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LKK · 2009-03-06, 16:51

Fourth attempt.

Comments?
I plan to rework the stars / sparklies from scratch once I get the balance between the two people settled.

Aurelie · 2009-03-06, 17:33

Personally I prefer the original version. If you're sticking with the 'him dreaming of her' idea, it would make more sense for her to be faded into the background. Maybe try what you did originally, but erase the hair covering his arm and back.

Usami Haru · 2009-03-06, 19:11

First...err, something:

KiNA · 2009-03-06, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Adrestea

Personally I prefer the original version. If you're sticking with the 'him dreaming of her' idea, it would make more sense for her to be faded into the background. Maybe try what you did originally, but erase the hair covering his arm and back.

The theme is half face portrait.. if you relegate the theme into the BG ..

Evil Rick · 2009-03-06, 23:04

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Originally Posted by P.G.

2nd~ I'm not really cut out for this sig design but yeah I'm still not satisfied w/ this or I'll just redo it, no~?

Spoiler for 2:

I think my current sig fits the theme, yes~? here my png ver of my current sig. yay~ stellar~!

~Suggestion, Comments & Critiques are welcome ~thanks.

Gotta say P.G. these sigs look very good

I like better the one you're currently using

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Originally Posted by Adrestea

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I think that it needs a border

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Originally Posted by Sacchin

A silly quick draft of mine. Still thinking on what to do with it.

C&C appreciated. D:

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The Kid at the left looks a bit hard to see, the efects around the bullets are really good

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Originally Posted by Cierra

been tryin to find the best source for the pic but i am a bit of confused.
Which one is close enough to the theme?

Spoiler for drafts:

any suggestions?

The first one looks better but it still need efects and more work

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Originally Posted by LKK

Third attempt.

Comments?

I prefer this that version 4, the starts in my opinion are a nice touch

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Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Ok so make the fog darker for mine. Got it. I dont have a good pic of Black Getsuga though

Ill try lightning the bg and making the surround darker. Thanks for the tips guys.

Edit: vers 2

Comments?

Remove the text, it will help as lot to improve the sig

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Originally Posted by Usami Haru

First...err, something:

Your "something" looks very good to me

I'd like to see how does it looks without the lens flare

ganbaru · 2009-03-07, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Usami Haru

First...err, something:

Very intersting, but I think the lens effect add nothing to the sig, it's just catching the eye, and not at the best place.

Urei · 2009-03-07, 00:43

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Originally Posted by LKK

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Originally Posted by LKK

I prefer the lower one. The stars are a good addition though as mentioned before their placement is a bit off as well as their outline (some are incredibly dark). Can't help it if KiNA says the BG half portrait if a no no

Usami Haru · 2009-03-07, 01:37

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Originally Posted by Evil Rick

Your "something" looks very good to me

I'd like to see how does it looks without the lens flare

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Originally Posted by ganbaru

Very intersting, but I think the lens effect add nothing to the sig, it's just catching the eye, and not at the best place.

Mmmm, like this?

Yeah, it does look a lot better now that I see it. Thanks to you two! And other Comments are appreciated too, this theme is kinda difficult lol.

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Originally Posted by Adrestea

Just posting to see if what I have is suitable.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9154/image592.png
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/789...tbookpg019.jpg
(The bottom guy, not the top.)

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I just loooove the text! But the sig is kinda empty. Also, Bishounen are always a plus

PreSage · 2009-03-07, 01:38

Hi all. First time in this thread (and SOTM in general) *blush like a real noob*. This is my first attempt, fudging around with an idea that was floating in my head. I don't know if I'll stick with this or switch to a totally different one.

Really would like to improve on sig making, so any C&C would be appreciated.

Umm, don't know if that's half-a-face enough to abide by the rules.

Evil Rick · 2009-03-07, 01:49

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Originally Posted by Usami Haru

Mmmm, like this?

Yeah, it does look a lot better now that I see it. Thanks to you two! And other Comments are appreciated too, this theme is kinda difficult lol.

Definetly better.

Hmmm... I think that the render of the girl looks too saturated, too 'black' if youy get my point.

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Originally Posted by PreSage

Hi all. First time in this thread (and SOTM in general) *blush like a real noob*. This is my first attempt, fudging around with an idea that was floating in my head. I don't know if I'll stick with this or switch to a totally different one.

Really would like to improve on sig making, so any C&C would be appreciated.

Umm, don't know if that's half-a-face enough to abide by the rules.

Lots of new faces this time at SOTM

Well, first of all, your entry is over the limit in terms of weight, the maximum weight allowed is 50kb. (this adds even more challenge to the contest in my opinion)

Secondly, the text doesn't looks very good and the sig is a bit too bright.

BTW: Welcome to the SOTM!

KiNA · 2009-03-07, 01:54

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Lots of new faces this time at SOTM

This is an "easy" theme ^_^

Cyz · 2009-03-07, 02:21

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Originally Posted by LKK

Fourth attempt.

Comments?
I plan to rework the stars / sparklies from scratch once I get the balance between the two people settled.

Lydia seems a tad blurry and a little pixelated if you look at it closely though

-> Hm, I just finished rendering mine so now I have to make the sig. Need to figure it out how the heck am I gonna put it in the "box"

Urei · 2009-03-07, 03:17

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Originally Posted by KiNA

This is an "easy" theme ^_^

It's not "easy", it's mischievous and sneaky as you have to hide a lot

markesellus · 2009-03-07, 03:46

Draft...that I kind of don't like. Ideas? Criticisms?

ganbaru · 2009-03-07, 05:57

@PreSage, I would had to what Evil Rick said that the thing than hide his face look too blurred.
@markesellus the background is interesting, maybe too interesting compared to the ''character''.

PreSage · 2009-03-07, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Evil Rick

Well, first of all, your entry is over the limit in terms of weight, the maximum weight allowed is 50kb. (this adds even more challenge to the contest in my opinion)

Secondly, the text doesn't looks very good and the sig is a bit too bright.

BTW: Welcome to the SOTM!

Argh, I forgot about the weight limit. Thanks for reminding me.

Is the text font bad? Text colour or just the entire text itself? Okay, I'll tone down the brightness.

Thanks! ^^

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Originally Posted by ganbaru

I would had to what Evil Rick said that the thing than hide his face look too blurred.

lol. It's suppose to be an owl...but yeah I agree it is too blurry now that I had some sleep and a second fresh look. *goes back to the drawing board*

LKK · 2009-03-07, 11:55

Version 5

Spoiler for previous versions:

Changes:
* Tried to reach a happy medium between the more popular version 3 and the more thematically appropriate version 4.
* Worked on reducing the pixelation in Lydia's hair. I want her to be somewhat out of focus because I think it enhances her dream status.
* Tried the suggestion to cut her hair around Kelpie's hand and back, but decided I liked this way better.

Still to come:
* Stars / sparklies / whatchamacallits

Comments?

***CrowKenobi*** · 2009-03-07, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Usami Haru

Mmmm, like this?

Yeah, it does look a lot better now that I see it. Thanks to you two! And other Comments are appreciated too, this theme is kinda difficult lol.

Very nice!

And I agree, that the girl is too dark, perhaps lightening her up a little bit would help...

Also, please share your source!

I have my idea set, I just need to pull the materials together and make a first draft... if I can get off my lazy bum!

Usami Haru · 2009-03-07, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Evil Rick

Definetly better.

Hmmm... I think that the render of the girl looks too saturated, too 'black' if youy get my point.

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Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Very nice!

And I agree, that the girl is too dark, perhaps lightening her up a little bit would help...

Also, please share your source!

Ok! Third version:

Last one for comparison:

And here's the awesome source:

White Manju Bun · 2009-03-07, 12:58

@Sage: youre in! I should have read this before my VM message XD Nice entry, I cant really add anything that hasnt already been said. I do like how the face is being covered but yeah darken it a bit.

@LKK-Sensei: hmmm Lydia still looks a bit too blurred for me but seeing as you said her image stock isnt great to begin with, this might pose a problem. Its better then the last vers though.

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LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	Fourth attempt. Comments? I plan to rework the stars / sparklies from scratch once I get the balance between the two people settled. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

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Aurelie THE BRITISH ARE COMING!!! Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK	Personally I prefer the original version. If you're sticking with the 'him dreaming of her' idea, it would make more sense for her to be faded into the background. Maybe try what you did originally, but erase the hair covering his arm and back. __________________ My Gallery~♥

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PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	Hi all. First time in this thread (and SOTM in general) blush like a real noob. This is my first attempt, fudging around with an idea that was floating in my head. I don't know if I'll stick with this or switch to a totally different one. Really would like to improve on sig making, so any C&C would be appreciated. Umm, don't know if that's half-a-face enough to abide by the rules. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

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markesellus Undercover Mole Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ~Floating on the edge	Draft...that I kind of don't like. Ideas? Criticisms? __________________

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ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	@PreSage, I would had to what Evil Rick said that the thing than hide his face look too blurred. @markesellus the background is interesting, maybe too interesting compared to the ''character''. __________________

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Usami Haru Mr. Broshido Graphic Designer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chile Age: 31	First...err, something:

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LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	Version 5 Spoiler for previous versions: Version 3 Version 4 Changes: * Tried to reach a happy medium between the more popular version 3 and the more thematically appropriate version 4. * Worked on reducing the pixelation in Lydia's hair. I want her to be somewhat out of focus because I think it enhances her dream status. * Tried the suggestion to cut her hair around Kelpie's hand and back, but decided I liked this way better. Still to come: * Stars / sparklies / whatchamacallits Comments? __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous