:siren: Clock Day Preloader Contest :siren:
Clock Day is August 15th, which is almost only a month away
I trust you're all working as hard as you can on your big Flash movies, but, in the mean time, we have a little tradition to maintain.
For those who don't know, Clock Day marks the anniversary of the day StrawberryClock submitted B to a small StrawberryClock fansite known as Newgrounds.com, and it was received as a blessed gift by all mankind. Clock Day was the first holiday ever made, and the other, lesser holidays that followed, such as Pico Day, and Christmas, reflect the mold: everybody who wants to participate submits really good flash movies to the Portal, often to the best of their ability, in celebration of a central theme, in this case the Clock Crew, StrawberryClock and being clocky clocks in general.
Every Clock Day, starting with the first in 2002, we've had a kind of sort of official preloader, which we encourage Flash animators to use in their submissions on the big day.
SO! If you'd like to try to make the preloader this year, please do so.
Use this thread to discuss your ideas, show what you've got, ask for or offer help, or post finished preloaders.
To enter the contest, say so, and post a preview .swf (you could host it on http://myfrogbag.com/) and the actual fla (I'm pretty sure you can host it in the Clock Crew File Library (http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/library.php)) in this thread.
No deadline yet, but Clock Day is August 15th, so be speedy, if you can help it.
A brief recap of preloaders past:
2002
(https://clockcrew.net/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fclockcrew.cc%2Fslurpslurp%2Fcd2002.png&hash=3aec17e3b76f397a48b59778a0881223f4faf05d)
idk who designed this one but it's a pretty solid concept and execution for 2002 imho.
2003
[flash]http://clockcrew.cc/slurpslurp/tank.swf width=500 height=350[/flash]
Tritoch, aka RCColaClock made this one, and set a high standard, which was quickly lowered next year when I made
2004
[flash]http://clockcrew.cc/slurpslurp/cd2004.swf width=500 height=450[/flash]
this one. (The Clock Crew was kind of in a bad way in 2004.)
2005
[flash]http://clockcrew.cc/slurpslurp/cd2005.swf width=310 height=400[/flash]
In 2005, the Clock Crew had restabilized, and Blue Clock put together this nifty return to form.
2006
(https://clockcrew.net/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fclockcrew.cc%2Fslurpslurp%2Fcd2006.png&hash=5150675d15d451337c2847301393f1c0103fdab3)
StrangeClock made this one, which I can't find anywhere, so click here (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/331991) to view it in action, and you should watch the movie it's attached to as well, it's pretty good
2007
(https://clockcrew.net/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fclockcrew.cc%2Fslurpslurp%2Fcd2007.png&hash=3f5b59bc79a56d2017f573b2305c790fcf8926ce)
UnkownClock made this, and I think Roman did the scripting. Again, all I could get was a screenshot, so to see it in action clicky clicky (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/394892), and, once more, it's attached to a good movie, so watch it for good times.
2008
[flash]http://clockcrew.cc/slurpslurp/cd2008.swf width=550 height=400[/flash]
UnknownClock and RomanClock again, I think.
If I got any of the credits wrong, feel free to correct me.
Ill be happy to help people make fancy loading bars/effects if I'm not busy :)
idea mockup
http://files.myfrogbag.com/edyrzf/prloader%20test.swf
I, like any good clock, do not care if my preloader idea is stolen by somebody with more talent.
my entry:
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/csdp60/Clock%20Day%202009%20preview%20final.swf width=550 height=400 wmode=transparent[/flash]
click play to restart loading animation
compatable with mx 2004 and up.
Here's the file: http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/library.php?do=detail&item=3628
Here's my idea, it's nowhere near perfect but I'd like some comments.
(https://clockcrew.net/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myfrogbag.com%2Fxeltqs%2Fclockday09test2.png&hash=463dccb9973a93499528d8771f3e489dc305844b)
I tried to make two StrawberryClocks, using the number 8 (this will be B's 8th anniversary) and the word ClockDay in lowercase Times New Roman.
(https://clockcrew.net/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myfrogbag.com%2Fxeltqs%2Fclockday09revealed.png&hash=a0b0d8f3ebd29042731056c8cfc17d8f2cd2ddb5)
A neat animation for a preloader could probably be made out of this design, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Any suggestions? I post some ideas I had with this when I have more time.
Quote from: BIN 9000;16209478
that is such a good idea!!
it would have been for 2008 lol
Quote from: AstronautClock;1621103it would have been for 2008 lol
Quote from: BIN 9000;1620947I tried to make two StrawberryClocks, using the number 8 (this will be B's 8th anniversary) and the word ClockDay in lowercase Times New Roman.
You are dumb and I hate you
Quote from: BIN 9000;1621147You are dumb and I hate you
lol
Quote from: Satellite;1620904my entry:
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/csdp60/Clock%20Day%202009%20preview%20final.swf width=550 height=400 wmode=transparent[/flash]
click play to restart loading animation
compatable with mx 2004 and up.
Here's the file: http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/library.php?do=detail&item=3628
I like this one, cant wait to see what else people crank out.
Quote from: Satellite;1620904my entry:
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/csdp60/Clock%20Day%202009%20preview%20final.swf width=550 height=400 wmode=transparent[/flash]
click play to restart loading animation
compatable with mx 2004 and up.
Here's the file: http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/library.php?do=detail&item=3628
yeah with a little bit revamped graphics (no offense to you of course!) and just a little more attention to detail on the clocks you put in there, this could be a great one!
Quote from: PepperClock;1621907yeah with a little bit revamped graphics (no offense to you of course!) and just a little more attention to detail on the clocks you put in there, this could be a great one!
I kinda like it the way it is. simple and minimalistic. but then again im one of those art faggots who thinks they are all conceptual and shit
I like the simple and minimal parts, but I don't like the shit art part.
Remember "simple" doesn't have to mean "lazy" or "craptacular"
edit: no offense meant Satellite, you ugly loser
i don't know what i'd do without you thor.
i'll mess with it and make a couple different versions
Some of those are pretty good.
But I have no idea how to make a preloader since actionscript 3 is a son of a bitch.
Quote from: BIN 9000;1620947A neat animation for a preloader could probably be made out of this design, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Any suggestions? I post some ideas I had with this when I have more time.
Good idea.
Maybe while its loading the 8 could form, then the two StrawberryClock's pop up and then the play button.
Quote from: TropicanaClock;1622371I kinda like it the way it is. simple and minimalistic. but then again im one of those art faggots who thinks they are all conceptual and shit
Yeah i'm all for keeping it simple, but like thor said simple doesn't always mean "done in less time"
I have nothing to contribute but i just want to say Strange's 2006 one will always be my favorite. Also I like Binary's idea, but i doubt anything can top Golden's
As much as I love golden's I'm afraid it's going to make people 0 when they see it.
just got back from vacation, will make something tommorow
With help from RoboticAssClock, I made this. I call it: "The Very Agnry Caeterpillar."
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/gfqr4v/CLOCKDAY09LOADERmx.swf width=550" height="400"[/flash]
[quote="BIN 9000;1620947]
A neat animation for a preloader could probably be made out of this design, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Any suggestions? I post some ideas I had with this when I have more time.[/quote]
I would suggest that the two SBCs could spin around clockwise, spinning faster the more the movie loads.
i like the caterpillar
caterpillar is my favorite so far! nice work!
Caterpillar is pretty cool. However I think a new PLAY button should be made, the sky should be different, and "clockday 2009" should either be not made from clocks, or outlined. Also a more careful drawing on Wade's face and better arm animation.
Quote from: STUPID FAGGOT CLOCK;1624374With help from RoboticAssClock, I made this. I call it: "The Very Agnry Caeterpillar."
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/gfqr4v/CLOCKDAY09LOADERmx.swf width="550" height="400"[/flash]
I would suggest that the two SBCs could spin around clockwise, spinning faster the more the movie loads.
i love this
^^^ jajajaja
Woah ribs' really kicks ass.
Quote from: RibsClock;1626242I'm still working out the technical parts of it, but the aesthetic part is finished:
hahaha I love it
corpses is awesome, need to see it in action though
would be cool if the strawberry is slighty animated, like it a lot though.
Quote from: RibsClock;1626748all will B revealed
also it needs thicker outlines, because everything on the internet needs thick outlines.
IMPROVED!
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/gfqr4v/CLOCKDAY09LOADERimproved.swf height="400" width="550"[/flash]
GAHH ZOMBIES!
Quote from: STUPID FAGGOT CLOCK;1626884IMPROVED!
[flash]http://files.myfrogbag.com/gfqr4v/CLOCKDAY09LOADERimproved.swf height="400" width="550"[/flash]
Looks a lot better now :)
Only thing I'd say to change now is perhaps the colour of the arms, as they are hard to see against that sky, and the colour of the blue square around everything. Other than that it looks really great!
I'm torn between corpse's and wobuffet's
I say CorpseClock because it's hilarious and a finger towords anyone who thinks they can kill StrawberryClock.
CorpseGrinder's FTW
liking corpses the best.
I like both, BUT i do kinda feel that the caterpillar is more clockish.
I'm still kind of hoping for something needlessly bombastic to come along
Corpsegrinder, that preloader is godly.
Wobuffett> I like it, but like someone above me said, change the colour of the arms on the waderpillar, and I don't like how the loading bar is noticeably off-center. Also, the the square background could use some sprucing up. Otherwise, great job!
we need a preloader w/ a game
8D Cool!
corpsegrinder you handsome man you did a wonderful job!
Quote from: Corpsegrinder;1632913Gentlemen...BEHOLD!
What is that soundclip from? It's sounds like something from the Tick but i can't quite place the character.
Edit: oh wait, it's Dr Weird from ATHF right?
Hmm. I kinda want a more serious preloader, (not saying that the ones you guys have made aren`t awesome) the ones that have been made so far just don`t fit my movie.
Corpsegrinder, you are a god!
Corpse that is incredible.
If Corpsegrinder doesn't win, I'll cry.
no affence but corps grinder your preloader makes babys cry
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If I may suggest, I'd set a deadline soon so that we can send the preloader to Tom so he can post about CD09 and stuff.
Okay this isn't over yet. I'm about to make something epic.
Quote from: Satellite;1638127Okay this isn't over yet. I'm about to make something epic.
Suhweet
wobbufett's is my favorite thing ever
considering there's only one week left until Clockday, I think we should set a deadline soon.
i was hoping to make one, turns out im swamped with work. :(
EDIT: GREAT JOB CORPSE & ROMAN!!
PROPS!