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***relentlessflame*** · 2011-12-12, 23:19

Winners Announced! Thanks to all who participated in the contest and discussion!

AnimeSuki Winter 2011/2012 Banner Contest

Theme: Winter (Note: Not including Christmas/holiday themes)
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)
Judging Methodology: User Vote
Contest Opening: 14 December 2011
Submission Deadline: 27 December 2011
Voting Phase: 28-31 December 2011
Announcement of Winners: 1 January 2012
Duration of Rotation: January to March 2012 (random rotation)
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 "Winter" 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 one (1) banner and have one (1) post 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.

Reverzer0 · 2011-12-15, 04:55

1st blood",

The anime character is from Nurarihyon No Mago named Yuki Onna.

Image Source: http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=yu...w=1366&bih=611

edited: gradient change and left border.

ahelo · 2011-12-16, 23:01

Well time to pass this.

Character: Makise Kurisu from Steins;Gate
Image from: http://kurisu.imouto.org/sample/b798...2%20sample.jpg

ganbaru · 2011-12-17, 04:08

Character: Original, from a picture by goto-p : http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...tergotop1.jpg/
Background made from this picture from arsenixc : http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/...ir-blush_stick

Krytonis · 2011-12-17, 08:05

People have to take risks at least once in their life... It's time for me

Anime: Code Geass
Character: Lelouch Lamperouge / Lelouch Vi Britannia
Render Source: http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/341958
Fanart by Lunariha (Many Thanks!)

khoa1708 · 2011-12-17, 15:19

Luffy, One Piece

Source: One Piece manga chapter 598

Bila · 2011-12-17, 16:58

Source: Kantoku - http://www.zerochan.net/779828
Char: Corticarte Apa Lagranges

Ryonea · 2011-12-18, 00:33

Anime: K-ON!
Characters: Hirasawa Yui & Kotobuki Tsumugi
Source: Official Art
Artist: Kakifly
Preview: Beige | Blue

milan kyuubi · 2011-12-18, 02:12

Series: Kagura Douchuu-ki
Character: Raidou Nazuna
Preview: Beige/Grey & Blue.
Source: http://sukidakara.wordpress.com/2010...-expectations/

TsundereCake · 2011-12-19, 22:24

Characters: Kikuchi Makoto (left) and Hagiwara Yukiho (right)
Series: THE iDOLM@STER
Source: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.p...ust_id=7160503

Suomi · 2011-12-19, 22:28

Quite proud of this

render :
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...an-d47lw5r.png

image:
http://www.zerochan.net/417893

snowy backdrop:
http://spicytunas.files.wordpress.co.../02/winter.jpg

character:
Kanade Tachibana from Angel Beats

beige
blue

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-12-19, 22:39

Anime: K-ON!
Characters: Hirasawa Yui (left) and Hirasawa Ui (right)
Source: Official animation, Season 1/Episode 7 of anime
Previews: Beige|Blue

I quite like the result; maybe by next time I'll have actually used Photoshop more than 5 times. xD

Good luck to everyone, and awesome banners!

ReinZwei · 2011-12-19, 22:40

Series: Touhou
Characters: Yuyuko and Youmu
Source: http://www.zerochan.net/517828

blaze0041 · 2011-12-20, 02:40

Work has been driving me into the ground, so let's get this over and done with!
It's also summer down here at the moment, albeit a very wet and cooler than normal one so far...

Ika Musume (Shinryaku! Ika Musume)
Art and background from season 2, episode 10 of the anime (Shinryaku!? Ika Musume).
Beige preview | Blue preview
Fonts used: Rambling BRK | Throw My Hands Up in the Air
Snowflake brush

The "&" symbol isn't handled correctly in the "&bnr=" part of the full test page URL, which would need to be replaced with "%26".
e.g.

Code:

http://forums.animesuki.com/banner-test.php?css=2&bg=http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5208/backgroundnoiccprofile.png&bnr=http://forums.animesuki.com/picture.php?albumid=3508%26pictureid=41938

felix · 2011-12-21, 18:18

Series: Black Rock Shooter
Character: Black Rock Shooter
Source: http://i.imgur.com/1I9Tk.jpg

Ichigo-Sora · 2011-12-21, 22:51

Series: Touhou
Character: Cirno
Source: pixiv, Danbooru

limao · 2011-12-22, 07:57

Found the image of the girl on a blog through google search, I don't think it's part of a real anime series at least it's not mentioned.

Katapan · 2011-12-22, 09:58

Series: Mawaru Penguindrum
Character: Himari
Preview: Beige, Blue
Source: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.p...st_id=23515230

Marina · 2011-12-23, 07:08

Series: Fate/Zero
Characters: Irisviel von Einzbern and Ilyasviel von Einzbern
Sources: Render is official artwork found on danbooru and the bg is fanart from deviantart by ~arsenixc

Revelation · 2011-12-24, 00:35

Series: Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Characters: Jessica Ushiromiya and Kanon
Source: Fanart - Maekawa Suu (Danbooru)
(Left background - Wallpaper site)
Preview: Beige Blue

2011-12-12, 23:19	Link #1
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	AnimeSuki Winter 2011/2012 Banner Contest - Entry/Submission Thread Winners Announced! Thanks to all who participated in the contest and discussion! AnimeSuki Winter 2011/2012 Banner Contest Theme: Winter (Note: Not including Christmas/holiday themes) 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) Judging Methodology: User Vote Contest Opening: 14 December 2011 Submission Deadline: 27 December 2011 Voting Phase: 28-31 December 2011 Announcement of Winners: 1 January 2012 Duration of Rotation: January to March 2012 (random rotation) 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 "Winter" 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 one (1) banner and have one (1) post 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 relentlessflame; 2011-12-31 at 23:30.

2011-12-15, 04:55	Link #2
Reverzer0 Sleeping Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: psn Age: 12	1st blood", The anime character is from Nurarihyon No Mago named Yuki Onna. Image Source: http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=yu...w=1366&bih=611 edited: gradient change and left border. __________________ Last edited by Reverzer0; 2011-12-17 at 23:08.

2011-12-16, 23:01	Link #3
ahelo Criminal Unrequitor Graphic Designer Join Date: Jul 2010	Well time to pass this. Character: Makise Kurisu from Steins;Gate Image from: http://kurisu.imouto.org/sample/b798...2%20sample.jpg __________________ Traveler on Revenge / Ahelo Sigs / Saimoe Report! Signature by ganbaru Last edited by ahelo; 2011-12-21 at 23:21.

2011-12-17, 04:08	Link #4
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	Character: Original, from a picture by goto-p : http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...tergotop1.jpg/ Background made from this picture from arsenixc : http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/...ir-blush_stick __________________

2011-12-17, 08:05	Link #5
Krytonis Koomi-kun~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: In the distortion of space and time..	People have to take risks at least once in their life... It's time for me Anime: Code Geass Character: Lelouch Lamperouge / Lelouch Vi Britannia Render Source: http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/341958 Fanart by Lunariha (Many Thanks!) __________________ Last edited by Krytonis; 2011-12-17 at 15:22. Reason: Forgot to put anime name... sorry

2011-12-17, 15:19	Link #6
khoa1708 www.kh0a.net Join Date: May 2004	Luffy, One Piece Source: One Piece manga chapter 598 __________________ Last edited by khoa1708; 2011-12-17 at 19:35.

2011-12-17, 16:58	Link #7
Bila Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazil	Source: Kantoku - http://www.zerochan.net/779828 Char: Corticarte Apa Lagranges __________________ tumblr - Gallery - MAL Last edited by Bila; 2011-12-18 at 16:19. Reason: put chara name

2011-12-18, 00:33	Link #8
Ryonea Smiling beauty Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indonesia Age: 35	Anime: K-ON! Characters: Hirasawa Yui & Kotobuki Tsumugi Source: Official Art Artist: Kakifly Preview: Beige \| Blue __________________ Last edited by Ryonea; 2011-12-22 at 21:59. Reason: Removed the color profile

2011-12-18, 02:12	Link #9
milan kyuubi Call me MK! :) Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The top of the world. Age: 34	Series: Kagura Douchuu-ki Character: Raidou Nazuna Preview: Beige/Grey & Blue. Source: http://sukidakara.wordpress.com/2010...-expectations/ __________________ My Twitter account! *Thanks to* Godlike1889 *for the sig*!

2011-12-19, 22:24	Link #10
TsundereCake 真ラブ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Everywhere	Characters: Kikuchi Makoto (left) and Hagiwara Yukiho (right) Series: THE iDOLM@STER Source: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.p...ust_id=7160503 __________________ I need a new sig ⊙︿⊙ Last edited by TsundereCake; 2011-12-22 at 12:38.

2011-12-19, 22:28	Link #11
Suomi Kaiba Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: David Tennant's bedroom in the TARDIS	Quite proud of this render : http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...an-d47lw5r.png image: http://www.zerochan.net/417893 snowy backdrop: http://spicytunas.files.wordpress.co.../02/winter.jpg character: Kanade Tachibana from Angel Beats beige blue __________________

2011-12-20, 02:40	Link #14
blaze0041 a.k.a. Flammenkrieg IT Support Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Down under...	Work has been driving me into the ground, so let's get this over and done with! It's also summer down here at the moment, albeit a very wet and cooler than normal one so far... Ika Musume (Shinryaku! Ika Musume) Art and background from season 2, episode 10 of the anime (Shinryaku!? Ika Musume). Beige preview \| Blue preview Fonts used: Rambling BRK \| Throw My Hands Up in the Air Snowflake brush The "&" symbol isn't handled correctly in the "&bnr=" part of the full test page URL, which would need to be replaced with "%26". e.g. Code: http://forums.animesuki.com/banner-test.php?css=2&bg=http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5208/backgroundnoiccprofile.png&bnr=http://forums.animesuki.com/picture.php?albumid=3508%26pictureid=41938 __________________ "Make sure you do a good job with your life's blueprint." - Kanna Makino Last edited by blaze0041; 2011-12-26 at 04:46.

2011-12-21, 18:18	Link #15
felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	Series: Black Rock Shooter Character: Black Rock Shooter Source: http://i.imgur.com/1I9Tk.jpg __________________

2011-12-22, 07:57	Link #17
limao DeAd Join Date: May 2010	Found the image of the girl on a blog through google search, I don't think it's part of a real anime series at least it's not mentioned. __________________ Nagori WebManga \| CS Doujin \| Alveus Shopping Cart

2011-12-22, 09:58	Link #18
Katapan 俺様祭り Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France Age: 33	Series: Mawaru Penguindrum Character: Himari Preview: Beige, Blue Source: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.p...st_id=23515230 __________________

2011-12-24, 00:35	Link #20
Revelation lorem ipsum dolor sit ame Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CA, USA Age: 29	Series: Umineko no Naku Koro ni Characters: Jessica Ushiromiya and Kanon Source: Fanart - Maekawa Suu (Danbooru) (Left background - Wallpaper site) Preview: Beige Blue __________________ Last edited by Revelation; 2011-12-24 at 12:31.