Blinks contest - Design us a home!

[saintsalive]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff249/saintsalive/contest.png

Try your best at making us an awesome background for Blinks(Must be 480x320px to fit the iPhone screen - and make sure not to include any copyrighted images) and you could win all of the below:

Your background as a selectable Background in Blinks, with your name on it!
A special Blog post on The Blinks Blog (http://www.theblinksblog.blogspot.com), featuring you, your Background, and your website!
An affiliate spot in our Blog sidebar


Go ahead and email your entries to pearapps@gmail.com, where we'll judge your work and choose our favorite 3 entries to be included in the game. The winner will be featured on the Blog, as stated above!

So go ahead - what are you waiting for? Send us your artwork!

[Justinth]

Sentaroo :P

[saintsalive]

Thanks! Why don't you post your entry here to show it off?

[Justinth]

EDIT:
Took the pic out :p
Not sure yet.

[saintsalive]

EDIT:
Took the pic out :p
Not sure yet.

You should post it, it's very good!

[Justinth]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/JustinzReviews/TheNewRockyRoad.png
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[Philsquirrel]

Something like that ?

http://lesquirrel.ifrance.com/back-1.jpg

[MidianGTX]

I reckon you should lighten the black part a bit, otherwise the Blinks would need to be darker to match the lighting.

[DGH94]

Saintsalive, when will the contest end?
And can it be portrait?

[Philsquirrel]

Better than the fish, maybe that with a more lightened background ?

http://lesquirrel.ifrance.com/back-2.jpg

[The_dude]

Better than the fish, maybe that with a more lightened background ?

http://lesquirrel.ifrance.com/back-2.jpg

Looks great! Btw saints, will these be in 1.2 or 1.3?

[DGH94]

saints, I emailed you.h

[Philsquirrel]

Well, whis this background, there're a lot of possibilities :

http://lesquirrel.ifrance.com/back-3.jpg

thanks Dude for your comment ;-)

[saintsalive]

Something like that ?

http://lesquirrel.ifrance.com/back-1.jpg

:eek: That's amazing!

[saintsalive]

Looks great! Btw saints, will these be in 1.2 or 1.3?

probably 1.3... not sure though.

[Philsquirrel]

If you want, I can send you the psd file in a good resolution and you put what you want under the bubbles ... a fish, boat wreck, greek amphora, well you're free to create the world you want to :D !

[Philsquirrel]

Well it could be that, with sand and some shadows :

http://lesquirrel.ifrance.com/back-4c.jpg

[Sparks]

You cannot enter the contest without emailing me at the addressee listed!!!

[DGH94]

You cannot enter the contest without emailing me at the addressee listed!!!
I know, I'm not done yet...

[Philsquirrel]

You cannot enter the contest without emailing me at the addressee listed!!!


Well, this is not the kind of answer I was waiting for :eek: ? OK I keep my backgrounds and hope you'll find something with 3 "!" and of course there's no "thank you" fot those who will keep you to pay a graphist ?

Pfff ....

And you know, your contest was not interesting for me : I don't need to have my name here or here (thanks God, I have enough pictures whit my copyight), it was just for the fun ...

[saintsalive]

Well, this is not the kind of answer I was waiting for :eek: ? OK I keep my backgrounds and hope you'll find something with 3 "!" and of course not a "thank you" ...

Pfff ....

And you know, your contest was not interesting for me : I don't need to have my name here or here (thanks God, I have enough pictures whit my copyight), it was just for the fun ...


Yours rocks! I don't think he was insulting you. He just wanted people to email them so we could properly judge them.

[MidianGTX]

Why are you complaining? You said you were gonna send him the file anyway.

[Philsquirrel]

I'm not complaining : I just do not like these kind of people ...

"You must do that !"

and not : "nice job" or "thanks" or something like this ... Of course I wanted to give my work for free !!! But I don't think I will.

[Sparks]

I'm not complaining : I just do not like these kind of people ...

"You must do that !"

and not : "nice job" or "thanks" or something like this ... Of course I wanted to give my work for free !!! But I don't think I will.
I was actually trying to help you.

Ungrateful.

[Philsquirrel]

To help me ??? Really ? :confused:

To help me to do what exacly :rolleyes: ?

[Sparks]

I'm not complaining : I just do not like these kind of people ...

"You must do that !"

and not : "nice job" or "thanks" or something like this ... Of course I wanted to give my work for free !!! But I don't think I will.
And, Those were the rules of the contest, I just restated them.

[Sparks]

To help me ??? Really ? :confused:

To help me to do what exacly :rolleyes: ?
Ummmmmm........

GET INTO THE CONTEST!!

[Philsquirrel]

You've read why I said / YOUR CONTEST DOES NOT INTEREST ME !

I just thought it was fun to give you a work for free, just for my pleasure ... :D

But it's something you don't seem to understand ...

[Weebler]

Ok, I'll send mine in in a bit.

[Sparks]

You've read why I said / YOUR CONTEST DOES NOT INTEREST ME !

I just thought it was fun to give you a work for free, just for my pleasure ... :D

But it's something you don't seem to understand ...
Stop acting like a jerk.

You must send it to my email if you want your work in the app.

[MidianGTX]

You all seem totally incapable of constructing a decent sentence.

[Weebler]

Oh my gosh. I made mine, and while I was saving it, it crashed! And now I don't feel like making it again.... because it always crashes.

[saintsalive]

You all seem totally incapable of constructing a decent sentence.

Omg like y wud u say tht? Thts rude you mean prsn! I m suing u! u r causeing to much trubble

[jmmsmth]

Omg like y wud u say tht? Thts rude you mean prsn! I m suing u! u r causeing to much trubble

nvm dont wanna sound mean too... just thought your post sounds funny :p

[MidianGTX]

Yuh huh.

[Justinth]

Just wondering, is it allowed to be portrait?

[cambookpro]

If saints/sparks makes it so the buttons turn when you put it to portrait? That would be cool

[saintsalive]

Just wondering, is it allowed to be portrait?

That would be harder for us since I have to convert it to Landscape :/

[MidianGTX]

That would be harder for us since I have to convert it to Landscape :/

You would need to use 480x480 images, so whichever way it turned it'd still fit on the screen.

[cambookpro]

Buuuuut it would be the wrong way round :/
Oh and I submitted my entry

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does the winners get a promo code too

[saintsalive]

does the winners get a promo code too

Most of them already have the app, so no.

[DGH94]

Most of them already have the app, so no.

I don't... I got no money

[Sparks]

We only give codes to reviewers.

[MidianGTX]

Only the reviewers you think are gonna give you a positive review :p

[Sparks]

Only the reviewers you think are gonna give you a positive review :p
Actually, you do not know what you are talking about.

[MidianGTX]

Actually, you do not know what you are talking about.

Actually, it was tongue-in-cheek as suggested by the smiley at the end of the sentence. Although on hindsight it's probably true and merely denying it isn't gonna convince me at all.

[burhke12]

Here is my entry! Hope you like it!!! :D :D :D EDIT: Sorry its blurry! The purple things are sea urchins and the thing in the corner is a clam!

[skipper587]

Well, here's my entry. It's a legit picture I took at the beach.

[skipper587]

Sorry for the double post.

[saintsalive]

Here is my entry! Hope you like it!!! :D :D :D EDIT: Sorry its blurry! The purple things are sea urchins and the thing in the corner is a clam!
Cool, but can you email it?

Skipper, I don't see yours at all...

[Sparks]

You must email it to us,
thanks!

[skipper587]

Cool, but can you email it?

Skipper, I don't see yours at all...

Try checking it now.

[The Bat Outta Hell]

Lolwut? You're making us do your work?

[saintsalive]

Lolwut? You're making us do your work?

It's a contest. You get featured. We're not MAKING anyone do anything. And we have other backgrounds, we just figured this would be a fun twist.

[Sparks]

I have had just about enough of you.

[skipper587]

Can you see it now?

[saintsalive]

I have had just about enough of you.

who? Me or bat? :confused:

and yes skipper, I see it... :)

[Sparks]

who? Me or bat? :confused:

and yes skipper, I see it... :)
The bat outta hell idiot.

[MidianGTX]

Lolwut? You're making us do your work?

Y'know it crossed my mind, I just didn't wanna say.

I have a genuine question though... why are you insisting on them e-mailing it? I mean, you're reading the topic anyway, so you're gonna get all the pictures... just seems kinda odd since everyone posting so far is finding it easier just to stick them here.

[Will090]

I tried...as you can see art is not my strong point lol. MS Paint ftw. The blink getting constricted turned out pretty cool though

[MidianGTX]

I tried...as you can see art is not my strong point lol. MS Paint ftw. The blink getting constricted turned out pretty cool though

That's actually the best one yet, but here's a hint: saving as jpeg with Paint degrades the quality of the image... try switching to bitmap (.bmp) in the save window. The file size is a lot bigger but the quality remains perfect.

[Will090]

That's actually the best one yet, but here's a hint: saving as jpeg with Paint degrades the quality of the image... try switching to bitmap (.bmp) in the save window. The file size is a lot bigger but the quality remains perfect.

Thanks for the tip but is there a way to open the original file because when I open the jpeg in paint it is the quality I saved it as. And if/when I do that should I save in 16 color bitmap, 256 color bitmap, or monochrome bitmap.

[MidianGTX]

Thanks for the tip but is there a way to open the original file because when I open the jpeg in paint it is the quality I saved it as. And if/when I do that should I save in 16 color bitmap, 256 color bitmap, or monochrome bitmap.

I'm afraid it's too late now, it's saved at the quality you've got, but remember it for next time. 24-bit bitmap is the standard one, do you have that option? It should be right underneath 256 color.

Actually, I could have a go at cleaning that picture up for you. I'll post it in a while.

[Will090]

I'm afraid it's too late now, it's saved at the quality you've got, but remember it for next time. 24-bit bitmap is the standard one, do you have that option? It should be right underneath 256 color.

Actually, I could have a go at cleaning that picture up for you. I'll post it in a while.

Oh yes I do its right below the 256, I must have just missed it. I'll remember that. Thanks!

[MidianGTX]

Cleaned up the worst parts, any more would take a long time:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206/DDRMidian/iphone/Blinks2.png

I actually had to change it to .png because Photobucket turns all .bmp into .jpg for some stupid reason.

[Will090]

Cleaned up the worst parts, any more would take a long time:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206/DDRMidian/iphone/Blinks2.png

I actually had to change it to .png because Photobucket turns all .bmp into .jpg for some stupid reason.

Thanks man, It looks a lot better now. I'll re-email it.

[skipper587]

Y'know it crossed my mind, I just didn't wanna say.

I have a genuine question though... why are you insisting on them e-mailing it? I mean, you're reading the topic anyway, so you're gonna get all the pictures... just seems kinda odd since everyone posting so far is finding it easier just to stick them here.

I emailed it first, I just decided to post it here too. What do you think of it?

[saintsalive]

Contest ends today! If anyone has any more entries, hurry and email them!

[saintsalive]

Cleaned up the worst parts, any more would take a long time:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206/DDRMidian/iphone/Blinks2.png

I actually had to change it to .png because Photobucket turns all .bmp into .jpg for some stupid reason.
yeah, I always save as PNG because I use photobucket so much. It's become a habit XD

[Philsquirrel]

We only give codes to reviewers.

Mouarff ! It was nice to meet you, Mr Sparks : I really love the way you have to take TA members for silly people :D

"Give me your work, and your name will be in the app ... trust me, and give, give ! A free code ? Oh certainly not, you aren't great enough ... just give, and give .. "

Nothing else to say : just : LOL !!!

[DGH94]

Saints, I sent the background. Crossing my fingers!!!!!!!! :D

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Saints, I sent the background. Crossing my fingers!!!!!!!! :D

can you show us :D

[DGH94]

fine... but I'm a pretty $hitty artist....

http://api.ning.com/files/Y9AANi7pfpp07xVTt-E5tYGdDegVmhW34MJpn-7tROIeunMsmbw-y3mT-375-9db*v301qe5r10BwoGRWEx-7-xFnrH*HM3c/Blinks.bmp

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fine... but I'm a pretty $hitty artist....

dont worry im really $hit at any art

[DGH94]

Not loadin.... There's the link...
http://api.ning.com/files/Y9AANi7pfpp07xVTt-E5tYGdDegVmhW34MJpn-7tROIeunMsmbw-y3mT-375-9db*v301qe5r10BwoGRWEx-7-xFnrH*HM3c/Blinks.bmp

[error]

Not loadin.... There's the link...
http://api.ning.com/files/Y9AANi7pfpp07xVTt-E5tYGdDegVmhW34MJpn-7tROIeunMsmbw-y3mT-375-9db*v301qe5r10BwoGRWEx-7-xFnrH*HM3c/Blinks.bmp

thats really good

[DGH94]

Thanks, first fanart I ever made besides for Aqua Globs. And I know it's in portrait, not landscape, but saints said it was ok.


When doe the contest close????

[Palfince]

Thanks, first fanart I ever made besides for Aqua Globs. And I know it's in portrait, not landscape, but saints said it was ok.


When doe the contest close????

I resized your image for you so it's the right size. New image here:

http://i32.tinypic.com/qyclzo.jpg

[DGH94]

i resized your image for you so it's the right size. New image here:

http://i32.tinypic.com/qyclzo.jpg

Thank you so much!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[error]

thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d
you better email the new because it ends today

[DGH94]

What time?
And I will like NOW!!!

[Palfince]

Thank you so much!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

No problem, the background looks great by the way :)

[error]

What time?
And I will like NOW!!!

no time set yet

Contest ends today! If anyone has any more entries, hurry and email them!

[DGH94]

Thanks... I owe you. hehe
@error: Sent.

[skipper587]

Does anyone know a set time?

[saintsalive]

No set time, but if you have one you might as well want to send it immediately. Sparks said he needed them by today so he could get the update out ASAP.

[skipper587]

No set time, but if you have one you might as well want to send it immediately. Sparks said he needed them by today so he could get the update out ASAP.

I already sent. What did you think of mine? It was a picture I took at the beach of the ocean.

[DGH94]

My guess is that the contest is going to end at 7 east coast time, 4 pacific. or 8...

[kuler51]

How about my picture? Im not gonna enter it because i got most of the stuff off of bing.com and changed them around to look a little cooler like watercolor and stuff. I just want to know if it woulda won.

[kuler51]

Here's my actual entry. I know it should be underwater but i like how this turned out

[DGH94]

So nervous
.........................

[Will090]

Are you going to announce the winners tommorow or a later time?

[Sparks]

Soon.

[saintsalive]

well apparently, pearapps is really busy and refuses to forward me the emails or entries, so if you want them judged email them to pcpliam@yahoo.com! Or, just post them here.

[error]

well apparently, pearapps is really busy and refuses to forward me the emails or entries, so if you want them judged email them to pcpliam@yahoo.com! Or, just post them here.

i think most people did post here so look back at the thread and pick your favs but give time for people who didnt like a day or two

[DGH94]

saints... I emailed.

[saintsalive]

Ok, pearapps is judging the entries now. Be patient, apparently it takes a while!

[DGH94]

Ok, pearapps is judging the entries now. Be patient, apparently it takes a while!

Did he say if its ok if its portrait? :confused:

[Will090]

Ok, pearapps is judging the entries now. Be patient, apparently it takes a while!

Cool I hope I win

[skipper587]

Cool

/Spam

I hope mine wins! If you haven't seen it yet:

[Will090]

Has the judging finished?