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What is a c4d? What size should I be using in the future? and; I'm not sure you use the word "render" correctly, since that term usually applies to 3-dimensional graphics, and describes the process of giving the final image and adding all effects. In Photoshop, you see the final as you create it... |
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A c4d is like a big abstract brush you use to make the banner look better. A rennder is the image you use in a banner. |
Ah. Well, seeing as I didn't know a c4d was, obviously I didn't use it- only the plain old airbrush tool. As for the render, were you referring to the one on the left or right?
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I was referring to the lucario. You might be thinking of the c4d, which counts as a render too.
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Ahem..... First of all SwampertTrainer you should of reffered to the Graphics and Photogrophy Q&A thread ;P
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Here's my siganture I made for n64 on Eon Dimension Clan: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/SkMwkikDxZNF42ymKMGMiQ%3D%3D85931 |
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He was right about the render, but c4d's are not big abstract brushes. They're images made in a program called Cinema 4D that you can use on your banners to give extra effects. There are different kinds of c4ds; Effect c4d's are usually more glowy with black backgrounds, and abstract ones are usually the cool looking ones with transparent backgrounds. evilcheese is making a c4d tutorial, but I can show you some examples too, if you still don't know what I'm talking about. c4d's are a pretty big thing in graphics. ;D Quote:
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For the Houndoom, I've been kinda playing with this effect in which I copy the base image to another layer, enlarge it, and add a sketchy filter such as watercolor (in this case) or pencil, then decrease the opacity of the layer to just enough where you can still see it, but the bottom layer is the one you focus on. I did this with Riolu9's avatar and it worked beautifully http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/YDbGR83XNgRFy6%2B5iBQrzA%3D%3D38751. |
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Nice avatar, you have a knack for making them. The thing you need to make sure with on avatars is colours. They can be super bright, contrasty and everything because generally the focal will take up most of the space so blending and stuff is thrown out the window. I think you should play around with curves, gradient maps and photo filters to add some depth and sharper colours. Just so it stands out more and is less boring. If you don't know what I mean, ask Hazuki as she is the master of colour and filters and stuff. |
Another one...
Well, since the last one was me, here's another. I'm not serious about this one, just an experiment for my own new sig to get feedback and advice fore improvement.
http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/i7bPciIcvCnAvtC%24zelPiA%3D%3D111842 |
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Okai this is much better than some of your others. The background is more detailed while it doesn't draw attention from the renders which is always good. The text is quite good, maybe just move the "Trainer" over to the right a bit more so it doesn't look like one word.. And finally, try not to cover the renders as much. If you want to cover them, okai but erase over their faces maybe so they get more focal.. http://i34.*.com/11ql6ch.png Eh not sure if I like this yet but the render was kinda a bit bright... |
How's this? btw thanks =)
http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/xpjk7RIkE0zxd2KbbJ0NOA%3D%3D111813 |
Um.. I don't know who's the rate so I'll rate Kuggles. o_o;;
Kuggles; I really like the style of it, it all flows well together, but it seems kinda.. Monotoned to me. :\ The text is good and yeah it's kind of bright around her face. XD But it contrast well with the black part~ --- http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/aizuke_banneri.png |
Aizuke: I like all of the effects you have there because they are all really cool, but one thing I don't really like is you're clippiong mask to the left of the render. It just looks out of place, and in my opinion doesent benefit the banner at all. another thing you can work on is color. Usualy I think you do well. But this particular banner has no vibrant colors.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/airgearpentool.jpg rate please ;P |
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first banner i made i just started using photoshop i aint no pro so i can't criticise but i like the banner above very bright and colourful. |
swampert man_08: Good picture, but its a little big. It looks like you havent done much to the background, and you could have done better with blending. Nice go for first try, though.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/rowy95/mattsbannercopy-1.png Rate it. |
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Just wondering- Is there a thread like this one but for photographs?
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You can use this thread for Photographs as it is in the Graphics and Photography section.
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Eh well I don't know if you said it cause I'm kinda new here but I have seen various photo's posted in here.
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Rating, please =) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BOk0eA7_kUs/SJ5gA23aJVI/AAAAAAAAAlU/MPDey_uWJAM/s1600-h/100_7852.JPG http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BOk0eA7_kUs/SJ5gA23aJVI/AAAAAAAAAlU/MPDey_uWJAM/s1600-h/100_7852.JPG |
Nice photo!
The right side of the picture is very dark, I am assuming this is because of the sun and it seems to be setting. If so, this photo possibly could have looked nicer if you captured the sun which would look great next to the sea. The photo is good except for the lighting which could be fixed. You could try playing around with filters on Photoshop or another Image Editing program to fix the light. Ok here is my entry for SoTW #22 "Flight". http://i38.*.com/347jqx5.png |
Kuggles; the text annoys me a lot for some reason. D: I don't like the style of the font.. And.. It's really monotoned. XD;; You might want to try and add some other colours in there..
--- http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/Gino_banner.jpg New theme. XD; I shouldn't put my themes for rating. D; |
Pretty good, nice lighting and depth. Colors could be smoother IMO and maybe better text. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/2424/signaturezero02qx7.png Made it for someone, but it wasn't really a request. I focused mainly on lighting and depth, which are things I needed to re-work on. BTW, "I never cared about justice" is a quote from Megaman Zero 4. |
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Here's mine, for some reason I had this urge to combine Gandalf and Mamoswine: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/dZDymWWB8Wyd5acoSg3IaA%3D%3D113197 Well, here's another one while I wait for a rating on the previous one: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/MfdIeSlGWmT1uJkSl3nwbQ%3D%3D116098 |
SwampartTrainer: I want to know what program you are using.... It doesn't look like Photoshop to me. For both of the banners, I think you can improve. With using brushes and textures. And maybe some selective coloring. Well, I really don't know because I suck at that style =/ Ah ok, so you use Photoshop. Alright, well, I really think you should kind of play around with the image more. Like, the image looks like it's just pasted there, like play around with, do some overlay and whatnot. And add some selective coloring as well. And maybe fill a color and set it to soft light or something. But like I said, I suck at that style.
More animated icons: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/luckystar-gif.gifhttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/fai-gif.gif Fai banner: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/fai-banner.png Say it's dull and you die jk |
Well, I hate to contradict you, but it IS Photoshop (CS2) and actually DID use quite a low of brushes/textures =)
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Hey can I get a rating on this?
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/SignatureLuxio.jpg |
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this, but can I get another rating on my two banners? Nothing against you, Hazuki, I just want a second opinion =)
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What do you mean? She didn't put up any work And YOU don't have to be so rude about it, either |
Alright everyone can it for a second.
El Capitano, SwampertTrainer did nothing wrong as far as rating goes. He was not in the wrong for not rating Hazuki's work; you were. As you can see in his post underneath Hazuki's he did not post anything to be rated, therefore, his post is classified as a reply post. Quote:
But SwampertTrainer, you are also in the wrong regarding whether Hazuki posted work or not. If you look at her post, there are two icons and one banner posted to be rated. If you still cannot see them, I have quoted them for you here. Quote:
So in conclusion El Capitano, it was your turn to rate Hazuki's graphics, as reply posts are supposed to be ignored, and you are the one who failed to rate the graphics she posted. Now, I'm getting very very sick of people deciding that they know it all, so from now on, unless your ego commands it, (And it would also be commanding an infraction) do not post in this thread directly addressing a problem, PM me, so that I can deal with it. Please keep all other posts in this thread for rating, and rating only. Oh and by the way, photographs are not allowed in this thread, unless they have been edited in some form or way. This is not the 'Graphics & Photography Rating thread'. If you've any problems with my decision or explanation, please PM me, as the subject in this thread is now CLOSED. Now everyone involved, re-read the rules, because heaven knows you need to. Now, Hazuki, since you didn't get a rate: Quote:
But the borders... :| I really don't like that. I think a black two and one pixel border on the inside of the banner with lowered opacity would be best, or something to that extent. And maybe lighten up on the curves, since Fai's back is looking too dark. (The kitty animation is adorable by the way. Very smooth frames. Kudos.) http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w326/zetsu-bou/hisagifinishingtouches2.png |
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As usual, I have no idea what the render if from, but the lighting on it is superb. The illusionary quality of the whole image is quite appealing, although I think there could be more lighting around the far edges. The black boarder on each side is okay, it would probably do better with a letterbox appearance. _________________________________________________________________ Here's my latest graphic for EDC. I do realize I could have done more with the lower text, and I'm not too wild about the quality of the image itself, but hey if ~element likes it, it's good =) http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/wiee85nztz9CmvyN9aq17A%3D%3D389743 |
SwampertTrainer; Eh.. Well, to me, it looks like you got a picture from the show or movie or whatever, added some lighting and shadow and text. :\ The top text is good, I suppose, I don't really like the bottom text though, well the style of it..
---- Just practicing, yeah it's kinda plain. D: http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/xingke_bannerz.jpg |
Aizuke:The effect around the render ar nice and work well with the render and its good position in the banner however the more effects from the render would be good as the sig looks a bit blank.
_______________________________ Ok here is somthing I did lately: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/kyen_gfx/laharlsig.png |
Reply post to Y?551NE, next poster please rate his work: What do you mean by effects from the render? o_O
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Some more brushes or a some C4D around the render to make it look more full and less blank but its a cool banner anyway as it is!
& someone rate this please: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/kyen_gfx/laharlsig.png |
God i haven't been here in like forever =p
@Y?551NE - Your name annoys me :/ The render is the focal right? Because the focal sohuldn't be that blurry :/ Lighting is awesome but placement is a no no. There is not that much blending either. And filmstrip borders shouldn't be that skinny. Not really my favorite banner from you. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/personal/spiderman.png?t=1218475021 Just something. 2 of the c4ds are pink O.o |
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Rating: The text on the BlackSpiderman's arm is exellent, Nice lighting and the back C4d is awsome, only thing is the c4d in the front of the render doesn't merge with the banner and sticks out but I love the text and lighting. |
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/Alocbk/Feraligatr.png
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Here's a banner I made for Pokemon_Fan14: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/B8eUV%24lGOXovkA4AXCkhYw%3D%3D111543 Well, since there hasn't been another entry, I'll just out up a second one (again; rating for both please) I realize it's probably not my best, I was just messing around- the main thing I like is the effects on the petals http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/r7KgcSQMb5iZzb%24PfbUZfQ%3D%3D262013 Well, I keep pumping them out, but there's no one to rate 'em, so here's yet another: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/a1cwtrZjjU%2Btv0djPAznCw%3D%3D83740 I made this one first, but then edited it to make the top one: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/8izIJ98Elq7%2B178F1S3vbg%3D%3D106839 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BOk0eA7_kUs/SKHTw4ExLhI/AAAAAAAAAoE/u-wiK6pueqc/s1600-h/SwampertTrainer+Crawdaunt+II.png |
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-The first banner the pikachu render opacity makes it look bad otherwise the rest is ok. -Awsome flower Its all great apart from the stems light green line -This banners pretty good brushes used and has a good amount os space filled however... -...This banner which is of the otherone is overloaded and the large text is much worse the the small text on the one above. *whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooow* Now can someone rate this its a pixel sig I just tried out: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/kyen_gfx/Sprite_sig_mrH.png |
@Y?551NE
The overall look is pretty nice. I think it would be better if you gotten rid of strange effects in top-right corner. I would have liked to see more blending but I understand that it's tough using a pixel render. @SwampertTrainer There's sort of a reoccurring problem that I see in your graphics. You should always make your focal sharper and more pronounced than the rest of the image. A simple way to address this is to (if you're using Adobe PS): New Layer, Apply Image, Filter>Sharpen, erase parts that aren't your focal point. I like your backgrounds, but it detracts from the focal. Also, blend your renders in more~! Here's one that I made during the lo~ng time I was inactive. http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/622/addictionhf6.png |
I probably sound like a noob, but what's a focal?
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The main thing that you want everybody to look at. It's usually the render.
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Utami: That is one of the best b&w signatures around here lately. I mean the simplicity of it is quite beautiful, and for some reason the wierd motion blur like scratches actualy work to develop flow. The clipping masks are also very well done, it just adds to the whole grungie look. I would like to see more effects though. The right side looks just a tad to plain. I am not wanting to contradict what I said about simplicity, just add some effects............ (probobly doesent make sence)
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@Utami: I agree with El Capitano however I dont believe it needs much more effects
Rate this I did for a request in my shop plz: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/kyen_gfx/nazoluxreq.png |
Y?551NE (get a name change xD): Ok I like all of the effects going on, I just don't like the wierd white negative space that gathers below the focal when you start adding on c4ds. In my opinion it really makes it look less clean. There is great flow in this sig though, good job on that. And the text is good. You can still work on adding a bit more color to the sig. It is just a little dull color wise.
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I guess I'll just be my lazy self and not rate anyone's. |D
http://imageknight.com/images/1218473688.png Rate it. Now. |
isn't that against the rules?
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You are packing in too many c4s in there making it look messy. And grunge c4d sigs don't look very nice. :<
Adjust the contrast and brightness. The face looks like it's been untouched which is near where it should be like. Try using better colours too. I know it's meant to represent the sky… but that's not really the colour of the sky. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/gallery/bagon.png |
@riginality Fails
Not entirely sure how to rate this... but I would say to make it more seamless. You could tell the "Flight" was added in since it was different from the rest of the picture. Same with the 36 and part of the description. @Raikazu I think you need a nice job on this. While it's a little messy for my own liking, it's very interesting and pretty. I would have liked it if you sharpened her face and then blurred the rest. Lots of effect and nice blending. |
Do you know which font to use?
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Nope, but I think you got the right font or at least really close to it. The color is too dark though, there should be a somewhat bluish-purpley glow.
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I realize I don't have a tag to be rated, but I figured I would announce my return regardless.
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Omgggzzz *shot*
CME you are back! Ah' I have missed you're skills around here. I hope you stick around longer this time! Maybe teach some newbies here how its really done xD Maybe we can do a collab some time? Anyway. some new stuffs. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/awesomecrossemfixup.jpg kinda working with base colors, and just adding on some cool smudging effects. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/ElCapitano-mind.jpg Ah, kinda got messy around the focal....... I need some help with this one CnCs please! |
I haven't been tagging all that much because I haven't had all that much time but I'll happily do a collab with you. I would critique your tags but I am on my mom's blackberry (on the road to NY) and images look funny so I'll comment when we get to our hotel.
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Yay Color Me Evil is back and like El Capitano I can't wait to see what you got.
@El Capitano - Since their pretty much the same style i'll rate both ^^ I think the thing that disturbs me the most is the stuff that covers the focal, you should erase that stuff. I don't think the wireframes are working here if you using lineaer burn multiply would be better. And depth you need more depth. |
XD You guys are too much. We'll be at our hotel in about 4 hours. ): I'll see if I can manage to get a tag off my imageshack account but I strongly doubt I will. Dang blackberry is impossible to use and my mom's company blocks half the internet on here, so I'm surprised I could get on here.
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Opinion
I'm not looking for a rating for these, just an opinion as to which one I should use for the logo of my blog:
This one? http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/7rjXqFMshP5RgJoJyAPjnw%3D%3D241646 Or this one? http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/PH4G0io3vJBDukFninsP3Q%3D%3D240356 These one's are up for rating: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/nVGE%24G1Zlq8NiR6sHQpmcA%3D%3D106173 http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/MZjCKG%2Bu1fiFh99YugOmGQ%3D%3D95691 Also, can I request a desktop wallpaper? I'd like one a style similar to my signature featuring Crawdaunt, size 1024 x 768. Thanks |
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I think the 2nd one looks better. The BMW one looks pretty nice. There's a very simple aesthetic and it works! My only critique would be that the icon looks a little choppy. The second one needs some help though. The white is sort of blinding and the text isn't very readable. The text can easily be solved, just make it brighter. The white is a different story. I think it would probably be best to use a Clipping Mask on the white. Use the original picture and then move it around to see how it looks. @El Capitano Sorry evilcheese, but I disagree. I think it's fine with all the extra effects since it doesn't detract attention away from the focal (although on the first one, I got distracted by that strange crack on the left). It also helps with the flow. I do agree with the fact that you got some depth problems though, especially in the second one. The wireframes are the main culprit. http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/9274/artisticdestructiontg1.png This is what caffine and lollipops do to my system. |
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I'm not sure why the beamer logo did that- it was a perfect circle when I put it in, but when I shrunk it in Transform, it chopped off the sides a bit... @Utami: I like this one, especially the text. The render is good. I like the right side of the banner more than the left- the left is a bit choppy around the laser effects. The effects around the render are probably the best aspects. here's mine, I'm not too sure about this one. I have this feeling I could have done more on the render, although I like the lightning... http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/cWbcMmxt9GKp01VL%240kGrg%3D%3D80138 |
SwampertTrainer: The banner is pretty well done but, I think it's pretty bland, and I think something is missing, but I don't know what...
Also, the black thingie on the back, is that supposed to be a border? because i think well, it's better if you put it on front of magnezone, well, that's just me though. --- Anyways, I've finally got my Photoshop back, though I'm pretty sure no one cared, anyways, here's the outcome: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/Ryouki-kun/Themes/soltyrei.png I'm pretty sure it's crappy, but meh, my work is always crappy. EDIT: I made another one, another crappy anner: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/Ryouki-kun/Themes/vaporeon12.png |
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#2: First things first, WAY too much sharpen on the Vaporeon. I cut that down to exactly the right amount using the Smart Sharpen filter. The text it also looked like you used sharpen on for some reason, which I'm a bit confused about... The sun is most definetely the best aspect of this banner- quite nice. Here's mine. I can't say it's best I've ever done, but hey here it is: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/%2B%2BTWbxLbl1BOBXLNE7PAsA%3D%3D113641 |
I don't have time to rate tags right now but I wanted to throw something up here to make my return, more official?
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4884/gunsterv2ly4.png I have like 4 different versions of this tag but this is one the I like the most. I PROMISE TO CRITIQUE WHEN I RETURN TONIGHT! |
I'll just rate both.
SwampertTrainer: Great job with this one bud. Definately an improvement from you're usuals. WEl anyway I would like to see better lighting and depth in the banner. I think it would make it that much better. Other than that you are really doing a great job with all the other fields. The blending is good, and I actualy think you did a great job with the text. It is cool how it is sorta hidden in the grass...... Keep it up! Color Me Evil: I love this stlye. The whole lala-land thing is really working for me. (kinda reminds me of some of Loki's banners) the bg is wonderful, and I love all the effects, accept for those wierd white splatter-like things in the top left corner. The depth is great, but you should soften the sharpening you made on the focal just a tad. The last thing I would like to comment on is the flow. Ther flow is really amazing in this tag. Not at all forced, or messy. Just clean, and composed. Great opening tag CME keep it up. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/lupefiascorendercopyte9.png Rate please....... This was my miss SOTW entry (I entered my own theme!) xD Oh and just a heads up, besides the blended scanlines EVERYTHING is original pentoolin! |
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here's mine. If it's not too much to ask, I'd like them rated separately If you want to know what the render is, click here>> http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/CFBW5KaXqu4MlaFY%2BBz8gg%3D%3D98371 http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/76kHZAB%2B%24F3sM4HXBosRNA%3D%3D95249 |
@Swampert - They're both kinda lame. :\ There's not much depth, or much work put it into them, and the stocks are very well hidden. There's no flow or much artistic anything. Both need a lot of work.
Here's Capitano and I's collab. I tried to salvage the original colors as best as I could. D: http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6631/pinkburnko0.png |
Ok I can't really rate my own collab sooo...... I will post my own stuff!
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/ComedicTragity.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/SOTW-EntryShizzle.jpg |
It's weird, I keep trying to post something, but it never shows up...
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Then why don't you critique our collab?
@Capitano - The first one is the nicer of the two. Although, I don't like the red orb you set to Lighten under her chin. It's too distracting. The tag seems washed out, so try adding some pop with a bit of B/C. The second one would be a lot nicer without the giant render sticking out behind him. The part in front is fine, but the one in back is really distracting. |
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The text looks good, I like the effects. The image is defientely suiting if you just fix that one problem. ...oops. I guess I spent a little longer than CME on my rate. Can I still keep it up? Here's my two: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/TxJfne7eYZom7g8h2iAmEQ%3D%3D87111 Probably not my best, but I like the colours: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/f%2BCZMVMQnQ0bhYu9AqiFrg%3D%3D81113 This one's a personal favorite: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/iLKWY5xT%2BM%2Bx%24AF0YsqPVQ%3D%3D115933 |
SwampartTrainer:.... Great... more of the stuff I suck at doing at. xD; Um! Ok, first off the first one. Border wise, I think the widescreen borders is not necessary, I think regular borders will do fine. I like the coloring of the eye, it's pretty nice. The text is nice too, but I think I would like to see some more yellow because you already have green there, why not some yellow? And also, try to get better brushes because I'm just saying, default brushes suck, I'm sorry but they do. XD; Also try adding some more textures, no not C4Ds (why do people like those things anyways =/), just regular scratchy textures will do fine. I also suggest to read some tutorials regarding new adjustments layers, they will help I will tell you that.
The Umbreon one, well I can see you really like taking the original image and just pasting there. DO SOMETHING TO IT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. Change the color, add the lighting, do some layer placements, do some adjustment layers. Yeah I know I sound like something tough, but trust me, they will help you improve in your graphics. Well I like the text placement, except the "fades to" is wierdly positioned in front of Umbreon, I think it can go a little to the right instead right in front of it... ^^; Also I can tell you just get stocks from somewhere and make them your background. You should try using brushes as your backgrounds for future work, just saying instead of stealing stocks from people that took their precious time to take a picture of that stock or whatever... >< Third one.... I have no idea what that is... is it ok if I can skip that one since I suck at rating your style? I'll come back later if you want... =/ Banner http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/kamui-banner-2.png Features Kamui from X/1999. Non-animated icons http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/fai-icon.pnghttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/kamui-icon2.pnghttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/maka-icon-1.pnghttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/soul-icon.png (From left to right) Fai from Tsubasa Chronicles, Kamui from X/1999, Maka from Soul Eater, Soul from Soul Eater Animated Icons: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/soul-gif.gifhttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/SoulEternity01/soul-gif2.gif Soul from Soul Eater I could do a Black Star one harhar :'D I didn't know which one was better... fast or slow... XD; |
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does nobody rate my stuff >: @Swampert - I second Hazuki's post. @Hazuki - The tag is really bland. It looks like all you did is throw on that circle texture and write some stuff in cursive. Maybe you added those light blots but I don't know. It definitely needs a lot more pop though. As for your icons, the last two remind me of my kind of style. xD Mine: http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x196/booniesicons/fuuka001.pnghttp://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x196/booniesicons/minato001.pnghttp://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x196/booniesicons/person010.png lol all persona 3? At any rate, they aren't too bad, but they're lacking in pop just as much as your tag. They're washed out. Don't be afraid to use Hue/Saturation. <: D http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6631/pinkburnko0.png >: rate >: |
I should be doing homework right now. <_<
Anyway, Color Me Evil, I like it... if we're just going by aesthetics. What I really hate about it are those big blobs of light that seem really concentrated. Like, they don't spread out evenly, and it just doesn't look right. The light streams are also really over done, and so basically, the light just buries the render. She like, disappears in the background. :| I like the text- I'm a fan of those 'barely readable' things, and the font is definitely my fave font. ;D But um. In general... I'm surprised that you and El Capitano didn't turn out something better, I guess. It's not a bad tag; it's great, and has both of your tastes in it, but it's like... two styles are fighting for attention, and it's not... working...? I'm not really here for a rate, but I'll be a piss-off anyway and throw something at the next poster. xD! http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w326/zetsu-bou/KallenStadtfeld.png Yeah. Crapped out colors. Score one point for Loki. <_< |
Well... I had received the PSD from Capitano and when I opened it, CS2 gave me some error about the stock and trust me, I tried to get rid of that blob up top, but when I removed those layers, half of her head was missing. ._. So I had to keep it. I took out most of the stuff that was in the original and it was all one shade of yellow/orange. I tried so hard to salvage it. D':
As for your tag Loki, it's not so bad except for that the music notes and lines are blurry. And I don't like how you reduced the opacity of the light blobs, either. I'd bring those back out to 100%. Light blobs never look good or right when their opacity is decreased. The background just needs a bit of sharpening but other than that it's not bad at all. And I'm not a big fan of the blobby render in front of her. Some more light blobs would look nice there, I think. |
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@Swampert - You know, if you want your stuff rated, you have to rate other people's stuff.
I'm not exactly sure what the stocks are, but the whole tag is monotone in that gray/brown scheme. I've noticed that with your tags, you seem to stick to a 1-2 color combination and it rarely ever works. I agree with Hazuki, you really need to stop using just regular old pictures as your background. Tags have a lot more personality and meaning when you make the background yourself. And you use the same font in a lot of your tags, so go to dafont.com and download some. And I don't really like how the "i" is brown, it's too distracting. I'd say by now it's time to go to dA and look up some tag tuts so you don't use the same style in every one, because it gets boring fast. Now, here's mine: http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/799/lasttransmissiondu2.png It's not my favorite. But I made a tutorial too, in the thread for tutorials here. |
You made the colours drown out part of the depth.
The type layout needs work too. Colouring needs work too. Make a tut on your current. xP |
I forgot to save the PSD for my sig one. ): It's basically just smudging, though. I can try and recreate it.
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I didn't say you stole it. I was just saying you need to get a little more original.
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How do you get any more original than a photo I took myself?
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By not using a stock photo for your background every time.
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I'M NOT!!! IT'S A PHOTO THAT I TOOK MYSELF!!!!!!!!!! How many times must I say it???
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Where do you keep managing to find me accusing you of stealing it? There's NO HINT of me saying that in what I just said. All I said was that you need to stop using stock pictures as your backgrounds. Do you KNOW what a stock photo is? Search anything on Flickr and that is a stock photo.
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And I am saying I DID NOT SEARCH FOR IT ON FLICKR!! I took it MYSELF! >=(
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OMG, I'm NOT SAYING YOU STOLE IT. What I'm trying to get through your thick skull is that you use regular pictures like the one you took in your tags. NOT JUST APPLYING TO THIS TAG.
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Well then what do you want me to use??
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Textures, renders, brushes, etc. Make your own background from scratch. This is what I've been trying to say... looooool.
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The you should have said that in the first place.
Anyway, now that that's settled, I've made something else: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/THEColaog%2BYZL3iXQeS5Tw%3D%3D128841 |
The text is too big, the grass brushes are out of place, and the splatters seem to sharp. Youhave done better ones, this one wasnt exactly amazing.
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Not liking the text at all. Concept is nice, but the actual positioning of objects is messy. Needs more depth as well and defiantly a light source. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7966/signatureecho01iz6.png I used a very different style and the inspiration came from mainly my new shoes. http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5947/signaturerockhoward01v3sy5.png Rock Howard, one of my favorite fighting characters ever. I tried a lot of different things with this one too. ---------------- Listening to: Coldplay - 42 via FoxyTunes |
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It may also look good with some cinematic boarders (I think... I'd have to see how that would look =) And then here's mine. The graphics are a scan of a wrapping paper I drew for my brother's birthday gift (took me like, four hours!): http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/OGdHkppBsQoHhaIvM%2B1F9w%3D%3D112028 |
@Conman - I can't even tell what the first tag is. The whole thing is too messy and you have a lot of different effects going on and there's no focal point. Looks and feels very flat; there's no depth. That purple is bothersome, too. The second tag isn't so bad, but it would look a lot better if you got rid of those circles and had a sense of flow. Everything is going all over the place in that one. The stock gets lost in there, as well.
@Swampert - Your monotoneness is killing me. ;_; http://www.colourlovers.com/ Go there, and love it. Use it. Abuse it. Just learn colors. The text is the focal point of the tag, which I assume you don't want. So make it blend in or something, but get rid of that outer glow. It hardly ever works on text. Not liking the green brush you dabbed over the sides and edges. If you want to give it a feeling of whatever, use black, not green. Been working on some portfolio pieces as of late, so I've been straying away from tags and working on LPs. Here are the ones I've been working on: http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/3020/brinkofdisasterab3.png Concert poster. http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/3672/machinani9.png Uhh Comments, pleeeeeease |
That's actually a green background with various burns, with the image semi-erased so the green shows through
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I don't care what it actually is. It looks funny and you should fix it. Now please rate my stuff or I won't rate yours any more.
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Love the first one, the colors, concept, effects, and the birdie :o Not to mention the nice subtle pattern in the BG. Now the second is good to, but not as interesting as the first. Mainly the rainbow colored effects throw me off. Also personally not a fan of that font. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9224/signatureiori01v2zd5.png Just a sprite tag I did because Iori is awesome, and is also one of my fav fighting chars ever, like Rock Howard. Now...CnC? Spoiler:
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