clever use of the plate. the only thing i dont like is the font
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clever use of the plate. the only thing i dont like is the font
I think the font works well... it sort of goes with that medieval rpg theme. I agree that you used the mirror creatively. I love the mysterious person in the background of the mirrored image. To be critical, the masking of the mirror edge looks a little fudged, as does the apple. Nice color palette man. :thumbsup:
http://www.mandissected.co.uk/files/play.jpg
Sorry the image isn't great but I just wanted to get involved because it has been way too long since I've played a volley.
Crits are welcomed! (no point saying it's a bit blank because I know that already, suggested things I could have done would be appreciated though!)
nice. i kind of like the blankness.
what was your prev element?
lips - hence the lip service text
I'm quite please you hadn't noticed them, I had to edit them quite a bit (colour, warp and blur) and wasn't sure how well they had actually blended. I needed someone elses fresh eyes on it!
heh, indeed. un-noticed elements are sometimes the best kind.
was just checking out all the smooth images and thought I'd give it a shot.
http://www.infinitelite.com/orau/goldhill.jpg
didnt call this time. hehe
http://www.ntc.or.th/uploadfiles/115...5_captured.jpg
beach from sxc
Jaysun...first off, good idea for an image, I always love black and whites with a dash of color somewhere...but that's about all the good I'm going to say. I don't like the theme at all. Seeing mutliple images in one picuture always makes me think that the artist is very lazy (like the cows, and the old woman) at least change the hue, colors, shades, sizes of them to make them look unique. Also blend things more, the border is really scratchy for how blurred the image is. (which usually means you took a smaller image and stretched it). And (sorry if this seems like I'm laying it down hard, but I'm a hard critic) get your porportions right, the window on the house dosen't seem straight with the house. Also where's the element from mandiss's image? And finally, use common sense...really, its the most important thing you can do. The cows...there like spatted on there as a last resort, the color is way off on them, the same old ugly lady popping up again to the right...in the middle of nowhere...and use levels and curves more, it's so BLAH. Sorry if these comments seem really mean, but I think it needed to be said.
Jujumon...good job, nice clean image, I think the colors match really well, the fonts not my favorite, and it would be neat to see the sky form (like feathering it) into a house with the old gramma at the window, but you did good with the pure blue sky on how you pushed the window back with the shadows on the borders. All in all, loved the image, loved the idea.
Released
hehe nice image nionicle :)
i like it when people really work off the previous image like this :thumbsup:
would have been nice if you'd blended the hand a bit better with the image- maybe made it looking as if it was coming out of the clouds..... but maybe that's not hte look you were going for?!
still, cool image dude.
:thumbsup: awesome image...its those works that make me cry, love the colors...beautiful, the stars coming out, wonderful, nice use of previous volley...this is what flashkits all about
thanks for the constructive rhyeen. seeing how it took me about 10 minutes to throw that together from pieces of random images available on my company's server I can see how the majority of your comments apply. It was definitely not in sync with my normal flow of creativity...more or less a pos. I believe it may be time to redeem myself....oh, and the cows...they went on first before anything else...lol.
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/457/freega6.jpg
Freedom: Of Speech
Hmm...hmm...hmm...I like the nice levels (the color is really clean, bright) nice work with the hand disintegrating into the head...haven't really seen that before. Clean image but, I don't think you tried hard enough...not nearly enough (I'm mean, just learn to accept it). I hate the bubbles, ruins the picture all together, and since the picture has technically only three images in it, all three about the same size, and each contain its own color rules (one's full RBG color, one's black and white, and one's just one tint) it really creates an unappetizing scene for the eyes. I've noticed no effort on blending the hand correctly, it looks like its been singed on the edges with the burn tool, a big no-no of mine, and some kind of masking screw up on the upper wrists...hmm, don't even know what that is. The images don't flow together, heck they don't even overlap...and there's a pure black dull background. Come on guys, try harder...if you don't spend the time making the image, don't post it. We don't want to see it.
excuse me dude????... ill just hold my tounge tonight, and ill pm you later, all i have to say
I can't say I agree with you. Your post is more intimidating than motivating. "We don't want to see it" ?! What is that ish, I want to see everything everyone has to offer, regardless of whether or not their skills are as mastered as yours. Please, take a few steps off of your throne and try to contribute a little more than that. When it comes to giving constructive advice, try harder.Quote:
Originally Posted by rhyeen
its true. not all of us are the seasoned pro that you are, and for you to estimate someones volley into requiring no effort, its rude.
hopefully they can sort this out themselves and get back to posting images
Hey whoa...I’m gone for one day and I get threats from everyone, I'm not trying to start a fight here seriously...and if he gave it his best I understand that. Really like I said, I’m sorry if I sound mean.
You come to flashkit to battle, BATTLE...that’s what this is right? If you want to post your images, mySpaces is great for that. If you want criticism, want other peoples opinions then they are not always going to be nice...I hate people giving me a nice positive comment (especially when I don't deserve it). How the heck am I supposed to get any better if I had no idea what I was doing wrong. I'm not saying extricate shouldn't be here, I love people who come to flashkit; it keeps this place alive...and in the nine divines I never said I was better then anyone else. I never said my images are better, I never said I was professional (heck I’m still in high school)...the only thing that bugs me is when you have someone who cares to create a wonderful image, spends the time, stays up late...then people who splat a couple images here and there and call it art. So please, don't re-arrange my own words (zacaboo) re-read what I said would you, "if you don't spend the time" I never said "if your not good enough" I WORDED IT LIKE THAT TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING!!! This my friends/(now seems like new enemies) is why I said, "if you don't spend the time making the image, don't post it. We don't want to see it." not because I don't like "professional images (as you dare call them)" its that I don't like images that aren't thought out. I hope I cleared some things up, if not PM me, I’ll work it out that way (thanks for PM me instead of posting it Extricate).
well, to shed some light for EVERYONE's sake, I DID plan it out. The hand is in the position of a gun (duh.) and i did not burn the edges, they were painted to give it the appearance of gun powder residue on the hand, and i reduced the opacity and flow of the airbrush in order to NOT overdo it, to give it a light, yet vivid look. The fingers have an exploded look to them as a gun would have an explosion after a projectile was expelled from it. As far as the bubbles and music notes go, its freedom of speech, even if he isnt saying anything...he is free to say it. Maybe now you will understand my concept, and the impact i was trying to make...
i didn't say i didn't understand it, i understood it. but how long did you spend on making the picture? Not getting the idea, nor the images, but how long did it take you to put it all together?
rhyeen, i completely understand what you're saying. Quality of images have dropped right along with participation around here. Yeah ,i'm not saying the last few images have been great, and you've been very clearn with what's wrong with the images after your first post. But, at the same time, this is an open battle that's been here for almost 3 years now. With that, this type of format where both peopel who can post amazing images as well as new guys trying to test their stuff out before getting blasted in a full out battle.
I think there's going to be a big resurrgance with the arena soon. But it's goign to take the heavyweights to inspire all of us to start battling again.
That's the worst part about this section of FK. There's too many conversations going on and not enough images. People should start stepping up and showing their stuff. And to be honest Rhyeen....if you thought that an image sucked in this open battle, instead of just blasting it with your comments, you should have come back wiht a better quallity image. THAT is the true essence of volleying.
Thank you, have a nice night :)
thank you lefteyewilly, you said what needed to be said and i shouldn't have done that...i know, i actually said that for a reason though:
that was my original plan...to come back with another image, and i was working on it when excricate posted his, and that's why said some things i really didn't mean. I'm sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by lefteyewilly
so youre working on an image rhyeen? i was thinking of dropping one in later
Huh, working on two battles at once eh? Id like to see you have time enough for both... ;)
Stunning work man. I would like to see the teeth blended slightly more but it works well as it is. Your pallet is great, I'm loving the warmth. And I love how proud he is of his fireball.
The simplest way to go next in an open battle is to call a turn. I like the crits, let's just keep them civil, mmmkay?!
no its fine you did that i have a report dropped on me i should work on, and i'm fixing my friends computer. By the way, beautiful image, love the lighting. It blends with the hands really nicely, love the fire...the teeth though? i would have blending them more like zacaboo said, but all in all :thumbsup: great image.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jujumon
thanks guys, yeah i agree the teeth is a bit sharp, also i should have done something so the hands dont look too much like they're copied/reflected. (im criticizing myself :/)
I'm a perfectionist just like you man, just don't beat yourself up about it. Consider the fact that you're recognizing new solutions. Relax and just grow mang.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jujumon
gibbles
mama says you shouldnt have released me
http://www.ntc.or.th/uploadfiles/1158979268_hangma.jpg
Wtf!?!?!? :D
that has to be the craziest picture i have ever layed eyes on...i love it!
hahaha i love it!! :D
Im really unfamiliar with photoshop and this is my first volley. So laugh and move on :)
http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/2...verknowvm3.jpg
Its meant to be like the ball is gonna hit,
[edit] ive changed the picture so the ball looks more like its moving. Ive also reduced the text size a little.
Not bad Tiden... the clouds and type is pretty good. The size of the text might be a tich large, but that's not a biggie. For motion you could do a few things. Easiest way is to click on the layer that holds the ball, and go to Filter -> Blur -> Radial Blur. Then there's a dialog box that comes up with a radio button for "Zoom". Play around with the settings.