Gnomicons ([info]gnomicons) wrote,
@ 2005-02-02 14:24:00
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Current mood: cold
Current music:The Gulf War Song -- Moxy Früvous

Looking for some input
I'm curious to know what kind of icons you all would like to see. I have a pretty large DVD collection, and I don't mind going out to look for caps of subjects that I like. But we both benefit if the subject I'm iconing (iconifying?) is one that you'd like to see. So comment with ideas of icon topics. Think there needs to be more Princess Bride? Rufus? Casablanca? Bush-bashing? Something completely different? Tell me. I don't guarantee that I'll make icons on the subject you suggest, but I'm certainly open to suggestions.

Also, I need ideas for subjects to post on in my design blog; so if there's something that you're curious about, a technique or what not, comment here and I'll see what I can do.

By the way, the friends list has been updated (and mutualized, heh), and this post is friends-only as something of a reward to those of you who watch this place.

Thanks!


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[info]snowdrifted
2005-02-02 07:53 pm UTC (link)
Your design blog is so very helpful. The colour in your icons always turns out so nice and vivid, so I'd be curious about any tips there. :) I'm lousy at coming up with icon requests - but anything Princess Bride would be fun! Classic movies are so great for icons. :)

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-02 10:33 pm UTC (link)
I've actually got something on the vivid colors here in this journal that I'm meaning to copy to the design blog. I don't know how much more there is to it than what I said there, but if there's still interest in those sorts of techniques, I can definitely try to figure out my method and share ;-)

Actually, I'm thinking that a really random and fun topic might be using unconventional programs in graphics design. For example, I've used ProEngineer before in some icons, and, for part of the current layout of the site, I used Microsoft Excel to generate part of the shapes. It's a bizarre kind of topic, and probably not all that useful, but I wonder if it might be fun.

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[info]snowdrifted
2005-02-02 11:28 pm UTC (link)
Ah, thanks. :) I'll check out that entry.

a really random and fun topic might be using unconventional programs in graphics design

That sounds pretty cool - I hadn't expected things like Excel would be useful for graphic design! *g*

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-03 12:06 am UTC (link)
Neither did I until a semester where I spent countless hours with the damn program. But, there's a reason that my newest version of Gnomicons is called Excel ;-)

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[info]lilithschilde
2005-02-02 08:34 pm UTC (link)
I'm always looking for more LOTR Galadriel and/or Cate Blanchett icons. Stuff for different holidays would be fantastic, too.

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-02 10:27 pm UTC (link)
I always thought my Galadriel section was skimpy, so I'll have a look at capping and iconing some more of her. She's such a wonderful character.

Holidays are usually a trip to find pics for, but I'll consider it. I wouldn't expect any Valentine ones from me, though. A lonely Gnome like me doesn't get any attention then anyway ;-)

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[info]_penguinstyle
2005-02-02 09:02 pm UTC (link)
More Frames stuff. And perhaps some U2 Icons? :)

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-02 10:25 pm UTC (link)
More Frames stuff is something you can count on. I love the lads too much not to. :-D

I'd have to look around for U2 pics, but I'd consider doing that.

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[info]autumn_faerie
2005-02-02 10:11 pm UTC (link)
I'd love to see some Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the Gene Wilder version) icons. :) Don't see too many of them around LJ.

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-02 10:24 pm UTC (link)
That I can definitely do. It's a topic I've been meaning to do, actually, because I have the DVD. Good to know that someone is interested in them! Especially as that serves as motivation for me.

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[info]the_grim_wombat
2005-02-02 10:58 pm UTC (link)
Ooh, yes, I'll definitely second that request!

Gene Wilder = <3

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[info]autumn_faerie
2005-02-03 02:16 am UTC (link)
Yay!! This makes me so happy. :D Willy Wonka is a classic!

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[info]bandonbanshee
2005-02-02 10:53 pm UTC (link)
rufus! ooh, mel brooks stuff -- blazing saddles?

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-03 12:07 am UTC (link)
I really, really want a DVD copy of Blazing Saddles but I don't have one as yet. :-(

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[info]cagedphoenix
2005-02-03 12:22 am UTC (link)
Bush-bashing icons sound like fun. and well, in my opinion you can never have too many phantom icons. :)

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-03 03:22 am UTC (link)
God, I just got done listening to the State of the Union address, and all I can say is, "Oh Canada!"

I don't doubt that there will be some more Phantom icons after all the caps I made...

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[info]cagedphoenix
2005-02-04 06:23 am UTC (link)
yeah, i watched it too and cracked up when i heard him say 'nucular' the first time, giggled the second time, and then i was just like ok enough already.

more phantom icons ...SCORE!

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[info]eyra
2005-02-03 12:28 am UTC (link)
This is a really random (and pretty silly) list, so I don't even know if any are possibilities, but:

Emperor's New Groove
Bandits
Daniel Deronda
Milo and Otis

And techniques (both horribly basic, I know)-

-How do you take screencaps from a DVD?
-How do you tint something completely to one color? How do you change that color if it's already tinted? (like, if a photograph is more or less tinted blue, can you change it to red?)

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-03 03:22 am UTC (link)
Hmm... I don't have (or in some cases) know the stuff in that list, so I'd have a tough time of it. But I can definitely note those questions and answer them.

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[info]devilishkurumi
2005-02-03 12:52 am UTC (link)
haha. Micheal Myers. I need more horror icons. 'Specially Mike. <3

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-03 03:23 am UTC (link)
Ouch. Could be amusing, though ;-)

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[info]xtoothfaeryx
2005-02-03 02:19 am UTC (link)
HMm.. maybe some Johnny the Homical Manic icons, or Greenday ones? :O

And thank you so very much to adding me back to your friend's list!! I really appreciate it :)

<333

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[info]gnomeofsol
2005-02-03 03:24 am UTC (link)
Green Day I'm vaguely familiar with, the other I don't believe I've heard of...

You're very welcome. I'm glad you like it here ;-)

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[info]neuilly
2005-03-11 01:32 pm UTC (link)
Maybe some Hayden Christensen icons? I don't know why, but I'm on a mini Hayden kick right now.

This post was such a sweet idea, thank you so much!

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[info]neuilly
2005-03-11 01:34 pm UTC (link)
Oh or Gael Garcia Bernal! I'm always on the lookout for icons of him.

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