StevePhelps 0 #1 October 5, 2004 I made this poster (24" x 18") from some of my stills. Any thoughts? My goal was to keep it bright, eye catching with a simple message. The plan is to place in bars and college dorms, and other places. http://www.skydivevideo.info/poster3_small.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #2 October 5, 2004 Whoa! There's a blast from the past! That's where I did my Tandem rating in 1992... Nice poster. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrairieDoug 0 #3 October 5, 2004 Very nicely done. If you add any more pics to it, I'd consider one of somebody under canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #4 October 5, 2004 yeah, canopy shot! Some FF too! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #5 October 5, 2004 Cool poster, but I'd agree that a canopy pic would be good. Also, the exit pic in the top left is good, but I think it needs cropping a little tighter to put more emphasis on the faces of the student and instructor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #6 October 5, 2004 I agree -- so I cropped it -- better? http://www.skydivevideo.info/poster3_small.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #7 October 5, 2004 Yeah, better. I expect you probably wanted to have the word 'SKYDIVE' visible on the underside of the wing, but I think having that in view made the subjects too small. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #8 October 5, 2004 People are smart but from a quick glance I don't know if people will understand the feel your going for with the shot that has the wing. I would find one where its maybe a little farther and you can see more of the plane. We can recognize instantly that it is the underside of a wing but I don't know if wuffos will catch that as they walk by a poster on the wall. It might not matter if they get it, but I think that the point your trying to make will be more clear if you choose a shot that is both close to the main subject and still indicative of the plane inthe background. It seems that the subject of that area of the post ought to be more of the "what your doing" than the "who is doing it" I think that the expression of someone just exiting is cool too but the orientation of the picture doens't make it stand out to me. p.s. I like the way you used the backgrounds as more of a landscape and allowed the pictures to sort of pour out from the "window" of the ground below. Though i might chop the leg of the reserve side (white) JM because it would give more depth and wouldn't be overdoing the effect. He does appear to be much farther back.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #9 October 5, 2004 Yeah, I've got some thoughts, Steve.... Now I can handle Katiebear having the same color pattern on her BirdMan suit as I do because, well, she's Katie and she's my . But is there really someone in OK with the same colors as moi? Damn....that's freaky. I need to get my booty out to Airtight and check that place out. As for the overall poster, damn nice.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #10 October 5, 2004 Kris: When I was at Cushing (long time ago) you had purple. Mike Swearingen has a purple birdman + he has the same color of canopy as mine: purple/teal. See you at the DZ I hope! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #11 October 5, 2004 QuotePeople are smart but from a quick glance I don't know if people will understand the feel your going for with the shot that has the wing. I would find one where its maybe a little farther and you can see more of the plane. I had one like that up -- but consenus @ the DZ and on this forum was we liked seeing the face on exit better. Thanks for your input though. BTW I did crop reserve JM leg (on the original) as I was not happy with his white jump suit blending into the white sky. Good suggestion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #12 October 5, 2004 I had to do a doubletake too!!! Steve - NOICE!!! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #13 October 6, 2004 Poster is cool. Would be cooler if I was in it Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #14 October 6, 2004 QuotePoster is cool. Would be cooler if I was in it yeah, Steve, I agree with Bigun, would be cooler w/ me in it! If ya ever need to make a poster with us super tall skydivers at the dz, put me and Keith and Anthony in it! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #15 October 6, 2004 QuotePoster is cool. Would be cooler if I was in it Get your butt out there Saturday with all those tandems and maybe you will be. My goal is to do 4-6 a year. make 'em collector's item! Sarah, I'd put you in it in a heart beat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #16 October 6, 2004 i think to a whuffo skydiving sounds expensive..how about putting in a price range just to give people an idea that you can actually afford to do this. Looks great though .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #17 October 6, 2004 Tandem Cypres had to be shipped to the manufacturer after being outside the parameters during its four year check... but I don't need no tandems to skydive!!Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #18 October 6, 2004 Quotei think to a whuffo skydiving sounds expensive..how about putting in a price range just to give people an idea that you can actually afford to do this. Looks great though [beginning] skydiving IS expensive! Too many prices and variables for a poster (video, stills, AFF, tandem, IAD, different AFF prices on each levvel, yada, yada, yada) -- that's why the website address is prominant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #19 October 6, 2004 gee thanks Steve, that would be awesome. I'm gonna jump tomorrow, but next sat. I'll be at home for a week. Then when I get back we can do my air shots. You rock Steve! No wonder they call you the rock! cant wait to see the posters Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdbrown 0 #20 October 6, 2004 nice poster Steve, makes me want to get back there. Will see ya'll during Thanksgiving though....looking forward to it..... -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
