The Graphics Rating Thread [READ THE FIRST POST. D:<] Page 15

Started by Loki January 3rd, 2008 11:11 AM
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evilcheese

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ooh i like the effects and stuff. that glittery thing is really cool and the clone stamp at the bottom as well. although the focalpoint is kinda hard to see maybe the light source could be there. maybe an overlay border? all in all a really good banner.



i know i shouldn't have starteed another one but i started to play around with brush settings and it looked cool so i had to finish it. i know it doesnt really match turtwig. any render suggestions?
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Ack, sorry evilcheese, when I posted it wasn't there and I didn't notice it. xD I'll rate it now~
Angel Banner that I forgot to comment on;

1. Ouch. The lighting is really really bright and blinding. It also gets in the way of the render. :/
2. I don't really like the positioning of the renders. The wings distract from the focal point, which is blinded by the lighting. The contrast is good though.
3. I really like those little star things floating out of it. <3 It looks even better with that background too, so that's a job well done.
4. The text isn't perfect, but it's not bad either. I'd suggest a different font... more swishy?
5. To alleviate the wings issue, maybe you could dodge it, or fade it out with a soft white brush on lowered opacity?

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Turtwig banner

1. Too much sparkly ouch-y blinding-ness. xD;
2. The text doesn't really match. I think a blocky text would've worked better with this banner, because turtwig's lines are really thick.
3. Can't say I'm a fan of that motion blurring, or the main color of the background. I think maybe a pale yellow or green would've been better in this set. Purple and green make my eyes hurt, and then there's that magenta stuff. xD;

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Shiranui; Ohh, I like this Naruto banner. :O I'm thinking that the focal point wasn't supposed to be his face...? Because the lighting brings my eyes to his hand. xD; I like it though, it's different. The blending on the right is really nice, the colors and everything have a great flow to it, but the left side of Naruto's face and hair seem over-sharpened. D: He's starting to look kind of like a pixel drawing. xD;;
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Took your advice Xenocrates, ill post both versions to see which one is better



v1:



v2:


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Could someone rate this with detail?


Thank you =]

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@demidian - (im used to that name) the light textures should be well light they have to be a little brighter. the clone stamp set it to linear dodge. myabe a little more clouds on the right so it doesnt look so empty. and what does the L stand for?

this is what i got for that:

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Michii: Wow, a sk8board banner, Awesome! i like the little blotches and skulls and stuff youve put everywhere, youre so good, michii!
hey guys check this banner out!
do i really have to say this? ah well, rate!
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It's quite plain. The render stands out too much from the background ( Didn't use "doesn't blend" because it's quite blended. At least on my screen! ) I suggest you to make background the same color scheme with the render.

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Haha Shika-kun:P Nice xP

Reply to evilcheese;; Ahh yeah, i never really realised that my light textures weren't so "LIGHT" like. And the L stands for nothing, it is My renders/characters name, he is off death note.

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Shika: You're getting so good x.x
I love the graphics in the background, but in my PERSONAL opinion, I don't know why I think this, but the picture doesn't really go with it o.o Weird, cause it looks awesome, but a little bit awkward. Maybe make the black around the edges come a little closer to the picture?

9.5/10

Anyway, I made this out of boredom and used a few random tiny brushes to make it pretty~

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Chika-chan: Hehe, the image is a little disturbing... xD;;;

Anyways, I love the gradient you used in the background. And I can see you did a lighting brush in the background (?). The brushing is good, you could use some more though, and you can play with the image a little more.

Good job! I'll have some stuff for you guys to rate later~
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@Chikara: It's very nice althoug it kinda looks like you just plopped the render on there if you know what I mean.

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@Chikara: It's very nice althoug it kinda looks like you just plopped the render on there if you know what I mean.

Havn't posted here in like 2 monthes...Phear my newest creation...



and I also got this one, made it a while ago but it's one of my favs..

That top one is good, but I think it would look better if it was in one box like the rest.
It just looks a bit scrappy if you know what I mean.
But the second one is great!
It isn't overloaded with images and effects which is good!
Love the background! Really cool! 9.0

Now for mine:

This was the first EVER banner I created! And I think I kinda rushed it cause I finished it in like 10 minutes... =P
But that's because I sorta had the idea in my head, I only had to put it on the computer!
Well, hope you enjoy!
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Massimo: I'm assuming this is your first time using Photoshop, aye? Well, all I can say is that you are on the right track! Try to use textures and more brushes instead of the Photoshop default ones. Play around with the image a little more, and the text really doesn't match. ><

Good job, and keep it up!



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Massimo: I'm assuming this is your first time using Photoshop, aye? Well, all I can say is that you are on the right track! Try to use textures and more brushes instead of the Photoshop default ones. Play around with the image a little more, and the text really doesn't match. ><

Good job, and keep it up!



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Yep my first time using Photoshop and first time making a banner.. =O
How do I make custom brushes and textures?

Sorry I'm kinda new to this but I'll keep trying!

I really like your one! It is nicely set out and has nice effects like the glitter in the left!
Keep it up!
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Ah, I'm just going to rate my favourite ones for now o.o

Shika;; You really are improving ^^ I love the background on this, with the feeling of it exploding behind the render and everything. Although the render takes up only a little bit of space, the effects on the background, with the smudging using a circle brush, and the clipping mask splatters prevent it from looking too empty. The render, however, isn't blended into the background very nicely, and it looks almost pasted on x__o It also looks a bit too over saturated. The text is actually okay on this one. Well, I like it...

Chikara;; I really need to continue watching Gurren Lagann... anyway, this is actually really nice. Although I'm going to be a prick, and say that I can see where the red and black background ended just above her head x____o But still, this is a really nice banner. I like the little brushes you used and the colours match with the render. It looks simple, but at the same time, really appealing and nice to look at.

Hazuki;; Eheh, floating orbs xP Yeah, they look nice on this one. Everything in general looks nice, but I don't like how the clipping mask of her head to the left looks really awkward, since the colours are really different to the rest of the banner. Everything looks a tad too bright, as well. But still, the colours are interesting and the effects are simple, but appealing.
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evilcheese: I think you overused the light texturs, they sought of attract your eyes rather than the render, having one focal point and some extras at the edges of the banner would make it much better. I really cant see anything else in the background x].

Massimo: You should try some easy tutorials, cause they help alot. It's basically a pokemon on a background, you should try adding brushes and effects plus maybe a water background to make it better.

I've tried using Shiranui's tutorial, I like how it turned about, but I didn't know what to add to the side of the main render, so I splatted on some brushes and made them a bit transperant.



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@CheesePeow: It's way too plain. You said you splatted on some brushes and made them a bit transparent but the only visible place of the brush is the text bar. The colors are all washed out too. The text bar decoration is nicely done though. It's the best part of the banner.

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Shika;; You really are improving ^^ I love the background on this, with the feeling of it exploding behind the render and everything. Although the render takes up only a little bit of space, the effects on the background, with the smudging using a circle brush, and the clipping mask splatters prevent it from looking too empty. The render, however, isn't blended into the background very nicely, and it looks almost pasted on x__o It also looks a bit too over saturated. The text is actually okay on this one. Well, I like it...
XD As I thought, you got all of it. But about the render part, because I used the stock, (or effect render) making me unable to blend. It's official art too. xD

Oh, the stock I used:


edit//
Ok, add the text for the second banner. It seems like I rushed on the text but I didn't ;--;

Version 1 ~Rockman Leo


Version 2 ~At World's End (A bit more "Game Over" feel than the first one)


Which one should I use?
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Shika-- I can't see Version 2 ><;;;; Anyways, the
version 1 is.. wow. You are improving! It looks perfect.
I say version 1, tho. The render in 2 is too light and the
text is too big.

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Shika: Version one definitely. Version two looks odd and like you set it on something like linear burn or some other layer style. Version one, however, is great. I don't love the text, but frankly, there's basically no other way to add text in that style banner.


Kai: To be honest with you, it's not my favorite of yours. Of course, it's good with tying everything together. The colors in the background match with Pikachu, and the text looks like it's the Second darkest color of its tail. It looks like a comic's kind of style, but just not my style. So for me it would need more "fsshhh graphicss" xP

In other words its just too plain. D:

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@Shika - the whole concept is cool and very well done. But version 1 ftw. because version 2 is a little too light and anyone's eyes will hurt when they try to look at the focal point. oh and if you could try to make the render a little more straight because it looks a little too pixely.

@Kai. - well it's ok i guess but a little too plain. well ill give advice that CME gave me. put some blue in there since yellow and blue go hand in hand.

@CheesePeow - This one looks good. but i think you shoould've blended the render a bit more and did the displace filter.
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