Open Battle :: "everybody was kung fu fightin'..."

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:

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Originally Posted by lefteyewilly

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 :)

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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.

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... ;)

http://www.ntc.or.th/uploadfiles/115...4_immortal.jpg

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?!

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Originally Posted by Jujumon

so youre working on an image rhyeen? i was thinking of dropping one in later

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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.

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 :/)

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Originally Posted by Jujumon

(im criticizing myself :/)

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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.

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.