo/banner and give shoutouts.
It's why I love it here too

I'll get that banner done as soon as I can mate.
2013-04-14 01:47:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431


I'll get that banner done as soon as I can mate.
Sweet, I can't wait to see what you've got ! Oh, and I noticed something slightly odd with the logo - the background, instead of being black, is a dark shade of grey (god, now I have the phrase "shades of grey" in my head). Its a minor issue, so don't bother with it if it'd be a pain to fix.

EDIT: Awesome new desktop is, indeed, awesome.
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2013-04-14 02:00:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


Where'd everybody go? I'd like to give shoutouts and such, and its already been a week.2013-04-20 18:48:00

Author:
Ryan86me
Posts: 1909


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