Shadow Moth
Up in the clouds
I'm sorry, is it just me or do I see Snack:
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The Sig Critique Topic
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Thunder Of Zeus
*Rumble Rumble*
I'd appreciate it if you did like the others and said something that would actually help me. At least suggest a thing or two >.<
Wogrim
Smash Lord
Not sure if it's the font or the background, but I read "Russ" the first time. The sword's blade looks terrible, and the render seems too light for the background.
Black Waltz
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Trash that piece of junk. Your colors don't work, and it's not a good render to begin with.
BUT. If you feel like if you don't have this sig your life will end, then I would suggest adjustment layers, getting rid of that disgusting text, foreground effects (in the form of C4D's and/or EFFECTIVE brushing). Honestly trash it though, your background is the dirtiest looking thing since Amy Winehouse.
BUT. If you feel like if you don't have this sig your life will end, then I would suggest adjustment layers, getting rid of that disgusting text, foreground effects (in the form of C4D's and/or EFFECTIVE brushing). Honestly trash it though, your background is the dirtiest looking thing since Amy Winehouse.
BOB SAGET!
Smash Lord
ok here is my signature. I made it myself, it has both my mains morphed into one character..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Thunder Of Zeus
*Rumble Rumble*
and what do you want us to do about it? (you must critique before recieving critique, though I don't know if you would want to recieve critique on that...)
Arora
Smash Apprentice
Never mind it won't work
Conker315
Smash Lord
I wouldn't be talking.....and besides everyone starts off like that unless your insanely good at it.I remember my pieces of trash when I came here.
2Sko
Smash Cadet
I created Arora's Sig, (yes I really created it), and here it is...
^ That's Arora's just to clarify
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And mine is........ under this
Black Waltz
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Please read the rules before posting:
Then again, this is a video game forum for those who want to show off their characters and have some witty quote, so I can't expect anything great.
@2Sko: I wouldn't be too proud of those sigs since they're pretty mediocre/beginner. They don't look very imaginative or artistically appealing mainly due to the 2 renders on opposite ends. You would have better luck clustering both of them together. Your text looks incredibly cheesy and low quality. Use simple text. Work on your colors and general composition. If you do choose to improve on your general GFX, look up some tutorials on composition on deviantart or any other GFX site.
Then again, this is a video game forum for those who want to show off their characters and have some witty quote, so I can't expect anything great.
Thunder Of Zeus
*Rumble Rumble*
They're both pretty bad. overly crowded, bad composition, no uniting color scheme, horrible text, lack of depth. the usual stuff. I say trash them both and read some tutorials, but I like the quotations you have on your own.I created Arora's Sig, (yes I really created it), and here it is...
^ That's Arora's just to clarify
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And mine is........ under this
I fail at text. you guys can teach meh? =D
w/o the nasty text:
Wogrim
Smash Lord
Have you tried uh... filling in the text? You may also want the double-outline or whatever you call it like it shows on his shirt (red yellow red "DK").
Black Waltz
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Background is over contrasted compared to the render. Render is low quality. Background is bland, distasteful and overall unappealing.
I fail at text. you guys can teach meh? =D
w/o the nasty text:
Go here and look at something nice for once.
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=175790
Neon Ness
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I think a lot of times the strong point about text in a signature is subtlety. Try no bigger than like 12 or 14 depending on the typeface.
I fail at text. you guys can teach meh? =D
Another thing, don't overcomplicate the style. Normally when someone says something like "That text is incredibly cheesy..." it means that it has a bunch of unnecesary junk added to it like loud colors, stroke outlines, and 3 dimensional curve effects. Simplify. Note that prevalent typefaces in our society are incredibly simple like Helvetica or Futura. Just try a plain font and work with it, it can be more effective.
Uh... oh yeh, a lot of successful text in signatures are close to the focal. I'm not sure why... it might be that it enhances flow, or makes it easier to correlate the meaning of the word(s) to the focal (and therefore the meaning of the piece).
Text is tough, but it can be fun to work with, I think. I still haven't figured out how best to use it myself, but I've seen some pretty cool stuff in other signatures before. It's tough to learn but the payoff is worth it. Sorta like the pen tool.
...Why do my posts always end up being twice as long as I want?
@ Black Waltz: That thread is so amazing no matter how many times I look at it. Should be stickied...
Thunder Of Zeus
*Rumble Rumble*
Okay then... Ima go read some tuts and come back with new siggies... either tonight or friday. Thankss!
That never ceases to inspire!
I will help as best I can, now i don't want to sound rude, but here we go.....just don't use text!
Hentekorino
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Eff wasn't meant to post.
Holy crap. that really is an amazing thread. Some of those look professional quality(I could easily see Inspire's in a magazine).
So, thread stickied and moved here.
only got 1 cnc for this.cobra, that's meh. the splatters dont really fit and the lighting is off.
2 and 3 are manips.
and this is probly my fave tag ever. this is the real standard for anyone, I say.
this is what all beginners should be striving to achieve. not mine, of course, but I mean, this is how you make tags.
Neon Ness
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The contrast in that black and white piece is incredible. Love that random 8 on the left for some reason.
@ Mojo (2nd): I think those liquid effects are probably the best thing about this tag.
They are extremely well done. If you don't my asking, how did you go about making those? The lighting is superb, I actually like that the background is plain white. Interesting use of negative space. If it's possible I would try to widen the range of values on the woman somewhat... just to see how it looks.
I think my problem back when I made signatures was that I didn't spend enough time on them. :/ A week at most. But some of the pieces in that inspirational thread look like they could've taken weeks or even months to complete. I think patience factors a lot into the quality of the finished product.
@ Mojo (2nd): I think those liquid effects are probably the best thing about this tag.
They are extremely well done. If you don't my asking, how did you go about making those? The lighting is superb, I actually like that the background is plain white. Interesting use of negative space. If it's possible I would try to widen the range of values on the woman somewhat... just to see how it looks.I think my problem back when I made signatures was that I didn't spend enough time on them. :/ A week at most. But some of the pieces in that inspirational thread look like they could've taken weeks or even months to complete. I think patience factors a lot into the quality of the finished product.
Hentekorino I don't know why you keep accidentally posting, but please be more careful before I have to warn you
Wow, Mojo. Prob your best tag yet.only got 1 cnc for this.
and this is probly my fave tag ever. this is the real standard for anyone, I say.
this is what all beginners should be striving to achieve. not mine, of course, but I mean, this is how you make tags.
Great vector job. I'm guessing the liquid effects are either clipping masks or a nice brushing job. The lighting is also accurate. I hope you use this as your current. This is really inspirational.
Black Waltz
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Hahahhaa, wow, I honestly believed for a while that you made that.
Inyro Gatling
Smash Journeyman
I personally think Skystrife is more of a god, but I can't deny that Pimp is great. =3
Also,
=3
Also,
=3
Inyro Gatling
Smash Journeyman
D= I would debate this with you, but this thread is for critiquing, not for our disagreement. Speaking of critiquing:
Thunder Of Zeus
*Rumble Rumble*
v2 w/o outline imo.
Haha sorry, it was phrased weird to me, and it sounded like you wanted critique on it. x)OOOOOOO nooooo. no fkn way. that tag was ade by 8*b1t/Pimp, my favorite artist.
Some other brilliant stuff by this god of a man.
lordunicorn3
Smash Journeyman
Inyro, im going to assume thats yours, and you want critique.
i really like the tag in general, but the space to the left is a little empty, which contrasts a little too much from the right side, which in that little corner has quite a bit going on
v1 is much better imo, not a fan of the border either.
but anyway, tarrazn's are my favs out of that thread by far, i wish i could do that (the waterfall one is amazing)
but that one by astroplus (the anime one) is amazing
i really like the tag in general, but the space to the left is a little empty, which contrasts a little too much from the right side, which in that little corner has quite a bit going on
v1 is much better imo, not a fan of the border either.
but anyway, tarrazn's are my favs out of that thread by far, i wish i could do that (the waterfall one is amazing)
but that one by astroplus (the anime one) is amazing
I like v1 better. I see that you tried something different with the border. Nice :3
I recommend changing your smudge settings to a more detailed/scratchier version. Try adding more colors along with more detailed smudging. Also like someone said before, don't use whored-to-death stocks. .-.
CnC?
I made a new Photobucket account cuz my other one was filled with scrubby tags.
Demon Kirby
Smash Champion
Stop copying me. =p
1Up, major problem with this tag is my same problem with most of your tags: too cluttered and random. The whole left side seems to be taking weight away from the right, and the abundance of scanlines gives it a bit of an impression of being too pixelly/sharp.
Try toning down the left side (the lines and circles, mainly) and try adding more pink/blue/purple to the near left and more green/yellow to the right (I'm not saying use all those colors, I'm just colorblind and tired so I can't tell the difference).
That thread needs more ecstatic, btw.
http://aaroneepap.deviantart.com/art/Ecstatic-Tagwall-85916075
(It's more that his LPs are inspirational, but that thread doesn't seem to be for LPs :| )
I don't remember you making a new PB account. ;_;
And I'll get on MSN later on tonight.
Btw, here's another motivational tagwall I've looked at for awhile.
http://needmoreartz.deviantart.com/art/Tagwall-No-3-gfx-is-a-bondage-101802786
Inyro Gatling
Smash Journeyman
Here's my recent inspiration. <3 Orbit:
http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/066/0/5/My_Final__by_Orbit47.png
1UP: Left side is fine, but the right needs to be toned down a bit. And give it some more color (on the right side, seeing as that side is almost all pinks and purples). That, and tone down the light.
Anyway, new tag:
http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/066/0/5/My_Final__by_Orbit47.png
1UP: Left side is fine, but the right needs to be toned down a bit. And give it some more color (on the right side, seeing as that side is almost all pinks and purples). That, and tone down the light.
Anyway, new tag:
Thanks for the share Wind. V2 is better imo. I think the lighting's a little harsh in that one. Try to blend the fx on his arm a little bit more near his body. Overall, it looks sorta messy. Maybe a little more smudge and less fx.Here's my recent inspiration. <3 Orbit:
http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/066/0/5/My_Final__by_Orbit47.png
1UP: Left side is fine, but the right needs to be toned down a bit. And give it some more color (on the right side, seeing as that side is almost all pinks and purples). That, and tone down the light.
Anyway, new tag:
CnC?
Hentekorino
Smash Journeyman
I don't know what to say tbh. >_>;?? ennybody?
btw chris i dont see anything...
Don't really like the linecircle things too much.
My inspiration: http://psykz.deviantart.com/art/Tags-114364090
<333333333333333 Alpha.
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