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[The_torpedo]

You're 20/21?
I pictured you as a 17 year old............ Sorry.

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[caloschwaby]

Still remember in 2016 going nuts in the last 30 seconds of the prelim and my mum and sister crying and ringing family members. Same thing after the gf.

Luke Darcy's commentary at the end of the pf always sticks in my mind.

I'll never forget this years prelim. Had lost my voice by the end of it as me, Nato, my dad and our mates were singing the song at the top of our lungs I also remember us singing the Star Spangled Banner when Cox was lining up for goal haha was a crazy night for sure.
Would've liked to pinch the game next week but it was not meant to be

I guess it was special because we won in a fashion that I hadn't expected we would at all.
In Buckley's words: "It was a result everyone knew was possible, but nobody was willing to believe."

 

[magpienato]

"Australia has no culture"


Skip to around 5:30 to see the Tiger mascot break it down

 

[PeanutButter Pies]

Today is exactly 3 years to the day since i graduated from high school

Good convo timing

 

[PeanutButter Pies]

I'll never forget this years prelim. Had lost my voice by the end of it as me, Nato, my dad and our mates were singing the song at the top of our lungs I also remember us singing the Star Spangled Banner when Cox was lining up for goal haha was a crazy night for sure.
Would've liked to pinch the game next week but it was not meant to be

I guess it was special because we won in a fashion that I hadn't expected we would at all.
In Buckley's words: "It was a result everyone knew was possible, but nobody was willing to believe."

Twas a great night!

 

[magpienato]

Just letting everyone know Yellow Images are having a Black Friday sale (for the entire week) where all their templates are 50% off so if you've been wanting to pick up one for a while now is the time.

Alternatively, the Yellow Ticket is at half price now as well so you could manage to get a handful of templates for really cheap by paying $35 to buy the ticket.

 

[magpienato]

SportsTemplates are also having a Black Friday sale but their stuff is a bit more expensive ($60 - $80), but still worth it for the sheer quality.

 

[Rubber Arm]

SportsTemplates are also having a Black Friday sale but their stuff is a bit more expensive, but still worth it for the sheer quality.

A bit more expensive is a huuuuge understatement haha

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[magpienato]

A bit more expensive is a huuuuge understatement haha

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Haha yeah true I'll just change it actually because I don't want to mislead people.

 

[Sparkle]

I've been thinking about getting a Yellow Images template to take the next step in designing and I was wondering what peoples thoughts were and whether it's worth the cost? If I decide to get one I'd start with an AFL template and look to move into others later on.

Also, is someone who uses a YI template able to take a screenshot of how the layers are set up, just so I know what I'm getting myself into. Cheers

 

[Rubber Arm]

I've been thinking about getting a Yellow Images template to take the next step in designing and I was wondering what peoples thoughts were and whether it's worth the cost? If I decide to get one I'd start with an AFL template and look to move into others later on.

Also, is someone who uses a YI template able to take a screenshot of how the layers are set up, just so I know what I'm getting myself into. Cheers

I have a few yellow images templates. They cost about $21 each and you have to pay that amount for each template. Say you want a Guernsey, you need to pay $21 for the front, $21 for the back and $21 for a side view if you want it. I think if it come with adjustable feature like changing the collar shape and changing the shape of the side panels, then I would think it worth it. But at the moment it's probably not worth it unless you dont care about that type of stuff

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[caloschwaby]

I have a few yellow images templates. They cost about $21 each and you have to pay that amount for each template. Say you want a Guernsey, you need to pay $21 for the front, $21 for the back and $21 for a side view if you want it. I think if it come with adjustable feature like changing the collar shape and changing the shape of the side panels, then I would think it worth it. But at the moment it's probably not worth it unless you dont care about that type of stuff

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I've been thinking about getting a Yellow Images template to take the next step in designing and I was wondering what peoples thoughts were and whether it's worth the cost? If I decide to get one I'd start with an AFL template and look to move into others later on.

Also, is someone who uses a YI template able to take a screenshot of how the layers are set up, just so I know what I'm getting myself into. Cheers

Nato and I just bought a Yellow Ticket after they were 50% off which equalled about $35.
A yellow ticket gives you 90% off all mockups so we just went on a spree and bought all the templates we'd need for about $1.5 each.



The layout is rather simple but does take some adjusting to. It utilises a lot of smart objects.
The "Parts" folder has all your cuff, collar, etc layers that you can simply change the colour of. After that it's all about layer order.
You would do your design on the "add your design" smart object while adjusting the size of elements to fit the final jumper.

 

[Andonis1997]

You'll honestly get more out of yourself from making your own templates rather than fitting in to the crowd. Sure they look great, but there's no point of difference with the rest of this forum.

Also your own template is 100% free

 

[caloschwaby]

You'll honestly get more out of yourself from making your own templates rather than fitting in to the crowd. Sure they look great, but there's no point of difference with the rest of this forum.

Also your own template is 100% free

Exactly. So glad I made my own Basketball template even though I was going to buy and use the YI one. Taught me a lot of things I previously didn't know about Photoshop while also allowing those who don't have access to highly realistic templates to a workable template

 

[Andonis1997]

Exactly. So glad I made my own Basketball template even though I was going to buy and use the YI one. Taught me a lot of things I previously didn't know about Photoshop while also allowing those who don't have access to highly realistic templates to a workable template

Exactly! You learn so much just from trial and error.
Even if someone does buy a YI template, it's worth seeing how they have things set up, like the warps and overlays and replicating that for your own designs. But outright using their templates.....Nah

 

[Sparkle]

I have a few yellow images templates. They cost about $21 each and you have to pay that amount for each template. Say you want a Guernsey, you need to pay $21 for the front, $21 for the back and $21 for a side view if you want it. I think if it come with adjustable feature like changing the collar shape and changing the shape of the side panels, then I would think it worth it. But at the moment it's probably not worth it unless you dont care about that type of stuff

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Nato and I just bought a Yellow Ticket after they were 50% off which equalled about $35.
A yellow ticket gives you 90% off all mockups so we just went on a spree and bought all the templates we'd need for about $1.5 each.

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The layout is rather simple but does take some adjusting to. It utilises a lot of smart objects.
The "Parts" folder has all your cuff, collar, etc layers that you can simply change the colour of. After that it's all about layer order.
You would do your design on the "add your design" smart object while adjusting the size of elements to fit the final jumper.

Cheers for the advice, I'll keep looking into it and see what works best for me

You'll honestly get more out of yourself from making your own templates rather than fitting in to the crowd. Sure they look great, but there's no point of difference with the rest of this forum.

Also your own template is 100% free

I've made my own for the ABA and I'm planning on doing the same for T20A, but eventually I'd like to use something that looks real top notch and is the kind of quality seen in the top NAFL teams

 

[Fizzler]

I've made my own for the ABA and I'm planning on doing the same for T20A, but eventually I'd like to use something that looks real top notch and is the kind of quality seen in the top NAFL teams

Hot tip: top NAFL teams never use the YI template (apart from Adelaide who are the exception rather than the rule)
Dylan, Scorch, BW, Spanna. etc. all have their own templates. I personally am swayed against YI templates and usually vote against them as I don’t find them too crash hot.

 

[Freight Train]

Hot tip: top NAFL teams never use the YI template (apart from Adelaide who are the exception rather than the rule)
Dylan, Scorch, BW, Spanna. etc. all have their own templates. I personally am swayed against YI templates and usually vote against them as I don’t find them too crash hot.

100% this. YI templates exist to enhance presentation, but end of the day it’s about the design. I’ve used YI templates the past three seasons in NAFL but all have been heavily modified soccer templates. The actual Aussie Rules one looks pretty average, IMO.

 

[fancyscum]

’ve used YI templates the past three seasons in NAFL but all have been heavily modified soccer templates.

I'm trying to do this at the moment with the soccer template I picked up for the world cup comp. Not looking as great as I would have hoped at the moment, but I reckon I'll give it a run in FIRA and see how it goes. Good learning experience for me though as it's my first time working with a template in photoshop.

 

[Fizzler]

100% this. YI templates exist to enhance presentation, but end of the day it’s about the design. I’ve used YI templates the past three seasons in NAFL but all have been heavily modified soccer templates. The actual Aussie Rules one looks pretty average, IMO.

And FWIW even though yours were YI, I knew you'd put in the work to edit and considered that every time I voted (because I know editing it isn't easy)

 

[The Half Back]

Boys boys boys, after my many, MANY years using paint and convincing myself that photoshop on a mac is too ****ed to use, I have discovered a new software. My first attempt at using it so far has gone pretty well, will post results soon.

 

[caloschwaby]

100% this. YI templates exist to enhance presentation, but end of the day it’s about the design. I’ve used YI templates the past three seasons in NAFL but all have been heavily modified soccer templates. The actual Aussie Rules one looks pretty average, IMO.

The collar is hideous. I have plans to alter it but I’m not sure how it works and whether I can just change it as if it were a normal layer.

 

[Rubber Arm]

The collar is hideous. I have plans to alter it but I’m not sure how it works and whether I can just change it as if it were a normal layer.

You have to play around with it a fair bit because changing the shape on YI templates are a farken struggle

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[TheLoungeLizard]

I'm in Canberra this week, any if you lads in the area and want to have a beer?

 

[cannavo]

Spotted at Lalor shops Salvos
Chucking it here for now because There was a topic referring to Filas distribution of that particular shirt for Cricket and Tennis now one for Karate!