DESIGN TEAM APPLICATION

[TheRealMrNUGGET]

Thank you both for your constructive criticism - always great to have trained, fresh eyes point out the little things I miss or can tweek to be more ascetic!!! I think, to be really great at this, one needs to know that they'll always have things to improve upon. Much appreciated!

Ok, on to this image - which I had a lot of fun with, getting an idea and then tweaking here and there. I'm pretty happy with it but I already see something I didn't catch. When I used the Gaussian blur (used a lot in the past and love it), it was after I placed the border, so the border shows the effects of the image - ugg, anyway... here is the Before and After pics

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After

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great use of your editing tools! if i could throw a suggestion your way though; there are many ways to draw attention to your focal, one of which being size. with a character like this one, most of the attention is drawn towards the face and wings, but not the legs. you can draw more focal to those areas by zooming in on your character so that the legs are no longer visible. it is good to think about this when thinking about the rule of thirds

 

[SYN Jordan XD]

1) Gamertag and user name
XGC Valkyrie

2) What type of program are you using?
Photoshop CS5.1, Dreamweaver CS5, Lightroom 3.4, InDesign CS5.5 and GIMP (Indesign and Photoshop mainly)

3) How much experience do you have with your program and making signatures or banners?
8+ years of using editing software (Photography business), 2 years creating business display ads (and signage) for local news paper, and just getting into making Signature pics - appreciate all input!

4) What is your current clan & rank? Will this affect your ability to fill the requirements of being on the design team?
Captain of XGC Revolution - Soul Reapers Squad. I don't think it will affect me fulfilling the requirements of being both Captain or on the Design Team because I multitask well and love having side projects!

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What I have seen in this application process is sufficient for me. You have made a good deal of progress-I feel and have also kept your application very active. We really appreciate the good attitude you have jad during the process and how receptive you were to new ideas and concepts. That being said-We are happy to welcome you to The XG Design Team!

 

[ll VAlKYR1E ll]

Thank you all so very much! I am totally excited to be a part of this awesome team! You guys are wonderful, great teachers, exhibit patience and superb dedication to XG! YAY!! thanks again!

 

[SYN Kiwi]

Thank you all so very much! I am totally excited to be a part of this awesome team! You guys are wonderful, great teachers, exhibit patience and superb dedication to XG! YAY!! thanks again!

Yayyyy! I'm so happy for you! You worked really hard and learnt a lot!