Chris Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 http://www.thegtaplace.com/gta4/ I just updated it... what do you think? (press Ctrl+F5 to make sure you see updated css and images) I want it to be dark as we know nothing about the game, so it gives the section of the site a sense of mystery. At the moment the logo is completely blank, I thought about putting silhouettes of random characters in it, however, I thought one site already did that, but if I don't find it then I will add this in. I just don't want to be labelled a copycat. What about using the site though and browsing the old gta4 pages which need updating, does it look all right? Any changes you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airashii Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Looking absolutely fine, but a tad on the plain side really. lol Perhaps just for now add a few black stripes or something going accross just to catch your eye a little more. For a moment I thought the adverts were actually part of the content. I think looking into those silhouettes is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I agree its very good but could be a bit more bolder, need something will catch you eye and make you want to read it instead of skimming. Im a real presentation freak and I find a good presentation draws people in. The idea of the silhouettes is very good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike356 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy vercetti guy Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 too dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 too dark Just your personal preference? or you mean it's too dark that it's difficult to read stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Not dark thats its difficult to read but just dark to look at. If something is to dark and uneventful colours I would just glance through. Maybe have a brighter colour but not to bright as that would just be worse. Maybe go for a pastel colour as its eye catching but not to bright or dark that the writing is a bit more difficult to read. Also pictures will probably stand out more aswell as the text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 I've updated the logo. http://www.thegtaplace.com/gta4/ Press Ctrl+F5 if you still see the plain black one, it should be a silhouette of a city. In case you're wondering, the picture I photoshopped for the city background was this http://sophie-g.net/photo/oz/baie/pct/coucher.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I really like the logo, its very good. I do like the idea to keep the GTA 4 section dark to keep it mysterious is a great idea. What city was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Sydney, Australia. What sort of colours for the layout itself do you suggest? EDIT: Decided I'll use a blue'ish colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Blue is a good colour, what type: light, dark, turquiose? Blue would probably fit in with the logo better aswell as giving it some colour. I hope Im helping but I really get into anything thats needs eye catching presentation. Blue is also good for the whole GTA theme, as blue is a very cold colour and the game is very cold hearted it sort of fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwood Butcher Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I like it so far, pretty good. You should update the VCS banner as well. I could try making one if you want, I finally got photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Yeah I'm going to make a VCS style after this. http://www.thegtaplace.com/gta4/ Layout is now blue... What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Much better, its more eye catching and I really like the title at the top. The font is best kept as white because with a darker background the wrieting will stand out and be easier to read. Im very impressed and think the improvments are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Thanks, I'll now work on the VCS style, and move this topic back into the Suggestions and Feedback forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 I've finished with the VCS style for now, I'll wait for some better screens to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwood Butcher Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I posted that I would make a banner for the VCS section and I started right away and didnt wait for a response from Chris so when I was finished he already had one up but I was wondering which one you guys liked better. Sorry for being some what off topic. OR I didnt think this needed a whole new topic but if it does please let me know and I guess I'll make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 That first one is defo better. Besides, the text on the second one is badly cutted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yeah what on earth did you do to the text? :/ What were you cutting it out from my image or the vcs logo? Also you just used random artwork to cover up the joins in the images, I tried my best to blend mine, I want some better screenshots though before I make a decent banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwood Butcher Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Well the magic wand in photoshop os sorta shit it chops up the text. Then I put them between because I think the blending looks like shit. It sorta easy to blend pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Well the magic wand in photoshop os sorta shit it chops up the text. Then I put them between because I think the blending looks like shit. It sorta easy to blend pics. That's why you don't use automatic tools for cutting out stuff....... The first one shows off a new feature. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwood Butcher Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 which one do you have? I have Photoshop CS2 or something. Is there a better cutting feature for that one that I dont know about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It's best if you do select inverse with magic wand (depends on the background though) or use the magic wand and select the text, do "layer via copy" and then edit that layer using lasso or marquee tools. You'll get a much better result if you use that technique when cutting things out. Or you can just use the VC font and write "Vice City Stories". Then add glow and border effects so that it looks like original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwood Butcher Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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