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Renyui! January 2nd, 2009 10:09 PM

VIVAA'S CAPS LOCK FILLED HOMEROOM
 
HAI GAIZ.
Welcome to my homeroom, students.
My kinda style/Introduction
Well, before i go on a never ending rant, I'd like to tell you about my graphics style. I personally love the smudge tool. I have a lot of smudge settings. But this is me. Dont follow me, or you'll.. go on endless slumps. Like me! [/offtopic]
I use textures a lot, i dont use too much c4d's, I like to take on various styles, but i'm still refining my vector/pen-tooling skills.Thats one thing i think you guys should learn. Take on challenges, no matter what the difficulty is. Think outside the square.

Ok, Now onto you guys.

Student List.
I'd like to say welcome to my newest students;
-.noxious
-TwilightBlade
-Gummy
-Dukey
-Mukkamoto

I know you guys (except you, TwilightBlade. Though I saw your examples, and I prefered your earlier ones.) and what your styles are like. So, as I said in my intro, I'd like you guys to take on a various list of styles. I wont rant on about that again, you probably get the picture. So, i'd like to get to know most of you guys, not in a teacher-to-student kinda way, but as a friend. And as a friend, i'll help you out in the most ways I can.

Assignment list
No.1; Introduction to the Homeroom
You must show me your best banner. Not what you think your best banner is, but what the public/everyone else thinks. Then, tell me, in the most descriptive way you can, what you already know about graphics. Finally, show me what kind of styles/other things that you'd like to pick up. Like using C4D's properly, Depth, etc. Here is the format you must use.

Name:
Your best Tag:
What you already know:
What you would like to know:
Final Notes:
Students that have completed this assignment: 5/5

No. 2; Student Collab
Well, I doubt much of you have ever done one of these before. Thats why it's being assigned with you.

A Collab, or Collaboration, is where one of you starts off making a tag. Once you think you've done all you can do, you give it to the person you're collabing with. They finish it off, and you have a collab tag.

You have been assigned a partner from this homeroom. They have been randomly selected, so that if you know them, it was by accident. These are the lists.

Team 1; .noxious and Gummy
Team 2; Dukey and Mukkamoto
Team 3; TwilightBlade and Vivaa

note: TwilightBlade is only partnered with me because there is no other students. My contribution to the collab does not count whatsoever to this assignment.

Edit: Almost forgot, the 2 of you will decide who goes first.

Due Date: Jan 12. But you may hand it in before that.
Students that have completed this task: 0/5

NEW: Important Notes
-You'll want to use a lot of lighting in your tags. This can be done by brushing white where the light source is, and brushing black away from the light source. Then, lower the opacity. There is also a tutorial on this in the Tutorial thread, by Colour me Evil.

-PLEASE ONLY USE BORDERS IF NEEDED!!! They are ugly and cut off all the graphical composition of your tag.

-You'll want to use a lot of depth. There is a tutorial on it in the Tutorial thread.

-Try and use adjustment layers when you can. The Idea of making a graphic is making it stand out. Colour adjustments, etc., help achieve this.

-Text shouldn't be standing out. Unless it is a Typography based sig, you'll want to lower the opacity/put it in a hard to see place so it doesn't distract the focal point.

My final notes.
Well, here's to a new graphics school. I hope that I can get along with you guys well, I hope that you'll learn from this experiance with me, and, most importantly, that it will be fun.
Signing out,
Vivaa.

moments. January 2nd, 2009 10:37 PM

Name: noxious.
Your best Tag: I haven't had any recent works rated or commented on but this one got some okei doke attention in the Rating Thread.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/mattimogalli/corruptioncopy.png

What you already know:
I have been making banners since about August this year and I have just started using Photoshop for school. A lot of my tags use smudging techniques and C4D's but I am still not too good at either of them. I know how to use filters and gradients and most of the basic stuff and just recently learnt how to use the pen tool..

What you would like to know: I would like to know how to make my banners have more oomph. Special effects, including smudging as an effect not a background, pen tooling perhaps and using C4D's much better is what I need. Basically what makes a banner stand out, look appealing and how to fill those nasty blank spaces with more than just a bit of smudging from the render. And if it is smudging, how to make it look nice! Also maybe a scotch on depth, but not too much.

Final Notes: None... I don't think...

Gummy January 2nd, 2009 10:40 PM

Name: Gummy

Your best Tag: Best thanks to tut or Best freestyling

What you already know: I pretty much know what every tool, with the exception of the pen, does and how to work it. I know my Filters, Clipping Masks, Textures, Adjustment Layers, Blending Layers, Photo Filters, and Gradient Maps. I'm not so hot with smudging but I have tried it. I know the basics of C4D use but I could get better at it.

What you would like to know: First and foremost, I need to learn how to incorporate text properly in my sigs. However, I also need to learn a little more on C4ds, depth, and maybe flow. I also want to learn how to make my banners not seem so monotone and how fill up empty space in my large banners (as you can see, I usually stick to medium-small banner sizes). Lastly, I want to learn how to make my icons not look like a simple crop of my banner.

Final Notes: I've been a lurker of your gallery ever since it opened and it's really an amazement that I haven't posted yet. If you have Window's Live Messenger, then feel free to add me and send an IM.

Dukey January 2nd, 2009 11:29 PM

Name: Dukey
Your best Tag: I suppose this =/ ok fine have it your way
What you already know: Clipping Masks, Basic Smudging, Basic Pentooling, Brushes, Basic-Moderate Light Sources, Cloning, Borders, Moderate use of C4D's.
What you would like to know: I'll mostly be here to observe what you are helping everyone else with, though if I find something I want to know, I'll say something.
Final Notes: I'm learning from one of the best here, so I guess I just want to get better.

Renyui! January 2nd, 2009 11:31 PM

@.noxious
That is one of your best tags. an I can teach you all of those in good time.
@Gummy
You know, even though i like those tags, I actually thought this one was one of your best.
http://i35.*.com/16m2as4.png
I can teach you all of those too. And thanks for lurking in my gallery, i guess? :P
You know, I think you should try doing more real people in your tags, Gummy. And noxious, you should try more anime style.

Oh whoops, I didnt see yours there, Dukey. I'll do it now.
@Dukey
Those 2 are probably your best tags. And those are teachable.

SCORES SO FAR (It doesnt really matter, as this isnt really a grading thing)
.noxious: A Nice long explaining, and good choice of tag.
Gummy: A You helped me understand what you needed help with. Good job.
Dukey: A- You were a bit vague on your details, but nice choice of tags.
TwilightBlade: Hasn't completed assignment yet

TwilightBlade January 3rd, 2009 9:00 AM

I just woke up and I'm already behind in my class aaaaa///

Name: TwilightBlade/TB

Your best Tag: Tiger; when it was my theme, most (from the sig rate thread; never went to the grafix rating thread.. too shy :x) said they loved it. It's a bit plain, but the colors are beautiful. Stock for comparison. I don't really like my pokemon banners, as they're oldddd. Other than the ones I first posted, I don't have much (never had a shop). However, I made this earlier with CME's tut.

What you already know: I've had the program for a while; I just don't finish many projects. I know where most tools are. I'm familiar with the Filters, Blending Layers, Brushes, Adjustment Layers (specifically Selective Color, Gradient Map, Hue/Saturation, and Photo Filter), Vectoring (incomplete project you want to see lol?), Quick Mask, and Pen Tool (outlining/tracing). I just learned how to do clipping masks and curves but I still need practice.

What you would like to know: Levels (no idea?), Smudging (I can apply settings but I'm confused as to where/how to brush as it becomes a mess), Textures (how to use them effectively), C4Ds (placement), Text (placement and effects), and adding depth/flow to my work.

Final Notes: I lurk everywhere, and I admire most of the SOTW winning banners. I have MSN too, so add me if you want. I'm usually invisible, so just a warning.

Renyui! January 3rd, 2009 12:06 PM

@TwilightBlade
Those 2 are nice tags. And Levels isnt really use by anyone, lol. You're teachable, too. :D
Scores.
.noxious: A Nice long explaining, and good choice of tag.
Gummy: A You helped me understand what you needed help with. Good job.
Dukey: A- You were a bit vague on your details, but nice choice of tags.
TwilightBlade: A Nice explanation, and your stic comparing is nice.

I'll start the next assignment now.

Mukkamoto January 3rd, 2009 12:13 PM

apparently i belong here now?
can i enter?

Renyui! January 3rd, 2009 12:20 PM

Yes, Mukkamoto. You must complete the first assignment, though.

Mukkamoto January 3rd, 2009 12:37 PM

Name: Mukkamoto

Your best Tag: [Spiderman] - This one is probably my most recognized nd probably other 'favourites' out of all my crappy work.

What you already know:
What you would like to know:
  • I want to learn how to use 'Smudging' effectively
  • I want to learn to use the Pen Tool
  • Learn to use, and place, C4Ds effectivly
  • Placing Text in the correct place
  • Using borders
  • How to add Depth correctly, and not abuse or over use it

Final Notes:
  • The quality of my work depends on how botherd i can be =P
  • I am hardworking, always finding ways to improve
  • I am not always in the mood to do graphics, since i am a lazy person =P

Renyui! January 3rd, 2009 7:22 PM

@Mukkamoto
That was a really well done entry. And the Spiderman tag is on of your best, i agree.

Scores
.noxious: A Nice long explaining, and good choice of tag.
Gummy: A You helped me understand what you needed help with. Good job.
Dukey: A- You were a bit vague on your details, but nice choice of tags.
TwilightBlade: A Nice explanation, and your stock comparing is nice.
Mukkamoto: A Nice explaining and good spidey tag.


NEW ASSIGNMENT IS UP.

Gummy January 4th, 2009 9:31 PM

team 1 rulez!

Just giving a progress report here. Me and noxious. are going smoothly with our banner and we decided to try a style that we're both new to.

Dukey January 5th, 2009 8:54 PM

Okay, Mukkamoto & I have contacted each other, he's starting it off, I'll do some more, maybe finish it, then if anything need be added from there it shall be done =]

Mukkamoto January 9th, 2009 2:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t w e n t y - t w o . (Post 4256308)
Okay, Mukkamoto & I have contacted each other, he's starting it off, I'll do some more, maybe finish it, then if anything need be added from there it shall be done =]

22 is finishing.
I've handed my scrap to him.
This was a fun exercise.

Dukey January 9th, 2009 3:19 PM

Mmm.
Mukkamoto and I are done.
How'd we go?
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn184/McDukey/SamusCollab.png

TwilightBlade January 9th, 2009 3:26 PM

Just so everyone knows, I'm now paired up with Kayashi (a new student who has yet to post D:). I've done my part, so we should be almost done too. :]

We don't need our names on the tag, right?

Azonic January 9th, 2009 5:14 PM

OKAY IMMA POSTIN HERE SHEESH.

http://i44.*.com/29y5mgy.png
taaadaaa.

Now there's our finished product. :D We worked our booties off for this. We put our blood, sweat, and tears into that... and some fruit punch. \o/

K, TB told me to write that.

I EXPECT HONOR ROLL VIVAA. -shot-

the bitter end. January 9th, 2009 6:23 PM

Hey, I guess I'm in this class. I look forward toy your teaching, since I missed out on it before.

Dukey January 9th, 2009 9:52 PM

Hey Panda, your link is broken ;D

I don't think you'll be learning how to make borders here

moments. January 9th, 2009 9:52 PM

Just so you know Panda, the link doesn't work, it has an IMG code in it, well actually, that is all the link is...

..PandA.CharadE.. January 9th, 2009 11:23 PM

Hello everyone. I guess i'll do the first assignment now. :3

Name: ..PandA.CharadE.. You can call me Panda

Your best Tag: CLICKY!

What you already know:

I know about...
Clipping Masks
Adjustment Layers
Tools
Brushing
How to use textures
How to add basic lighting
Typography

What you would like to know:

I would like to know about..
Flow
Smudging
Making a background using a stock
Smudging as an effect
Using C4Ds
How to fill up empty spaces
How to make icons just a cropped part of my signature
How to add depth
Placement of render
Blending render in a little to not make it stand out too much
Adding borders properly

Final Notes:I hope this isn't too much. and i have one problem with me, i can't seem to find anything suitable for brushing and making backgrounds except splatters and florals. I can't get any ideas. I've been checking your gallery from some time now and your work is great!

EDIT: Fixed link.

the bitter end. January 10th, 2009 7:56 PM

Name: RyuKun
Your best Tag: Two are befitting of this title, among them: Skies of Grey Is this the New Year?
ist I really like, second I realize would have gone great with a Clipping mask+Text but this was prior to my knowldege of clipping masks, I also realized I overstroked the text.
What you already know:
Clipping Masks
Adjustment Layers
Use of Fractals/c4d's
Displacement filters
Basic Smudging
Landscape Stock usage
Rendering
Gradient Maps
Photo Filters
Adding Borders
What you would like to know:
Depth
How to add decent text while still making it somewhat visible -.-
Advanced Smudging
Sharpening
How to fill up empty space
Lighting effects.
Final Notes: I have had some prior teaching for Malyka (Closer/Aizuke) if you wish to know more about potential training methods for me, contact her.

moments. January 10th, 2009 9:01 PM

Here is me and Gummy's completed assignment. We both tried a vector style which was new for both of us.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/mattimogalli/Megamanvectorcopy.png

..PandA.CharadE.. January 10th, 2009 9:41 PM

So um, Vivaa? Who will i do the collab with?

Renyui! January 10th, 2009 10:07 PM

Panda, your collabing with Ryu-kun. As for everyone else, i'll do the rates later, i have a tight schedule today.

Zebra Thunderhead January 11th, 2009 2:25 PM

Michii and Aurapostle have been demoted to your class.

Gummy January 11th, 2009 2:30 PM

I think Vivaa is going to suffer from student overload.

Zebra Thunderhead January 11th, 2009 2:33 PM

That's not my fault. Technically Vivaa was demoted too but I can't really demote him to his own class.

Gunners January 12th, 2009 12:17 AM

Name:Gunners
Your best Tag:http://i37.*.com/2rgyps8.jpg
What you already know:Filters, gradient maps flow (sorta) depth(sorta) photo filter
What you would like to know:clipping masks, text to be better all around EDIT:also lighting to be better :D
Final Notes:dunno

..PandA.CharadE.. January 12th, 2009 3:00 AM

Just to ask Vivaa, can me and RyuKun submit it well, past the deadline? Since we both joined the day before the deadline anyway...

Renyui! January 12th, 2009 3:13 AM

Yes you may.

Zebra Thunderhead January 12th, 2009 3:41 AM

Add Michii and Aurapostle to your student list.

Gunners January 12th, 2009 10:12 AM

and me noxious told me to go to intermediate

Dukey January 12th, 2009 2:05 PM

Wow. This place is getting big. We could probably do with a second intermediate clas in the school =/

Renyui! January 12th, 2009 2:11 PM

Um, That would actually be really helpful. Can anyone volunteer?

Gummy January 12th, 2009 2:14 PM

I have the time, but probably not the skill. But if noxious. wants to teach help with the Intermediate Class, I'd volunteer to be a beginner teacher.

moments. January 12th, 2009 2:37 PM

Ack, unfortunately, I'd be happy to teach Intermediate, but I am not good enough. Gummy, you are actually probably better than me, and my beginner class is well under way...
Hm. What about Tiny? I thought he wanted to be a teacher for a class but all of them were full.. I will ask.

Dukey January 12th, 2009 2:38 PM

Mmm. He said he'd prefer not. He doesn't like teaching in groups =/

moments. January 12th, 2009 2:40 PM

Really? OK then. What about Michii or Ryusheika? I know Michii is meant to be in this class, but she is a good candidate if she is willing to not learn and teach others..

Dukey January 12th, 2009 2:44 PM

Mmm. Naw, not to take anything at all away from Michii. But she has her style, which is good. But not the style that everybody should be doing you know?

It's worth asking Tiny though, cause I'd transfer (sorry rowan xD)

..PandA.CharadE.. January 14th, 2009 5:51 AM

I'll be away till the 21st so i guess i just need to catch up on new assignments.

moments. January 16th, 2009 1:31 AM

Ok Closer has agreed to be a second Intermediate teacher and I am transferring to take some load of your hands Vivaa.

Dukey January 16th, 2009 1:52 PM

I'll be transferring too Vivaa.

Mukkamoto January 18th, 2009 11:23 AM

Where's Vivva?

maybe lost interesst in his students :<

..PandA.CharadE.. January 21st, 2009 8:06 PM

I guess I'll be dropping out of this class then but I won't be transferring to Aizuke's either. Thanks Vivaa:)

TwilightBlade January 22nd, 2009 6:56 PM

Sorry, but I would like to drop out too. Although I'd love to learn (especially from Aizuke), I'm just not interested in Graphics anymore. I forget to visit this forum too but it was fun while it lasted. :x


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