Author Topic: Design the Dream Arcades side-art now $200 in prizes- And the winner is... (Read 18324 times)

DreamArcades · « **on:** May 19, 2005, 01:46:02 am »

OK, I

Rahzel · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2005, 02:42:31 am »

In the subject it says "side-art", but only 17x13? Do you just need a new logo design or a whole side-art print that will only cover a small area of the side of the cab?

Joystick Jerk · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2005, 02:49:09 am »

Who will own the legal rights on the chosen image? I ask because while $100 is a nice prize, someone creating a great image would want to keep the legal rights to the image so that they could sell it on their own and make far more than $100.

DreamArcades · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2005, 02:53:43 am »

Quote from: Rahzel on May 19, 2005, 02:42:31 am

In the subject it says "side-art", but only 17x13? Do you just need a new logo design or a whole side-art print that will only cover a small area of the side of the cab?

Good question. The 17x13 is for the cocktail cab side art. It might be good to make the image 600 dpi, just so we could double the size if needed (maybe we would use it on the upright or on a banner).

Although if this contest works out we might I might do a second contest for the upright arcades.

DreamArcades · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2005, 02:59:07 am »

Quote from: Joystick Jerk on May 19, 2005, 02:49:09 am

Who will own the legal rights on the chosen image? I ask because while $100 is a nice prize, someone creating a great image would want to keep the legal rights to the image so that they could sell it on their own and make far more than $100.

Another great question. All image rights will transfer to Dream Arcades LLC. In exchange for the prize we own the image.
The main reason is it would dilute our brand if it started appearing on other cabs. How about this though, I will send several copies of the full sided side-art to the winner though for his/her personal use.

DreamArcades · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2005, 03:26:42 am »

I almost forgot, the background should be 'rich black', or look good when a black background is applied.
For rich black use: C:50 M:40 Y:40 K100

Rahzel · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2005, 04:04:55 am »

Like all artwork, whoever pays for the design has legal rights to it, but is still allowed to use it in their portfolio to show other people.

RayB · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2005, 09:35:03 am »

Hmm...wish I could enter, but the prize value wouldn't cover the cost of my time.

dema · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2005, 09:54:18 am »

Here's my sideart submission...

dema · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2005, 09:54:53 am »

And my control panel overlay submission...

RayB · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2005, 10:08:02 am »

Oh Mrs Garrett!

dema · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2005, 10:44:09 am »

DreamArcades · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2005, 12:42:01 pm »

Quote from: dema on May 19, 2005, 09:54:18 am

Here's my sideart submission...

Very funny! I think it's even funnier that you have an autographed picture of her in your personal collection

You are definitely in the running for a t-shirt!

BobbyG66 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2005, 01:11:04 pm »

I'm confused...you stated the following:
1) "(the logo does not need to be in the design). "
2) "Prominently displays the words Dream Arcades "

Are you looking to have the logo/font changed?

Thanks
BobbyG66

DreamArcades · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2005, 01:14:53 pm »

Quote from: BobbyG66 on May 19, 2005, 01:11:04 pm

I'm confused...you stated the following:
1) "(the logo does not need to be in the design). "
2) "Prominently displays the words Dream Arcades "

Are you looking to have the logo/font changed?

Thanks
BobbyG66

You don't have to use the logo (the blue upright arcade on our website) at all. Although you can if you wish. Also, you can change the font. I wanted to leave as much as possible to you guys.

DreamArcades · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2005, 03:36:45 pm »

Quote from: RayB on May 19, 2005, 09:35:03 am

Hmm...wish I could enter, but the prize value wouldn't cover the cost of my time.

AlanS17 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2005, 05:54:48 pm »

Are you expecting complete, ready-to-print submissions or would concept art suffice?

Lots of people have good ideas, but not everybody has the talent to back it up. Of course, it's usually talent that seperates the winners from the losers.

DreamArcades · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2005, 07:01:15 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on May 19, 2005, 05:54:48 pm

Are you expecting complete, ready-to-print submissions or would concept art suffice?

It doesn't have to be ready-to-print, but let's say mostly complete. If there are a few elements are not finished yet, it's not a big deal (especially for vector art). But the submitter should have it full sized and almost ready to go.

Quote from: AlanS17 on May 19, 2005, 05:54:48 pm

Lots of people have good ideas, but not everybody has the talent to back it up.

That's exactly why I would like them complete, or close to it.

SNAAKE · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2005, 09:58:44 am »

I am in !

MrTroy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2005, 12:15:38 pm »

I would suggest that the winner gets one of you uprights when it's done. A $100 prize covers shipping with like an extra $11 to spare on your cocktails. The extra printouts although is nice. It's even nicer to see it on what it belongs on.... Anyhoo just a suggestion.

conseit68 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2005, 07:29:05 pm »

I am on it like swimware...no matter the prize...and I have all of the time in the world

M.A.M.E Power · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2005, 03:27:58 am »

Hi

Just a suggestion would be useful if you made your artwork available on this thread (download link). Otherwise can you please send my the logo incase I decide to incoperate it into my design.

Thanks

DreamArcades · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2005, 04:12:12 am »

Just a couple clarifications:
First, feel free to add a background to your image, just make sure that it is set against a black backdrop. One idea might be a sky (to go with the

conseit68 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:03:08 am »

sleep...dream...counting sheep...

conseit68 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:12:34 am »

sheep in the GQ pose...

3dmacman · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2005, 03:10:13 pm »

Here is my version.

conseit68 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2005, 10:27:30 pm »

simple...but adds a mascot that attracts kids...lol

conseit68 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2005, 10:32:01 pm »

ok people...at this point I have believe that I should be in advertising

. I went back to submission #2 re-worked some things, drew up a cocktail version, threw in some classic 80's checker tile, added a slogan to get people to recall their youth, and changed the font. Good luck to all and thanks for the chance Dream Arcades...

Baker535 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:43:45 am »

This is interesting to see some of the different approaches... because it is quite a nice design challenge! I know I have a few ideas kicking around myself, just not sure if I can render them properly since it's more illustrative than what I normally create.

I don't think dream arcades was stated enough on that last one

The character is cute though

-baker

sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!

conseit68 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2005, 06:30:30 am »

well I figured that repetition gets the name in peoples heads so they can't forget it

, then when the "guys" are talking about cabinets...Dream Arcades pops in their heads becuase their "cool" friend just got a cab from Mike. Or the kids were playing and loved the "cute" little charater which causes a "mommy / daddy I want that...can I have one...please...pretty please" effect. Anyway, it sounded good to me

3dmacman · « **Reply #30 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:55:54 pm »

second try

MrTroy · « **Reply #31 on:** May 24, 2005, 03:03:45 pm »

I really love the little demon/nightmare guy. That's hot.

conseit68 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 24, 2005, 04:05:55 pm »

- well thank you...hopefully it will help me win so I can finally piece together my first ever cabinet.

- 3dmacman your submissions are excellent as well...good luck to you in this contest.

EndTwist · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2005, 09:16:17 pm »

I think I have a pretty good idea. I'll try to get it done and up ASAP (before the weekend if I'm lucky/find time).

M.A.M.E Power · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2005, 10:17:45 pm »

Hi All

Have put together a simple idea let me know what your thoughts are as I am open to suggestions!

Thanks

Lea

Jollyrob · « **Reply #35 on:** May 26, 2005, 11:49:31 am »

I have no useful artistic talent at all

but I do have ideas, and from ideas come suggestions, and thus I bring this up:

I'm noticing a large amount of pictures of cabinets and the website plastered all over the place in the submissions so far.....I just thought I might bring up that the contest is to design artwork to be stuck to the side of the cab, therefore a picture of an arcade cabinet is kind of moot, obviously it is in fact an arcade company

And while having the site in the sideart is a good idea, it doesn't need to be so prominent as to drawn out 3 times

Really all i'm doing is reminding the contestants thus far that this is for sideart, not a new logo, or an advertising campaign

....Think more along these lines, what would look cool on the side of your cabinet in your house

now as long as that idea is family approriate, all is good

conseit68 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 26, 2005, 12:35:47 pm »

good point jolly. that is why in my final submission I incorporated everything from cabinets to mascots to banners. That way it can be used in part or whole as Mike sees fit, and being that it is all in vector format it would be a cake walk to do

Witchboard · « **Reply #37 on:** May 26, 2005, 12:57:47 pm »

Is Dream Arcades trademarked or registered?

DreamArcades · « **Reply #38 on:** May 26, 2005, 02:23:28 pm »

Quote from: Witchboard on May 26, 2005, 12:57:47 pm

Is Dream Arcades trademarked or registered?

No, Dream Arcades is probably not registerable. We'll have to do like MAME room and call it Dream Arcades designs or something. For the side-art Just Dream Arcades in good.
-Mike

Thenasty · « **Reply #39 on:** May 26, 2005, 11:03:37 pm »

Quote from: dema on May 19, 2005, 09:54:18 am

Here's my sideart submission...

This one is better, at least its MAME related


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