guineverer Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What should we do for margins? .5? .25? oooh yeah, that's something we need to decide.. what values are you quoting them in - pixels or inches? we should decide on one. but do you think inconsistent margins will be a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) oooh yeah, that's something we need to decide.. what values are you quoting them in - pixels or inches? we should decide on one. but do you think inconsistent margins will be a problem? Let's do one inch margins. That sounds like a lot, but the way the book is printed we need to account for content bleeds to ensure nothing gets trimmed off in the printing process. In terms of design, let's try to loosely base our "flavour" on Mika's new art that surfaced around PDP - the same "feel" as the clown with the shoe in my siggy. Still bright, but bolder than the original colours used in LICM artwork. Make sense? And I'm strongly voting against page numbers. With so many "cooks in the kitchen" in terms of layout, organizing page numbers is a giant pain that we just don't need. And we didn't have them last year, and Meeks didn't mind. Besides, Mika's going to flip through it page-by-page anyhow, he doesn't need page numbers. Any layout questions, post 'em here - or PM me, or email me. Edited October 6, 2010 by lollipop_monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozarella Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Let's do one inch margins. That sounds like a lot, but the way the book is printed we need to account for content bleeds to ensure nothing gets trimmed off in the printing process. In terms of design, let's try to loosely base our "flavour" on Mika's new art that surfaced around PDP - the same "feel" as the clown with the shoe in my siggy. Still bright, but bolder than the original colours used in LICM artwork. Make sense? And I'm strongly voting against page numbers. With so many "cooks in the kitchen" in terms of layout, organizing page numbers is a giant pain that we just don't need. And we didn't have them last year, and Meeks didn't mind. Besides, Mika's going to flip through it page-by-page anyhow, he doesn't need page numbers. Any layout questions, post 'em here - or PM me, or email me. Oh great, I'll email a couple of my layouts cuz I'm not sure theyre "okay":bleh: And I'll try to add some of that clownyshoey stuff:thumb_yello: Edited October 6, 2010 by lollipop_monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenbbw Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I love the tumbling clown idea...brill. And I'm strongly voting against page numbers. With so many "cooks in the kitchen" in terms of layout, organizing page numbers is a giant pain that we just don't need. And we didn't have them last year, and Meeks didn't mind. Besides, Mika's going to flip through it page-by-page anyhow, he doesn't need page numbers. So, tumbling clown....in or out??? I'd happily have a go anyway should we be able to pull it together once the layout is done but if it's a definite no-no then I won't bother. Also, some while back Melenie mentioned a warholesque page for the art section and I'd started gathering stuff to make it if that would still be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineverer Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 i have a problem! i can't seem to receive files through the sharing folders function on MSN - i can't find it actually! i downloaded the latest messenger already, but i still can't find the option! help? :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 So, tumbling clown....in or out??? I'd happily have a go anyway should we be able to pull it together once the layout is done but if it's a definite no-no then I won't bother. Also, some while back Melenie mentioned a warholesque page for the art section and I'd started gathering stuff to make it if that would still be needed. Feel free to email kate about the warhol idea...I don't know how far she's gotten. Also, remind me to add your name to the list of layout editors...that is if you do find a way to help out, it would be much appreciated...even if it is a little something with a tumbling clown... I may be able to work that into my design concept which is really really simple...so I actually think that would be really cute... do you know anyone who can draw a little clown dude? i have a problem! i can't seem to receive files through the sharing folders function on MSN - i can't find it actually! i downloaded the latest messenger already, but i still can't find the option! help? :\ hmmm, yeah some people had that problem, but most were able to update their msn and view the sharing folder. If it doesn't work out, just have your partners email you the stories as attachments:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenbbw Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Feel free to email kate about the warhol idea...I don't know how far she's gotten. Also, remind me to add your name to the list of layout editors...that is if you do find a way to help out, it would be much appreciated...even if it is a little something with a tumbling clown... I may be able to work that into my design concept which is really really simple...so I actually think that would be really cute... do you know anyone who can draw a little clown dude? Oh, I was going to draw him myself!!! hmmm, yeah some people had that problem, but most were able to update their msn and view the sharing folder. If it doesn't work out, just have your partners email you the stories as attachments:thumb_yello: If it's just my files...let me know and I'll send them by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineverer Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 If it's just my files...let me know and I'll send them by email. hmmm, yeah some people had that problem, but most were able to update their msn and view the sharing folder. If it doesn't work out, just have your partners email you the stories as attachments:thumb_yello: alright, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) So, tumbling clown....in or out??? The problem with using a tumbling clown for page numbers is that, with so many people designing these pages, it'd be nearly impossible to keep it consistent throughout the entire book. And it would make it truly impossible to do any last minute page insertions or deletions. It's really not something that would work well with the piecemeal approach we take to this book. And while it is a brilliant idea, it's one of those things that can look really shoddy and half a*sed if it's not absolutely perfect. Not to say, of course, that there's anything wrong with what you'd create; it's about the nature of how the book is put together. Hope that makes sense! i have a problem! i can't seem to receive files through the sharing folders function on MSN - i can't find it actually! i downloaded the latest messenger already, but i still can't find the option! help? :\ Right-click on your contacts name, and choose "Create sharing folder." If your contact already created a folder, it will say "Open your sharing folder." Best of luck! Edited January 22, 2009 by lollipop_monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 How many pages in total will this be peeps <just curious> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineverer Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Right-click on your contacts name, and choose "Create sharing folder." If your contact already created a folder, it will say "Open your sharing folder." Best of luck! but the messenger i have don't seem to have that function and i updated it to the latest version already, so i think it's some problem with the messenger software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozarella Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Okay, so here's the thing. I'm not sure if this is alright for the layout of the HMCML section. I made them in photoshop CS4 instead of word so I wanted to ask before I made all of them. And they're not compleatly finished. I'm gonna add more clowny stuff:bleh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) The problem with using a tumbling clown for page numbers is that, with so many people designing these pages, it'd be nearly impossible to keep it consistent throughout the entire book. And it would make it truly impossible to do any last minute page insertions or deletions.It's really not something that would work well with the piecemeal approach we take to this book. And while it is a brilliant idea, it's one of those things that can look really shoddy and half a*sed if it's not absolutely perfect. Not to say, of course, that there's anything wrong with what you'd create; it's about the nature of how the book is put together. Hope that makes sense! Right-click on your contacts name, and choose "Create sharing folder." If your contact already created a folder, it will say "Open your sharing folder." Best of luck! Well see I think we can incoorperate the clown not as a page number but for just the messages section... have him go along the sides of the pages. Because as of now, I have no design scheme other than a little bit of color in the boxes I'm putting around pictures and some headlines. I think adding the little guy would add something fun, atleast for those 100 and something pages :-) How many pages in total will this be peeps <just curious> At the least, 400 pages. It'll be double last years for sure:thumb_yello: Okay, so here's the thing. I'm not sure if this is alright for the layout of the HMCML section. I made them in photoshop CS4 instead of word so I wanted to ask before I made all of them.And they're not compleatly finished. I'm gonna add more clowny stuff I love this, completley. I love the individuality to each page. IT'll be fun for not only Mika to look at, but the poeple who wrote these stories. I think it's brill EDIT: I forgot to mention the text though... I know for the last, the centered text works perfectly, but for the others...is there a way to justify it so that it's in line...or if that doesn't work center it? I was editor of my school newspaper lol...we never let anything go past without justification in text. So if that won't work, don't mind me : P Edited January 22, 2009 by BonjourMika1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozarella Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 thanks:D Yeah, I know it bugs me to. But I'll try:thumb_yello: I have alot of stories left, and as you mentioned, I want every single one of them to be special. So maybe I wont have the time. but I'll try. Promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agnieszka Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 a kind soul sent me the link to this thread and i just wanted to say that i absolutely LOVE the design of my page. it's like so.. me i really really like it. Seeing it made me realize that Mika and some other people will actually at one point read all of this which is, for me, a bit like eeeeek, but seeing how beautiful the page is made it easier for me. everyone will focus on the design instead of what i wrote great job mozarella, luv it! i had to drop in and say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I don't know if I can get all of both Lollipop stuff and art done by the end of January (it's sneaking up fast!) but I will do my absolute best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 a kind soul sent me the link to this thread and i just wanted to say that i absolutely LOVE the design of my page. it's like so.. me i really really like it. Seeing it made me realize that Mika and some other people will actually at one point read all of this which is, for me, a bit like eeeeek, but seeing how beautiful the page is made it easier for me. everyone will focus on the design instead of what i wrote great job mozarella, luv it! i had to drop in and say it i read your text and loved it! and the design of the pages looks brilliant! cant wait to read the finished book!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agnieszka Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I've totally gone "deer in the headlights" over what I wrote. It's been so many months. I'd probably edit it to death if I got my hands on it again. So glad it's out of my hands because my stuff is always better than I think it is, but I always think it should be BETTER, y'know? I'm so excited to see how this all turns out! I know! i only write essays, a blog and lots of e-mails but every time i read something i wrote a day or a year earlier i feel like there's million things i'd change.. i read your text and loved it! and the design of the pages looks brilliant!cant wait to read the finished book!! really? thank you.. same here, seeing some of the pages got me even more excited about the book. it's gonna have the best spot on my bookshelf can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenbbw Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I don't know if I can get all of both Lollipop stuff and art done by the end of January (it's sneaking up fast!) but I will do my absolute best. Want a hand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I did get your PM, but I didn't respond yet because I haven't definitely decided what's up with the art section completely. There are some things I want to do but I'm not sure what/ where yet. I plan on getting Lollipop done very soon and I've started some art stuff but I will be more focused on that in a couple days to respond. So thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozarella Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Well I loved doing it! Glad you liked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineverer Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I don't know if I can get all of both Lollipop stuff and art done by the end of January (it's sneaking up fast!) but I will do my absolute best. we're in the same boat hun!! :\ but it's still really fun to do nevertheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 How about a 10 day increase? Feb. 10th sound ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozarella Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 OMG THANK YOU MEL! I swear, Five seconds ago I was like, "omg, I'll have to stay up all night tomorrow cuz I have a whole lot of layouts left to do" and then I was like "Oh I have to check the mfc" And I find this!:D Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineverer Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 omg thanks Mel!!!!! really needed the extention, will get it done by then, i promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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