Apollo Gobo Design Contest!

[lieperjp]

Ha, I beat Kelite to it! Can I get a free pack of gum?

Contest Entry Guidelines

1. Entries accepted February 12-April 30, 2009.
2. Entrant agrees to relinquish right to artwork to Apollo if it's chosen as a winning pattern.
3. Non-winning artwork will not be returned.
4. Entrants must verify they are submitting original, non-copyright artwork and/or authorized to do so.
5. Apollo reserves the right to decline any submission if it does not meet our definition of a "standard" pattern design, or is of questionable and offensive content.
6. Apollo reserves the right to modify the art in order to support production capabilities.
7. Submissions will be accepted for metal, black & white glass, gray scale glass, and colored glass.
8. Entrant is able to name the pattern/artwork being submitted. Apollo reserves the right to not accept the submitted name if it is close to a current pattern name or of questionable or offensive content.
9. All qualified entries will be posted to the Apollo website on May 4, 2009 and will remain on the site until June 15, 2009.
10. Site visitors will vote for their favorite pattern.
* One vote per email address.
11. Top vote getters will be included in Apollo’s new patterns for 2010.
12. Winners will be notified by email by July 10, 2009.
13. Winning entrants will receive the following:
* Personal name on the pattern.
o Eg. J. Smith
* A commemorative plaque that includes the pattern.
* Inclusion in Apollo's catalog and website.
* Industry press.
* An Apollo donation to industry charity “Behind the Scenes” for each pattern sold.
o Apollo will donate $1 for each pattern sold between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
14. Apollo reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time for any reason.

Contest Artwork Guidelines

1. Submission will only be accepted via uploads from the Apollo website using the following file types:
1. AI or EPS vectored artwork
2. High resolution JPG, PSD, or Tiff
2. Submitted artwork should be a minimum of 66mm width.
3. When submitting colored glass artwork Pantone® or PMS colors are strongly suggested to be in the file. If not, Apollo will choose the color they feel is the closest match.
4. File size cannot exceed 3 MB.

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[gafftaper]

Nice one Lieper... that's good gum!

[DaveySimps]

Do you get free gum with each pay stub from Apollo? Just wondering. That would be a substantial benefit. Plus everyone whould have minty fresh breath every other Friday afternoon.

~Dave

[Kelite]

lieperjp, I appreciate you posting the 'Design a Pattern' contest info, as I really don't want to use the ControlBooth to push the Apollo product line. The CB has become a great resource to solve challenges and learn what is available in the market place. I would not want to mis-use the privilege.

With the economy gripping the marketing budgets of so many companies, it's been a crusade to keep the Beechies going out with every order. But until the gumball machine runs out- CHEW AWAY!

[MNicolai]

Just a reminder that the contest deadline of April 30, 2009, is fast-approaching, so make sure to get entries in quickly.

I'd be interested to hear how many people have made submissions here from CB, and I'd especially like to see what people have come up with, but I think prior to the final tally of votes for the contest posting submissions may not be a wise idea. Would that be accurate, Kelite?

Personally, I've already made five or six submissions, ranging from plain steel to colored class. Has anyone else been involved with the contest at all this year?

[Kelite]

Originally Posted by MNicolai

I think prior to the final tally of votes for the contest posting submissions may not be a wise idea. Would that be accurate, Kelite?

As with most contests, last-minute submissions have a tendency to increase. This shouldn't deter any creative folks not to send in their designs for new and exciting patterns. The final pattern selections are made at the close of the contest, so last-minute entries have every bit the chance to 'see their day in court', so to speak.

We appreciate all the designers that have allowed us the chance to view their work, and as we all should be aware- there are no 'losing patterns' per se. Each design certainly carries it's own emotion and creativity, providing texture within it's intended environment. Some patterns may be more easily digested by a larger population within the theatrical market, and that is why they become Apollo Standard patterns in the end.

So- fire away!

[MNicolai]

Originally Posted by Kelite

As with most contests, last-minute submissions have a tendency to increase. This shouldn't deter any creative folks not to send in their designs for new and exciting patterns. The final pattern selections are made at the close of the contest, so last-minute entries have every bit the chance to 'see their day in court', so to speak.

We appreciate all the designers that have allowed us the chance to view their work, and as we all should be aware- there are no 'losing patterns' per se. Each design certainly carries it's own emotion and creativity, providing texture within it's intended environment. Some patterns may be more easily digested by a larger population within the theatrical market, and that is why they become Apollo Standard patterns in the end.

So- fire away!

Whoops; I think my question was a little too ambiguous. I was discussing whether or not it'd be acceptable to post submissions here on CB prior to the voting for the contest.

[Kelite]

Hi Mike, sorry to misunderstand your post!

You and the rest of the CB lighting designers/students/techs/bottle washers may post your designs anywhere you please, especially here at the ControlBooth. The beauty of this forum is not only the dissemination of ideas and techniques, but also gobo design as well. As you already know, if a design is posted for public use in an open forum then it becomes public domain for users worldwide to 'borrow'.
(Sorry to sound like a lawyer, just covering my bases that's all!)

[gafftaper]

Mike I'm feeling lazy and low on gum. Post your submissions so I can copy them and submit them too.

Perhaps you should wait until the contest is over to post your submissions. It would be fun to see everyone's submissions here and discuss them once the contest is closed.

[Kelite]

Alright everyone, gather 'round. The winners of the 2009 Design A Pattern contest are.....




Apollo Design | 2009 Winners