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Post by Admin on Jun 14, 2006 23:00:46 GMT
SOTW #102This week's theme was based around people, this by its very nature as has a whole range of different aspects to it. People could use body parts, themselves, famous people or even senses. Below are some of the entries that I felt stood out the most, please don't feel bad if you aren't included this time around Thanks to c130 for helping with the decision.
lucifersangel - I thought that the background was ok, there was a clear focus here. Not so keen that the hair seems all cut off though. I think the text could do with a little work, I'd keep it all horizontal. Nice colours and details though. Drolkan - I think yours has some potential, it stands out as looking different. I think the text would be better if it was smaller, therefore you could add more of it. However, I think the image used is quite large for a signature, it could do with scaling down. Refused Violation - Eyes are interesting things to use on work, this really could of stood out more I felt. Perhaps adding a little more contrast in the background would help, try keeping it darker to the left. «Josh» - I thought that the colours used for this worked well with your subject. However, the face seems to have some sort of effect on it, not sure what it is. I'm not so sure about what else is happening in the background. The text might of been good just a little bit bigger. Ovi - Some sound illustration work here, not the most original but nicely done. I think the pink really helps to make it stand out too, I would of perhaps made the pink text bolder. For this week's win it goes to Jonny once again! When I first clapped eyes on this, I was impressed by the sheer cleanliness of it, I love the pale look on the face, just adds an extra special element to it. Overall a very nicely composed signature. Well Done! [sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star]
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Post by Admin on Jun 21, 2006 23:51:40 GMT
SOTW #103With the warm weather that a lot of us are experiencing at the moment, it seemed like a good idea to base this week on summer! We had a small collection of colourful entries. The highlights of which are shown below. If you aren't in this list for this week, don't worry. There are plenty of other chances.
Ellie - I thought that the colours you chose for your signature felt very warm and welcoming. The illustration with the flowers was quite good too. I would of made the text horizontal though. Ovi - I quite like the stranger shapes around the border, I think parts of that could of done with a little red. I would of maybe brought out more of the summery elements, so that there is less empty space. Perhaps the area where the text is could be darkened. dlt - I thought that the flowers here, they are a great choice, they work nicely against the lighter background. The text colours fit in well, although I think the 2006 might be nice on the same line as the rest of the text. And for this week's winner: Alvin Cantona - I thought that this was a great entry, it is rare that the animation aspect is allowed, you have made good use of it with a nice smooth transition. The flowers and text are very nicely placed. [sotw-star]
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Post by c130 on Jun 28, 2006 16:47:09 GMT
Sotw #104 With the World Cup commencing and various sporting events just around the corner, it was obvious there would be a sports theme sooner or later! Good colourful entries from everyone who participated, but here's the lowdown on the cream of the crop.
vampie - Effective use of space and composition here, and I like how you split the text into two colours to go with the team colours. It could do with a bit more to draw your attention to it though; perhaps make it a little brighter. bigperm - Very bold and patriotic; I like how you integrated the Fifa logo with the England flag. Looks like a sticker for your car or window. I'd like to see it look a bit brighter though, more eye-catching than a plain flag. Bright white, sparks, burning red, etc. Killah K. - I love urban/graffiti artwork, so I was drawn to this one. The symmetry and angle of the burner in the middle is great. My main complaint is the same as with the previous two - it's so dark. You could make it more colourful and eyecatching by messing with the contrast and saturation. For the tags in the background, you could get a graffiti font or hand-draw some tags rather than using regular fonts to make it look extra special. Ares AKA. WhiteNight - This one caught my eye because of the use of bright white and that textured electric blue background. It's not terribly original though. You could improve it by blending in some relevant stock photos or by using a photo of a well-known Canadian athlete to add interest. This week, the win goes to... Ovi - I love this one! I fell for the tropical blues and greens, and those little vector bubbles. The only thing I hate is the pixel-like boxes in each corner; I'd change those to something more organic like you have round the edges. The mask is good as a focal point, and adds interest and relevance. The main thing that's missing is text.
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Post by Jonny on Jul 5, 2006 22:27:17 GMT
SOTW #105We can't escape this weeks theme. Politics are all around is and are becoming more and more involved in everyday life! Killah K.- I quite like the colours in this, I think the red in the blue has a lovely contrast to it. However, I think the text is very "done", it needs something with a bit more contrast I think. You could have worked that red into the text somewhere. Happy- Quite a nice entry here Happy. The images have been nicely blended and we have no rough edges anywhere. Although I like the idea with your ".The War" text, however I think it needs to stand out just a bit more, maybe add and outer glow or something. Ovi- This is a very nicely pieced together signature. It's got nice bold colours and it is nicely composed. I just think it last any dimension, if that makes sense. The bombs should be rotated slightly so the head is pointing further down...because bombs don't fall straight down like that. Nice entry overall! And for this week's winner: Congratulations DLT! I really like the colour use in this, some nice deep purple/pinks with that blood red in the background. The textures in the background and text panel, I think, are really lovely. Although I think the blending could be improved slightly as the weapons seem a bit too blunt within the piece, I do think this is a very good entry.
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Post by Jonny on Jul 12, 2006 23:13:23 GMT
SOTW #106This week we decided to go for a no theme, and as a result, we've had a good number of entries. It's been tough to choose this week. Josh- Technically, your piece is disqualified as you changed the text to improve the sig. However I'd like to give it a mention as I think the whole thing flows very nicely. The lines, colours and image work in harmony with each other...well done. Ethan- I really like this entry, it has nice bold, contracting colours that work very well together. I love the blending on the text, I think it fits really nicely into the sig. I'm not sure when it comes to the blend on the hair though. I think the orange looks wrong highlighting the background as it does, if you could mask that away...itw would look super. @ngeloffire83- A nice entry here, I love the pastel colours in this. As nice as it is, I'm not to sure on the bar you've put your text on; I think the bar should go all the way down as it looks slightly out of place at the moment. Alvin- As I was deciding the winner, this one was very (and I mean very) close to winning. I love the idea, it's different from most things I have ever seen about any forum used as a sig. However, at the same time I think I know why, as I just feel that this sig, as good as it is, isn't meant to be used on such a small canvas! I'd like to see this one on a good size canvas Alvin -wink wink- And for this weeks winner: Congratulations Lily! I find myself drawn to this sig immediately. You always do it so well, and I don't see enough bright yet lush sigs about! Of course, it's not just the colour that has wowed me, the little touches in this, just give it that edge for me. I love the little flower and initials in the bottom right hand corners too. A real pat on the back for this!
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Post by Jonny on Jul 21, 2006 22:55:12 GMT
SOTW #107A pretty poor amount of entries this week, but some good ones none the less. You guys had to make a rural or urban based signature. austinfarmer- I think that this sig looks a bit flat. The stock that you chose is quite flat and the quality is not very high; next time try and find a better quality image. The text also seems rather flat, try and add a drop shadow or outer glow etc. Josh- A similar style sig to your entry last week. This one however, doesn't work with me quite so much. I think the stock used is actually quite boring, I think you need to add some dynamics to the actual photo. The text, line etc work very well again. Pojo- This sig is very nice to look at, however the technique is very done and to be honest it is starting to look quite dull. Try and add single spots of colour to the silhouette too, Droklan- I think the textures on this are very nice, however the text doesn't stand out very well, maybe make that bigger. Ovi- A very good entry here, the textures are nice yet could be brought out more. The blending is all very nice and neat. I do however think that the building sticks out a bit too much in the sig and should be made to be slightly subtler. And for this weeks winner: Congratulations Ethan! Another really nice entry this week, fantastic colours and composition, very well done. The text is all very nice, even though I think some aren't really needed in parts.
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2006 20:21:57 GMT
SOTW #108Sorry about the delay, due to me allowing a later time for people to get theirs in, I was too tired to complete the judging. So here we go. This week the theme was Photo Manipulation, a selection of photos were given to members, they had to use at least one photo and then they could do what they liked with that Photo. It was pleasing to see the turnout for such a short time. Below are the entries that stood out to me the most, don't feel bad if you were not included this time around, there are plenty of other chances.
Force - I liked the colours used on this one and the way you made the little logo stand out more. I felt that the text could be better though. I would suggest placing it horizontally, at 0 degrees, rather than the slant. Perhaps a brighter pink could be used here too. Ethan - I thought that the colour on this was appealing as was the placement of the stock image provided. I think the text was the main downfall for this, it was very hard to make out. It may have been better placed nearer the left hand side of the image, where there is less in the background. Michael - The colour on this was also appealing, I like the fact that the right hand side of the image has been darkened, so your text does stand out well. I do think the text could be moved up a little bit though, not keen on it being so close to the corners like that. Stock is nicely positioned, however, it seems like there are things overlaying it? And for this week's win, I'd like to say congratulations once again to dlt. The colours selected for this do indeed work together, the texture is pleasing to the eyes, I do feel it lacks a little bit of focus though. As usual the text is well presented, the white background helps the black to really stand out. You have managed to combine quite a heavy background, with a much cleaner piece of text. Well Done
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Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2006 2:00:06 GMT
SOTW #109This week, you had the task of creating an interface or skin for a music player, such as winamp, it did not need to be functional though. I was very pleased with the amount of people who entered and who actually took great time and care to make some very good entries. Well done to you all, even if you aren't mentioned in the list, you deserve a pat on the back. Many thanks to Josh and Ethan for help judging.
Virtuso - I liked the animation which you used here, was a nice touch. However, I felt that the background could of done with a little more texture, you had quite a bit of space to play with there. The buttons were ok, but they could of done with a little more depth. JzEx - A different approach, something different and outside of the box, which is good to see. I think that a little more work could of gone in on the buttons though, to make them perhaps look more 3D. This is quite possible with a vector approach. I thought that the text and colours themselves were good. Mitch! - A good entry this, very nice, it has a close resemblance to the WMP skin. The visualisation was a nice feature, but I felt that the buttons could look a little more shiny and inset. I'd also perhaps aim for a brighter blue for them. Luke - Some really nice work here, it stood out as being a very different entry, the unusual shape works well and you have kept it clean looking too, the one thing I feel it lacks is another colour, such as orange or blue, so that you break up from all that green. It's been very difficult chosing between these last two c130 - I really liked this, something you could definately see being used on a skin for winamp. You have included lots of little details that you'd expect to see on a skin too. However, the pixel text did feel a bit much and the bright yellow/green seemed a little overpowering, especially with the crazy fish picture. This week's win goes to: Lans Tartare - Once again, a very different looking entry, it seems to break away from a specific program, which I think it quite good. The detailing and texture around the edge is very nice, I think it adds just that little bit extra to the interface. The text stands out well, but it could look a little sharper.
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Post by Admin on Aug 9, 2006 14:25:16 GMT
SOTW #110This week we went back to one of our oldest themes, which was music. I would of like to have seen a few more entries but still enough people turned up. For those new to SOTW, the list below highlights some of the especially good entries that we had this time. Don't feel bad if you don't make it on to the list this time around, there are plenty of other chances.
.:creatvisions:. - I thought the background colour and the image to the right worked well on this. The splatters could of been a little darker though. I think the text would look better if it was just kept horizontal rather than being tilted. LB - I thought the image was placed really well here, the background looked promising, though I think it could do with darkening in some areas. Perhaps just a little more text could be added here. Good overall. JzEx - The clean approach works well, it is very similar to some of your past entries though. The text is nice and clear. I do think that the moon on here could be a little bit brighter though. Not bad overall. elpuff - I like the pattern fill on the text, I just think the text on this could be moved up a little bit more. I also think a little bit more colour would be nice here. Other than that, a very nice signature And for this week's win, it goes to flash personality (nick) I thought that this was a really unique entry, I particually like the part where it fills up with lots of text. The animation here was smooth and effective. Now, this was a flash entry so I can't have it in the table at the top, but there is a screenshot of it which will be used instead. Flash Version[sotw-star]
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Post by Admin on Aug 16, 2006 11:30:17 GMT
SOTW #111A nice turnout this week, thank you to all those who entered. The theme was based around anger and it was left to each entrant to represent it in their own way, without breaking the keyboard. Below are some of the entries that I thought were especially good or showed potential, if you aren't included here don't worry. There are lots of other chances.
Torn.Apathy - I though that this one showed some potential, but it just needs a little bit of adjusting. More contrast would be ideal and making the face to the left stand out more. I would suggest making the text white on this one. SniperJrd - I thought that this was quite a neat looking signature, although nothing especially different about it. The text is clear but the background doesn't feel that interesting. The relation to the theme I set is quite loose too. Bluefire221 - A nice choice of colours for this one, the use of the paint splatters is good but work is needed on your subject - the unhappy face and lots of exclamation marks doesn't seem to fit in with the background. I think you could of done with a photo or something here. bigperm - A nice choice of image and the background colours are nice. The background does feel a little rough in places. I think something thicker for the font would be ideal here. Not bad overall though. This week's win goes to JzEx with his very colourful entry. I really liked the little characters here, they fitted into the the theme nicely. The text used is bold which fits in with the whole thing perfectly. Overall, a very appealing and different approach to the subject. [sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star]
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Post by Admin on Aug 23, 2006 23:09:31 GMT
SOTW #112A nice selection of entries this week, the theme was based on love and many of you put some passion into your entries these week. Below are the entries that stood out the most and deserved a little recognition. Don't feel bad if you aren't included this time around.
Saknika - I thought that this was a nice photo, quite sentimental, perhaps better in black and white. I like the rounded rectangle border but it needed to be smoother really. Perhaps some smoother text here too, but I think this showed some realise promise. The Alchemist - Some lovely colours on this. I just think it could have been executed a little better, perhaps try making the silhouette stand out more, by putting it on the very top layer. Same goes for the hearts. In some ways I think the text might be nicer nearer the middle, rather than at the bottom. A darker text colour would help it stand out more too. Nightchild - I like the heart on this, I do think it would have been better if you had increased the opacity more, right up to 100%. The colour choice on this is pleasant and fits in well. Perhaps try moving the text closer together and making it bold. Neko - Good colours here, the red feels warm and the white decoration stands out well of course. However, the style seems a little tired. I just feel you could have taken a more original approach to this one. SniperJrd - Something quite different on this one, very much sort of goes with your own take on the theme which is fine. The image is blended in well. I do think a little bit of text on this would have been nice as it was a requirement. And for this week's win, it goes to Jonny! This really did grab my attention, there is a lot of attention to detail for such a small space to work in, the highlights are subtle and the two people in the middle work with this theme spectacularly. Congrats! [sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star]
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Post by Admin on Aug 30, 2006 22:35:53 GMT
SOTW #113No set theme this week, a good range of entries seen here. Thank you to all who entered. Below is a list of entries that I felt deserved a little mention. Don't feel bad if you aren't included on the list this time around, there are plenty of other chances.
Thanks to Ethan, who helped with judging. @ngeloffire83 - I thought that the idea here was quite nice, the text was arranged well. The lightning could of done with a little bit more work, perhaps making it less frequent. Lastly, I think some more colour would of worked well here. David - A very simple signature, I felt that your animation was a nice touch, but possibly a little too simple in the background. The font used here is just fine though. Lily - A lovely mix of colours on this, very appealing to the eye. I do think that the text could be a little bit thicker though. Perhaps lightening one side of the image would be nice too. elpuff_ - Not a bad entry this, the rounded edges work well, the colours chosen suit too. I do think it would be better as a jpeg though, because the gif has reduced the image quality. Virtuoso - I think the idea is really nice, the vector look is a different approach to all the other entries this week. However, the character could look smoother, try using more curves. The text stands out well. For this week's winner then, it goes to Josh! I though that this signature was very good all round, the lines here match well with the colours of the image to the left, they seem to add something a little extra to the image. Your text is well arranged too! Congrats. [sotw-star]
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Post by Admin on Sept 7, 2006 1:35:36 GMT
SOTW #114Our theme this week was based around Myths, a new theme that we haven't explored before and I was pleased with the entries that we got too. Below is a list of entries that I thought stood out as being good and therefore deserve a little mention. If you aren't included this week, there are plenty of other chances for you.
Infinity - I thought that the shape to this was a nice touch, but it looks very rough around the edges. I would also think about the colouring of the image you have added - I'd maybe keep the original colour instead. Raven Wolf - I like how it has been split up here, the colours seem to fit in nicely. Perhaps add a black horizontal bar at the top or bottom for your text, so it prevents it running across 3 sections. Drolkan - I thought that the background was appealing here, the image you selected fits in nicely with the colour and theme. The main problem is that the text is rather difficult to see, try lightening it up. jongos - I felt this was pretty good too, the background didn't feel too busy, but the main focus could of been a little brighter I think. Your text is ok, but it could be brighter and perhaps positioned more towards the middle, rather than bottom. Saknika - The clean looking text suits the other colours that you have used on this, there seems to be enough contrast here too. I would perhaps make a few of the background patterns more visible. A good idea for the theme also. Britty - I thought that the image choice was excellent here, the simple dark background is all that is needed on here really. However, I do think the text could be brighter And finally, this week's win goes to JzEX for his more modern look at the Loch Ness Monster. It is a style you have done a lot, but I really think it is quite appropriate here, the text is clear and you have made a good choice with the colours. [sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star]
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Post by Admin on Sept 13, 2006 22:03:56 GMT
SOTW #115Inventions was the theme of this week, inventions that have made a difference to our daily lives. Unfortunately the turnout was rather dissapointing. This needs to change for next week. Below are the entries that I thought were most deserving on a mention here, don't feel bad if you aren't included, there are plenty of other chances to get added in here. Thanks to Assassinator and Ethan for help judging
Disнwasнer Safe - I thought that you chose a nice set of colours, the joystick is fairly well done, but I think it could be a little smaller so it just fits within the signature background. I would maybe think about the sub text on just the one line for this. hpmad7 - I thought that this entry had some potential, I think just a little more care and attention was needed here. It is creative, I like the character, I would of liked to seen it looking more 3 dimensional though. Your text could do with being organised a little better too. JzEx - I like the colour used for the background, very bold and the little characters obviously stand out really well. I do think that the characters could have been drawn a little more carefull, for example rounded heads. Also perhaps a little more originality with this one. Fair Mephistophilis - I really like the colours you have chosen for this, your animation is good but I really don't think it fits with the theme. I would have perhaps put little lights in the buildings which you could then animate. And for our winner! Jonny - Before anyone complains about it being over the height limit just slightly. I am quite aware of that and felt that the effort put in here far outweighed my size limits. It also still functions well as a signature. I like the details added to the ipod, the text is well organised. One thing I would reduce is the border thickness.
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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2006 1:06:04 GMT
SOTW #116A hugely dissapointing turnout this week. The theme was based around something relatively simple, water. Things really do need to improve here. Thank you to those who did put the effort in to enter something. Below are the entries that I thought were particularly good and deserving of a mention here.
Ulterior - I thought that your background here was interesting, lots of detail and colour. But the Finding Nemo characters seemed second place in the image. I think more focus should have been on these. The placement of the text could also do with some work, try and place it over an area where there is much less going on in the background. Dishwasher Safe - A nice effort here and an approach I didn't expect someone to take. It sort of reminds me a little of a poster, but I think it needs a little tweaking. Perhaps a gradient in the background, rounded boxes for each of the little images. A good attempt For this week's win, it goes to JzEx An entry which really stood above the rest here. Some lovely colours used here and combined with a simple message. The text is clear and compliments the colours of the signature. The only major issue here is that this kind of style is very much overused. [sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star] Custom Title Awarded (PM me)
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Post by Ethan on Sept 27, 2006 19:18:28 GMT
SOTW #117This weeks theme was on Historic Events, Not many entries this week, and alot of other Subjects could have been broadly depicted. However, I felt the following were most deserveing of a shout-out and recognition. Infinity a dark black and white vector signature, which is not all to common-- the signature had very little going on, or at least, very little focus. I think you could have made this a bit more colorful; and included facial features of Alex and Aaron to had perspective, since this is based on to personas' it would have been alot more satisfying to see you...show us, the battle. frZstyle A good entry, it was solid, but it lacked depth...I think possibly becuase you used a stock photo. You could have added a few filter layers and a sharpen layer, to bring the photo to glory and do it justice, your text: the 'Signing Of' portion is not bad, I quite like it, however 'THE CONSTITUTION' bit, slightly ruined the effect of this Historic Event. azn.fury Not a bad entry, it was a good consideration, what ruined it mostly was the light crack at the top and the text, not very good. however, I love the tone you have created...makes me feel sort of empty Dishwasher safeA fairly good entry, I love the red paper part, with the time line, awesome, well done. however what served to counter this signature was the 'JFK' pic, it didn't fit in well, perhaps a color blend and a sharpen layer to bring it out and match with the other half. and for our Winner, JzEx!...Congratulations once again, a vector yes, a good one. I love the yellow taxi, it made me giggle it was so cute, the gate, nice. Not very Historical, but adds a nice bright outlook on the war. Nicely done. [sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star][sotw-star] Well done to all. and again, congratulations JzEx
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Post by Ethan on Oct 4, 2006 12:52:26 GMT
No Theme week, and a beautiful turnout it was, thank you. You'll are probably wondering why Noob was disqualified, and I would not mind telling you. Noob replaced his entry during the course of the week, and It was unacceptable to chop and change, I don't mind minor changes, I really don't, but replacing your entry...is unacceptable. Thank you all again, to who entered. elpefA good all-round entry, well placed and selected stock. few things bothered me about it, however one of them was, that the guy looked heavily over-exposed, and sort of ruins the depth of the signature, perhaps if you had enhanced the shadows this would perhaps have taken away this effect. NoobThis would have seriously probably have taken the SOTW, a fantastic entry. I feel sorry that you had not have entered this one. better luck next time. JonnyWhat a brilliant philosophy, sadly philosophy doesn't earn you a win, only in Nobel Prizes. Personally I love the photo you've used, and the texture you've used that serves as the back drop. what put me off this entry, was the drop shadow and the large white border. Your typography was good, but I think if you had included a bit of text color variation it would have maximized its effect entry more. AssassinatorA very interesting entry, I love the use of the medium Typography and the B&W theme. One thing bothered me about this entry, there was way to much dead space, it really didn't give it that 'WOW' factor, perhaps including more?. frZstyleA very nice entry, very very nice, fantastic use of light and shadows. There is only one factor that prevented this from being the winner, it is that the surrounding render looked very pixelated, it ruins the impressive sharpness and distinction of Chester. mondo66Also, a very good entry, brilliant use of colors and orientation. However, the thing that prevented this from making SOTW, is that the stock photo was slightly blurry, it looked somewhat out of place, in the sharp background you have so fashionably created. and now, for our winner... Congratulations, Unleashed Madness! I shall nickname you UM. UM, a very good entry, brilliant in-fact, a very distinctive choice of colors. I love the shatter effect that serves as the transition from blue to red, I could not find a single fault, a very well deserving win. [sotw-star] Well done to all, and once again, Congratulations UM.
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Post by Ethan on Oct 11, 2006 16:11:33 GMT
SOTW #119This weeks SOTW was aimed at creating a graphic that coincides with a sentence, not a bad turnout. Thank you to all who entered elpeefwell this week, It was, again, so much over exposure effects, it really ruins the whole thing. It was not a bad entry, but in particular, its all that brightness, there's really no contrast. mondo66Lovely car stock, and color scheme, exquisite. You main problems were the text, it really did not at all, flow with the signature. next the stock photo of the girl, nothing really says to me, that she 'belongs' in that signature, against the car and it's effects she looks really poor. perhaps, blending her more with the surroundings and adding an orange tint to her features. .WhiteNight//You know, I really don't see these sort of colors' used that often. Not a bad entry, not a bad entry at all, the only thing is that with your effects they didn't really suit, Kahn, it felt to urban, and dull. there is no 'center of attention'. perhaps creating a light balance?, by that I mean, creating a center focus, were the eye naturally finds itself. UM (Unleashed Madness) A well rounded signature, I love the effects around the stock. The title text was pretty good too. Love your choice of colors, yet again. Everything is okay, except for the exposure of the hair, it seems, to bright, it ruins the effect, and the only other problem was your names' text, I thought it was unnecessary to add it. and now, for our winner... Congratulations frZstyle, an awesome entry, I personally, love blue. the effects complement each other outstandingly, 'Into the abyss', you think dark features, but you pulled this off with white just as well, well placed text, it fills a void, and thus making it all the sweeter, well done. Once again, congratulations to frZstyle, and thank you to all who entered, this week. Till next week!. cheerio!
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Post by Ethan on Oct 18, 2006 18:58:05 GMT
SOTW #120 This weeks theme was pretty straight forward, in every respect. Light and Dark, I expected a more 'out of the box week' but, the entries were good nonetheless Unleashed MadnessAnother lovely signature this week, lovely effects, but...I think you've over done the light, it doesn't complement the 'darkness' and that's the balance of Light and Dark, one complementing the other. InfinityReally nice, the backdrop (background) is however too harsh, way to sharp against the Prince, but I think you've pulled it off rather nicely. The text, is the effect that ruins all others, it's not really 'striking'. Noob Ooh, pretty colors. Lovely abstract, but it's not distinctive, no focus point, I think a lot more definition maybe. The text, does not flow with the style of this signature it's too obvious and bland. Mondo66 Beautiful, I love the overall lighting effects and the and the background, text however, is the problem, that entire portion of the signature, disrupts all else, perhaps a less distinctive text, and something more that flows with the theme. frZstyleDarkness in this image, there is, it's lovely, I love the flow, and you ultimately accomplished the theme, of "Light & Dark/Light or Dark", ...it was the closest. and now, for our winner... Congratulations dKazn a superbly done, signature, most excellent, I love everything about it. very nice. well done, not much to say. nicely done. Again, congratulations to dKzan and thank you to all the members who entered. cheerio!
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Post by Ethan on Oct 25, 2006 15:21:44 GMT
SOTW #121I'm not pleased with this weeks turnout, but it wasn't an easy theme. thank you. Kay I love the concept of this, I think you should've worked on it more, it's very flat and bland, but it a very good concept. TronNot a bad entry, there was more void then filled space, I think more of a distinct surrounding of the focus would serve to perk this up, the border was too thick and over powered your signature. and now, for our winner Congratulations, Unleashed madness . I must admit, not your best, but given the theme It was good. I like how you have chosen to put this together, the colors are very light. I think there was a little more you could have done with shapes in this, but I like the overall turnout. Congratulations to UM once again, and thank you to all who participated.
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