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TJSCHILLER.COM is UP AND HAS A SICK CONTEST

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T-Schill
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http://www.tjschiller.comBeen hustlin on this one for a while !
Take a peep, check it out !
BE SURE TO CHECK THE CONTEST FIRST PAGE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AN ASS-TON OF GEAR.
Thanks everyone !
Enjoy the early season :D
Oct 15 2009 11:04AM
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SteezyOhio
Posts: 6044 - Karma: 60
myth reads, gonna work out some ill designs for ya man, nice site!
Oct 15 2009 11:07AM
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JakeC
Posts: 2160 - Karma: 101
nice
Oct 15 2009 11:07AM
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derbski
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Haha I am going to cherish this for a bit before I say it. Come on Schiller, use the searchbar n0ob, somebody already posted your website.

I am just shittin you, gotta post your own shit, I'll check it out.
Oct 15 2009 11:09AM
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Sofakingstupid
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You're whole set up as a price for designing your new ski looks pretty nice.
Oct 15 2009 11:35AM
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SHD
Posts: 397 - Karma: 83
Awesome!
Oct 15 2009 12:11PM
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K.C.Deane
Posts: 1730 - Karma: 315
nice job on the site. clean
Oct 15 2009 12:11PM
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radoripper
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Yeah, site looks good.

I am usually really against design contests because I think they are a lame excuse for a lack of creativity on a company's part, but this one seems actually legit given the amount of stuff you win. I just remember Rossi doing one and totally fucking all the kids who won. They basically got free designs out of it.

Overall though, they always come off as pathetic to me. This one looks decent though.

Either way this is one of the better pro websites I have seen.
Oct 15 2009 12:59PM
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MN_Nice
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You'll see mine in your inbox, TJ!
Oct 15 2009 1:03PM
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Blandct
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If said design wins would we have the rights to use in portfolio and other forms of self marketing?
Oct 15 2009 1:11PM
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fergie
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If you win, you will get credit for the design, and you will be able to use it to promote yourself. However, Coreupt.com will own the rights to the design for obvious legal reasons and you will not be able to re-sell the design.
Oct 15 2009 1:57PM
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MANDER
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do you want our designs to include the coreupt logo or will you guys put it on after?
Oct 15 2009 4:21PM
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Goodlife
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The Coreupt logos will be added in after.
Oct 15 2009 4:52PM
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factory81
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Hey, how do I design a ski graphic? I mean what size template do you work with?

Help a bruddah out
Oct 15 2009 6:18PM
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A.G.
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Not sponsored by Orage anymore?
I was surprised not to see any Orage logos anywhere, even in the sponsors section!
Oct 15 2009 7:33PM
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T-Schill
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Dont worry about sizing. Send in Any style you want. On a ski - an entire page of art - circles, ITS FREESTYLE !

TJ
Oct 15 2009 7:44PM
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RcppF
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http://nunosk8.deviantart.com/art/Ski-Template-90378658
Oct 15 2009 7:54PM
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Goodlife
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You can design it anyway you want.  Drawing on a piece of paper and scan it, illustrator, paint it....whatever you want.  Once we receive the designs then we will transfer it on to a ski layout.
Oct 15 2009 8:31PM
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mynilla
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im confused do we get to design the dimensions too?????!
Oct 15 2009 10:17PM
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Lemuel
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Rumors prior to this of TJ dropping Orage after this season.  Looks like it is true.  Sad news.
Oct 15 2009 10:18PM
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VariableMedia
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Contest and site look sick!!
Oct 15 2009 10:51PM
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Obsessedwski
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Is there a template?
Oct 15 2009 11:48PM
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gawd
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so a scan of a drawing is fine?
Oct 16 2009 12:02AM
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miroz
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Hahaha, I was gonna search your name and send this to you...I remember how well you've done at these in the past.
Oct 16 2009 12:57AM
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Obsessedwski
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haha thanks man. I'll try my best.
Oct 16 2009 12:58AM
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Frankensteeze
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real sick website
Oct 16 2009 12:42PM
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Avifarer
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rough draft

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Oct 16 2009 6:22PM
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Happy.
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NS sponsors people now?
Oct 17 2009 12:56AM
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Davy.Crockett
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why?
Oct 17 2009 1:15AM
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ad.mcleod
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Can we only enter one graphic?
Oct 17 2009 12:28PM
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Zoro
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i think i have a couple designs from  english last year.  ill see if i can scan them onto my computer
Oct 17 2009 2:36PM
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Samckoy
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I don't like the fine print to the contest.
Oct 18 2009 12:39AM
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Totes_Magotes
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i would buy them
Oct 18 2009 1:29AM
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Obsessedwski
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I strongly agree.

I was thinking about entering this contest, but I've reconsidered that.
The thing that caught my attention was the fact that the work becomes the property of you, (TJ) and Coreupt. Personally, I think thats the biggest scam anyone can offer if they're actually expecting to get half decent graphics. Don't get me wrong TJ, you're one of my favorite riders, I'm super stoked for you and in no way do I mean to offend you, but this won't work if you want good graphics for your skis.

I entered the Faction Design contest because it specifically stated that I got to retain all rights regarding my work. In my opinion, this should be the norm for contests like this, ESPECIALLY if you're not offering financial compensation. It doesn't really matter how much stuff you throw at a designer, a ski design (especially if it is going to be mass produced) is worth at least $2000, $3000+ if you expect to receive full rights to the design.

It's sick that you guys are trying to involve the public in your designs and I think thats a really cool concept and definitely heading in the right direction; but you guys are doing it wrong, and horribly wrong at that. I strongly urge you to reconsider your contest.

I've already designed an entry for this contest, and I really hope I can enter it, because I'm really stoked on what I was able to come up with. However, as long as the fine print doesn't change, I will not enter.

Thanks for reading,

Daichi Ishikawa

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Oct 18 2009 4:36AM
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Snowcase
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Exactly what he said. I've learned a lot in recent years regarding my rights to what I've created and I intend to use those rights to the fullest. Sorry mang.
Oct 18 2009 12:32PM
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Samckoy
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Glad you agree. I was worried I was going to get flamed for that comment.... And by the way:

THAT GRAPHIC IS AWESOME! I want that on my skis. The different shades of blue and the design that's both attention grabbing and obscure is so cool. Good job on that.
Oct 18 2009 1:01PM
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Samckoy
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Obsessedwski, I took a closer look and that really looks a lot like something Prior might want to buy off you for next season. They have a design for this season which they call the Haida Eagle and they offer it on their skis and boards as you can pick a top-sheet from different options. Prior is a Whistler company that is fairly small, but I think they'd love to buy that design because it compliments the native style while changing it up.
Sorry for the double post.
Oct 18 2009 1:07PM
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mer-man
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333skis.com those skis could be yours
Oct 18 2009 2:08PM
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Goodlife
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An adjustment is being made to the disclaimer on TJSCHILLER.com. The winning design will become property of TJ Schiller and Coreupt. All other submitted designs that are NOT chosen will remain property of the original artist.

Keep sending in those designs and have fun with it!
Oct 18 2009 11:09PM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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 Obsessedwski, you nailed it on the head, and have some legit graphics to back up your concerns.

I don't think changing the fine print in that way changes anything. You still don't retain ownership of your design, nor are you financially compensated for it. But that's not important to everyone, its still a cool idea. unfortunately, it will probably drive away the most talented and capable individuals.


I like the skis with TJs face personally . :)
Oct 19 2009 2:36AM
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diecutstickers
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 That site is very well done.
Oct 19 2009 1:33PM
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SuperE
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was thinking about entering this contest, but I've reconsidered that.
The thing that caught my attention was the fact that the work becomes the property of you, (TJ) and Coreupt. Personally, I think thats the biggest scam anyone can offer if they're actually expecting to get half decent graphics. Don't get me wrong TJ, you're one of my favorite riders, I'm super stoked for you and in no way do I mean to offend you, but this won't work if you want good graphics for your skis.

I entered the Faction Design contest because it specifically stated that I got to retain all rights regarding my work. In my opinion, this should be the norm for contests like this, ESPECIALLY if you're not offering financial compensation. It doesn't really matter how much stuff you throw at a designer, a ski design (especially if it is going to be mass produced) is worth at least $2000, $3000+ if you expect to receive full rights to the design.

It's sick that you guys are trying to involve the public in your designs and I think thats a really cool concept and definitely heading in the right direction; but you guys are doing it wrong, and horribly wrong at that. I strongly urge you to reconsider your contest.


shouldn't you be happy your ski designs are on there? 2000 bucks? that's way too much for a ski design, I heard K2 pays 400 bucks and they are a huge corporation
Oct 19 2009 4:26PM
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Obsessedwski
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Well if you actually knew how much work goes into designing something, you wouldn't be saying that. I spend at minimum 10 hours on a design from research to planning it out etc.

Where are you getting this info from? $400 for a design is dirt cheap, Faction paid out $500 for their design contest plus a pair of skis. If indeed K2 pays their designers that poorly (which I highly doubt) I'm surprised K2 gets graphics to put on their skis year after year.

The average design cost for a T-shirt can be anywhere from 150 to 500 plus royalties, depending on company size and the production rate. For skis, especially big brands like K2 where they're producing skis numbering in the thousands, its totally fair to be charging $1500, 2000. I think other designers here will back me up on that. Again, it depends from work to work and I'm not saying that I would charge every company $2000 for a ski design, but I think what I said originally is fair.

I suggest you research a bit about what you post beforehand.

Oct 19 2009 6:50PM
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B-VUR
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I like this
Oct 19 2009 7:56PM
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travispersaud
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i cant access the site from school :( im on my spare and have nothing else to do. but apparently the site is classified as "pornography" hahah
Oct 20 2009 11:53AM
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T-Schill
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Dont think there is any porn on there.
But i did just upload a new video of some random shots -check em out.
By the way - got tons of designs in already ! Looking SICK !
Stoked - all you guys & gals got some ill style.
Will be posting Designs online for all yall to check out soon !

-TJ
Oct 21 2009 3:02AM
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Scott22~
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TJ you are a fucking noob. I challenge you to any sort of game at any place in any time. You dont stand a chance~
Oct 21 2009 3:31AM
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O-town
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sounds like some companies are short on creativity ha.
Oct 21 2009 11:38PM
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dirtymufuka
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Schillers the man!!!!
Oct 23 2009 2:43PM
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adam.ode
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I cant find any templates or software for the skis that can work on Macs????
can anyone help me out?


Oct 24 2009 2:45PM
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Tross
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I have to agree here. This industry has a terrible habit of grossly underpaying (if at all) artists and very talented individuals who work very hard on projects like this.

I find it reasonable that artists are a bit taken back or reluctant to submit when CoreUpt likely pays its janitors at least a  minimum wage to do their job and here the artists' compensation is "being cool."

I think CoreUpt is a large enough company to reasonably compensate these artists and show they respect their art. It's just the professional thing to do - contest or not.

Accordingly changing the fine print to compensate the winner is the thing to do here and it's definitely not too late. Just an oversight - that's all.

Just my two cents.
Oct 25 2009 6:27PM
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