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Comic Tragedy January 22nd, 2008 2:51 AM

@ BreD: Errr, I dont know what to say about it. It looks ofly bland although the effects work nicely. Maybe try adding more effects that will make the sig more intersesting. Its also pretty cool how the light source is the spiralie thing in around Gengar. Nice job.

@ мizt: Good job, you are improving. In the digimon one, a point to praise is that the background matches the renders well, and you used good effects like texture, and a splatter brush . But one bad thing I have noticed with both of the renders is, to blend the image you just lowered the opacity. Try using a soft brush eraser to soften the edges of the render, then maybe slightly lower the opacity. I also love the jiggly puff sig. The bubbles in the bg are quite qute! And I love the the japanese text in the bg.

@ Shiranui: That is a great sig. It is blended well, and it is awsome how it seems like he is staring right into the light source. I am not sure what you did with the back ground, but It looks great! Also the clipping mask you used with the text is beautifull.

Here is a sig I just made.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/andytoe/colorsig.jpg

MasterDookie January 22nd, 2008 3:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olumuyiwa (Post 3263373)
I've been making some more, kinda sameish but oh well ^^

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z264/slamaboi/Bulbasaur.png
what do you think ??

Well, the stock seems pasted on, you should try to blend it in more. I was never a big fan of colorful borders either. I like the BG effects though. ^^

My latest:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x33/TheDookieIsComing/HitmanBannercopy.png
I suck. D:

evilcheese January 22nd, 2008 6:25 PM

@master dookie - you did not rate the one above so i am not going to raye yours

@el capitano - i like the effects and all but because its small it looks kind of blurry and its hard to see the renders

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/infernape.png

MasterDookie January 22nd, 2008 7:05 PM

Ok... Nice effects, but I hate Arkeis images. I also don't really like fancy fonts, it's better to just keep it simple. I find the one above game really annoying. :P

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x33/TheDookieIsComing/HitmanBannercopy.png

Pikabloo January 23rd, 2008 1:23 AM

El Capitano;; I smudged the background. But I should really stop doing that since I do it so often with most of my banners nowadays...

Anyways, for your banner, I sort of like it. I like the concept, with the black and white background and the coloured focal and clipping masks. I'm with evilcheese on the render/stock (?) though. It's a bit small, and it's difficult to see what it is. Also, the focal isn't clear, and is quite blurred, so maybe sharpen it up, just to make the people stand out a bit more. Lighting seems a bit oddly placed, as well, since it looks like it was just put there for the sake of having a light source. Then again, I guess there doesn't seem to be any other place it could be. But maybe change it from a white light source to something a bit yellow-er? I like the clipping mask on the text, and the black and white patterns in the background look really nice.

evilcheese;; The outer glow on the render has to go away D: And that's probably my biggest complaint. It makes the Infernape image stand out way too much. Try to blend the image into the background a bit, instead of making it stand out. Although, I quite like the effects in the background. But maybe tone it down a bit, so it looks neater. I also don't like the font used for the text. Keep it simple, as MasterDookie said. Oh, and I don't like how the top left corner just fades into white. Have a more subtle light source, instead of doing that. But other than that, it's a cool banner. And the colours fit the theme nicely.

MasterDookie;; Lot of C4Ds there. I'm not a fan of those kinds of banners (unless they're pulled off really nicely), but whatever. Anyway, I like how it's black and white, since it matches the render. The light source is a bit strong, so perhaps tone that down a bit. And is it just me, or the render looks stretched vertically? His face just looks a bit long to me for some reason... I think you should sharpen his face, and maybe blur out the effects in the background to have a more clearly defined focal (since the background is a bit distracting), and to add a bit more depth. The C4D effects are cool, though.

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http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/Pikabloo/Forum%20Sets/dude2.png

I just want other people's opinions ^^

MasterDookie January 23rd, 2008 7:48 AM

No, his head is just really big. :P

Loki January 23rd, 2008 3:34 PM

Added a rule to the first post about replying to banner comments, due to a report I just got. xD;

Be sure to check it out~ <3

Xoo January 23rd, 2008 3:40 PM

MD: Looks ok, but kinda bland 'cause it doesn't have any colors. Maybe go back and give it a little color, maybe on the C4Ds.

Anyways, I made another Fai banner.
http://i31.*.com/2zhp2xw.jpg

evilcheese January 23rd, 2008 4:05 PM

@shirauni - i hate getting 2 diffrent opinions! CME said make the render pop out and you say make it blend it just gets confusing! anyway the light source is weird so ill give you that.

@myokai - i like how you didnt put gradient map over the render this time. anyway you should strt using a new method for the background. ya know use filters and whatnot or read some tuts. and the border color isnt the best choice.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/arceus.gif

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/Untitled-2.gif

made two versions. the second one was a test for transperency.

/Circa January 23rd, 2008 5:47 PM

evilcheese:

The first one is better because the second one looks a bit chopped. The border on the sides is too small and close to the text. So I think the first one is better. maybe having something covering a little bit of the Arceus would make it a bit better.

I have two here, I want to know which one is better.
(Haven't done this for a while..)

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6195/halokz5.png

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1569/narutodk5.png

Uryū Ishida January 23rd, 2008 6:27 PM

Crashink;; The Halo Banner Is Really Blended (and i mean alot), the brushes you used as well are pretty decent, but it still is a bit plain, as for the text in a way it does stand out, but it could of been a bit bigger, overall 8/10, As for the naruto banner, i like the render alot, and the brushes you used to brush over him are really good, The text for this one is a bit better because it is bold and stands out just a bit more, as for the colour theme, i reckon an orange would of blended naruto in a bit more, but it is overall a good job 8.5/10.

Everybody;; Well today theres no banner for me, i'm taking a break from graphics, i'm always to busy, i havent had the time to make a banner, so hopefully soon i can start making them again, but in the time being, ill just rate all of yours ;)

Loki January 23rd, 2008 6:53 PM

Myokai; Well, I disagree with evilcheese about the border. It may not be the best choice but with that kind of border, I don't really like colored outer borders. It looks funky. xD; But in the end, let me tell you that this banner is a MAJOR improvement.

Major as in like, "Oh my god is this by the same person?" improvement. The font is much better now that it's un-pixellated, even though it's still not the best choice. Try out font downloading sites or something of the like. (I couldn't name one for you though, since I use patches, sorry. xD) The render is cleaner, which is good. Maybe at this point, you should try looking at some of the tutorials in the Graphics Tutorial thread and try to translate them into GIMP. (You use GIMP, right?) Tutorials are annoying to read, but make no mistake, they help like NO other. x3

evilcheese January 23rd, 2008 7:44 PM

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/sasuke5.png

used shiraunis tutorial i have to say this is the first time a c4d actually worked for me.

Shika January 24th, 2008 9:12 AM

I don't know which tutorial from her you used but this one is over blended. The text is put there just to have text. (I was told the same thing when I did something like you xD) Oh. It will be better if it is more lighter. It's a bit dark right now~

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And for this one, I don't like it. But I was testing the whatever brush I randomly made and a new so-called style xD

http://img33.picoodle.com/img/img33/4/1/24/f_Donaldzm_902b8db.png

EDIT: It has a white border. Oh, and doesn't it look like that Donald is pointing to the wall where the painting is? 8D xD

Xoo January 24th, 2008 3:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenocrates (Post 3274246)
Myokai; Well, I disagree with evilcheese about the border. It may not be the best choice but with that kind of border, I don't really like colored outer borders. It looks funky. xD; But in the end, let me tell you that this banner is a MAJOR improvement.

Major as in like, "Oh my god is this by the same person?" improvement. The font is much better now that it's un-pixellated, even though it's still not the best choice. Try out font downloading sites or something of the like. (I couldn't name one for you though, since I use patches, sorry. xD) The render is cleaner, which is good. Maybe at this point, you should try looking at some of the tutorials in the Graphics Tutorial thread and try to translate them into GIMP. (You use GIMP, right?) Tutorials are annoying to read, but make no mistake, they help like NO other. x3


Thanks. ^.^ I was wondering, does anyone here know how to make those dashed borders?

evilcheese January 24th, 2008 5:00 PM

hazuki has the tutorial ask her.

EDIT:

since nobody posted it gave me time to make a banner

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/drapion2-1.jpg
another time c4d have worked out for me. dont even say it needs a border.

i bet CME's is going to turn out better though.

Nytkoi January 25th, 2008 1:22 PM

Wow that's pretty good Evilcheese. I like the colors, the fit in perfectly with the render.
I personally think you overdid the light, though.

Red1530 January 25th, 2008 2:51 PM

Moon Picture
 
This is a picture of the moon that I took two days ago through my 60mm telescope. Please ignore the pixel noise.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/Red1530/Astronomy/MoonPhoto1-23-08_001.jpg

Xoo January 25th, 2008 2:54 PM

It looks ok, but this is for graphics you made, not photos.

evilcheese January 25th, 2008 5:00 PM

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/chimchar59/sasuke6.jpg

an attempt to copy CME's style. didnt turn out that bad actually.

Zebra Thunderhead January 25th, 2008 5:42 PM

Noo, don't take my style. ;_; Because I actually don't have a style. D: If you tried to copy me, you'd find you wouldn't be able to... I change my resources and style so much my computer often tells me to stop living. You should also strive to be an individual, not copy someone else.

In regards to the banner, Sasuke's hair looks really fuzzy on the left and right. The whole thing is really yellow. I suggest using selective coloring and channel mixers to get rid of the yellow. There's also bits of render on his face that's irking me. There's a major case of floating head syndrome. Try shrinking the stock a bit. It's actually a decent tag.

I made this LP today when I came home from school... Comments please.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3012/fromthebeginning2rb5.png

Shika January 26th, 2008 2:34 AM

Do I need to rate again why the others skipped mine? D:
And this one is hard to rate >D

Did you use the gradient map? Because the redish and purplish colors made me think that. I also think that there should be a bit light source on her face. And the background is perfect so yeah~

Hope don't get skipped again .____. With White Border
http://img33.picoodle.com/img/img33/4/1/24/f_Donaldzm_902b8db.png

/Circa January 26th, 2008 3:18 AM

I don't think the border should be there, it makes it look bad ;P
I like it, though i don't get why there are splats there, and theres too much white around the picture. Though it looks very nice ;) 9/10.

I've got two here, I tried to use c4d's and some lighting effects, I think the Naruto one turned out fine, but Kakashi could of been better.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5197/narutobannerzu7.png

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7587/kakashiwl6.png

Nytkoi January 26th, 2008 6:29 AM

I actully, love it Shika-chan. Its great. Its very good, nice job. I like the effects
and stuff.
Here's a request banner I made yesterday:
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z227/ataylan/nightmsreHaunterbanner1.png

Xoo January 26th, 2008 8:19 AM

Crashink: They both look really good, the only thing I don't like is lack of a border. Other than that, they're really good. (no, I don't think the Kakashi could've been better)
мizt: It looks really cool, but too faded on Grovyle's right side.

I've got something that I think looks awesome, but that's just me.
http://i28.*.com/2n71841.jpg
Rates, please?


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