Wed Mar 30, 2005 1:17 am
I am choosing Rissa and Optimus.
ScottNak can confirm the fact that I literally have been debating who to choose for at least an hour and a half. (Because I've been ranting to the poor guy.) I looked at each one a million times, and kept switiching them back and forth on my desktop. And because of this headache three of you have successfully caused me, I feel like explaining and adding a bit more to ratings I've already given. =P
Rissa, the blur is what really killed this on the left. I'm not sure if you didn't know what to do with it, but here's what would have looked better. You could have made a black border, and then added a transparent red area within. (like how blogs are usually done) That would have tied it in better with the red of your image.
Optimus, yours was visually...uninteresting. The effects were nice, but because of all the guys standing, a lot of the area on the right was empty. The grey didn't help. Despite the faults of Apricus's and Koku's, this really sort of made me go 'blegh, I need something more bright and interesting to look at here.'
Koku, I give you a BIG warning, because you came extremely close to getting a vote from me. The only thing that saved you is the image of the girl you chose. When I placed in on my desktop, that image was enough to grab my attention and say, 'hey, that's really pretty, I guess I can ignore the brightness of the rest of the background.'
The final results of this round are that moogie, apricus, and optimus have been voted out.
New round to be posted shortly.
ScottNak can confirm the fact that I literally have been debating who to choose for at least an hour and a half. (Because I've been ranting to the poor guy.) I looked at each one a million times, and kept switiching them back and forth on my desktop. And because of this headache three of you have successfully caused me, I feel like explaining and adding a bit more to ratings I've already given. =P
Rissa, the blur is what really killed this on the left. I'm not sure if you didn't know what to do with it, but here's what would have looked better. You could have made a black border, and then added a transparent red area within. (like how blogs are usually done) That would have tied it in better with the red of your image.
Optimus, yours was visually...uninteresting. The effects were nice, but because of all the guys standing, a lot of the area on the right was empty. The grey didn't help. Despite the faults of Apricus's and Koku's, this really sort of made me go 'blegh, I need something more bright and interesting to look at here.'
Koku, I give you a BIG warning, because you came extremely close to getting a vote from me. The only thing that saved you is the image of the girl you chose. When I placed in on my desktop, that image was enough to grab my attention and say, 'hey, that's really pretty, I guess I can ignore the brightness of the rest of the background.'
The final results of this round are that moogie, apricus, and optimus have been voted out.
New round to be posted shortly.
Wed Mar 30, 2005 8:58 am
Yep. I had a feeling I'd be going this round. Call it a robot's intuition, if you will.
Just want to thank the judges for the ratings. I learnt a few new things and had a good time. I want to especially thank Marissa, I'm not sure why, but I found the out-of-10 ratings to be really helpful as it gave me an idea of how much further I needed to get to have reached a satisfactory-excellent graphic. If ya know what i mean
Anyways, best of luck to all the remainding contestants. And I'll definitely be sticking around to see the endgame.
Just want to thank the judges for the ratings. I learnt a few new things and had a good time. I want to especially thank Marissa, I'm not sure why, but I found the out-of-10 ratings to be really helpful as it gave me an idea of how much further I needed to get to have reached a satisfactory-excellent graphic. If ya know what i mean
Anyways, best of luck to all the remainding contestants. And I'll definitely be sticking around to see the endgame.
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:16 am
This is going to be a slightly...different round. And I warn you now that I'm not sure how well it'll turn out.
But anyway, this round you are to make a tag.
A tag is this.
Requirements
The dimensions of your tag must be between 300x300 and 475x475.
The tag must contain your name in some way, shape, or form, and your name must be 3-D.
The image can be a geometric shape or a CG. (A CG is this.It's outlined, colored and shaded, and an anime/manga image usually.)
-the image must be cut out from whatever background it's on.
If you are using an image, and aren't sure if it's a CG, ASK.
(Good CG images can be found here. http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/download/ ... erlist.asp )
If anyone has any other good images sites, please post them.
But anyway, this round you are to make a tag.
A tag is this.
Requirements
The dimensions of your tag must be between 300x300 and 475x475.
The tag must contain your name in some way, shape, or form, and your name must be 3-D.
The image can be a geometric shape or a CG. (A CG is this.It's outlined, colored and shaded, and an anime/manga image usually.)
-the image must be cut out from whatever background it's on.
If you are using an image, and aren't sure if it's a CG, ASK.
(Good CG images can be found here. http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/download/ ... erlist.asp )
If anyone has any other good images sites, please post them.
Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:31 am
Marissa wrote:Darklegendary: I really like this wall, it's very classic and nostalgic, yet dirty and grungy, suits Vicious perfectly. The edges of the image are a little rough, it's especially noticable on the bird's wings and crest. The text in the left portion is distinguished enough that I'd guess it's meant to be read, but it's just so small and the font is so curly that it's very hard to read, particularly the second line ("All the ??? been? forgotten by me"). 8.5/10
Err, the text isn't supposed to be read, its just a brush that I found on my photoshop. ^-^ Vkceankraz, the brushes can be found -here-
And Flame, can I use a shorter version of my name? Is that allowed?
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:04 am
thanks everyone, it's been a great run in this contest. I didn't expect to go so far, but i realy had a lot of fun. maybe ill try again next time.
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:28 pm
Darklegendary wrote:And Flame, can I use a shorter version of my name? Is that allowed?
Yep, a shortened version is fine.
Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:56 am
Program: PS CS
Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:41 pm
Program Used: PS 7
Flame: You said geometric shapes or a cg...is it alright to put something non geometric/cg-ed inside the orb?
Sat Apr 02, 2005 6:13 pm
paola wrote:Flame: You said geometric shapes or a cg...is it alright to put something non geometric/cg-ed inside the orb?
Yes.
Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:26 pm
Flame wrote:paola wrote:Flame: You said geometric shapes or a cg...is it alright to put something non geometric/cg-ed inside the orb?
Yes.
Okay ^_^
Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:41 pm
Like the file name says, ew. >_< Might change it.
Program: PS 7
(Is the text 3d? :-/)
Program: PS 7
(Is the text 3d? :-/)
Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:00 am
Yes, it's 3D.
Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:03 am
Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:42 pm
Gack...sorry for being so slow -_- I must have re-done this thing 50 times...
-dies-
Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/l ... _Sword.jpg
Program used: PS Elements
-dies-
Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/l ... _Sword.jpg
Program used: PS Elements
Thu Apr 07, 2005 12:18 am
Neko wrote:Is my entry ok? I have a feeling it isn't! ^^;;
Please check you inbox.