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		Posted: 28 Dec 2019 16:23
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Hi! As I was unhappy with my previous thumb design for motorsport events, I have design a new one for Formula 1 and I'll update the existing ones for the new one. Here you can see some examples: Special thumbs for qualifyings PS: As you can see, each race will have a different image as identifier. Each displayed photo is related to the 2019 race held on that grand prix, but as there's no mention of related year/season, could be used for all seasons without problem Once updated the F1 ones and if you like the design, I'll do the same for other motorsports leagues willorkney

		Posted: 28 Dec 2019 22:27
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		They look great to me, I think maybe you shouldn't use them for every year of F1 though as the styling is very modern and I don't think it would fit well with anything pre-2010 looking at the TV graphic designs over the years.

		Posted: 28 Dec 2019 22:37
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Stunning! Love the font Feel free to replace any of my old uploads, I love the standard design.

		Posted: 29 Dec 2019 10:47
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		They look great to me, I think maybe you shouldn't use them for every year of F1 though as the styling is very modern and I don't think it would fit well with anything pre-2010 looking at the TV graphic designs over the years. Yes, you're right. At the moment only updated from 2016 up to 2020 season

		Posted: 03 Jan 2020 17:26
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Updating the design also for Golf events using course related photos: willorkney

		Posted: 03 Jan 2020 19:05
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Sweet! Is there some way you could share the source of these images? Are they PSD?

		Posted: 03 Jan 2020 19:22
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Sweet! Is there some way you could share the source of these images? Are they PSD? Yes, they are PSD. Which one do you need? Currently designed different versions for the next leagues: Golf: PGA Tour Here you can see some of the uploaded ones: https://www.thesportsdb.com/events_main.php?s=Golf ...and more to come!

		Posted: 03 Jan 2020 19:47
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		I was thinking any source, no rush, was just thinking others could help out making them from the templates. Another thing I was thinking was to maybe put a small thesportsdb logo on them somewhere so people know where they come from. I'm in 2 minds about that though as I like the clean look as they are.

		Posted: 04 Jan 2020 21:57
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Thought i'd have a go at updating some of the pga golf events. Ovokx are you happy for me to use your thumb designs etc. https://www.thesportsdb.com/event/613172

		Posted: 05 Jan 2020 10:20
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Thought i'd have a go at updating some of the pga golf events. Ovokx are you happy for me to use your thumb designs etc. https://www.thesportsdb.com/event/613172 Sure! Glad you liked my design! Do you want/need the original PSD file? If you want, I can share it with you ;P Also loved your adaptation for posters and banners, but maybe for posters I would remove the TV logo in order to be used for any country

		Posted: 05 Jan 2020 22:51
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		cheers Ovokx, have changed the tv graphic for the course name, think it looks OK. I use Gimp for images, not sure about PSD fiiles, if they work with Gimp that would be great.

		Posted: 05 Jan 2020 23:15
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		I use Gimp for images, not sure about PSD fiiles, if they work with Gimp that would be great. Gimp & Photoshop aren't very good friends... Vector shape layers aren't supported (my PSD has) and text layers in PSDs won't be editable in Gimp

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 10:25
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Once populated the new design for motorsport & golf events, now it's time for the first team vs team sport: basketball Which one do you like most? willorkney

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 11:43
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		They look fantastic! Can you post the source again so I can upload somewhere. I might put them on GitHub

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 11:46
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		They look fantastic! Can you post the source again so I can upload somewhere. I might put them on GitHub Which one from the two versions do you prefer to be used as standard here?

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 11:52
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		I prefer the 1st one personally. But both look equally as good EDIT: in fact I probably like the 2nd one better now I look at it... hehe

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 11:57
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		I prefer the 1st one personally. But both look equally as good EDIT: in fact I probably like the 2nd one better now I look at it... hehe hehe, OK! I'll fully add all the layers/badges for all teams and start to update current leagues using the 2nd design!

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 13:03
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Are you going to do it all manually? I've learned a way to batch process images in Photoshop using variables and a CSV file that has made life a lot easier when updating tournaments. It would make it a lot easier if you were to do every fixture in the NBA for instance.

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 17:07
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		I'm also working on a feature that will store any event thumb for auto future use. The backend is already done, just trying to work out how the front end bit will work.

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 17:15
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Are you going to do it all manually? I've learned a way to batch process images in Photoshop using variables and a CSV file that has made life a lot easier when updating tournaments. It would make it a lot easier if you were to do every fixture in the NBA for instance. A guide to that might be very useful. I didn't realise Photoshop could be so powerful.

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 19:27
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		A guide to that might be very useful. I didn't realise Photoshop could be so powerful. I'll try my best to come up with a guide, I'll use a smaller league for an example.

		Posted: 08 Mar 2020 19:29
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		I'll try my best to come up with a guide, I'll use a smaller league for an example. Thank you!

		Posted: 09 Mar 2020 06:04
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Already uploaded some: willorkney

		Posted: 09 Mar 2020 10:06
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		Yep I think that really works! Nice one

		Posted: 21 Mar 2020 10:59
zag Posts: 3,848 Joined: 2020		NBA 2019/20 special events thumbs all added: Now adding all preseason games thumbs willorkney

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