Draco Straybyrn Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Images go here. I started with the deep blue, and ran with it. the light and dark have somewhat of a nice contrast, and create a beautiful focal point and flow. At least, I think so. Oldest of the bunch. Done at 2 AM for a friend, because I made him an avvy too. Had the background, applied the render (my apologies for the quality, it was too late for me to cut it and that was the best I could find), and found the Apple font. He has 12 Macs. Once again, a late-night eyecatcher. Believe it or not, Kiga/Jesus/Kigzmachine thought this one was really nice. My only complaint is that the explosion cuts at a point, so I had to blur it in some places. Not TOO noticeable, I think. It also adds a nice flow. I HATE DUEL MONSTERS BANNERS. Too many renders requested, and the colors don't flow. Maybe another time. I have a thing for doing late-night banners, don't I? Oh well. Icy and such, first attempt using said brushes. Made for a contest, I love the text. Brush whoring is nonexistant. Borders have been used. Text matches. Colors match with those that stand out to create focal points. Flow and balance are tuned nicely. Anything missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Damn, you covered nearly everything. There's a couple of things I'm too lazy to point out, and the Darkness one kinda sucks, but the rest are great. Do you want me to point out my opinion on what the flaws might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I think they all look great, 9.7/10 ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Darkness was doomed to fail. 4 renders means little space for text, and Duel Monsters means cut renders. I really don't give a **** about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II DEFiiNED II Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 MOST of them are really, really nice. I like the font choices. Just try and blend the renders w/ the BGs. Its makes things look more natural.. I like the " Bang. " one. 9.6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Altair Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i like the last one and the first one the most. the Inerd one is a bit plain. the ice one is kinda wierd for me. the bang one is nice, but the explosion hurts my eyes. the Darkness one is bad, not your best banner at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 @JK Rewrite: Not necessarily. The way I do it, it creates a focal point. When you balance it with the text, you have an even-flowing banner which stands out, but not too much so. @CD: I told you, I didn't give a **** about it. iNerd is plain because you can't really go anywhere with it, and once again, it was late. You have to start reading things. If the explosion hurts your eyes, you either need to turn some setting to what it should be on your comp, get glasses, or turn on the light in your comp room. The ice one is my first attempt at doing said style. When I get some more icy renders/images to render, I'll be making some more. Keep in mind that most if not all of these are my first attempts at each of these color schemes/styles. How do you like me now? >=D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHINI [THE CHAOS] Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 They are all really nice! Where do you find your backgrounds? 9.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I make them myself, from scratch. It is not how quickly you receive your work, but how high the quality is. Amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Is it that people don't want to comment, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junk Raver Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Bang?? Thats rather a simplistic word for such a kool looking banner, rather a let down. Is that airknight ? it doesnt really go with the live in the darkness theme very well, yet you dont care about it so Meh, then again, why create something you dont care about, what a waste of general time, unless you have nothing better to do of course. Summa is ok, not outstandingly smack in the face brilliant but it will do. Soul of ice is quite nice. Kanden is by far thee best banner out of those, brilliant colours (My fave mix) and just nice general presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Bang?? Thats rather a simplistic word for such a kool looking banner' date=' rather a let down. Is that airknight ? it doesnt really go with the live in the darkness theme very well, yet you dont care about it so Meh, then again, why create something you dont care about, what a waste of general time, unless you have nothing better to do of course. Summa is ok, not outstandingly smack in the face brilliant but it will do. Soul of ice is quite nice. Kanden is by far thee best banner out of those, brilliant colours (My fave mix) and just nice general presentation.[/quote'] Max wanted the darkness one. Summa is subtle, which makes it nice. I like Ice too. I can make you a better banner than whatever P.O.S. you have in your sig as of now, if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junk Raver Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Nah im fine thanx, Im happy with my Paint banner ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 LolPaint. You should at least try to learn your own GFX, you might just be good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 LolPaint. You should at least try to learn your own GFX' date=' you might just be good at it.[/quote']He doesn't want Photoshop. :/ Black is bad.There are bad points to Bang and iNerd, and I dislike the render on Ice.Revised Scores:Black: 1/10 (4/10 - 3/10 for flaws, too many to list)Sucks. You don't care. Good enough. :/Bang: 6.5/10 (8.5/10 - 2/10 for flaws)I dislike the blur. It also upsets the balance, since you've only done it on 1 side of the explosion, not the other.iNerd: 4/10 (7/10 - 3/10 for flaws)Eh. Text is a bit too plain. Needs more effects and stuff. :/ Also, render doesn't blend in. Needs more blur, and is too opaque.SXR: 6.5/10 (6.5/10 ehh....)I just don't like this one. Maybe just an opinion.Ice: 4.5/10 (7.5/10 - 3/10 for flaws)I dislike the render on this. It just doesn't really, uh, fit.Kanden: 8.5/10 (balls, there's no flaws. :()Most definitely awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Straybyrn Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (Cross-posted reply is cross-posted) You're downgrading too much. As much as you may want to be harsh, you're doing it wrong. See also: Encyclopediadramatica.com/YOU_ARE_DOING_IT_WRONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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