InfintiySapphire

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InfintiySapphire


 Program Used: Pixlr editor
 Detailed or Simple review: Detailed
Message/Purpose of Graphic: "Regret is one of life's greatest sin."

 

FIRST GLANCE/IMPRESSION

This is going to be quite redundant and almost the same as the previous one. Though it is a lot better because the title stands out this time but I can't say the same for the credits below it. However, the way you hide credits are not much of a big deal unless you you want it to be really noticable. I also realize there's some blending in this one because the girl's image is see-through or you've figured out how to lower the opacity, which is fine since it means you're learning. Although, I'd suggest you do the same for the guy on the right because he's more solid and it doesn't fit well with the girl's image or vice-versa. 


MOOD AND THEMES
 
It's the same concept as the previous one, but this time there is a variation in images. It's good, even though the guy has his tongue sticking out. I can't really take him seriously but that could just be me. If you could change his picture, I think it would be better for the mood.

  
COLOR HARMONY
 
It's not bad. I'll assume that you're trying out the blending since the girl's photo looks like it has been edited. A simple solution to blend all the colors together is adding a new layer and fill it with one color/gradient/your choice and then select the blending options for an appropiate outlook. It really depends how the poster was edited and you would have to test all the blending options to see which one fits. Quite tedious, but it'll help you learn the ropes of what looks best on what.
 
  
STOCK USES
 
At a glance, not much had been done to the stock photos other than erasing around the people with some of the obvious exclusions. When you place the images onto another layer, try erasing the sharp boarders so they don't stick out.

I've mentioned earlier to change the guy's photo because the tongue can distract the viewer from the concept. I notice there is a giant tear-looking drop in the middle and I think it's either best to remove it completely or move it higher. It's not really noticable next to the two characters and if it's relevant to the poster, it would be better to drag it to a place where it can be seen.

  
TYPOGRAPHY
 
The type is better. It's obviously readable and legible for the viewers. I can see that you've probably duplicated the text and just moved it slightly, which is totally fine. If you would like to do anymore other adjustments or make it softer, you can go to 'layer style' by right clicking on the text layer to add some shadows/glow/bevel onto the text. But that's highly up to you and I think some gradients would help blend it into the poster.

  
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
 
The scaling of the characters looks almost proportional, however, they still look very narrow. I think I've said before, you can hold 'shift' to resize the photos so they are more proportionate. As far as the brightness goes, the characters are almost at the same level, but it would be great to make the guy darker so he doesn't pop so obviously out of the poster.

 
OVERALL 
 
Nothing much new in this review but I hope this was still helpful. :)

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Fireglobe
#1
Is this shop closed forever?
mxchiiee
#2
Are you still accepting request?
InfintiySapphire
#3
Chapter 18: TY for the advice and review, I've greatly appreciate it because even when you're a busy you still have time to give me some pointers. In the poster I did the background first and I think I've grasp the part of what you mean by making a collage in a way because for the posters I make so far I usually just cut stocks out and paste so when you mean by collage is it perhaps to enlarge pics and make them interwined with each other? Anyways thanks alot :)
starlight-turtle
#4
Chapter 17: Thank you for the review! (and sorry for the late reply...) I think that you interpreted my poster differently than I did, but regardless, a lot of your advice will be taken to heart.
lexxxi16
#5
Chapter 16: Ty so much for the review. I'll take your thoughts into consideration next time. :)
InfintiySapphire
#6
Graphic Link: http://i.imgur.com/rejdssI.png
Program Used: Pixlr Editor
Detailed or Simple review: Detailed
Message/Purpose of Graphic (e.g. prompt; if words on graphic, state full phrase): Innocence almost like a sadness about a girl who's all grown up and has an exterior of a strong person but inside she contains innocence. "This innocence is brilliant, I hope that it'll stay." Influenced by Avril Lanviage: Innocence. :)
Your concerns, if any (what do you need help on specifically?): I want to know if its better and any improvement and I grasp only a brief and the elementary stage of blending. Wonder if you can help me and tell me how to blend different textures together perfectly like a puzzle instead of how I did it because mine looks out of place and really simple.... Thanks!
starlight-turtle
#7
Graphic Link: http://i.imgur.com/c5PzYb3.jpg
Program Used: CS2 lol
Detailed or Simple review: detailed please~
Message/Purpose of Graphic (e.g. prompt; if words on graphic, state full phrase): I did it out of boredom, but was inspired by Luhan's departure and his now broken friendship with Lay, who doesn't want Luhan to forget him. It's kind of an attempt at angst, but not heavy angst.
Your concerns, if any (what do you need help on specifically?): I just want to know how I did in general. This is now my 4th graphic, but I'm most confident in this one. Could you point out areas where I could improve? Thanks~

PS: I know this isn't part of the rubric, but if you want the translation of the Chinese text in my poster, I can send that to you, because it is very relevant to the poster, and if you need that to grade, I'll be happy to provide!
caeruleusclouds #8
Chapter 14: Thank you for the wonderful review and advices! ^^ I will fix it right away and try those experiments you mentioned!
this review is really helpful~ xD thanks a lot!
JaiGuanlin
#9
Chapter 12: Thank you for reviwing this graphic! I was intending for an angsty feel for the poster, so I'm glad that point came across. And yes, Blend Collage is a thoroughly tough app to use when you first start using it, but it's the best thing I can get for free on the Google Play Store since everything else cost money. I love it though. It's quite useful for a free app. (Since most free editing apps are really bad or super limited.) Thank you again.
lexxxi16
#10
Graphic Link: http://i.imgur.com/FUOhN7E.png
Program Used: Photoshop CS6
Detailed or Simple review: Detailed
Message/Purpose of Graphic (e.g. prompt; if words on graphic, state full phrase): Work out of boredom, again. HAHA! Oh well.....
Your concerns, if any (what do you need help on specifically?):