Banner Picture submissions - Page 5

WATRD · 01-08-2006, 04:09 PM

Okay folks, as far as I am concerned, the new YotaTech banner is open for business. I have several other features in mind for some point in the future, but for now, I don't have any remaining bugs or requirements.

Thanks to all those who tested my code and who are now submitting images.

Enjoy!

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***Corey*** · 01-09-2006, 05:48 AM

I am diggin' it.
Pics look much bigger on this Dell 19" LCD at work.
It is running at 1024x768, should be 1280x1024, but someone likes the screen the other way.

At home they are much smaller since I run the LCD at 1680x1050.

But the new banner sure looks great!

Keep the pics comin' in.
Had to reject a few this morning, they were sized at around 1600x1200, and they were 2 MB each

All the info you need for the correct size is in the first post in this thread.

snap-on · 01-10-2006, 12:33 PM

so how are we (er you) going to handle "whos rig is this" questions....

cause... whos rig is this FJ?

***Corey*** · 01-10-2006, 01:00 PM

The FJ is Master Yoda's, one of our moderators here on Yotatech.

He is also very strong.
Here he is holding a rig from slipping back on a very, very old YotaJam several summers ago.

marko3xl3 · 01-10-2006, 05:10 PM

Just one more thing, why is the immediate area around the banner gray now? It doesn't look very nice in my opinion, I hope it doesn't stay that way...

WATRD · 01-10-2006, 05:15 PM

We are experimenting. The banner appeared to have no edges in the "extreme" template, so we are looking for a compromise that looks right in both.

We need some centerpiece images that match the new color rather than having a black background before it can be said what it looks like...

calrockx · 01-10-2006, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATRD

We are experimenting. The banner appeared to have no edges in the "extreme" template, so we are looking for a compromise that looks right in both.

We need some centerpiece images that match the new color rather than having a black background before it can be said what it looks like...

transparent gifs?

and maybe put a white border around each picture? i think that'd look best if all the pics where in black and white, but it'd work with color too. that'd help definte the banner a bit.

WATRD · 01-10-2006, 09:52 PM

Transparent .gif files will show the background of the banner (currently black) not the gray behind it IF they would work. But currently, the banner only supports .jpg images because the conversion process from .gif to .jpg/.png is painful.

The white border could easily be done, just like the corners. It's just a mask I apply to each photo when building the banner. The script could also convert the images to B&W.

But, I am not in favor of either of those. I think it would draw the eye away from the important part of the banner... the rigs. If Corey wants either, I will look into them.

calrockx · 01-10-2006, 10:16 PM

yeah, not a big deal. i was just saying that cause that's how i did it in the banner that started this whole process...

i forgot about how the banner won't take gifs

SteveO · 01-10-2006, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATRD

Thank you! It's been a fun and educational project. I am glad I could learn AND have some positive impact somewhere. I didn't know what I was getting into when I suggested;

...in the other thread. hahahahha Isn't that way of things?

Rob, props to you! That banner is so cool! Much better than I could have ever done. Very cool. Great Job!

WATRD · 01-11-2006, 10:08 PM

Okay, I don't get the picture of the 4Runner with the hood up, but while the picture of the single "Pringle" sitting on the hood looks oddly familiar, it too looks odd in the banner...

:pat:

***midiwall*** · 01-11-2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATRD

but while the picture of the single "Pringle" sitting on the hood looks oddly familiar, it too looks odd in the banner...

Oh now, come on Rob... We can have some fun in there! While maybe 5 people know the story behind that pic, it IS part of the YT crowd since "someone" has repeated that incident at least 3 times on "someone else's" rig during different runs.

SteveO · 01-12-2006, 08:52 AM

Mark,

can you enlighten the rest of us on this single pringle?

deathrunner · 01-12-2006, 10:22 AM

What a great improvement on the site. Hopefully I can get some cool pics this weekend

***midiwall*** · 01-12-2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveO

Mark,

can you enlighten the rest of us on this single pringle?

Rob may have different reasoning, but this is how I interpreted the events of the actions to which we are speaking. (too many cop shows!)

So... When I FIRST went out many moons ago (3 yearsish), I was in a group that included Rob. We were headed for a local spot called Tinkham. Generally a nice fireroad up the side of a mountain, but a couple hundred feet from the top there's a nasty rutted hill.

When we got to the top, me being the rank newbie, I was looking for all sorts of advice from anyone that could give it. Rob was the trailboss that day, and I'd already alround here (YT) long enough that I looked to him as "my elder" in this sport, so I focused on him.

He said "Given how you're setup" (I was pretty bone stock, no suspension mods and stock tires) "you're gonna have to run this with the skinny pedal more than anything else".

Well... okay then!

I had watched a couple of other folks hit it first, and I knew a line I wanted to try... So I aimed, took a breath and floored it.

Rob was about 1/2 way up the hill, standing in the line, and I was WAY focused on making it up this thing the first time. (read that as "as far as I can remember officer, I didn't take my foot off the pedal all the way up"

).

When I hit the first rut/whoop, Rob got this look on his face that I'll never forget. He loves the phrase "pucker factor" and I think I may have increased his a bit in that moment. I don't think he thought I was gonna really power through the climb (again, I was a rank newbie, why would I risk the truck?!), and the sudden realization that he had a kamakazi on his hands sent him scrambling for the side of the hill.

I made it up the first time - others didn't that day - and I think everyone standing around was kinda like "eeeek!".

So, since that time, even as my truck, knowledge and ability have grown, I drive through a lot of obstacles with my right foot. (someday I'll add a front locker and this may change

). This has made for some interesting pics, laughs and broken pieces (the sand dunes pic in the banner, tearing up my ring gear, the huge dent in my rear hatch, trashing my copilot's back... the list goes on).

Okay... fast forward to the first Pringle.

One of the times that "the gang" was out, Rob was eating Pringles. He came over to my truck, placed one on the hood and said "okay, see if you can keep this here through the whole ride".

Now this is where "what he was thinking" and "how I took it" may deviate - we've never talked about it.

In real life, he's a technical manager, and actually a pretty dern good one when it comes to being creative about finding motivation for folks. As such, I took his request as a "motivational challenge"... In order to keep the chip on the hood, I would have to drive smarter and without so much "bouncing the truck via the skinny pedal" through everything I could find.

I kept the chip there that day (though I got lucky in that it ended up wedged between a wiper and the windshield) and yeah, I drove smarter.

I think Rob's "tagged" me like that a total of 4 times. I think I've only dropped the chip once - it's definitely helped.

WATRD · 01-12-2006, 01:26 PM

hahahaha I always wondered if you had ever figured out why you had a Pringle on your hood

Now I know

(and thanks for the compliment)

SteveO · 01-12-2006, 03:26 PM

Very good write up, and very funny. Sure will make you a better driver.

Bassinfool · 01-12-2006, 04:15 PM

I think what you should have done is duct tape that pringle to the hood & continue on up the trail! That would show him!

EDIT: That is a very good story, and a good idea on Rob's part.
And I LOVE the new banner!!

***Corey*** · 02-20-2006, 05:43 AM

Still accepting pictures from members here for the new banner.
If interested in getting your rig in the banner, submit the pictures to me.

Make sure though that you have them at the correct size as stated in the beginning of this thread, or I can not use them.

I had to turn down several submissions on account of incorrectly sized pics.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 11-21-2007, 07:30 PM

how do you resize them? i dont have photoshop anymore

az4x4runner · 12-12-2007, 01:01 PM

I use "Gimp", as far as I am concerened the best photo editing program I have ever used.

Gimp
Gimp - For Windows

..and the best part, it's GNU, so it's FREE!
Bryan

Fo_SheeZy · 01-01-2008, 01:24 PM

I resized three photos, but I can't get them under 10kb??

JasonWin · 01-01-2008, 02:21 PM

I believe those should all be fine now.

***Corey*** · 05-18-2008, 05:07 PM

Send me more

***Corey*** · 05-24-2008, 05:55 PM

Thanks for the submissions.
Send me more...

01-09-2006, 05:48 AM	#102 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I am diggin' it. Pics look much bigger on this Dell 19" LCD at work. It is running at 1024x768, should be 1280x1024, but someone likes the screen the other way. At home they are much smaller since I run the LCD at 1680x1050. But the new banner sure looks great! Keep the pics comin' in. Had to reject a few this morning, they were sized at around 1600x1200, and they were 2 MB each All the info you need for the correct size is in the first post in this thread. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-10-2006, 12:33 PM	#103 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	so how are we (er you) going to handle "whos rig is this" questions.... cause... whos rig is this FJ? __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

01-10-2006, 01:00 PM	#104 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	The FJ is Master Yoda's, one of our moderators here on Yotatech. He is also very strong. Here he is holding a rig from slipping back on a very, very old YotaJam several summers ago. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-10-2006, 05:10 PM	#105 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	Just one more thing, why is the immediate area around the banner gray now? It doesn't look very nice in my opinion, I hope it doesn't stay that way... __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

01-10-2006, 05:15 PM	#106 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	We are experimenting. The banner appeared to have no edges in the "extreme" template, so we are looking for a compromise that looks right in both. We need some centerpiece images that match the new color rather than having a black background before it can be said what it looks like... __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

01-10-2006, 09:52 PM	#108 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Transparent .gif files will show the background of the banner (currently black) not the gray behind it IF they would work. But currently, the banner only supports .jpg images because the conversion process from .gif to .jpg/.png is painful. The white border could easily be done, just like the corners. It's just a mask I apply to each photo when building the banner. The script could also convert the images to B&W. But, I am not in favor of either of those. I think it would draw the eye away from the important part of the banner... the rigs. If Corey wants either, I will look into them. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

01-10-2006, 10:16 PM	#109 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,742	yeah, not a big deal. i was just saying that cause that's how i did it in the banner that started this whole process... i forgot about how the banner won't take gifs __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

01-11-2006, 10:08 PM	#111 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Okay, I don't get the picture of the 4Runner with the hood up, but while the picture of the single "Pringle" sitting on the hood looks oddly familiar, it too looks odd in the banner... :pat: __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

01-12-2006, 08:52 AM	#113 (permalink)
SteveO Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NM Posts: 1,848	Mark, can you enlighten the rest of us on this single pringle? __________________ http://www.Hunt4Steve.com In the span of time, life is short. Our life is like a wave on the ocean, a flower in the field, here today and gone tomorrow. Know yourself, know where you will spend eternity, for NOTHING else will matter when you die.

01-12-2006, 10:22 AM	#114 (permalink)
deathrunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,971	What a great improvement on the site. Hopefully I can get some cool pics this weekend __________________ IFS IS FOR LOSERS Decroded Piece of Crap

01-12-2006, 01:26 PM	#116 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	hahahaha I always wondered if you had ever figured out why you had a Pringle on your hood Now I know (and thanks for the compliment) __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

01-12-2006, 03:26 PM	#117 (permalink)
SteveO Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NM Posts: 1,848	Very good write up, and very funny. Sure will make you a better driver. __________________ http://www.Hunt4Steve.com In the span of time, life is short. Our life is like a wave on the ocean, a flower in the field, here today and gone tomorrow. Know yourself, know where you will spend eternity, for NOTHING else will matter when you die.

01-12-2006, 04:15 PM	#118 (permalink)
Bassinfool Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 695	I think what you should have done is duct tape that pringle to the hood & continue on up the trail! That would show him! EDIT: That is a very good story, and a good idea on Rob's part. And I LOVE the new banner!! __________________ '07 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4WD Last edited by Bassinfool; 01-12-2006 at 04:16 PM.

02-20-2006, 05:43 AM	#119 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Attention Still accepting pictures from members here for the new banner. If interested in getting your rig in the banner, submit the pictures to me. Make sure though that you have them at the correct size as stated in the beginning of this thread, or I can not use them. I had to turn down several submissions on account of incorrectly sized pics. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

11-21-2007, 07:30 PM	#120 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	how do you resize them? i dont have photoshop anymore __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

12-12-2007, 01:01 PM	#121 (permalink)
az4x4runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 1,238	I use "Gimp", as far as I am concerened the best photo editing program I have ever used. Gimp Gimp - For Windows ..and the best part, it's GNU, so it's FREE! Bryan __________________ 1995 4Runner - 3.0 - Auto - 4.88s 31x10.50 ~ Front: Durango Radial M/T ~ Rear: BFGoodrich M/T KM2 - Aisin Manual Hubs - Extended Diff. Breathers - Extremely Low Profile Bumpstops - WabFab Sway-Bar Disco's - Downey IFS Truss - Downey HD Coils - Arizona Pinstriping Last edited by az4x4runner; 12-12-2007 at 01:06 PM.

01-01-2008, 01:24 PM	#122 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	I resized three photos, but I can't get them under 10kb?? __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar Last edited by Fo_SheeZy; 01-01-2008 at 01:26 PM.

05-18-2008, 05:07 PM	#124 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Send me more __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-24-2008, 05:55 PM	#125 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Thanks for the submissions. Send me more... __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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