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Fuyuzora
02-20-2011, 10:48 PM
Was browsing Gelaskins (http://gelaskins.com/)' website today, and noticed they have a special pricing for bulk custom orders:

> 10-24 pieces = 35% off
> 25-59 pieces = 50% off
> 60-100 pieces = 60% off

Most phone skins seem to be $14.95 base price.

Neat thing is, on bulk orders there can be any mix of devices - so no worries about the fact that some people have BlackBerrys, others iPhones, others Android phones, etc. In addition, designs can be different for each individual item as well (!!!), so the overall design doesn't have to be identical for everyone - for instance, people could add their forum handles, or change colours if they wanted.

I should also note that Gelaskins is a Toronto-based company, which is neat.

At any rate, I decided to play around with Photoshop and their online preview system to get an idea of what a TM3 design might look like (see below).

Thoughts?

iPhone 4
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/iPhone4_Crop.jpg

Blackberry Bold
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/Bold_Crop.jpg

Motorola Milestone/Droid
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/Milestone_Crop.jpg

iPad
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/iPad_Crop.jpg

Playstation 3
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/PS3_Crop.jpg

MPS
02-20-2011, 11:05 PM
this looks like 3M di noc
im sure you can get Mat to make this stuff for you @ way better price

Fuyuzora
02-20-2011, 11:21 PM
this looks like 3M di noc
im sure you can get Mat to make this stuff for you @ way better price

In retrospect, using carbon fibre background in my test designs was probably a bad idea - similarity to di-noc was unintentional, I was just imitating the current TM3 forum banner. I'll back up a minute to explain why I was thinking of this instead of SecheMedia or GTA Decal (or di-noc).

Gelaskins are a removable protective skin, and can be printed with ANY kind of design (source image preferably 300+ dpi). A couple interesting examples:

Cable Cranes (http://www.gelaskins.com/gallery/Nanami_Cowdroy/Cable_Cranes) (love this one)
http://gelaskins.com/images/skins/209-CableCranes/110_NanamiCowdroy_CableCranes_300-white.jpg

Heart Skulls (http://gelaskins.com/gallery/Playdead_Cult/Heart_Skulls)
http://gelaskins.com/images/skins/702-HeartSkulls/110_PlaydeadCult_HeartSkulls_300-white.jpg

Loose Leaf (http://gelaskins.com/gallery/Derek_Prospero/Loose_Leaf)
http://gelaskins.com/images/skins/408-LooseLeaf/110_DerekProspero_LooseLeaf_300-white.jpg

As far as I know, the vinyl used by SecheMedia and GTA Decal is designed for permanent adhesion, and thus might not be so attractive for use on cellphones or other similar items.

As for di-noc, I thought that required a heat gun for proper application? (you would know better though, I've never worked with the stuff... yet) Either way, that would still leave the question of branding with the TM3 logo, etc.

Should note that perhaps posting this in the TM3 Promotional Items section was a bad idea, since everyone could get custom totally unique designs in a GB, regardless of branding.

S.F.W.
02-21-2011, 12:47 AM
If there is enough interest, I can get pricing from some other companies as well. I have a contact at Gelaskins as well as another local competitor from CES. I would be interested in one for my ipad, and one for my BB.

Hyperion
02-21-2011, 12:56 AM
Interested, please keep talking.

sp3GT
02-21-2011, 12:26 PM
I would be interested too for my iphone

She_Prime
02-21-2011, 12:30 PM
Interested too if they have the 3GS Version

Fuyuzora
02-21-2011, 04:14 PM
Interested too if they have the 3GS Version

They do - Gelaskins make skins for many, many devices. For the sake of anyone else wondering if their device is supported:

Skins for Phones (73 devices) (http://gelaskins.com/store/skins/phones)
MP3 Players, incl iPod (27 devices) (http://gelaskins.com/store/skins/ipod_and_mp3)
Laptops (27 options) (http://gelaskins.com/store/skins/laptops)
Gaming Devices/Peripherals (19 devices) (http://gelaskins.com/store/skins/gaming)
Tablets & eReaders (10 devices) (http://gelaskins.com/store/skins/tablets_and_ereaders)

:thumbsup

What sorts of designs are people interested in? An "official" TM3 design, maybe something like the official banner? Maybe with different colours of carbon fibre for the background?

Or maybe something different or more customized?

omalak
02-21-2011, 05:17 PM
Id be interested in one for my iphone4 pending price

S.F.W.
02-21-2011, 06:02 PM
I like the idea of an official skin, much like the banner. Or even just the gauge pod portion with TM3.

stevenma188
02-21-2011, 06:06 PM
About wrapping the phone with 3M Dri Carbon stuff, I asked Stealth, and he said it can't be done (at least on my Bold 9700). I would be interested in this.

She_Prime
02-21-2011, 10:21 PM
I like the idea of an official skin, much like the banner. Or even just the gauge pod portion with TM3.

The gauge pod would be really awesome. Would we be limited to black as a background colour though?

S.F.W.
02-21-2011, 10:24 PM
The gauge pod would be really awesome. Would we be limited to black as a background colour though?

not sure..I'm not a designer...I'm just an idea guy.

She_Prime
02-21-2011, 10:29 PM
Well I'd hope to be able to choose a background colour... though even in just black it would still be pretty cool.

Fuyuzora
02-21-2011, 10:54 PM
The gauge pod would be really awesome. Would we be limited to black as a background colour though?

not sure..I'm not a designer...I'm just an idea guy.

Well I'd hope to be able to choose a background colour... though even in just black it would still be pretty cool.

If I were to do the designs, yeah, changing out the backgrounds would be no problem. Working with the cluster logo/font/etc shouldnt be a problem either, assuming I could obtain a copy of the original PSD files to work from.

I think there are a few graphic designers here as well, which may be able to broaden the number of choices beyond what I can pull off.

Only other problem is how stupendously busy I am with work and school at the moment, but if interest keeps up I'm sure we could start a proper GB. :)

Fuyuzora
02-21-2011, 11:41 PM
Talking about different backgrounds got me in the mood for tinkering around in Photoshop... Used She_Prime as a test subject (hope you don't mind!). :)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/She_Prime_Crop.jpg

Skin for iPhone 3GS appears to only be for the reverse of the phone.

S.F.W.
02-21-2011, 11:42 PM
If I were to do the designs, yeah, changing out the backgrounds would be no problem. Working with the cluster logo/font/etc shouldnt be a problem either, assuming I could obtain a copy of the original PSD files to work from.

I think there are a few graphic designers here as well, which may be able to broaden the number of choices beyond what I can pull off.

Only other problem is how stupendously busy I am with work and school at the moment, but if interest keeps up I'm sure we could start a proper GB. :)

if you have time, and want to tinker, send me your email and I can send you the files.

She_Prime
02-22-2011, 03:00 AM
Talking about different backgrounds got me in the mood for tinkering around in Photoshop... Used She_Prime as a test subject (hope you don't mind!). :)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/She_Prime_Crop.jpg

Skin for iPhone 3GS appears to only be for the reverse of the phone.


That's amazing :D

n00bMeiSter
02-22-2011, 11:38 AM
Or even just the gauge pod portion with TM3.

+1

Jackal
02-22-2011, 09:13 PM
Interested too if they have the 3GS Version

+1

p-o-g-i
02-25-2011, 09:45 AM
Talking about different backgrounds got me in the mood for tinkering around in Photoshop... Used She_Prime as a test subject (hope you don't mind!). :)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/She_Prime_Crop.jpg

Skin for iPhone 3GS appears to only be for the reverse of the phone.

Fuyuzora, that's pretty bada$$ :). Think you could try doing one of me? Instead of the purple.... how about green.
Depending how this looks, I may be in on this.....

Fuyuzora
02-25-2011, 11:46 AM
Yup! Would be happy to draft up a preview. :)

Any requests for the handle font (either a specific font or a "feel")? I can also (try to) make other tints of carbon fibre. The only proper texture I have is black, but I can try to adapt it.

Out of town and don't have photoshop with me, but will give it a shot when I'm back at home next week.

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S.F.W.
02-25-2011, 01:50 PM
Yup! Would be happy to draft up a preview. :)

Any requests for the handle font (either a specific font or a "feel")? I can also (try to) make other tints of carbon fibre. The only proper texture I have is black, but I can try to adapt it.

Out of town and don't have photoshop with me, but will give it a shot when I'm back at home next week.

- Sent from my Android smartphone using Tapatalk

Hmm, I'll put in a request. S.F.W. in a more gothic font similar to the one's here:http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=401 . Blue CF base, Bronze Font ...

p-o-g-i
02-25-2011, 03:34 PM
Yup! Would be happy to draft up a preview. :)

Any requests for the handle font (either a specific font or a "feel")? I can also (try to) make other tints of carbon fibre. The only proper texture I have is black, but I can try to adapt it.

Out of town and don't have photoshop with me, but will give it a shot when I'm back at home next week.

- Sent from my Android smartphone using Tapatalk

No preference in terms of the handle font. The one you did for ShePrime looks pretty good.
"IF" you have time, one with my signature (Team_JH Society) in the same font would be cool as well :) That's only "IF" you have time. I appreciate you helping me out.....

Jackal
02-25-2011, 04:41 PM
Fuyuzora, that's pretty bada$$ :). Think you could try doing one of me? Instead of the purple.... how about green.
Depending how this looks, I may be in on this.....

I wouldn't mind one too. If you can make one for me I would appreciate it. 3GS. Green with Jackal on it. Similar font and similar green to my avatar. She Prime's was just crazy good!

She_Prime
02-25-2011, 05:39 PM
I know.... I want to order it already!!!

(hopefully you saved the original image)

mzkaye729
02-25-2011, 05:44 PM
Hey I would be interested in one for my iPhone 4 !

Keep us updated. Hopefully this pulls through !

Fuyuzora
02-25-2011, 10:26 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone!

I will post up the requested renders next week once I'm back in Ottawa and have a chance to work on them.

@S.F.W. - Forgot to mention at the meet: yours may be a bit more difficult, but I'll give it my best shot! Mostly worried about the text coming out brown instead of bronzed.

@She_Prime - The original high-res (1680x1050) PSD file is still safely stored on my computer at home. :)

Once I've done a few more renders, I'll probably post up the proper group buy and we can move from there. It will probably take a while before the order actually goes in though, due to my time constraints with work and school. I might also potentially order a single "proof" skin first to make sure they come out in good quality before launching the full GB.

So stay tuned for further details! :thumbsup

EDIT: Hell yeah~ Just noticed I broke the 250-post barrier and am no longer a "newbie". hehe

Shizuka_Osamu
02-28-2011, 03:32 PM
im up for some skins

Mitchell3
03-01-2011, 10:43 PM
Sounds cool, I think Id get one for my iPod. My friends both have one on their iPhone and BB and their pretty sick.

Fuyuzora
03-04-2011, 04:14 PM
Here's round two of the previews. :)

> p-o-g-i: Did the first one, for the second did you want "Team JH Society" in the same font as She Prime, or the same font as in your sig?

> S.F.W. : Did the best I could with the bronzing, also did a version in standard white.

> Jackal: Tried to match the green as best I could, not sure this is quite right though... Also tried another font for interest's sake.

> floodgatez & hit26k: Like She Prime, I was working on the others when inspiration struck, so I did up a couple for you guys to see how they would look. Hope you don't mind!

I've alse prepared a few "generic" layouts in black, white, and white with CF logo.

Used iPhone4 as the base example since it's common, although you should remember that there are slight variations between phones. (e.g. iPhone3GS doesn't have a front skin, for instance)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/p-o-g-i.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/sfw1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/sfw2.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/Jackal1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/Jackal2.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/floodgatez.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/hit26k.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/Fuyuzora.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/Fuyuzora2.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/TM_Black.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/TM3_White1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/TM3_White2.jpg

hit26k
03-04-2011, 04:18 PM
I don't mind bro. I'm really liking the white CF. Looks good!

S.F.W.
03-04-2011, 04:43 PM
ok, this is f'n awesome. I think it's time to get an order together..

Fuyuzora
03-04-2011, 06:35 PM
ok, this is f'n awesome. I think it's time to get an order together..

Sounds like a plan. :)

How should we run the GB? I don't mind doing it, but it may take a while due to work/school constraints, plus 99% of people will need to have their orders shipped, unless the timing works out and I can drop them off at a meet while I'm in the GTA (or something similar).

The actual order placing is fairly straightforward: just need to upload the graphics, select device, then rotate/position/resize the graphics as desired for each item on the order.

S.F.W.
03-04-2011, 06:38 PM
Sounds like a plan. :)

How should we run the GB? I don't mind doing it, but it may take a while due to work/school constraints, plus 99% of people will need to have their orders shipped, unless the timing works out and I can drop them off at a meet while I'm in the GTA (or something similar).

The actual order placing is fairly straightforward: just need to upload the graphics, select device, then rotate/position/resize the graphics as desired for each item on the order.

I am happy to run the GB. Just need to get a list of interested parties and their requested graphics. GTA people I can meet up with. Outside the GTA mail to a central person in the area.

Jackal
03-04-2011, 07:53 PM
I really like the designs especially the Jackal which is a bit "dirtier". Great colour green too! Let us know when the GB begins. Excellent job Fuyuzora. Yoku dekita!

p-o-g-i
03-04-2011, 11:22 PM
> p-o-g-i: Did the first one, for the second did you want "Team JH Society" in the same font as She Prime, or the same font as in your sig?

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/p-o-g-i.jpg



Fuyuzora>> That's crazy! Good job buddy. For the "Team JH Society" could you use the same font as my signature, but the background in white CF? Please and thank you :)

Fuyuzora
03-06-2011, 04:40 PM
Started the GB thread:

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?51597-GB-Official-TM3-Customized-GelaSkins

@p-o-g-i: I can't find the font used in the "TEAM" & "SOCIETY" section of your sig... Going to try something later and see how it turns out. :)

p-o-g-i
03-06-2011, 09:44 PM
Started the GB thread:

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?51597-GB-Official-TM3-Customized-GelaSkins

@p-o-g-i: I can't find the font used in the "TEAM" & "SOCIETY" section of your sig... Going to try something later and see how it turns out. :)

No problem buddy. I appreciate your efforts. I know you're doing me the favor here, so whenever you have time :) I'm leaning towards the Team JH over the pogi one you did (not that it looks bad by any means).

Fuyuzora
03-07-2011, 12:00 AM
No problem buddy. I appreciate your efforts. I know you're doing me the favor here, so whenever you have time :) I'm leaning towards the Team JH over the pogi one you did (not that it looks bad by any means).

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/p-o-g-i_2.jpg

? :)

n00bMeiSter
03-07-2011, 10:55 AM
Oooh ooh! do me! do me! :No Homo Smiley

Fuyuzora
03-08-2011, 12:00 PM
Oooh ooh! do me! do me! :No Homo Smiley

Since you didn't give me any parameters I just went with whatever seemed interesting. :)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Photoshop/Gelaskins/noobmeister1.jpg

n00bMeiSter
03-08-2011, 12:15 PM
That's kinda neat!

Hmm..... I shall have to think of some idea's / colours and get back to you

p-o-g-i
03-09-2011, 09:42 AM
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/p-o-g-i_2.jpg

? :)

Ah buddy.... you're bringing a tear to my eye :) That's superfantastic. I'm in for this GB.

n00bMeiSter
03-09-2011, 11:31 AM
Ah buddy.... you're bringing a tear to my eye :) That's superfantastic. I'm in for this GB.

This is pretty sweet. What about doing black bg, yellow/gold (maybe bronze/copper?) "JH" and white "Team Society" ?
(or conversely; white "JH" and yellow/gold/bronze/copper "team society")

n00bMeiSter
03-16-2011, 02:05 AM
This is pretty sweet. What about doing black bg, yellow/gold (maybe bronze/copper?) "JH" and white "Team Society" ?
(or conversely; white "JH" and yellow/gold/bronze/copper "team society")

Gord, did you try this yet?

Fuyuzora
03-16-2011, 08:49 PM
Haven't had a chance to give that a shot yet, Dave. Been busy with work+school so I focused on previews requested for the GB first.

Will try to draft something up before the week is out though. :)

n00bMeiSter
03-17-2011, 11:54 AM
Haven't had a chance to give that a shot yet, Dave. Been busy with work+school so I focused on previews requested for the GB first.

Will try to draft something up before the week is out though. :)

Awesome, I may be interested in a JH one depending on how those two versions come out :)

Fuyuzora
03-18-2011, 08:38 PM
Awesome, I may be interested in a JH one depending on how those two versions come out :)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/team_jh_v2.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/team_jh_v3.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/team_jh_v4.jpg

:)

n00bMeiSter
03-19-2011, 01:10 PM
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/team_jh_v2.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/team_jh_v3.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/bairdga/Misc/Gelaskins/team_jh_v4.jpg

:)

These look amazing; those colours are f'n sick

Can you send me a copy of those PSD files?