[Kdenlive-devel] Website changes

[Cinephiliac]

Note: FCP Logo can be seen here:
http://www.setyourrate.com/profileImages/FINAL-CUT-PRO-LOGO-TN_8211_large.JPG

As per our discussion, I don't see a similarity other than that they both use 
a clapper board which is a classic film object pre-existing Apple (prior art). 

I don't have the time nor inclination to go through the whole process again, 
so it looks like we're stuck with the old logo.






On Friday 12 December 2008 04:00:55 Jean-Michel Pouré wrote:
> On Fri, 2008-12-12 at 03:17 -0500, Cinephiliac wrote:
> > Screencapture of currrent template with new icon:
> > http://projects.zeno.thinkhost.com/kdenlive/Newlogo_Screengrab.png
>
> This logo is nice and fits well in the web,
> but I am not in favour of using it.
>
> My reasons (personal):
>
> * A logo should be easy to identify. Presently your logo looks like
> avidemux and Kino. The fact that it looks exactly like Kino is blocking.
> User choosing from a menu may lauch Kino.
>
> * Your logo looks very much like Final Cut pro. I searched "Final Cut
> pro logo" on Google images. I think FCP logo is a registered trademark.
> We may be suited for legal reasons, which is ***very*** blocking.
>
> * The existing Kdenlive logo is very well stylized. I had great feedback
> from web developers when discussing about it. Other Logo I like: F-Spot,
> Iceweasel, qJack, Audacity, etc ...
>
> If you or anyone comes up with another logo, at any moment we may decide
> to switch to a newer logo. In the present situation, I am not,
> personaly, in favour of switching to a new logo.
>
> Kind regards,
> Jean-Michel