XGC Radioactive
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focal is still too dark, and the "swirls" in the background don't fit, try blending them into the background for that color if you'd like
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focal is still too dark, and the "swirls" in the background don't fit, try blending them into the background for that color if you'd like
XGC DeWhit69
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Hey Radio what happens if you closed it and it grouped it as one layer meow... nevermind I screwed it up I saved it as a jpeg file
Jupiter
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http://www.sigtutorials.com/tutorials/basics
Try some of these tutorials out.. They're good for beginners & help with the basic elements of making a signature.
As for your current work.. The focals look way out of place, the backgrounds are harsh colors and draw away from the focal, your text is barely noticeable and nothing blends well.
For your focals, help them blend by very lightly smudging the harsh edges of your renders until it looks as though they're part of the scene instead of just placed in on top of everything. You want to have elements that tie them in and you can achieve this by using smudging, overlapping, blurring, etc..
For your backgrounds, you need to pull colors from your render in order to have them work well together. For example, placing tweety bird in a war zone will look like crap 99.9% of the time. Placing a bright render on a dark background will look awful and vice versa. Try to make everything all one big picture even though you're more than likely to use about 20 different images to create it.
For your text, draw a color from your current signature whether it be the render, background, whatever. Try to avoid placing text on the focal as it will draw the attention away most of the time. Keep your text close to your render but try not to overlap. Also, use text to fill in any empty space you may have It will help balance your signature.
Try those tutorials, read up on placement, blending, etc, and good luck
Try some of these tutorials out.. They're good for beginners & help with the basic elements of making a signature.
As for your current work.. The focals look way out of place, the backgrounds are harsh colors and draw away from the focal, your text is barely noticeable and nothing blends well.
For your focals, help them blend by very lightly smudging the harsh edges of your renders until it looks as though they're part of the scene instead of just placed in on top of everything. You want to have elements that tie them in and you can achieve this by using smudging, overlapping, blurring, etc..
For your backgrounds, you need to pull colors from your render in order to have them work well together. For example, placing tweety bird in a war zone will look like crap 99.9% of the time. Placing a bright render on a dark background will look awful and vice versa. Try to make everything all one big picture even though you're more than likely to use about 20 different images to create it.
For your text, draw a color from your current signature whether it be the render, background, whatever. Try to avoid placing text on the focal as it will draw the attention away most of the time. Keep your text close to your render but try not to overlap. Also, use text to fill in any empty space you may have It will help balance your signature.
Try those tutorials, read up on placement, blending, etc, and good luck
XGC DeWhit69
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So now the image uploader isn't working right....
XGC Browncoat
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You should start using a reliable photo host like photobucket.
XGC DeWhit69
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Okay let me try it this way and thank Browncoat that imageshack I found out was a trail thing.
Rave
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I hope no-one minds if I post here...
Regarding, on to the last signature that you made, there are a few things that you're going to want to work on with it.
1) Change the direction of the text. It is taking the viewers eyes away from the focal and placing them on the text. You want the text to either be seen as a quick glance, or use the text to bring the viewer to the focal.
2) The focal needs to be moved more to the right. Since they are facing the left, they need more room to look in that direction. Also, you want to follow the rule-of-thirds that is commonly used in photography.
3) You have a good amount of black which is a good thing, but it is very dominate in the signature. You should get some white in there to create a balance between light and dark.
Hopefully I'm not coming off as someone pretentious, I'm simply just trying to help by giving my opinion on edits that can be made to make the signature better than what it currently is.
Regarding, on to the last signature that you made, there are a few things that you're going to want to work on with it.
1) Change the direction of the text. It is taking the viewers eyes away from the focal and placing them on the text. You want the text to either be seen as a quick glance, or use the text to bring the viewer to the focal.
2) The focal needs to be moved more to the right. Since they are facing the left, they need more room to look in that direction. Also, you want to follow the rule-of-thirds that is commonly used in photography.
3) You have a good amount of black which is a good thing, but it is very dominate in the signature. You should get some white in there to create a balance between light and dark.
Hopefully I'm not coming off as someone pretentious, I'm simply just trying to help by giving my opinion on edits that can be made to make the signature better than what it currently is.
XGC DeWhit69
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So what do you think meow lol :
XGC Radioactive
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XGC DeWhit69
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Okay I read the third rule...so.....???
XGC Radioactive
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Apply it to the ghost signature
XGC DeWhit69
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sorry took so long to reply was dealing with software compatibility issues, but here we are.
XGC DeWhit69
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okay ill look into both of those suggestions.
XGC DeWhit69
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so.. here we go again... what do you think of this one:
Jupiter
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Your focal has been taken over by the background. This is a huge no-no. You want your focal to stand out, but blend in around the edges so it doesnt look like he was pasted on. Another thing, I would have personally gone with a background color that mostly dominated my focal. In your case, it would be white. I'd love for you to try again using this tutorial -- http://www.deviantart.com/art/Cloud-Signature-Tutorial-255022468
I would suggest using red instead of blue towards the end
Post your result
You want your focal to stand out, but blend in around the edges so it doesnt look like he was pasted on. Another thing, I would have personally gone with a background color that mostly dominated my focal. In your case, it would be white. I'd love for you to try again using this tutorial -- http://www.deviantart.com/art/Cloud-Signature-Tutorial-255022468I would suggest using red instead of blue towards the end
Post your result
XGC DeWhit69
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Here what I came up with doesn't really look like the training thing but its my own.
Jupiter
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I have no problem with it being your own
Everyone is entitled to make what they feel like. Designing sigs & banners just have certain standards as far as flow, color, lighting, etc.. go. I hope you dont feel like im grilling you about your work. In all honesty im just trying to help.
Everyone is entitled to make what they feel like. Designing sigs & banners just have certain standards as far as flow, color, lighting, etc.. go. I hope you dont feel like im grilling you about your work. In all honesty im just trying to help.
XGC DeWhit69
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LOL im in the military so ive been grilled before and I have thick skin so naw your not offending me lol. I gotcha on the standards just when it comes to lighting im not that great as I am with dark colors, so the lighting thing is a good thing for me I just cant seem to make it come out like I want it. anyhow ive been doing a lot of sigs for my clan you should check some of them out:
http://www.xiledgaming.com/album.php?albumid=5636
and thanks for not getting fusturated with me either.
http://www.xiledgaming.com/album.php?albumid=5636
and thanks for not getting fusturated with me either.
Jupiter
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I have posted new images in the "Test Images". Please create 2 signatures or banners using these images I will be posting images weekly for you to work with. The more active you keep your app, the more we can help you to increase your skills and get you in the direction of being accepted to the team. If you have any questions please ask
I will be posting images weekly for you to work with. The more active you keep your app, the more we can help you to increase your skills and get you in the direction of being accepted to the team. If you have any questions please ask - Status