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whereisglenn

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#32535 19-Apr-2009 21:37

Does anyone have a full line up of channel logos they can pm me? Freeview & Sky. Been scratching round the web but have a very incomplete list. Cheers.

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#208110 20-Apr-2009 12:14

kiwijunglist has these: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=84&TopicId=31205

I've added a few and have changed the look to not have the oval shape but the set he made is pretty complete.

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#208119 20-Apr-2009 12:43

www.lyngsat-logo.com has logos for virtually every channel in the world.

nzkc

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#208133 20-Apr-2009 13:26

I took kiwijunglist's set and the lyngsat-logo.com set and merged them. I'm happy to post them up (once I get home) but I'll be honest; I'm not 100% happy with them. Its a pretty complete set (even have a TV3+1 logo) and whilst they're the same shape I find they're a bit too white (the background's are mostly white). I'm going to play around with them some more.

I saw a set for MediaCenter somewhere on here I liked the look of that I might replicate. They were white logos on transparent background. Looked very tidy and I think that will be better for my MediaPortal set up.

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#208170 20-Apr-2009 15:09

Is there any way to get these to work with vista media center & tv pack?

whereisglenn

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#208172 20-Apr-2009 15:11

nzkc: I took kiwijunglist's set and the lyngsat-logo.com set and merged them. I'm happy to post them up (once I get home) but I'll be honest; I'm not 100% happy with them. Its a pretty complete set (even have a TV3+1 logo) and whilst they're the same shape I find they're a bit too white (the background's are mostly white). I'm going to play around with them some more.

I saw a set for MediaCenter somewhere on here I liked the look of that I might replicate. They were white logos on transparent background. Looked very tidy and I think that will be better for my MediaPortal set up.

Yeah, logos on transparent background will definitely work best with the mce guide. I just thought somebody might have already done the hard yards and finished off a set of high quality logos. Looks like I'll have to dust off photoshop.

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#208188 20-Apr-2009 16:46

Asmodeus: Is there any way to get these to work with vista media center & tv pack?

Windows 7 supports logos, Vista does not.. roll on Windows 7

I thought there was a thread about adding them to Windows 7 but I cant find it now.

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whereisglenn

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#208190 20-Apr-2009 16:52

Nety:
Asmodeus: Is there any way to get these to work with vista media center & tv pack?

Windows 7 supports logos, Vista does not.. roll on Windows 7

I thought there was a thread about adding them to Windows 7 but I cant find it now.

http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/post/344099.aspx

or

If you get signed up to the beta and want to import guide listings you can use Big Screen EPG.
http://mobilewares.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!78533A1A2E078194!3057.entry

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#208205 20-Apr-2009 17:56

As promised, here are the TV logos I have put together following kiwijunglist's example.

Download: Logos.zip

I'm going to have a go at another style and, if I like it, will post an update.

nzkc

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#208238 20-Apr-2009 21:59

Here's an example of the logos I'm thinking of creating. They're a rough draft but would appreciate some thoughts.

If anyone already has done something similar would love to hear about it (so I dont have to do the work!).

Link to example: Example.jpg (note it should open in a new window)

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#208253 20-Apr-2009 23:03

I don't want to steal someone else's hardwork.
Credit goes to Cadriel from geekzone for doing the freeview logos.
I just added the Chinese TV logo, and updated the instructions a little.

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#208254 20-Apr-2009 23:05

nzkc: Here's an example of the logos I'm thinking of creating. They're a rough draft but would appreciate some thoughts.

If anyone already has done something similar would love to hear about it (so I dont have to do the work!).

Link to example: Example.jpg (note it should open in a new window)

IMHO - i prefer the full colour logos, that looks too plain and they all look too similar without the colour.

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#208255 20-Apr-2009 23:12

kiwijunglist: I don't want to steal someone else's hardwork.
Credit goes to Cadriel from geekzone for doing the freeview logos.
I just added the Chinese TV logo, and updated the instructions a little.

And of course you got permission from the broadcasters to use their copyrighted logos?

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#208256 20-Apr-2009 23:18

errr... since the credit goes to Cadriel, you should ask him!

and i could ask you the same?

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#208293 21-Apr-2009 09:31

kiwijunglist:
IMHO - i prefer the full colour logos, that looks too plain and they all look too similar without the colour.

Must be a personal taste thing. I find all the colour a bit "too much"

Having completed the logos (though some might need adjusting) I think they look great and will be keeping them I think. Ties in nicely with the MediaPortal theme I feel. I guess I like the understated look a little bit more.

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#208326 21-Apr-2009 12:08

openmedia: And of course you got permission from the broadcasters to use their copyrighted logos?

You are joking, right? Although I don't doubt there is truth behind what you say, surely you're not seriously suggesting that enthusiasts need to get broadcaster permission for something they are getting no monetary gain from?

If you are then the mods should seriously consider closing this thread as I'm certain it would be breaking the GZ T&Cs.

And if not then I will post up my version of the Freeview and Sky channel logos tonight. I'm certainly no graphic designer but I'm happy with my colour logos :)

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