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***Pellissier*** · 2014-05-20, 03:54

AnimeSuki Summer 2014 Banner Contest

Theme: Summer
Content Requirements: Must contain anime-related artwork, fit the above theme, use background gradient shown below, and meet AnimeSuki's general content guidelines.
Technical Requirements: 760 x 100 pixels, JPEG/PNG/GIF (no animation), max 60 KB (61440 bytes)
Number of Submissions per entrant: One (1) Two (2)
Judging Methodology: User Vote
Contest Opening: 20 May 2014
Submission Deadline: 25 June 2014
Voting Phase: 30 June - 10 July 2014
Announcement of Winners: 13 July 2014
Duration of Rotation: July to October 2014 (prioritized rotation by votes) (and in the future as well)
Background Gradient:

Contest Rules & Policies

All entries must include anime-style artwork/characters, whether the art is official or fan-created. To the extent possible, all artwork must be sourced (see note below).
All entries must reflect the "Summer" theme, or feature the AnimeSuki Mascot Kairin.
All entries must use the background gradient provided above as the base layer for their submission, as this gradient will form the background of the whole top bar of the forum.
All entries must incorporate the "AnimeSuki Forums" title in their artwork, in a legible font. (Your entry should also not incorporate your username or other handle.)
All entries must be static images (no animation) measuring 760 pixels wide and 100 pixels high. Files may be in JPEG, GIF, or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 60 KB (61440 bytes).
Each member may submit two (2) banners and have two (2) posts in the Entry/Submission Thread. If you wish to edit/remove your entry, use the Edit Post option. Any additional posts in the Entry/Submission Thread will be deleted without prejudice or further warning.
All discussion about this contest must occur in the Collaboration/Discussion Thread. The Entry/Submission Thread is only to be used for your submission.
The contest deadlines are reflected in the summary table above. Deadlines shall take effect at 0:00 (12:00am) UTC on each respective day.
You can also check World Time Server or Time Zone Converter to help you work out what time this is near you.
We may disqualify any banner deemed to be offensive or inappropriate, or that doesn't otherwise seem suitable for use as a Forum Banner.
Contest winners shall be decided through a user voting system, details of which will be announced at vote-time.
All banners submitted shall become property of AnimeSuki and may be used now or in future years without asking your permission.

To test your banner...
We have a tool that will allow you to test the look of your banner to make sure that it will look nice on our Forum. To use, perform these steps:

Upload your banner draft to any online image host
Copy the URL to your banner to the clipboard on your computer (Ctrl+C/Cmd+C)
Click on one of the following links:
- Beige/Grey Colour Scheme
- Blue Colour Scheme
Paste the URL to your banner in the "Banner:" box (Ctrl+V/Cmd+V) and press the "Set" button.

Please ensure that your banner blends smoothly to the background gradient on both edges, and that it looks as intended in both colour schemes.

Submission Procedure:
There are two threads for this contest: the Collaboration/Discussion Thread and the Entry/Submission Thread. The Entry/Submission thread is for your final submission only (though you may edit your posts until the contest deadline). For all other discussion and to collaborate with other artists, please go to the Collaboration/Discussion Thread.

We recommend the following:

Review any existing conversation or ask questions in the Collaboration/Discussion Forum to get any relevant clarifications before you begin.
Work on your draft.
Post your draft in the Collaboration/Discussion Thread for feedback from other forum members and artists.
Make revisions to your draft based on feedback received.
Once you're happy with your submission, post it in the Entry/Submission Thread along with the related attributions. (If you need to revise further, just edit your post.)

We strongly recommend that you follow the discussion thread and check-in on your entry from time-to-time throughout the contest to make sure there are no issues or concerns that need to be addressed with your entry. If you just enter an image and then "forget about it", it's possible it may have been disqualified and you'll never know, so please participate in the Collaboration/Discussion thread and at least check-in once before the deadline.

About Sourcing Artwork:
We would ask that all contest entrants include the source of any artwork they incorporated into their design, including if possible the anime franchise and whether it is official art or fan-made (including the name of the artist, if available). If using fanart, we encourage you to ask the original artist for permission if at all possible, but we recognize that this may be difficult in some circumstances.

NOTE: You don't have to link to the URL where the image can be found, so long as you name the series and that it's either official art or fan art (and who the fan artist is, if at all possible).

To all fan-artists and copyright holders: If you see a banner that contains your art and you do not provide permission for it to be used on our Forum or in this contest, please contact the Forum Staff with the related evidence, and we will comply with your request for removal.

Thanks for your participation in this contest, have fun, and good luck!!

This is the Submission/Entry Thread.
Only post in this thread one time with your submission and related attributions.
For all other discussion (or to submit your drafts for review by fellow artists), please go to the Collaboration/Discussion Thread.

ganbaru · 2014-05-26, 10:17

Series: Bungaku Shoujo
Artist Miho Takeoka ( Official artwork)

Bila · 2014-06-05, 17:48

Banner Entry

Test -Beige-

Source - Love Live! School Idol Project
Char - Kousaka Honoka
Art - Official Art

Hope everything is alright, and good luck to All

Ryonea · 2014-06-08, 19:24

Test Page Preview: Beige | Blue

Series: Isshuukan Friends (One Week Friends)
Characters: Fujimiya Kaori & Hase Yuuki
Artist: Matcha Hazuki
Source: Official Artwork

Ichigo-Sora · 2014-06-08, 23:40

Beige Preview

Series: VOCALOID
Character: IA
Source: pixiv

blaze0041 · 2014-06-13, 09:29

Preview: Beige | Blue

Series: Hyperdimension Neptunia
Characters: Uni & Nepgear
Artist: tsunako
Source: Official art
Background: Shinryaku! Ika Musume Episode 11

RRW · 2014-06-13, 11:57

Beige preview

Blue preview

Series: Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)
Characters: Mikasa Ackerman & Levi
Artist: mamina
Source: donmai

Smithsky · 2014-06-13, 14:25

Preview: Beige / Blue

Series: Lucky Star

Art: I can only assume official, found it through google images. Did more search and it led me to this post http://forums.animesuki.com/showthre...36#post1002436 by Ice_Climbers and SweetHoney. It is this artwork according to google images, but can't check it for 100% since link on AS forums 404'd :P. I can only assume it was an official art from magazine and SweetHoney/Ice_Climbers (inactive since 2013) did the cleaning.

Wish I had the time to work on it more, but I really doubt I'll find spare time for it. Thanks for all the advice in the other thread

Gl to all.

Frailty · 2014-06-13, 20:54

test view: Biege / Blue

Series: Fate/Stay Night
Source

Artist: Takeuchi Takashi

rushed banner is rushed

Auxilism · 2014-06-13, 23:42

Beige preview | Blue preview

Sakura Kyoko and Miki Sayaka from Madoka Magica
Fanart by Sha on pixiv
Source site

milan kyuubi · 2014-06-14, 02:47

Test: Biege / Blue
Series: Hataraku Maou-sama! / The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

Patchy · 2014-06-14, 08:11

Banner 1:

Beige Preview

Series: Love Live
Characters: Maki and Honoka

Source:Tumblr

Hiroi Sekai · 2014-06-14, 12:30

Ran out of time, curse you finals! I really wanted to work on it more...>.<

Beige | Blue

Series: Ano Natsu de Matteru | Waiting in the Summer
Character(s): Yamano Remon & Tanigawa Kanna

Source(s): Kanna (Danbooru) | Remon (Danbooru)

Patchy · 2014-06-15, 01:23

Will go away for awhile again, so submitting my final one asap...

Banner 2:

Beige Preview

Series: Touhou
Character: Hakurei Reimu

Source: Capura Lin

Ryonea · 2014-06-16, 00:30

Test page preview: Beige | Blue

Series: Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?
Characters: Chimame-tai (Chino Kafuu, Maya Joga, Megumi Natsu)
Artist: Koi
Source: Official Artwork

Ichigo-Sora · 2014-06-17, 22:32

Entry 2:

Beige Preview

Series: Nagi no Asukara
Characters: Manaka & Chisaki
Source: Official Art

Bila · 2014-06-17, 23:42

Banner Entry Ver.2

Test -Beige-

Source - Etrian Odyssey 4
Char - Fortress and Landsknecht
Art - Official Art

Hope everything is alright, and good luck to All

²

Frailty · 2014-06-18, 20:29

Test: Beige

Series: iDOLM@STER

artist: mimizubare
source

Arya · 2014-06-19, 16:26

Test Beige / Test Blue

Series: Nagi no Asukara
Characters: Chisaki & Tsumugu
Source: Official Art (and screenshots from the series).

RRW · 2014-06-20, 21:33

Beige preview

Blue preview

Series: Natsume Yuujinchou
Characters: Natsume Takashi & Nyarko
Artist: riichu
Source: donmai

2014-05-20, 03:54	Link #1
*Pellissier* ♪~ Daydreaming ~♪ Graphic Designer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Italy	AnimeSuki Summer 2014 Banner Contest - Entry/Submission Thread AnimeSuki Summer 2014 Banner Contest Theme: Summer Content Requirements: Must contain anime-related artwork, fit the above theme, use background gradient shown below, and meet AnimeSuki's general content guidelines. Technical Requirements: 760 x 100 pixels, JPEG/PNG/GIF (no animation), max 60 KB (61440 bytes) Number of Submissions per entrant: One (1) Two (2) Judging Methodology: User Vote Contest Opening: 20 May 2014 Submission Deadline: 25 June 2014 Voting Phase: 30 June - 10 July 2014 Announcement of Winners: 13 July 2014 Duration of Rotation: July to October 2014 (prioritized rotation by votes) (and in the future as well) Background Gradient: Contest Rules & Policies All entries must include anime-style artwork/characters, whether the art is official or fan-created. To the extent possible, all artwork must be sourced (see note below). All entries must reflect the "Summer" theme, or feature the AnimeSuki Mascot Kairin. All entries must use the background gradient provided above as the base layer for their submission, as this gradient will form the background of the whole top bar of the forum. All entries must incorporate the "AnimeSuki Forums" title in their artwork, in a legible font. (Your entry should also not incorporate your username or other handle.) All entries must be static images (no animation) measuring 760 pixels wide and 100 pixels high. Files may be in JPEG, GIF, or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 60 KB (61440 bytes). Each member may submit two (2) banners and have two (2) posts in the Entry/Submission Thread. If you wish to edit/remove your entry, use the Edit Post option. Any additional posts in the Entry/Submission Thread will be deleted without prejudice or further warning. All discussion about this contest must occur in the Collaboration/Discussion Thread. The Entry/Submission Thread is only to be used for your submission. The contest deadlines are reflected in the summary table above. Deadlines shall take effect at 0:00 (12:00am) UTC on each respective day. You can also check World Time Server or Time Zone Converter to help you work out what time this is near you. We may disqualify any banner deemed to be offensive or inappropriate, or that doesn't otherwise seem suitable for use as a Forum Banner. Contest winners shall be decided through a user voting system, details of which will be announced at vote-time. All banners submitted shall become property of AnimeSuki and may be used now or in future years without asking your permission. To test your banner... We have a tool that will allow you to test the look of your banner to make sure that it will look nice on our Forum. To use, perform these steps: Upload your banner draft to any online image host Copy the URL to your banner to the clipboard on your computer (Ctrl+C/Cmd+C) Click on one of the following links: Beige/Grey Colour Scheme Blue Colour Scheme Paste the URL to your banner in the "Banner:" box (Ctrl+V/Cmd+V) and press the "Set" button. Please ensure that your banner blends smoothly to the background gradient on both edges, and that it looks as intended in both colour schemes. Submission Procedure: There are two threads for this contest: the Collaboration/Discussion Thread and the Entry/Submission Thread. The Entry/Submission thread is for your final submission only (though you may edit your posts until the contest deadline). For all other discussion and to collaborate with other artists, please go to the Collaboration/Discussion Thread. We recommend the following: Review any existing conversation or ask questions in the Collaboration/Discussion Forum to get any relevant clarifications before you begin. Work on your draft. Post your draft in the Collaboration/Discussion Thread for feedback from other forum members and artists. Make revisions to your draft based on feedback received. Once you're happy with your submission, post it in the Entry/Submission Thread along with the related attributions. (If you need to revise further, just edit your post.) We strongly recommend that you follow the discussion thread and check-in on your entry from time-to-time throughout the contest to make sure there are no issues or concerns that need to be addressed with your entry. If you just enter an image and then "forget about it", it's possible it may have been disqualified and you'll never know, so please participate in the Collaboration/Discussion thread and at least check-in once before the deadline. About Sourcing Artwork: We would ask that all contest entrants include the source of any artwork they incorporated into their design, including if possible the anime franchise and whether it is official art or fan-made (including the name of the artist, if available). If using fanart, we encourage you to ask the original artist for permission if at all possible, but we recognize that this may be difficult in some circumstances. NOTE: You don't have to link to the URL where the image can be found, so long as you name the series and that it's either official art or fan art (and who the fan artist is, if at all possible). To all fan-artists and copyright holders: If you see a banner that contains your art and you do not provide permission for it to be used on our Forum or in this contest, please contact the Forum Staff with the related evidence, and we will comply with your request for removal. Thanks for your participation in this contest, have fun, and good luck!! This is the Submission/Entry Thread. Only post in this thread one time with your submission and related attributions. For all other discussion (or to submit your drafts for review by fellow artists), please go to the Collaboration/Discussion Thread. __________________ Last edited by Pellissier; 2014-06-26 at 02:12. Reason: corrected typo

2014-05-26, 10:17	Link #2
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	Series: Bungaku Shoujo Artist Miho Takeoka ( Official artwork) __________________ Last edited by ganbaru; 2014-06-27 at 04:39.

2014-06-05, 17:48	Link #3
Bila Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazil	Banner Entry Test -Beige- Source - Love Live! School Idol Project Char - Kousaka Honoka Art - Official Art Hope everything is alright, and good luck to All __________________ tumblr - Gallery - MAL

2014-06-08, 19:24	Link #4
Ryonea Smiling beauty Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indonesia Age: 35	Test Page Preview: Beige \| Blue Series: Isshuukan Friends (One Week Friends) Characters: Fujimiya Kaori & Hase Yuuki Artist: Matcha Hazuki Source: Official Artwork __________________ Last edited by Ryonea; 2014-06-16 at 02:21. Reason: Changed the image URLs

2014-06-13, 09:29	Link #6
blaze0041 a.k.a. Flammenkrieg IT Support Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Down under...	Preview: Beige \| Blue Series: Hyperdimension Neptunia Characters: Uni & Nepgear Artist: tsunako Source: Official art Background: Shinryaku! Ika Musume Episode 11 __________________ "Make sure you do a good job with your life's blueprint." - Kanna Makino Last edited by blaze0041; 2014-06-24 at 05:47.

2014-06-13, 14:25	Link #8
Smithsky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Poland	Preview: Beige / Blue Series: Lucky Star Art: I can only assume official, found it through google images. Did more search and it led me to this post http://forums.animesuki.com/showthre...36#post1002436 by Ice_Climbers and SweetHoney. It is this artwork according to google images, but can't check it for 100% since link on AS forums 404'd :P. I can only assume it was an official art from magazine and SweetHoney/Ice_Climbers (inactive since 2013) did the cleaning. Wish I had the time to work on it more, but I really doubt I'll find spare time for it. Thanks for all the advice in the other thread Gl to all. __________________ MAL Last edited by Smithsky; 2014-06-13 at 14:39.

2014-06-13, 20:54	Link #9
Frailty Constellation Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearl of the Orient Seas Age: 31	test view: Biege / Blue Series: Fate/Stay Night Source Artist: Takeuchi Takashi rushed banner is rushed __________________

2014-06-14, 02:47	Link #11
milan kyuubi Call me MK! :) Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The top of the world. Age: 34	Test: Biege / Blue Series: Hataraku Maou-sama! / The Devil Is a Part-Timer! __________________ My Twitter account! *Thanks to* Godlike1889 *for the sig*!

2014-06-16, 00:30	Link #15
Ryonea Smiling beauty Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indonesia Age: 35	Test page preview: Beige \| Blue Series: Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Characters: Chimame-tai (Chino Kafuu, Maya Joga, Megumi Natsu) Artist: Koi Source: Official Artwork __________________

2014-06-17, 23:42	Link #17
Bila Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazil	Banner Entry Ver.2 Test -Beige- Source - Etrian Odyssey 4 Char - Fortress and Landsknecht Art - Official Art Hope everything is alright, and good luck to All ² __________________ tumblr - Gallery - MAL

2014-06-18, 20:29	Link #18
Frailty Constellation Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearl of the Orient Seas Age: 31	Test: Beige Series: iDOLM@STER artist: mimizubare source __________________ Last edited by Frailty; 2014-06-21 at 06:09.

2014-06-19, 16:26	Link #19
Arya Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	Test Beige / Test Blue Series: Nagi no Asukara Characters: Chisaki & Tsumugu Source: Official Art (and screenshots from the series). __________________ *The meaning of things lies not in the things themselves, but in our attitude towards them.* Last edited by Arya; 2014-06-29 at 14:07.