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Discussion in 'Graphics & Art Showcase' started by Zer0, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. Zer0

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    0 cause none of the pictures work lol
     
  3. Zer0

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    Huh? What do you mean "none of the pictures work"? o_O
     
  4. goncalo

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    Your overall work seems veery polygonal. It just doesn't seem to appeal to my eyes.
    Oh and please note I tend to be very objective on commenting graphics, but that's just 'cause I feel like I help more by giving you my true opinions.

    Though, technically, I guess that must've taken you quite a while making. Specially the last one, since there's too many going on. I think you have good skills, but imho, you didn't apply them well. I'll explain:

    The first one seems a lot random. It seems like you've just gone filter happy and applied some color and it went out. Maybe I'm totally wrong, but anyways, you shouldn't mix such different effects like the sharp kind of pattern in the front with that kind of background. Plus, the colors... I dno, I'm not a fan of this one.

    Did you use a render taken from the net and imported it in your program? 'Cause if yes, I can't really comment since you didn't change much.
    Though, if that's not the case, then making that from scratch is really good. This time the connection between the render with the background is more superficial, as you can relate time with monotony, represented by grey and the strokes in the background (or maybe not x)... I just really like to get some type of message from gfx).

    The third image with the orange cube is... random. It's a cube in the empty space. I believe it must've taken you a while doing it but, the final appeal isn't what I would like to see.

    Now the fourth image has more of my consideration, since I've tried making some planets and I know it's hard. You've still managed to get the ball and the glow and a little bit of shadow (though it could've been much more visible). The texture of the planet is what you should focus now. It definitely could use some effects other than a filter =)

    Your last work is kind of hard to comment since it looks more of a test of your skills rather than an actual work. It's really technical at some points but I won't really comment on this one, since I've already talked about your techniques.

    Overall, your work seems more like a test to your skills, and not an actual work, as I said above. It seems like you've just mixed all your above-average techniques and hoped it would result. I don't reccommend doing this. You should use each style at each moment and most importantly, learn to blend the various elements in your gfx.
    Though you've got the knowledge, you need to look to your works as they're a reflection of something, even if you're not serious about it, this will surely make your graphics better.

    My opinion on your final score: 55/100.
     
  5. caffler

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    I really like all of them. In the order you have them in, I like them from least to favorite. The last one i really like because it reminds me of lightning, and the pulse of a heart. The different colors to me, symbolize the different feelings that go through the body....

    Nice...the last one is a 10/10 for me.
     
  6. PinkPheo

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    I like them! The colors are nice (do you like green?) and they are good made. Let's say 10/10. Besides I could never do better. :)
     
  7. Tofurky

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    Um, you look like an advanced beginner.
    Sorry, but it really is not that impressive.
    5/10.
     
  8. Zer0

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    Ah, thanks for the feedback. I don't mind you being "very objective", it helps me improve :yup:
    Yeah, listening to your comments gives me a different perspective about my graphics. As you said, a lot of them are more of "test to skills" as opposed to "actual work". But yeah, all of the pictures were made from scratch and especially the first one, took a while to make. I'll be sure to make more "meaningful" graphics the next time around :)
     
  9. Ak*

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    there pretty good but i have seen better but keep up with it

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