Clock Day 2009 Preloader Contest

[Slurpee]

Clock Day Preloader Contest

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) in this thread.
No deadline yet, but Clock Day is August 15th, so be speedy, if you can help it.

[Slurpee]

A brief recap of preloaders past:

2002
   
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
   
StrangeClock made this one, which I can't find anywhere, so click here to view it in action, and you should watch the movie it's attached to as well, it's pretty good

2007
   
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, 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.

[RomanClock]

Ill be happy to help people make fancy loading bars/effects if I'm not busy

[Thor]

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.

[AmberArachnidClock]

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

[BinaryClock]

Here's my idea, it's nowhere near perfect but I'd like some comments.



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.



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.

[PaperClipClock]

8

that is such a good idea!!

[AstronautClock]

it would have been for 2008 lol

[BinaryClock]

it would have been for 2008 lol

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.

You are dumb and I hate you

[AstronautClock]

You are dumb and I hate you

lol

[TropicanaClock]

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

I like this one, cant wait to see what else people crank out.

[PepperClock]

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

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!

[TropicanaClock]

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!

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

[Thor]

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

[AmberArachnidClock]

i don't know what i'd do without you thor.

i'll mess with it and make a couple different versions

[EvilBeanClock]

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.

[Clocktopus]

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.

Good idea.

Maybe while its loading the 8 could form, then the two StrawberryClock's pop up and then the play button.

[PepperClock]

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

Yeah i'm all for keeping it simple, but like thor said simple doesn't always mean "done in less time"

[patriotclock]

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

[Thor]

As much as I love golden's I'm afraid it's going to make people 0 when they see it.