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SwampertTrainer August 10th, 2008 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conman (Post 3846102)


Conman: I love the lighting on the red elements of the render, but the text leaves a lot to be desired. The contrast of the red and white-blue on the render is good, but conflicts horribly on the text. You could probably work a little harder around that.

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

Hazuki August 10th, 2008 3:07 PM

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

SwampertTrainer August 10th, 2008 3:13 PM

Well, I hate to contradict you, but it IS Photoshop (CS2) and actually DID use quite a low of brushes/textures =)

Comic Tragedy August 10th, 2008 4:15 PM

Hey can I get a rating on this?
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/SignatureLuxio.jpg

SwampertTrainer August 10th, 2008 4:17 PM

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 =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Capitano (Post 3847065)

I love the background effects on the left, but the right could probably use some work. I believe the text is trying to Luxio (even though the pokemon displayed is a Luxray), but it took a while to figure that out, since the L is half-hidden.

Comic Tragedy August 10th, 2008 4:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swampert man_08 (Post 3844657)
Attachment 42295

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.

Don't ignore people who have posted in front of you for a rating, just because you want a rating yourself. That is really not cool :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampertTrainer
;3844657
Well, I hate to contradict you, but it IS Photoshop (CS2) and actually DID use quite a low of brushes/textures =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampertTrainer
;3844657
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 =)

First of all, instead of just being rude to Hazuki actualy rate her work! And if you did put it nicer, please just rate her stuff.

Second of all, you are not allowed to do that -_-. Especially if you don't even rate other peoples work!

SwampertTrainer August 10th, 2008 4:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Capitano (Post 3847103)
First of all, instead of just being rude to Hazuki actualy rate her work! And if you did put it nicer, please just rate her stuff.

Second of all, you are not allowed to do that -_-. Especially if you don't even rate other peoples work!

I wasn't being rude!
What do you mean? She didn't put up any work
And YOU don't have to be so rude about it, either

Loki August 10th, 2008 5:35 PM

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:

8. You are allowed to respond to comments directed to your banners without rating things in return. This will not be counted as spam, we will simply skip over your post if you choose to do so.
I'm thinking that you're mistaking SwampertTrainer for swampert_man08, as I can't find any recent example of when SwampertTrainer failed to rate the banner above him. And I don't see how his comment was rude to Hazuki, he's just asking for someone else to comment on his work, and we all have the free right to choose either to put in our own two cents, or just ignore it completely until he posts them again or whatever. In other words, he is allowed to do that, but the chances that anyone will freely comply are very low.


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.

Not that it's particularly important that you were wrong about that since you weren't required to rate them, but whatever.


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:

Originally Posted by Hazuki (Post 3846961)

Well I think the thing with this one is the size of your render. The effects are cool, but I think you should've made Fai himself bigger; enough so that it's from the very top of his knees to maybe halfway up his hair. I love the clouds and the orbs or light though- the wing in the back is very nice, and though the text needs a little bit of warping, it doesn't look too bad. Your colors are good, and I adore those circles around Fai.

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

SwampertTrainer August 10th, 2008 6:22 PM

I'm assuming this is Loki's entry, so here goes:
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.
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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

Aizuke August 11th, 2008 4:23 AM

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..

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Just practicing, yeah it's kinda plain. D:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii142/Akari_Productions/GFX/xingke_bannerz.jpg

Mr. Epic August 11th, 2008 5:43 AM

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.
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Ok here is somthing I did lately:
http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/kyen_gfx/laharlsig.png

Aizuke August 11th, 2008 5:48 AM

Reply post to Y?551NE, next poster please rate his work: What do you mean by effects from the render? o_O

Mr. Epic August 11th, 2008 7:21 AM

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

evilcheese August 11th, 2008 9:32 AM

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

Mr. Epic August 11th, 2008 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilcheese (Post 3849392)
Your name annoys me

Why? I was thinking of changing it have to wait a bit more until I can though!
Quote:

Originally Posted by evilcheese (Post 3849392)
Not really my favorite banner from you

What is yours?

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.

Postman August 11th, 2008 1:23 PM

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/Alocbk/Feraligatr.png
I'm really not sure about this one =x

SwampertTrainer August 11th, 2008 3:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Postman (Post 3849960)

Well, the effects are good, but it's a bit washed-out. Overall, there's no contrast- everything is just one block. The bits around the text are a bit simple, they probably could have used a motion blur 0-degrees and maybe some other effects. the render is probably the best part of this image.

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

Mr. Epic August 12th, 2008 4:08 PM

SwampertTrainer:
-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

Utami August 12th, 2008 4:54 PM

@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

SwampertTrainer August 12th, 2008 4:58 PM

I probably sound like a noob, but what's a focal?

Utami August 12th, 2008 5:10 PM

The main thing that you want everybody to look at. It's usually the render.

Comic Tragedy August 12th, 2008 5:25 PM

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)

Mr. Epic August 13th, 2008 9:41 AM

@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

Comic Tragedy August 13th, 2008 10:29 AM

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.

Azonic August 13th, 2008 11:02 AM

I guess I'll just be my lazy self and not rate anyone's. |D

http://imageknight.com/images/1218473688.png
Rate it. Now.


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