The Graphics Rating Thread [READ THE FIRST POST. D:<] Page 26

Started by Loki January 3rd, 2008 11:11 AM
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@ AnimadVersion:

OMGIFREAKINLOVEIT!!1!!!seven(?)!1 I'm really starting to dig this "vector/urban" style of graphics from you. They're some of the best I've seen. As for the best out of the three, I'd have to say the second one. The first one is good, just the (inverted?) colors kind of turned me off. The third one is awesome, too, but I chose the second one as the best because it seems more full. Overall, I'd give this banner a 9.8/10 (Yes, that is extremely good) :3

@ Kai:

I don't really like the first one that much. I'd love to give you advice, but I honestly have no clue why I don't like it. I think it might just be because of the clouds in the background. Not that there's anything wrong with them, it just reminds me of an actual scene (from a show or something) and when I think of banners/avatars, I think of more abstract things. Anyways, as for the second one, I think this is much better. Like Gummy said, I really like that outline thing you did in the second image. It adds so much emphasis, for some reason. I also really like the black stitch-type-thing you did on the left side. For the first image, I'd give it 4/10. The second one I'd give 8.5/10.

@ Gummy:

I like the first banner. It seems a bit plain, but I still like it. Sometimes, it's better to be plain than insanely abstract. Maybe try putting your render over the brush strokes, etc. I don't know, just a suggestion. =]

As for the second one, I don't like this at all. The render just doesn't blend in well with the background, and the text is a bit hard to read in some places. Try giving the text stroke and/or outer glow, and sharpening the render a bit. Overall, I'd give the first one an 8.4/10, and the second one a (I'm really sorry =[) 2/10. But keep trying, we all have bad days :3

@ Shiranui:

The banner
is amazing. I like how it looks like there's smoke in the background. And the lighting effects are pretty good, too. The only problem I'd have with it is the text placement. I'd maybe put it more to the right, or if that didn't work, maybe in the top left corner? Also, there's this little patch of (white fog?) in the left-hand side that seems a little bit out of place; it kind of seems like it shouldn't be overlapping the render. But other than that, this banner is freakin' sweet! I'd give it a 9.2/10.

Now, for the icon. Didn't like this so much. The renders look a little too cartoonish for my taste. Although, this could just be from resizing them? (I know this happens alot when you resize an image). Maybe you could use the sharpen tool. I like the faded image in the background, too. Overall, I'd give it a 5/10. Don't get me wrong, though! It's not bad, it's just not my style. I'm sure another person would fall in love with this icon, though. =]



Ok, friends! Time for banner No. 6. Yes, I used a grunge technique (again).
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I'm thinking of changing the border around, and I'm still trying to think of what text I should use. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Mo Live

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Thanks for the rating, and about the render for the second banner, it's actually pretty good. But I ended up resizing it a million times so I guess that destroyed the quality. And I made that banner for someone too XD. But it's the thought that counts, right?

Motsuko Live: You don't seem to have a problem with making your render fit your background. However, like me, there are spots that are just empty except from the grunge brushes (mainly right of the render). And I can't tell if that's smudging or scanlines over the face but it looks nice. I don't know what text you could put but about the border, I really like it. It looks "portrait like," if you know what I mean.



Made this in the wee-hours of the night, so excuse me if it's done sloppily.


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Not bad Gummy! Definitely an improvement from your last one. You might want to blend the render into the background a bit more, and the text is still a little bit hard to read, but other than that it's looking really good! Like I've said before, try putting an outer glow on the text, or even a stroke. Especially if it's dark text against a dark background. It can really help. I would rate this banner a 8.5/10. The black stars are really neat =] I like the render, by the way. Who is it?

This is my first attempt at a vector-type signature. Did I do it right?

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Motsuko Live: I like the banner overall, the brushes, backround and text goes well together, infact, it fits in perfectly. I really have no idea what else you could of done with it. But the top right corner and side looks just a tad empty. Though it doesn't really make a difference.

A banner I plan on using for SOTW.


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@CheesePeow: For the first one, the blending is nice, but it feels kind of bland. And the second one has excellent blending as well, but I don't know... the colours don't seem to flow well together because they're just randomly everywhere. They're both good overall though.

And I was bored, so I made two bad banners =D. Well, not bad, I suppose just bland. And they lack any sort of blending really, so. XD Oh well, it's neat to try stuff out.






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CheesePeow; The first one is cool, I really like the blending, but maybe it would look better if the render was less saturated because it has so much colour compared to the background. And I really like the second one, but the red and blueish bit on the left doesn't seem to fit right.

Animadversion;
Wow, the first one is awesome. :D The simplicity of it is good. And as for the second one, yay for Lelouch! 8D But I don't really like how he's really dark. ^^;; But it does give a good effect to it.

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Featuring C.C from Code Geass. Apparently, green banners are hard to make. How'd I do? XD;


Featuring Toshiro from Gintama. <33


And the only Orihime banner I'll ever make because I liked this picture. XD;

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REPLY POST. *shotted*

The real point behind doing the Lelouch one was for me practicing with lighting, which is why he's so dark. I kind of like the effect too.

I'm pretty sure I have that Orihime fanart in a folder somewhere...
I'd critique, but it's 5am and I should be in bed, so...

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New suckly banner, but first:

Animadversion: The first banner is pretty cool, but the scanline-over-the-face is not very good. I know, I used to make all my banners with scan lines, they made my banner sucks the most.

The Code Geass banner is I think, fairly well done. I didn't notice the light focus until much sooner. I think light focus over the image is I think better. But I stink at banner rating, so whatever.

Akari: the Code Geass banner rock, but it doesn't blend well, I mean, the backround was great, it gives of a green space-y look, which is good... but, the hair kinda doesn't blend, which is -0.5 bad. okay, I don't know what I'm talking about so I'll just move on.

the Gintama banner, looks cool. The vector-y backround really suits. I just wish I was as good as you, but I think, well, even though the text is visible, the image and the backround attracts too much attention. I didn't even noticed it, I think. Or I'm just blind.

The last banner rule. Though, there's a huge space on the right. I suggest a smaller banner size, or the image in the middle, or so. Don't take it from me. I suck at criticism. (AND compliments.)

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Rei Yuki, it doensn't suck. Actually it's very nice ^^The color scheme is nice and pleasing for the eyes. Just a couple of notes..
You should try to avoid stroking your text. It makes it stand out too much. The focus in your banner should be the background and your render.
That red vector on left doesn't look good, but that's just me. Maybe you should try blurring it a bit?

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I just made this today for the SOTW. This is my first grunge signature so any advice would be appreciated =) Thanks.

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I like the render, by the way. Who is it?
Bass, another character from the Megaman games. And thanks for rating.

Rei Yuki:
Although it is a bit plain, I don't think it's sucky at all. As DarkChild said before me, the colors are nice and the text sticks out too much.

DarkChild:
For your first grunge sig, it's pretty good. The brushing is really good, as well as the lighting. and I love the text. Good luck in SOTW.

Now my first entry for SOTW:


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@ Rei Yuki: That banner certianly does not suck! I really like it. The color blends really well, and the lighting is amazing. The only thing I would give advice on is the text. Like DarkChild said, maybe you should take the stroke away. But other than that's it's very good. I'd say 8/10.

@ DarkChild: Not bad for your first grunge-type. I like the render, but I don't like the lighting behind it. It kinda takes away from the grungy-feel. But the brush strokes are good, and the text placement is fabulous. I'd rate this banner 7/10. (which is really good for your first grunge).

@ Gummy: I think this is one of your best ones yet. (that I've seen.) It blends in well. Really well. The only issue is that the "SOTW" blends in a little too well. :) It's hard to see. Anyways, I'd rate it a 7.2/10? Maybe 7.5, even.


I made this for SOTW (Good luck DarkChild & Gummy=] May the best banner win). I highly doubt I'll win though...And I'm not just saying that to be modest; It's only my 8th banner, and my 1st SOTW, so I don't think I'll do very well at all. But that's alright. It's worth a try! Do you think the "SOTW" text is noticeable enough?

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@Motsuko: It's nice. I luff the colours and the background~ Not much wrong with it from what I can see.

Anyways, I made this with the possibility of using it in SotW, but I want to make sure I've ironed out the kinks first (which is why neither of the versions say SotW yet). It also has more Anya, so I'm content whether you like it or not. XD



Also, for anyone who cares, I might start taking requests with my next showcase update. XD

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Animadversion; That's a awesome render. o.o And the whole banner attracts alot of attention, well to me it does. XD And the colours are really good. 8D But I dunno, maybe the render needs more blending, but it does look good the way it is.

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Akari: I like this banner, But I think you should solify the render in the background, or make a new background. Cause it looks like a render and thats it :). The render stands out too much, but hey, i'm not the one to criticise everyone elses banners comparing to mine (which are crap xD)

Heres another load of crap, for SOTW. I think this one emphasises 'grunge' more than the other one.
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munna;; it's alright, a little plain though, you could add some effects, a clipping mask would look really nice, the render does look a bit pixelated though, the text looks alright, overall i think it's a good banner, too plain, could do with some effects, but nice. 8/10


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Uryū Ishida: Woah, I think it looks nice. I love the brushing you did around the flaming sword, it makes it look like that's part of the render. And the fiery brushing you did over her body only adds to the nice effects. I'd give it a 9/10., 'cause I'm not to fond of the black top-right corner.

Newest banner from Gummy:



Can't decide on the text.


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Uyru Ishida: Wow! I like, I like :] Not much could be improved on this one. I'd try making the render a bit darker, just to see what it would look like. But other than that it's amazing! 9.5/10

Gummy: I like it, but it seems a bit unorganized. There's a bit to much going on, in my opinion. It almost looks like an actual picture. (If that makes any sense to anyone but me x.x) The faded picture of Samus Aran in the background is a little...much. But the smudging is good, and I see you've used those black stars which I've grown so fond of. :] Not one of your best, but decent. 6/10?

Now for my banner ▼

O_o It appears I've ran out of banners to have rated! Better get to work!

Just kidding around. (Yes, that rather lame line was my attempt at humor). I don't have any banners ready to be rated yet. Just thought I'd stop by and rate others.

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Poke'd; IMO, I think it's a bit bright. ^^;; Then again, I'm sitting in a dark room. XD; But you've blended the render good. But the bright blue kinda doesn't really appeal to me.

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Akari: Woot, new style~ :D It's good to see you trying out new stuff. The text looks pretty awesome, and the glowy orbs look good. Though, is that big glowy thing at the bottom part of the render...? Eheh, it just looks out of place. And the render blending here is worse than in your usual banners. The line stuff down the sides make the banner look a bit too symmetrical, or at least the background. Ah, but the green looks nice. The banner has good colouring, overall.

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Shiranui: I'm not sure if you want a rating or not and I really have no idea at what you're getting at XD. Did you make those shapes? They look nice.

I tried something new myself, hoping it'd get me out of this phase. Big thanks to Loki and her tutorial!


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Gummy: My tutorial? o_o??

which one? *doesn't see anything related to my tutorial LOL* you're welcome though. xDD

Well, the first thing that shuts down my system is the text. D: The stroke isn't exactly too great, nor is the positioning. A blocky font probably would've fit better with the geometric background it's on.

Then, that blue brushing on the right really doesn't appeal either. xD; I suggest putting it behind the render, because it's just distracting where it is right now. The focal is kind of hard to find as well, and the colors are harsh and don't really... compliment each other, I guess. D:

The dimensions are good for the image though, as is the render positioning. :3