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[ GFX ] Graphics/Art Critique and Classing.

Discussion in 'Designers Lounge' started by Agitated, Dec 21, 2010.

  1. Dimitra

    Dimitra 安心。 Forum Legend

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    Lol <33
    Edit, y u so awesum
     
  2. Deadlychants

    Deadlychants Rainbow kittens Forum Legend

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    What he said.

    Try experimenting with multiple stock images. Render parts of the original off, and put others in and see if you can make it blend. Something to do if you get bored.

    I like this one though, the blur adds good depth, and the sharpen on the people seems like it's juuuust right.

    Textures are really good as always.

    Are you using gradient maps, or photofilters? Maybe even color balances, curves, or actions would be more stuff to expiriment with! I'm not saying it will make it look better though!
     
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  3. stratic

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    how'd you make such a nice sig's?
     
  4. Dimitra

    Dimitra 安心。 Forum Legend

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    Nah I'm not good at making gradient maps look fine, so I mostly use actions and delete the layers I don't like,
    these include everything that has to do with colors, curves, layers, brightness/contrast, vibrance, exposure, photo filters, color fills, and selective color<3

    But I guess that the result is not helping :< I'll try and fix that :3
     
  5. Deadlychants

    Deadlychants Rainbow kittens Forum Legend

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    [​IMG]

    Critique pls. Im awful with text.

    Also, I'm going to try and use that logo for my sigs now. :>
     
  6. Dimitra

    Dimitra 安心。 Forum Legend

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    Can I judge can I judge?
    Not good at this but anyway, the only thing I'm gonna say is the text, you could try using one that's a bit smaller? e.e Idk, maybe it's just me, but I like using small, almost invisible fonts, esp sans serif. And maybe not black?

    Oh and the logo looks great, I also wanted to make one myself.. But I ended up using that red d in my last two sigs q.q
     
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  7. ghost521

    ghost521 Lucent's name is Jeremy

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    Just go with typography.

    Fun and effective!
     
  8. Dimitra

    Dimitra 安心。 Forum Legend

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    Typography yeaaah.
    Not good at this :3
     
  9. Ustarius

    Ustarius Getting there

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    Class me plx.
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  10. Zetzwei

    Zetzwei Ramen of colors

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    hrm. i think the font should be a bit smaller and a bit thicker and maybe a better color would do than black.
    the tiny black dots from the capitals "D" & "C" were not really needed.
    it somehow disrupts my eyes when i look around your siggy. let's say... it's "rough"?

    cute logo btw. :>
     
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    Lol I have never seen the word "gay" so repeated in one paragraph in the best manner possible. xD
     
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    Comment and critique .-
    Greetings .
     
  13. Deadlychants

    Deadlychants Rainbow kittens Forum Legend

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    Didn't really like it.. but wanted to keep the thread going :p

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  14. Dimitra

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    I'll give it a try but dont mind me :p
    The thing is - I have this thing with colors, and Idk, somehow it looks like the render doesn't match the background a lot for me, is it the colors, is it that it could use some smudge brushes, I don't really know :p Then, the sig's two sides, left and right are a little smudgy or smokey, idk if it's from the background or not, but it kinda gets a lot of my attention (that's for me at least), and the red/pink brush on the render's left could have been a little lower, or a different color?
    Finally, the text could use another color, not black hm *-*
    But.. I told you I have this thing with colors...
     
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    Uhm okay, first of all, follow your flow. You need it to get a better angle on your tags. Since your c4d flow is diagonal, you should focus on that. Don't forget to add multiple textures for your bg. A plain wallpaper isn't gonna work so try working on multiple ones.(ofcourse you have to choose the ones that blends well on each other) Also, the render is kinda super small and in low quality. Try not to resize it too many times then just sharpen it. Add multiple color combinations too. *it's just me but Vivid colors = FTW* If color combination doesn't work well, try darkening the sides. It adds small depth on the tag :) In addition to effects, maybe some small effect c4d orbs would work. Text, you need to work on it more. Dark tag = lighter text, vice versa. (it works on most signatures) As for basic font, try Impact if you're too lazy to DL some. It works wonders with small and large texts :D Overall, gj on it. KIU :D

    okay, my turn >__<
    Constructive Criticisms please. I tried a new style which obviously doesn't work well.
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  16. ghost521

    ghost521 Lucent's name is Jeremy

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    .ocx made me do this with his tuts. True story.

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    :/
     
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    Well, it looks clean :D GJ :p
     
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  18. Dimitra

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    I'd say the thing is with the render, it fits well with the dark side on the right, but on the top left, on her head, it looks like it's just pasted in there, probably cause it's a different color? Maybe a hue or color layer would look better on the render, a blue one, don't do it absolutely blue, but yeah, her head is the part that doesn't fit for me with the rest.
    And your c4d or texture (whatever it is anyway), maybe you could have erased the part that is on the right side, the dark side.

    But still, probably better than what I can make, so yeah, you get the idea:p.
     
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  19. .ocx

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    Thankies! I couldn't darken the render's upper part more cuz i was too lazy to add another dark one on the right side, it might affect the background. I lol'd when i noticed the "dark" right side. I can't believe i didn't erase that. o__o Oh wells, time to make another one soon. I don't think it's better than what you do though since I like your style :)
     
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  20. regiix3

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    Alright cool, so i actually just 'properly' started photoshop yesterday and only managed to make something from it for bella.
    I only know a few basics so mind my noobiness :X
    sooo.. can i get some comments ? :>

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