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PreSage · 2011-03-04, 15:51

So my understanding is that Mittwoch wants a nature scenery and not simply elements of nature?

Suomi · 2011-03-04, 16:05

Blahh...this is my first try (still using freaking Elements, I'm going to get CS5 as soon as possible >.<). I'm not happy withthe blending but couldn't really figure out how to blend it better...eh.
C&C anyway?

The Drunk Demoman · 2011-03-04, 16:12

Perhaps gradient layer will blend it in bit more?

Also, you could make some nice flow with her in that position.

PreSage · 2011-03-04, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illusore

Blahh...this is my first try (still using freaking Elements, I'm going to get CS5 as soon as possible >.<). I'm not happy withthe blending but couldn't really figure out how to blend it better...eh.
C&C anyway?

You can also try adding a colour balance adjustment layer to help blend the render with the background.

Haladflire65 · 2011-03-04, 21:37

Mmm, I'll just throw this out here... I might try to work with anime images too...

vandakiara · 2011-03-05, 05:25

@Haladflire65 - I fell in love with your sig the moment I saw it - I wouldn't change a thing

rikikai · 2011-03-05, 08:13

Thanks for all the C&C

So new try ^^

C&C ?

@haladflire65: very nice sig

The Drunk Demoman · 2011-03-05, 08:15

Nicely done, it's better than first one in my opinion.

ganbaru · 2011-03-05, 09:14

@ Haladflire65 that's a great one. I would keep it like that or make only minor adjustement
@ rikikai agreeing with The Drunk Demoman

My v4, trying 2 differents fronts:

Haladflire65 · 2011-03-05, 10:56

Thanks for the comments, everyone!

@ganbaru: I think it might look better with no text, even, but if you really want it there I'd definitely go for the second...

The Drunk Demoman · 2011-03-05, 11:09

As I've said before, try blending in the text, not just splattering it there.
You could also try using only one word instead of two.

PreSage · 2011-03-05, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikikai

Thanks for all the C&C

So new try ^^

C&C ?

Nice work. My only suggestion is possibly adding a light source (or emphasize shadows) to add some depth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haladflire65

Mmm, I'll just throw this out here... I might try to work with anime images too...

Brilliant sig. Only one comment: perhaps try blending the text in better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganbaru

My v4, trying 2 differents fronts:

I agree with The Drunk Demoman, try blending the text in better.

Suomi · 2011-03-05, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganbaru

@ Haladflire65 that's a great one. I would keep it like that or make only minor adjustement
@ rikikai agreeing with The Drunk Demoman

My v4, trying 2 differents fronts:

V4 for sure but maybe either no text or, move it over and blend it

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikikai

Thanks for all the C&C

So new try ^^

C&C ?

@haladflire65: very nice sig

Very nice. Agree with Sage about the light source though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haladflire65

Mmm, I'll just throw this out here... I might try to work with anime images too...

It's...GORGEOUS. I wouldn't change a single thing~

My v2:

PreSage · 2011-03-06, 00:04

Would a picture of the Earth count as a nature scene? It is nature...just on the cosmic scale.

rikikai · 2011-03-06, 08:05

So, I try to put a light source:

Spoiler for For v1:

@Illusor: Your V2 is very nice! maybe if you erase a bit on her hair it would be better?

ganbaru · 2011-03-06, 10:55

@illusore version 2 look better, but the text ''listen to me play'' is somehow bugging me and I don't know why.
@ rikikai I would go with something betweem v1 and v2 at least for the tree.

About my entry, I choose to remove the text as I didn't manage to blend it:

Rennir · 2011-03-06, 12:18

@rikkai: Agree with Ganbaru. Too much burning on your second version makes the lighting in the sig look unnatural. Try burning and dodging parts of the render as well.

Suomi · 2011-03-06, 17:04

v3, did some burning/sponging/dodging of the bg:

v4, not sure if I like it, just did some photo filter experimentation:

rikikai · 2011-03-07, 03:56

An other try ^^

V3:

Haladflire65 · 2011-03-07, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illusore

v3, did some burning/sponging/dodging of the bg:

v4, not sure if I like it, just did some photo filter experimentation:

I think I'd go with v4, the render looks more vibrant.

2011-03-04, 15:51	Link #21
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	So my understanding is that Mittwoch wants a nature scenery and not simply elements of nature? __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2011-03-04, 16:05	Link #22
Suomi Kaiba Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: David Tennant's bedroom in the TARDIS	Blahh...this is my first try (still using freaking Elements, I'm going to get CS5 as soon as possible >.<). I'm not happy withthe blending but couldn't really figure out how to blend it better...eh. C&C anyway? __________________

2011-03-04, 16:12	Link #23
The Drunk Demoman ~ fabulous ~ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Serbia	Perhaps gradient layer will blend it in bit more? Also, you could make some nice flow with her in that position. __________________

2011-03-04, 21:37	Link #25
Haladflire65 Senior Member Artist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Normandy SR-2 Age: 29	Mmm, I'll just throw this out here... I might try to work with anime images too... __________________

2011-03-05, 08:13	Link #27
rikikai fighting in my nightmare Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: France	Thanks for all the C&C So new try ^^ C&C ? @haladflire65: very nice sig __________________ Last edited by rikikai; 2011-03-05 at 10:41.

2011-03-05, 08:15	Link #28
The Drunk Demoman ~ fabulous ~ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Serbia	Nicely done, it's better than first one in my opinion. __________________

2011-03-05, 09:14	Link #29
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	@ Haladflire65 that's a great one. I would keep it like that or make only minor adjustement @ rikikai agreeing with The Drunk Demoman My v4, trying 2 differents fronts: __________________

2011-03-05, 10:56	Link #30
Haladflire65 Senior Member Artist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Normandy SR-2 Age: 29	Thanks for the comments, everyone! @ganbaru: I think it might look better with no text, even, but if you really want it there I'd definitely go for the second... __________________

2011-03-05, 11:09	Link #31
The Drunk Demoman ~ fabulous ~ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Serbia	As I've said before, try blending in the text, not just splattering it there. You could also try using only one word instead of two. __________________

2011-03-06, 00:04	Link #34
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	Would a picture of the Earth count as a nature scene? It is nature...just on the cosmic scale. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2011-03-06, 08:05	Link #35
rikikai fighting in my nightmare Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: France	So, I try to put a light source: Spoiler for For v1: @Illusor: Your V2 is very nice! maybe if you erase a bit on her hair it would be better? __________________ Last edited by rikikai; 2011-03-06 at 08:20.

2011-03-06, 10:55	Link #36
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	@illusore version 2 look better, but the text ''listen to me play'' is somehow bugging me and I don't know why. @ rikikai I would go with something betweem v1 and v2 at least for the tree. About my entry, I choose to remove the text as I didn't manage to blend it: __________________

2011-03-06, 12:18	Link #37
Rennir Quietly Lurking Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beneath the prodigious sky...	@rikkai: Agree with Ganbaru. Too much burning on your second version makes the lighting in the sig look unnatural. Try burning and dodging parts of the render as well. __________________ Gallery \| Anime List \| Manga List

2011-03-06, 17:04	Link #38
Suomi Kaiba Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: David Tennant's bedroom in the TARDIS	v3, did some burning/sponging/dodging of the bg: v4, not sure if I like it, just did some photo filter experimentation: __________________

2011-03-07, 03:56	Link #39
rikikai fighting in my nightmare Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: France	An other try ^^ V3: __________________