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KasumiGirl · 2008-03-28, 06:57

Nice, KiNA. Very interesting animation. I can't wait to see the finished product with the 'fixed' bg. ^^

@Mimi: Sparklers = Focal point.

Utter_iMADNESS · 2008-03-28, 08:14

This is where I'll be posting my official entry.

Sephi · 2008-03-28, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Simple1

Is this elegance .... C&C plz....

>< Kinda....

It definitely fits the theme. Nice stock choice imo

. Though the background could use some improvement imho.

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Originally Posted by furuno

Umm... is this image below is elligilble? If so please count me in in this competition.

Spoiler for Images:

Don't worry about the size... It's still in 30% progress...

It's very borderline imo. I won't say it's not allowed. But it's very very borderline. I think there are many more pictures out there that convey the theme better.

escimo · 2008-03-28, 14:17

Thought I'd give it a go.
Still work in progress but thought I'd post it anyway.
My second signature so far so constructive criticism is welcome.
Text needs some work (way too unclear downsized from the original) as do borders.

Filesize limit is giving me a serious headache so that's a jpeg with a forums default bg-color as matte.

Spoiler for Translucent PNG:

KholdStare · 2008-03-28, 14:21

I think borderline signatures should be up to the voters to decide. If the voters don't think that the borderline signatures represent ceremonial elegance, then they won't vote for the signature.

Faeyice · 2008-03-28, 14:40

Sephi, I wanted to know if my sig entry is okay to use, since you can't really see much of her outfit in the sig.

^

genryou · 2008-03-28, 16:09

still working with this sig...

should i animate it? or shouldnt i?

so, any comment?

Rhyel · 2008-03-28, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by genryou

still working with this sig...

should i animate it? or shouldnt i?

so, any comment?

Suggestion: Border

Marina · 2008-03-28, 16:14

I second the border. And yes, animation would be nice ^_^ If you had the petals falling slowly, it'd up the awesome factor, since I really like the image you've chosen.

konstargirl · 2008-03-28, 16:19

@genryou: I must agree with Marina and Rhyel. Those will look nice on the siggy.^^ Maybe a tiny bit gaussian blur. It will give out a dreamy effect.

Great entry.

OceanBlue · 2008-03-28, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple1

Is this elegance .... C&C plz....

>< Kinda....

It's nice actually. If I were to say something, try to find a way to make the empty space on the right a little less noticeable. You also might want some contrast as well [That's up to you. I'm just throwing out ideas.].

OceanBlue · 2008-03-28, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by genryou

still working with this sig...

should i animate it? or shouldnt i?

so, any comment?

It would have better movement if you animated it [I'm assuming you're going to animate the flower petals.], so try it. If you're wondering what to blur and how strong the blur should be [Building on konstargirl's suggestion.], keep in mind that the farther something is from the focal point [The girl in this case], the more blurry it seems. As an example, stare at something in the distance [Doesn't have to be that far away.] and put your hand to the side of your head where you can see it, but it isn't changing your focus. It's blurred, isn't it?

Sephi · 2008-03-28, 16:37

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Originally Posted by KholdStare

I think borderline signatures should be up to the voters to decide. If the voters don't think that the borderline signatures represent ceremonial elegance, then they won't vote for the signature.

If that is how you see it. I already said it's allowed, just that there are many more choices out that that can represent the theme better.

There are much more things i want to say along with this. But thinking it over, i think i'll just keep them for myself.

I wish you the best of luck with your signature in this SOTM.

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Originally Posted by Faeyice

Sephi, I wanted to know if my sig entry is okay to use, since you can't really see much of her outfit in the sig.

^

Yes it is ok.

**Solace** · 2008-03-28, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by furuno

Umm... is this image below is elligilble? If so please count me in in this competition.

Spoiler for Images:

Don't worry about the size... It's still in 30% progress...

I think when shrunken down her dress will be difficult to see. I agree with Sephi, it's very borderline and there are probably better images out there. If you are determined to use that image, try and put more of her into the sig so we can see what kind of dress she is wearing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by escimo

Thought I'd give it a go.
Still work in progress but thought I'd post it anyway.
My second signature so far so constructive criticism is welcome.
Text needs some work (way too unclear downsized from the original) as do borders.

Filesize limit is giving me a serious headache so that's a jpeg with a forums default bg-color as matte.

Spoiler for Translucent PNG:

I think the background is very empty. The size of the sig makes it seem even more empty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faeyice

Sephi, I wanted to know if my sig entry is okay to use, since you can't really see much of her outfit in the sig.

^

It's fine. You might want to try tilting the render or making the sig a little bigger to show more of her clothing off though. Right now most of the sig is taken up by her hair and wing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by genryou

still working with this sig...

should i animate it? or shouldnt i?

so, any comment?

I agree that it needs a border. Not sure how well it can be animated at that size though.

escimo · 2008-03-28, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solace

I think the background is very empty. The size of the sig makes it seem even more empty.

Thanks.
Does indeed work way better in narrower form.
Quick crop. (with new text, and again in overweight PNG)

Riker · 2008-03-28, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by genryou

should i animate it? or shouldnt i?

Yes please. ^____^

Quote:

Originally Posted by genryou

so, any comment?

Hmmm, the bottom right portion feels a bit empty.

Utter_iMADNESS · 2008-03-28, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by escimo

Now that's a lot better than your larger sig. I also like how you have part of her head sticking out of the border, it helps to give the signature a more interesting shape. I think I may try that with my sig

genryou · 2008-03-28, 18:02

so, based on everyone advice...

border ----> added
gaussian blur ----> added (not quite sure whether i,m doing it right or not..

)
animated petal ----> currently working on it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solace

I agree that it needs a border. Not sure how well it can be animated at that size though.

well, i planned to resize it a little bit, but i doubt it,ll help much in with file size...

i,ll try to manage and somehow....

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riker

Hmmm, the bottom right portion feels a bit empty.

oh no,someone has notice it....

actually, i,m still thinking on what to add, the idea i come up to atm is to add text to hide the emptiness

Marina · 2008-03-28, 18:27

Oh nos! You've gaussian blurred her face!

try to keep her face clear, the clothing too since that's where the focus should be for the theme. I think you could also experiment with the border, the straight black is a bit much. I think something softer like a matching pink of the petals would be nice, just try it out.

xxmimixx · 2008-03-28, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by KasumiGirl

@Mimi: Sparklers = Focal point.

Yeah, that was I was talking about

thanks. Unless you were talking about my siggy, than thats a different story.

2008-03-28, 08:14	Link #162
Utter_iMADNESS Life's better in a harem. Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada	This is where I'll be posting my official entry. __________________ Last edited by Utter_iMADNESS; 2008-04-19 at 14:25.

2008-03-28, 14:17	Link #164
escimo Paparazzi Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 41	Thought I'd give it a go. Still work in progress but thought I'd post it anyway. My second signature so far so constructive criticism is welcome. Text needs some work (way too unclear downsized from the original) as do borders. Filesize limit is giving me a serious headache so that's a jpeg with a forums default bg-color as matte. Spoiler for Translucent PNG: A bit more user friendly version since it's bg-color independent but the filesize of about 156K is a bit too much.

2008-03-28, 14:21	Link #165
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	I think borderline signatures should be up to the voters to decide. If the voters don't think that the borderline signatures represent ceremonial elegance, then they won't vote for the signature. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-03-28, 14:40	Link #166
Faeyice it's animal, unbelievable Graphic Designer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: U.S.A	Sephi, I wanted to know if my sig entry is okay to use, since you can't really see much of her outfit in the sig. ^ __________________

2008-03-28, 16:19	Link #170
konstargirl Reisen FTW! Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago,IL, USA!!!! Age: 31	@genryou: I must agree with Marina and Rhyel. Those will look nice on the siggy.^^ Maybe a tiny bit gaussian blur. It will give out a dreamy effect. Great entry. __________________ My graphics thread. come and check it out.

2008-03-28, 06:57	Link #161
KasumiGirl The endless sky Graphic Designer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oosutoraria Age: 34	Nice, KiNA. Very interesting animation. I can't wait to see the finished product with the 'fixed' bg. ^^ @Mimi: Sparklers = Focal point.

2008-03-28, 16:09	Link #167
genryou The ______ maker Graphic Designer Join Date: May 2007 Location: MMO	still working with this sig... should i animate it? or shouldnt i? so, any comment?