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CoLiN! January 24th, 2010 9:32 AM

I like the colors in all of them, and my favorite is the last one because of the little sparkles around it, but on the second one you over used them.

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/CjP_DoMiNaToR/gwag.png

Slumber January 25th, 2010 3:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoLiN! (Post 5496838)
I like the colors in all of them, and my favorite is the last one because of the little sparkles around it, but on the second one you over used them.

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/CjP_DoMiNaToR/gwag.png

not a great rater but there it goes...
well first of all I don't like the way you place the text, it needs more aligning.
and that wavy stuffs on the right side looks kinda weird, so I don't like that one. :\
And you need to work on the colors and I think you just did a lot of brushes and smudge there...don't know...but try adding some stocks/ c4ds that will work.

so here:
http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww244/HolyDragonLX/Signatures/AnimeTagv2.png? :3

Comic Tragedy January 25th, 2010 12:54 PM

@slumber: What you need to work on is the annoying lack of color. I mean really, its like brownish all effin over the tag, besides that lil streak of red. Um, also it seems really LQ (low quality). And I think you could sharpen the focus a bit more, and blur other parts because the depth is really throwing me.

rate please:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/explore.png

Glitch. January 27th, 2010 4:21 PM

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/mrhaxmaster/rainybanner4mysig.png

what do you guys think? VERY SIMPLE though i just wanna know what you guys think of it. (placement)

the bitter end. January 27th, 2010 5:22 PM

It's... quite a bit below average. It's pretty much just a render of a lugia slapped onto a gradient with some crappy text. I say the text is crappy because it's stroked. Don't stroke text, it look unattractive and unprofessional.

Rate:
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp142/Raidensakura/Godofdeath.png

Glitch. January 27th, 2010 6:02 PM

i wanted it stroked and i wanted it like that im talking about placement.

Aizuke January 27th, 2010 6:55 PM

Both of you guys have failed to rate Comic Tragedy's post, if you have realised so instead I will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comic Tragedy (Post 5499304)

To be honest I'm not liking the effects, and there's too much wide open space, even if the effects fill up the space. The placement of the render is good though, but the blue background sticks out more than the render itself. And it lacks a little bit of lighting and depth. I'd say if you added some shading, it would give a lot of depth that would fit the line effects. I'd say it's good you tried something new, but unfortunately, I don't think it's a very successful piece in my opinion. But it is different, I'll give you that.

spike6958 February 5th, 2010 3:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketExec. (Post 5525281)
Hiii, I know its not really 'Graphics' , but what do you guys think of my little clay Cleffa that I made?

Nice, looks great, just like the real thing.

What do you guy think of the sig I made last night, it is the first on I have made so im really interested in feedback.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/spike6958/First-Sig.gif

Aizuke February 5th, 2010 4:40 PM

spike6958; I think it's a bit plain and too monotoned. Though it's good for your first try, but it seems too simplistic. I like the size though, but I think you should retry it and add more things to it, like textures, or C4D's or lighting. Basically anything, because right now it just seems you've put a render over a background that's been smudged a bit, and changed the colour.

Next poster rate spike6958's tag.

Zebra Thunderhead February 5th, 2010 8:22 PM

I think the tag would be better in black and white if you're going for monotone. It's really plain right now so try adding a couple of effects to spice it up, especially the background. If you're at a road block, don't be afraid to look at some tutorials around here.
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http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt95/citricbreakdown/nevesykcul.png

Ben. February 6th, 2010 5:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Thunderhead (Post 5526978)
I think the tag would be better in black and white if you're going for monotone. It's really plain right now so try adding a couple of effects to spice it up, especially the background. If you're at a road block, don't be afraid to look at some tutorials around here.
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http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt95/citricbreakdown/nevesykcul.png

It's seems very empty, but in the parts where there is something it's to crowded.
Maybe do something about the background.
6.5/10, after some changes, 9/10.
Now mine, it sucks nothing here.
rate above me.

Unforgettable February 6th, 2010 5:26 AM

If you were going for the random affect, you got that. But to me, it just looks like a bunch of brushes thrown on there and that's it. There is too much going on around the name, it doesn't stand out too much. Maybe try and but a shadow on it. I don't know. Next time, maybe use a stock or render? It's a bit bland.

Next person rate Ben's graphic!

Dukey February 6th, 2010 1:30 PM

@Ben.

Tbh, it's all just messy brushing, the different themes of the brushes don't really work well with each other, and it's very monotone, really doesn't take much effort to do something like that, believe me I know, I've done it before.

Rate ben's graphic.

Zebra Thunderhead February 8th, 2010 3:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by me2hack (Post 5533734)
Rate and comment please.

http://i48.*.com/2vl3ytj.png

It's a bit dull. I'd get rid of whatever black you have over the entire piece and bump up the saturation a little bit. The stock seems a bit too big for the small canvas as it has a bit of floating head syndrome. The text all just seems slapped on as well.

Misheard Whisper February 8th, 2010 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra Thunderhead (Post 5526978)

I'mma rate this one. Contrary to what many people seem to think, sometimes less is more. The large grey area doesn't really bother me, although I'd have used a different colour - perhaps a soft grey-green? In the context of being empty, though, that's good and fine. The little effects you've used around Link are nice and colourful, plus neatly arranged to boot. Nice little sparkles around as well - subtle, not too 'IN YO FACE'. I'd say 9/10.

This is, hmm. It's . . . I don't know if I'd call it a work in progress, because I tell myself I finished it. The font doesn't look that great - I personally don't like it - but it fits the best with the story it's advertising. I reckon the splatter could use toning down, too . . .

Aagh, the hell? I'm rating my own graphic. Here:
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv263/Misheard_Whisper/Artificial.png

Angela February 12th, 2010 7:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misheard Whisper (Post 5536021)
I'mma rate this one. Contrary to what many people seem to think, sometimes less is more. The large grey area doesn't really bother me, although I'd have used a different colour - perhaps a soft grey-green? In the context of being empty, though, that's good and fine. The little effects you've used around Link are nice and colourful, plus neatly arranged to boot. Nice little sparkles around as well - subtle, not too 'IN YO FACE'. I'd say 9/10.

This is, hmm. It's . . . I don't know if I'd call it a work in progress, because I tell myself I finished it. The font doesn't look that great - I personally don't like it - but it fits the best with the story it's advertising. I reckon the splatter could use toning down, too . . .

Aagh, the hell? I'm rating my own graphic. Here:
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv263/Misheard_Whisper/Artificial.png

Oh, wow it looks really good.. :D I like the colours, and that eye is really awesome, tho what concerns me is the text, it doesn't look good, it doesn't blend in, and that goes for all the text, it just looks random, except for 91 and 78.. But I think you should have gone with another font type or a smaller size.. Also the text at the top really doesn't fit in.. And Artificial doesn't look good like that.. So you (and me) need to go find a good text tut.. (Yes I'm horrible with text myself).. Anyway overall 8/10 :D



So can someone please rate my banner.. ?

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv318/angela1992123/Bub.png

Zebra Thunderhead February 13th, 2010 8:37 AM

There's no depth, no flow, no real palette of colors. To be honest, it looks like a hot mess. I know you can do better than that. That stock is hard to work with since there's nothing dynamic about it. I suggest you scrap it, unless you can make a better manip of it. There's some manip tuts lurking around the internet.

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http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt95/citricbreakdown/spankthekrank.png

hurr hurr

Unforgettable February 17th, 2010 3:14 AM

I have to say, I am in love with this. I would love to see a Tutorial on it, to be honest.
I'm not really fond of how the color did on her lips. And it could be a bit too sparkly for some people's tastes. But over all, this is one of my favorites of your's.

RATE ZEBRA THUNDERHEAD'S TAG.

Yrie February 17th, 2010 2:40 PM

I'm really not good enough to rate this xD But I'm really loving on the concept of the tag, and the colours in it overall. Besides that, like Jared said, I'm not too fond of her lips, the colors look really choppy there, and the two glowing spots near her eyes are a bit irksome since they look exactly the same. It might be better if one had been eliminated, or at least sized down somehow, but at the same time, that might just be me ^^" To be honest though, this piece is really eye catching, and definitely interesting.

Mrehehe, Bill Kaulitz
I figured I might as well get this rated, since I haven't touched Photoshop for months and need critique (not to mention I was never that good to begin with >w<)

Version 1
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd341/Tr0ubl3magn3t/Dreams2-1.png

Version 2
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd341/Tr0ubl3magn3t/Dreams1.png

mew² February 17th, 2010 6:27 PM

I'm not someone that is skilled at rating, but I think both versions are great. On version one, the wing almost looked like there was a wing on the render. Overall, both versions are a 9.5/10.

With permission of Loki, I got the okay for me to put photography in this thread. I need some pointers and to know if this is good enough for a first attempt and with a cell phone. I only used Sharpen effect, so more ideas could work.


Alternative February 20th, 2010 3:26 AM

I'm gunna post here now.

Roserade, that picture looks great, as a riverside and stuff. For cell phone quality, it looks great, but using a proper camera, I would of said change the apeture so it would appear darker, more like a marsh land or something. Other than that, good job.

Something I whipped up quickly, and probably the first piece of art work I've done on photoshop. I've done random stuff on there before, but this I sat down and worked on it for a while.

Misheard Whisper February 21st, 2010 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayley Williams (Post 5567219)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg145/neo_bnichols/kurt1.jpg?t=1266665538Something I whipped up quickly, and probably the first piece of art work I've done on photoshop. I've done random stuff on there before, but this I sat down and worked on it for a while.

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure I like this one, to be honest. The stock is fairly LQ, the text is a little pixelated, and the purple doesn't seem to fit with the stock. You get full marks for design and concept, though. 6/10.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv263/Misheard_Whisper/Negotiation.png
(And a basic, gag version of the same banner with a joke I couldn't resist making.)

Ascaris February 21st, 2010 8:37 AM

I'm not really sure what there is to critique since there's really nothing you've added to this image other than stick a picture on to a background with italicised text. I'd give you points if you rendered the image yourself, but it's not rendered that well eithe. And as for the tag itself, it's pretty dull. I'm not sure being a beginner myself whether it's my place to tell you what to improve upon because virtually any kind of addition would make it look better than it is. I suppose you could start by giving the enlightening with background by brushing or with textures instead of that bland purple and then moving on to blend the render in. And remove the text. That's pretty much what I dislike most about your tag.


I've picked up photoshop after more than a year and started messing around with it; was never good at making stuff before. I tried to make a tag out of a stock image and basically ended up abusing the filters.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm480/akhil1017/bauer.png

original image

Misheard Whisper February 21st, 2010 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascaris (Post 5570527)
I'm not really sure what there is to critique since there's really nothing you've added to this image other than stick a picture on to a background with italicised text. I'd give you points if you rendered the image yourself, but it's not rendered that well eithe. And as for the tag itself, it's pretty dull. I'm not sure being a beginner myself whether it's my place to tell you what to improve upon because virtually any kind of addition would make it look better than it is. I suppose you could start by giving the enlightening with background by brushing or with textures instead of that bland purple and then moving on to blend the render in. And remove the text. That's pretty much what I dislike most about your tag.

This here is one of my pet peeves in Graphics, and one of the exact reasons I don't post here nearly as often as I'd like to. People automatically assume that a tag needs to have tons of flashy effects, curly ribbons and fuzzy-wuzzies to look good. Sure, that appeals to some people, and I've seen some great tags done like that, but there is no rule up there in G&P that states tags have to be complicated and obscured to be 'good'.

I personally like simplistic tags, as it's easy to see what's going on, and they're generally easy on the eyes. Swirls and contours do not automatically make a good banner.

I'm not picking on you personally here; your review was helpful, in a way - after all, any feedback is better than no feedback at all, and I am well aware that that was not my best tag, just the most recent one in my photobucket account at the time, as per what I usually do in this thread. What's not helpful, however, is narrow-mindedness, and you're not the only one around here with that problem. That's pretty much what I dislike most about your review.


Quote:

I've picked up photoshop after more than a year and started messing around with it; was never good at making stuff before. I tried to make a tag out of a stock image and basically ended up abusing the filters.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm480/akhil1017/bauer.png

original image
Hmm, I can see what you've done here, and it's nice. I've seen that show advertised around, and the fiery background seems to work with it from what I've seen. The focus doesn't really stand out as much as it could, though.

My turn, then?

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv263/Misheard_Whisper/flow.png

Aizuke February 21st, 2010 12:56 PM

Ascaris does have a point. To be honest, simplistic tags, true there is no rule stating tags have to be complicated, but really. What are we really suppose to be rating? There's not much you can say to a tag that has only little done to it. The rating thread is suppose to help others to improve on the work and what they've done to their tags, whether their experiments with their brush technique or usage of textures and C4D's has worked for them.

As much as people do like simplistic banners, you can't criticise a picture with just text added. If you added a bit more, maybe. But what can I say really? This isn't a place for saying "hey it looks good, I like that a lot. 10/10" That's what this thread is for.

Though if you want me to say something, the text looks a bit off and I don't like the style. And a bit of lighting and shade would give it more depth. But like I said, there isn't much to say or critic on your tag.

Jesus oƒ Suburbia February 21st, 2010 2:02 PM

I'm going to try my hand at this..
For starters the first thing I notice is how empty the tag is, trying filling it up with more effects, fill the background with different brush strokes with same colour orientation and smudge it up really good, add a couple of C4D's, remember to match the flow, and you're good to go; oh and next time try using a better quality image.

I've stopped making graphics but..
Who knows I might start learning again.
Here, do this.
Spoiler:
Oh and this is pretty old by the way, never got criticized..
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj369/Mazty2009/Deadpoolcopy.png

Alternative February 21st, 2010 3:48 PM

Christian's Inferno: I actually like the tag. The background looks realistic and gives Deadpool that more of a comic-booky feeling to it. The light on the hand looks a bit too bright if you ask me, since it's a dark setting, and the text doesn't really looks like it blends in with the entire thing, like it stands out too much. Overall, great job. 8/10



My newest tag, which actually turned out good, since the last one I used CMYK settings instead of RGB.

Ascaris February 22nd, 2010 3:35 AM

For one thing, I feel it's too damn bright. And the text looks slightly awkward: maybe it could have been made a little less noticeable. But apart from that, I don't really see anything else to critique. I'm not going to say it's bland because, although I feel you could've added a lot more, for what it is, it looks really good.


Here's another something I churned out. It came out better than I'd hoped for but on reflection it's not really that good:

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm480/akhil1017/kratos.png

Yrie February 23rd, 2010 3:51 PM

@Ascaris:

Okay, to be honest, I'm not a huge fan (or maybe it's the render, not a bad one necessarily, but we all have different preferences) but it's not like...OMG DIE TAG DIE!-kind of bad either. I think I can see what you were going for, but imo it could've been better executed. First of all, I think you could have gone for a smaller size, width-wise, because there's really just a lot of repetitiveness going on here. Another thing is the text. I'm not altogether fond of the text, since the horizontal, sitting-on-the-border thing is rather awkward here, especially with the effect you're trying to create. Placed in a different way, somewhere else, with a different slant, most likely, maybe a more noticeable color (though not bright or bold enough to actually detract from the focal), and it may be effective. In addition, while it appears that you blurred the focal to create an illusion of depth, the background effects are all still completely sharp and in focus, so try blurring the furthermost parts as well. Overall though, its not quite as bad as I may have made it sound (pfft, I really am being hypocritical in my rate though, I think *sweatdrop*) And it could really be a good tag if some techniques were utilized more effectively =]

Submitting this for a re-rate. Yeah, same old, same old


http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd341/Tr0ubl3magn3t/Dreams2-1.png

Aizuke February 23rd, 2010 4:07 PM

Yrie: The thing that stands out the most for me, is the quality and the position of the render. I really like it. In my opinion, I think this is a great example of a simplistic banner. Not much has been added to it, but in all, it still looks good. Although, I think you could work on the depth of the banner, add some shading on the sides and a light source on the top. I love the wing though, that's also another bit that stands out for me.

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My SoTW entry. :B

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/boa_energeticbanner.png

Misheard Whisper February 25th, 2010 4:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aizuke (Post 5575732)
Yrie: The thing that stands out the most for me, is the quality and the position of the render. I really like it. In my opinion, I think this is a great example of a simplistic banner. Not much has been added to it, but in all, it still looks good. Although, I think you could work on the depth of the banner, add some shading on the sides and a light source on the top. I love the wing though, that's also another bit that stands out for me.

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My SoTW entry. :B

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/boa_energeticbanner.png

Firstly, I love your effects. They are so many and varied I can but wonder at how you did it. The colours are great, too - red and black with hints of blue and white does the job well. My main jam with this tag is that the stock doesn't seem - to me at least - to fit with the text. I mean, she doesn't look all that energetic. But for pure explosive visual appeal, it's hard to beat.

Hmm, I actually put some kind of effort into this one. And I used effects, sort of. I dunno, do vector foliage brushes count as effects? Most likely not, but I put more stuff into this than the last one I posted here. (Also, am well aware text needs work - my biggest weak point. Tips? XD)



EDITXORZ: I fixed the text somewhat. It's still bad, but it's not quite so hideous any more.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv263/Misheard_Whisper/EyepatchRinfixed.png

Renyui! February 26th, 2010 10:21 PM

misheard whisper: It's nice, but i'd trash the border. I also don't particuarly like text and the floral brush in the top left corner. but the colours and textures of the overall piece blend terrifically, i must say. A very visually pleasing piece of art.

'right-o, here's my 'triumphant' return to graphics. The stock wasn't the greatest quality, but, uh, he's a quality zelda villain, so chyeah.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/rowy95/wootcopy.png

Aizuke February 28th, 2010 3:26 PM

Misheard Whisper; The yellow textures at the background, seem kinda bad quality. But it looks nice, if you were going for a simplistic banner. The text is a bit awkward though.

Renyui!; I love the effects on it. And it has great depth. The monotone-ness kinda irks me a bit. It makes it seem to bland really. I'd love to see a colour version of it.

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http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/ffxiii_lightning_banner-1.png

Loxius March 1st, 2010 7:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aizuke (Post 5587467)
Misheard Whisper; The yellow textures at the background, seem kinda bad quality. But it looks nice, if you were going for a simplistic banner. The text is a bit awkward though.

Renyui!; I love the effects on it. And it has great depth. The monotone-ness kinda irks me a bit. It makes it seem to bland really. I'd love to see a colour version of it.

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http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/ffxiii_lightning_banner-1.png

Wowow I can see I have a really long way to go. The effects are great I wonder how you even do stuff like that. Everything just flows so well and the colours go perfectly with your stock. I'm new to this so sorry if I'm gushing too much over this. xD 10/10

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/310/gliscorsig.png

This was my first attempt ever at making a graphic lol. I was just following a simple guide with stuff and just playing around. I kinda ran out of ideas on how to really complete it. Seems like it's missing something to me. So tips and criticism would be greatly appreciated. :D It was really fun and I think I'll make more whenever have some spare time. -cough- and hopefully get better.

Unforgettable March 10th, 2010 5:07 AM

Loxius:
For a first attempt, it is pretty decent. However, it is a bit plain. C4D's make things awesome, blending, shading, depth, the stuff like that. A tag is just like a piece of fine art, it needs it all.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af228/Unforgettable_Jess/marstag.png
Not really a fan of it, and I did it really fast. But thought I'd get it rated anyways. Shouldn't have sharpened the render, and really, it's horrible but yeahhhh.

Zirkle38 March 22nd, 2010 7:20 PM

Unforgettable: I really like it. The squiggely... stuff going on is pretty (: And I like the glowing girl part, too. I disagree about the sharpening, but whatevah. I don't really like how the... squiggely stuff covers her nose, but that's probably just me. I'm no good at ratings, obviously d:http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/ilolwityou/GroundPKMN.png
I made this in, oh, about five minutes d: I really like Quagsire, but the Sandshrew sucks,
Oh, and don't mind the name thing, I know it's terrible (:

Angela March 23rd, 2010 2:44 PM

So that one looks so warm and cute.. =3
I love the renders you used, did you draw those? :D
Anyway there isn't much going on in the banner, I mean it needs flow, depth and the colours don't even match, and the text feels a bit out of place, especially the text at the top. So I can see your pretty new at this so I'm gonna so good job, I've seen worse.. :D



So can someone comment on this one..
http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv318/angela1992123/BOTW-2.png

Zirkle38 March 25th, 2010 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angela (Post 5647366)
So that one looks so warm and cute.. =3
I love the renders you used, did you draw those? :D
Anyway there isn't much going on in the banner, I mean it needs flow, depth and the colours don't even match, and the text feels a bit out of place, especially the text at the top. So I can see your pretty new at this so I'm gonna so good job, I've seen worse.. :D

Yeah, I drew them. I used PaintTool Sai, it's not as advanced as PhotoShop or the other banner programs. It wasn't until after I posted the banner that I realized everyone had pretty banners posted. It majorly sucks in comparison, and by iteself ^^;
I think Imma try to make a less newb looking banner, just so I feel like less of a loser (:
Thanks for the criticism!

moments. March 25th, 2010 2:50 PM

Angela:
Your tag is getting much better in all the elements of a tag, and your smudging is certainly improving. The first irk that I think is there is the focal is hidden and sort of unclear. The focal is blurred and has some like 'cloud' over it which I'm assuming is the lighting. It needs some serious sharpening up.
Also, I told you to smudge in the direction of flow, not feeling it at all here. Where you do have directional smudge (bottom right), it goes in two directions \ / like that. The rest of the smudging like at the top and stuff is just smudged with no flow and looks like it was just pasted on top. The lighting you've done is completely wrong lemme just say. Fire is heat which creates light, and you've got a massive white light beam coming from the right of the focal, and none coming from the blazing fire like half a metre away from her left. Just general stuff, but again, directional smudging. You will feel like God... Check out ComicTragedy's tutorial in the tutorial thread on smudging, it is damn good and focuses on directional smudging!

My turn to get something rated. Next poster MUST tell me something they don't like and why. And if you really don't like anything, justify why you like something about it. I'm sick of half-arsed rates...
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/mattimogalli/relaxation.png

Zirkle38 March 25th, 2010 4:54 PM

I'm not going to post a banner (yet), but I'd like to say something about moments. banner. This is not an official review, and I've read the rules, and it seems this is allowed? My apologies if I'm mistaken.

The only thing that bothers me is the word. The font doesn't seem to fit the picture. I'm not sure how I would go about changing it; I can't decide if the font is too bold or not. I'm pretty sure it's too bold for me. I just... don't like it. But the rest of the picture is beautiful (: I like the light from the fire, it looks very nice,

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af1/Zirkle38/Banner.png
Okay, so it's definitely not as good as most of you are used to looking at, but it's a bit better than my previous, albeit I like that one more. I'm not crazy about the words, though. I just knew I wanted it to say something, I just couldn't decide what.

And, because I liked my other one so much I decided to incorporate it into this banner:

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af1/Zirkle38/Sparkles.png
I know I need more on this one, I just can't decide what? Some suggestions would be helpful (:

I know neither of these is terrific, and you're probably tired of me, but I'm obviously not great at this, so I need heaps and heaps of criticism (:

Chibi Robo March 29th, 2010 6:26 PM

Zircle:
Both of the render's are very static. You usually want a dynamic render (Which means there's action going on)
You also want to have flow in your signatures. both of them have neither. Colors don't work very good either.
Sorry if this kinda sounds harsh but 4/10

http://i40.*.com/2zoagqf.png

Its awfully plain I know.
But I still feel need it to be rated >:

seeker March 29th, 2010 6:42 PM

@Chibi Robo
Right away I think this tag would have been nicer either longer with more effects to thr right hand side to fill the space or, smaller in height and longer in width so that it's shaped less like a rectangle, regardless, simplicity does well here, thing is, it;'s a very active stock you could have done so much more with the flow created. The background works nicely though you could have done with more in the foreground.
You've lightened this tag really well and it compliments the overall texture, as the tag stands however, it looks somewhat half finished, the whole right hand side of the tag is bare. Text is nice, I'm thinking a clipping mask would do wonders for it though as well as the flow continuing behind it.
For what you've got you deserve a 7/10 but it'd be higher if you filled out the tag and worked on some of the above and blended it all nicely. Border isn't a necessity either.
Good work. I'm gonna shoot this one up for some C & C (current signature).
http://i40.*.com/2rx9o91.png

Nanaboo April 3rd, 2010 10:36 AM

@ Abnegation: The render is really good quality, but I think it needs some more effects, like brushes and maybe text rather than just a C4D. I like it though, it looks so sleek and cool. 9.5/10

My current signature, just made this last night and I haven't done graphics in a long time, but I think it turned out pretty nicely.
http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac247/Nanaboo254/kisahiro.png

Binary April 3rd, 2010 5:36 PM

I'm not much of a rater, but I guess I'll give it a go.
@Nanaboo: First of all, I think that it's a simple but nice tag. I don't like the render too much and I think it could've used more depth and lighting. I like the text in the background and the brushes. I think it deserves a 7.5/10.

My shot:
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/loldsohard/knight.png
Did it 10 minutes ago. I think it turned out alright.

CoLiN! April 18th, 2010 11:09 AM

I like it, good background, maybe too much flying around. The only thing that bothers me is the bar code. 8/10

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/CjP_DoMiNaToR/geodudecopy.png
Did this with help from someone at PE2K. First banner since coming back at graphics.

Kanto April 22nd, 2010 6:48 AM

Rating to "CoLIN"'s banner of Houndoom:
Rating: 7.9/10

I think it's good and I like the background but the text is not only hard to read (only because it is small), but the font seems kind of odd with the graphic. The (if that is) smudging effect or whatever effect that may be, under Geodude's arm in front of his face seems to be oddly place with the rest of the background. Still, great job, nonetheless.\

This is kind of an old pic I did, late last year, probably in the end of November:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff207/Ndasuunye/FinalFantasyDissidiacopy.jpg

Skip Class April 23rd, 2010 1:13 AM

@Kanto
6.5/10

Not the rater kind of person but anyway:
The banner is a bit bright especially around the edges of the render. Also having a background a bit darker will make then render and text stand out better

This is one of the first of many sig (Made it this morning) since I'm coming back to Photoshop - GIMP just totally changed my aspect of PSing

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/112/a/3/Espeon_Signature_by_zappyspiker.png

The render just went wrong on this one...

Alternative April 28th, 2010 5:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zappyspiker (Post 5742771)
@Kanto
6.5/10

Not the rater kind of person but anyway:
The banner is a bit bright especially around the edges of the render. Also having a background a bit darker will make then render and text stand out better

This is one of the first of many sig (Made it this morning) since I'm coming back to Photoshop - GIMP just totally changed my aspect of PSing

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/112/a/3/Espeon_Signature_by_zappyspiker.png

The render just went wrong on this one...

It's a good signature imo, but I believe it's got too many C4D's for my tasting, and the stereo systems don't really match the whole Espeon theme. I'd give it a 5/10.


Rate mine please.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg145/neo_bnichols/snow.png

hiphiphippo May 11th, 2010 3:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alternative (Post 5757677)

8/10
even though it's prolly supposed to be like that, the person sticking out of the motorcycle looks sorta awkard o;
idk, something about the foreground is off for me
but overall, it still looks great

this is my 2nd tag with C4Ds, so it's not that good
i feel like it's empty or something's missing.. idk
but rate, criticize, and advise please ^-^
http://i41.*.com/2vnguid.png

Little Brother May 20th, 2010 7:40 AM

@Hiphiphippo:
8.0
I like it, I'm familiar with that show and it fits Nyu very well. I think what's missing is either some kind of text or maybe another shot of her or another character in a body shot. Try maybe using a bit more then just pink though.

Ok..Um, these aren't amazing from what I've seen of other people from other places, but I gave it a shot, hopefully they aren't too big. One's realistic, and the other is Cel Shaded. They're pretty simple. Made in Maya 2010. :]



Pandamore May 20th, 2010 11:57 AM

^I really like the realistic one :3 The cell shaded one doesn't really fit with the backround, kinda out of place.

1st// 9.5
2nd// 7


PureGoober May 23rd, 2010 5:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandamore (Post 5815361)
^I really like the realistic one :3 The cell shaded one doesn't really fit with the backround, kinda out of place.

1st// 9.5
2nd// 7


I like them alot.
They seem to pop out at you.
The designs are great.
Very semetrical.

http://imgur.com/d10Rb.png http://imgur.com/NtPvz.png

Serene Grace May 23rd, 2010 8:25 AM

You designs are a bit plain - I suggest you start using more advanced effects such as C4D's, smudging and so on. Search some tutorials on deviantART and you can learn more about how to use and implement these techniques. I do like the way you placed the font; and the way you made it a bubbly style.

I haven't made any signatures for a while - probably about six months now, but I decided to start again today. Why don't you guys tell me where to improve; and be as harsh as possible so I can improve.

http://i47.*.com/qs2z28.png

Little Brother May 28th, 2010 8:37 AM

^Looks good, Imo, it needs a bit more in the white area. I say don't be afraid to use all the canvas in photoshop. Just don't go and over fill it ;P. Also, sometimes mixing warm and cool tones is a good thing. Tis all about the blend.

8/10



Made this as a wallpaper for RvB fans, I feel proud of it, but I'm always up for improvement. ^ ^ Feel free to lemme know.

If you wanna download the full resolution for it, you can get it here.
http://kiyoshinobuyuki.deviantart.com/#/d2qldg4

JokesterJesee May 29th, 2010 3:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Brother (Post 5836050)
^Looks good, Imo, it needs a bit more in the white area. I say don't be afraid to use all the canvas in photoshop. Just don't go and over fill it ;P. Also, sometimes mixing warm and cool tones is a good thing. Tis all about the blend.

8/10


Made this as a wallpaper for RvB fans, I feel proud of it, but I'm always up for improvement. ^ ^ Feel free to lemme know.

If you wanna download the full resolution for it, you can get it here.


This looks well alright. the background is nice, but than it looks somewhat like you just the halo people there with no editing done. Thatas my opinion.

it looks nice overall.

Can i get some comments on my sig haha.

~JKJesse~

R a c h e l June 3rd, 2010 8:32 AM

JokesterJesee - I like your sig, the colours are quite shocking but contrast really well. I think the background could use a liitle more work as it just looks like a purple background with a couple of C4Ds on top, but I do like it overall =]

Made this banner for a livejournal, it's designed to have a little block of black text over the right hand side where the shell is which is why it looks so so empty.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/sapphiress/banner-1.png

Loki June 3rd, 2010 10:22 AM

^ I definitely think that would be a lot better without Princess Peach. xD; Or with a different PNG. The style is amazing, but it just doesn't mesh with your focal- not that it's really a focal since it's an LJ banner, but regardless. I think the outerglow or... whatever it is you ahve on the shell could be a bit smooth on the edges, as it kind of looks like you messed with the colors too much and made what was soft edges into hard ones.

Minus Peach, I'd really like this. =u=
But alas, it's got stylistic issues, so I'm not sure I'm a fan. It's probably my personal opinion though. <3

@Serene Grace: YES ILU THAT IS AMAZING. Samurai Champloo tags always seem to kick butt. I really like this- particularly the empty positive space, which I definitely don't think you should fill. =u= I think if you put the stroke on the text in the background to 'inside' rather than 'outside' the text would look even better. Cleaner with sharper edges. It'd also be nice to have something in the foreground, but I think it looks quite fine the way it is, so these are just nitpicky things. If I were still as into SC as I was awhile back, I'd totally be on my hands and knees begging you to let me use it. eue;

Melvern June 10th, 2010 3:27 AM

1 Attachment(s)
welll here's my first signature.... credits to worldslayer608 for tutorials and
kida for base.... i'll attach mine :)
and this was my very first:D

Rocout June 13th, 2010 9:44 PM

^ For a first, that's pretty nice. Very simple and clean. Though this is your first, I advice that you read tutorials to get more knowledge on creating a tag with flow, color variety, lighting and all that. Keep it up. 8/10 for a first! :)

@ Serene Grace: Very nice. You need work on effects though. A part of the clipping mask of the splatter is really bright to the point that its painful to look at. The text background isn't really cutting it for me either, and it looks really plain. The C4D on the focal's puffed sleeve (lol) looks out of place. However, I like that you keep the tag sharp and I love the lighting between background and foreground. Focal placement is top-notch too. 7/10 at best. :)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3904/lucario.png

New tag, C+CC please. I heart Lucario. :)

seeker June 14th, 2010 2:13 AM

First off, the lighting takes away from the focal tenfold. When I look at this tag I don't see it centred around Lucario, I see a big ball of light hit me smack between the eyes. Tone it down a bit. Again with lighting though, you have too many light sources, all these spot lights everywhere aren't doing the tag any great favours. The tag is also lacking depth too, no blurring or smudging can do that though, you should blend your render with the background more. The text is a little pointless too, but I think it might be a little better in colour. When you're making B&W tags depth depth depth are completely necessary, you're just lacking that here. Slight monotone too, not enough contrast really, that can be sorted with depth as well as using a contrast layer if you're lazy like I can be. In any case, not too bad but not too good either, room for improvement, just have a look at my comments and implement them into your future work. Good attempt though, keep at it.



My gallery is lacking comments so I'm gonna shoot this one out here for some C&C.

http://i46.*.com/2rp5rpy.png

Rocout June 14th, 2010 2:38 AM

Thanks for the C+CC mate, depth has always been a problem for me, and that worsens because I'm a stickler for B/W tags. XD

^ One of the things that really stand out for me here is the text. Brilliant placement and it blends in perfectly with the rest of the tag. Colours are top-notch too. I love the colour lighting (I could never do that kind of stuff since soft-brush is the only thing I know XD). Focal placement is great and flows with everything else. Only thing bothering me here is the warm colours of the focal itself. I don't think the render blends in very well with the tag's colour pallette and I feel very iffy if I compared looks between the rest of the tag and the render. Its a very nice tag though. ;) 8/10

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6483/deathgr5.png

A tag I made a few months ago and haven't really been commented yet. I have this thing about crack textures. One of my better colour tags btw. XD

Chibi Robo June 22nd, 2010 1:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocout (Post 5880435)
Thanks for the C+CC mate, depth has always been a problem for me, and that worsens because I'm a stickler for B/W tags. XD

^ One of the things that really stand out for me here is the text. Brilliant placement and it blends in perfectly with the rest of the tag. Colours are top-notch too. I love the colour lighting (I could never do that kind of stuff since soft-brush is the only thing I know XD). Focal placement is great and flows with everything else. Only thing bothering me here is the warm colours of the focal itself. I don't think the render blends in very well with the tag's colour pallette and I feel very iffy if I compared looks between the rest of the tag and the render. Its a very nice tag though. ;) 8/10

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6483/deathgr5.png

A tag I made a few months ago and haven't really been commented yet. I have this thing about crack textures. One of my better colour tags btw. XD

O___O
Sorry for no critique there doesnt seem to be anything wrong with it.

10/10

http://i49.*.com/20a84cz.jpg

Kinda big, but I decided to put it here anyways~

SUTANRII June 24th, 2010 9:11 PM

3/10

Too big and the black/white is alright but it doesn't seem like you did much with the image except change the color or maybe paste images on top of another image.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/Leight_2007/FireEmblemSig.jpg

My attempt at something a bit more advanced lol

Serene Grace June 26th, 2010 5:22 AM

@SUTANRII: Nice tag dude, I [heart] the effects you put in! I also love the depth you've added with the splatters and C4D's. The only thing that irks me is the typography, which, in my opinion, shouldn't be so far away from the focal. There is already some C4D's taking up space there and it's better to blend it nicely with the focal anyway. But, it's really nice anyway. :3

http://i46.*.com/de3bx1.png

Oh, and btw, they're not nipples - just off coloured spots.. XD;

Here's mine :3

seeker June 26th, 2010 4:45 PM

Alrighty, I'm not here for critique but just to throw my opinions around, meaning that the next poster gets a "wildcard" and doesn't need to offer critique. So, anyway, Sutrainni, I'll give you another review since I quite like this tag.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/Leight_2007/FireEmblemSig.jpg

The render first off has no actoin, thus creating little flow which already puts you at a disadvantage when making the tag as you don't have an obvious direction in which to position flow. But I say disadvantage and not a flaw in the tag itself as you've pulled it off quite nicely. But there are some things that urked me a bit. First would be the text, nice placement, overused font in which I feel,didn't suit the banner as well as it could. Birth of a hero is a really overused font and in my opinion, is best used in typography and not used in banners. It doesn't kill this tag or anything, just a minor observation from a nit picker. The clipping mask splatter you have around the wings, could have been pulled off better. The wings should have been erased a little with a splatter brush to make the effect flow. The lighting is nicely placed, just very strong, the tag could have done with another gradient map to blend it all better. Purple was a bad choice of colour, very vibrant when you have a nice soft palette, a very subtle red like the belt would have been a better idea. Other than that though, the tag is nicely composed and an improvement on your other work indefinately.
6/10

http://i46.*.com/de3bx1.png

Well firstly, I wouldn't go with borders, that style went cold a while ago. Anyway, you did the background quite well, bar the transpareny I notice, it would have been much nicer if you stuck with the entire background having being smudged. What this tag lacks most is depth, I'll be making something on depth soon where I'll explain it in detail but in this case, you need to smudge the render with the background otherwise it has a serious 2D effect. Almost like you pasted a render on a background and ended up with something that just look like 2 seperate images not blending rather than a flowing tag. In saying that, I really like the colour in this one, I think that maybe the red in yoko is a little too dark and should be more like tha background. Smudge this tag, blend colours better and I'd be rating this much higher. 5/10
Tagging is such a large thing nowadays, it's quite hard to keep in the loop. I've seen some seriously talented tag artists who would put anyone at PC to shame with a flick of their finger, the only reason I score kinda low is because of that fact. So don't take it too personally. But basically, work on those things and I'd be rating a lot higher, good work though.

maaddogg June 26th, 2010 6:14 PM

what do you guys think of this ^_^
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z247/v5000/Sasuke.png
be nice!! lol

Peeky Chew June 29th, 2010 2:25 AM

Putting aside the fact I don't much like the render, the colours don't match each other very well at all. If the purple was a red or dark blue, I think it would look better. The text could do with some improving too. 50/100

This is the first proper graphicy thing I've done on gimp:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3271/zoruafinal.png
What do you think?

Serene Grace July 4th, 2010 4:30 AM

The style is very unique. I've seen it once or twice before and they always turn out very well made. This is also the case. The colour scheme you chose, in my opinion, is very appropriate for the piece and it blends very well. The effect that you used to surround Zorua itself is really unique because the smudge actually overlays the render and gives off a star effect.

The only problem I can notice is that there is too much overlay with the smudge and the image. It swamps it in a way and makes it too entwined with each other. Next time maybe try smudging the edges of the image and blending it in not to far into the image, then you could get a cleaner effect. Overall, well done on this piece though. If I were to give it a number rating, it would be 15/20.

Here is my piece. I was trying to use the pen tool for the first time ever so if anyone could give me any tips, that would be so useful. The stock can be found here and credit goes to josemanchado from deviantART.

Silver July 4th, 2010 2:45 PM

@ Serene: I like the tag, though it seems a bit plain. I don't understand the purpose of the green arrow on the right, but the piece itself is coherent and nice. The line weight on the pen-tooling could thicker as the current thin weight doesn't move the eyes as much as a thicker one would imo. Though, all of my pen tool experience is in Illustrator so I don't know if it is easy to change the line weight in photoshop. 8/10

Anyways, C&CC on my new sig?
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii310/Silvertalen/MimiruSig.jpg

I know the text seems weird, but I'm no good a text. =/

Aizuke July 5th, 2010 8:56 PM

Muyiwa; I think it's pretty interesting, a bit plain, like it's lacking something, but if you add anything else, it'll seem too cluttered. It's effective in the sense of simplicity and the pen tooling works quite well.

8/10

~

Silver; to be honest, the way it looks like it's been made is too simple. The right side seems really empty and it basically looks like you've made a background, added a render to it, put a glow effect around it and slapped some text on top. Although I'm not sure what your level of graphics making is, so sorry if this sounds a bit harsh coming from a veteran. But just to point out, outline glow doesn't really work well, unless you can somehow make it blend in your banner, and I think the render would look better in the middle of the banner, so then the right side doesn't seem too empty. A bit of lighting and depth would look quite well, along with some nice textures, or C4D's since it does seem a bit too plain and simple.

4/10


Artic.uno July 6th, 2010 2:18 AM

Anybody mind giving this C+C and a rating? It's my entry for the SotW:
http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/forgottenmemories_/Tags/sotw.png
I can take any kind of C+C, really, so don't be afraid if you think you sound too harsh.

moments. July 6th, 2010 4:18 PM

I'm feeling the tag might be a tad bright cause it is making the edges look really defined and sharp. Also, you have heaps of contrast on the focal, and then like the top and bottom is a bit cloudy, I think you could add some of that cloudiness over more of the tag. The tag is a little messy, but that's ok. And I reckon you bring out more of the warm colours in it.

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l552avPCHx1qcql6lo1_500.png

Alternative July 11th, 2010 5:41 AM

moments.
I feel that the focal of the signature has good flow towards it, and that you've created the signature to go with that flow, which looks really nice. The focal has good lighting to it as well. The only thing that bothers me is the bold colour and sharpness of the C4D you're used. The colour just seems out of place. The light ball things over the focal also distract me. If you got rid of those two ball things from over the focal, or made it a big ball of light and lowered the opacity a little bit more, it would look very nice.


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg145/neo_bnichols/ichigo.jpg

Chibi Robo July 13th, 2010 10:34 AM

Alternative, yourrender doesnt show much action thats the first thing I notice, that creates no flow in the tag. Your also doing this mirror thing in the tag with the c4d's which in my opinion is cluttering it up a lot. The colors look nice and so is the text placment but the backround is kinda furry looking, which looks quite odd. Anyways I'd give it a 6/10, a fair score.

http://i28.*.com/16krvb4.png

I'd probably should have cleaned this up a bit more but whatever :D

Gazza July 14th, 2010 9:49 AM

It just seems cluttered and untidy but you said it yourself. you should have cleaned it up.
Other than that it's pretty good. 7/10
Stop being lazy. :P

Little tag I just made.
Honest opinions/ratings please. ;D

http://imgur.com/rl2Aj.png

seeker July 18th, 2010 4:45 AM

It's a little too busy imo. The colours also clash quite a bit because there's too many primary colours. The flow is jumping all over the place, it should be going with the direction of the leg but instead there's no flow being created from it. The techniques you used are cool, but really not well placed in this tag. The render doesn't blend at all and the background is just very messy and jumpy.
3/10

And with that, I hereby close this two year old, 91 page, almost 2,300 posts thread to make way for a new one coming very very soon.


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