Erika Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 [size=1][color=teal]*Moderator note: Threads merged. Please refer to the subject above each post to see which banner they are discussing, and from now on make sure you distunguish in your posts. I hope this clears up any confusion. -Syk3[/color][/size] [SIZE=1][COLOR=purple]I made my first banner here, and I was making it up as I went along! Lemme know whatcha think! Who knows--I might be able to start making some for people soon! Although I'm still a newbie to Adobe Photoshop. :cross: [/COLOR][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 That is a great banner. Much better then my only two tries. The font in the middle and to the right fits nicely with the general design, and the colors work well together. And now, the downsides. The font for your name in the lower-left corner is too compressed, and too dark. The blur tool was used a bit too much. I like the idea behind its use, but you may want to try using the filters to see if any of them work the same with better results. Just out of curiousity, what is with the picture in the middle. Maybe I am missing something, but it seems just a bit strange to me. Just a suggestion, try taking a picture and just playing around with the filters and other options to learn to work Photoshop (that is what I did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTommy Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 i think its a excellent first try. first thoug you cant read the drak serena in the corner very well and the drink your milk gets cut off at the top. also a boarder might be nice. anyway great banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanariya Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 That's a very well done banner. But your font could be better for your name, it is kind of hard to see. But otherwise then that, it's great for a first banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 Hmm. It's a great first effort; the three separate images seem to complement each other fairly well. However, I think you went a little overboard with the smudging. It looks cool in certain areas, but rather random in others. I like the font you used, as well as the way you arranged your text. But like Inuluver said, you should probably make your name a tiny bit brighter or larger. I'd also suggest changing its font to match that of the remaining text. ~Dagger~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayokano Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 [size=1]That is Anima in the middle , Black_Phoenix, a summon from Final Fantasy 10. The banner is very well done, the images look good and how you blend it was done very well. The qoute is weird..... and I don't really like it. Also, I think it would look good with a border, but one is not needed. Great for a first banner, and can't wait to see more of your work.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted November 4, 2003 Author Share Posted November 4, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Black_Phoenix [/i] [B]And now, the downsides. The font for your name in the lower-left corner is too compressed, and too dark.[/B][/QUOTE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=purple][B]Exactly, Phoenix.[/B] It describes the way I am. The other fonts represent delicacy and humor. I'm just starting to do symbolic art, on PC and off. Anima, the FFX aeon, represents pain and captivity...restraint. The two Excels represent me: random, funny, and sometimes dark (the evil claw Excel). And I do get annoying and I can tell some ppl just want to shoot me (note the got-shot-in-the-forehead-by-Lord-Illapallazo Excel on the left). I've been in those situations when I like somebody, and I let them know by irritating them (by just being playful). The Excel on the right represents my short-temper, while still maintaining the Excel form (meaning, 'I'm still me, but watch it...I can get ugly'). I used the smudge tool a lot, not only because I liked it, but it satisfied the way I had planned the background. It's also supposed to connect all three images in a subtle but prominent way. I also decided to make the center of the background light-colored instead of another dark color, too, just to say that I'm not one of those depressed poet-people. Tom, spanx for pointing out the 'milk' quote being a bit cut off...I didn't notice it 'til now. Since I have art class at the end of the day, I'll definitely fix it! Also, I need to remake the bullet-in-forehead Excel image to include Lord Illy. And for the quote, I think ppl [B]should[/B] drink their milk. It makes your bones stronger, it's comes in a variety of flavors, and it's the best beverage known to man. And the Prozac thing--it basically means lighten up, even if you have to take happy pills, lol. This world is such a great place to live in, isn't it? So yeah, I'll definitely fix my banner up, but nothing drastic. Thanx for your comments![/COLOR][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I like the banner, for a frist try. You should see mine...*blush* But, the smearign is kinda random at parts. Also, you could make it so you could actually see your name. Maybe in another corner, or raise the shading on it just a pinch or two. Check out my banner thread, while your at it, you will see yours is ultimately better than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitsune no kami Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Ummmm... I was wondering, is there anyone here who can make me a banner and avi? if so, PM Kitsune No Kami. THANX - Drop the Bomb by Scotty D, George W. Bush's theme song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syk3 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Kitsune no kami [/i] [B]Ummmm... I was wondering, is there anyone here who can make me a banner and avi? if so, PM Kitsune No Kami. THANX - Drop the Bomb by Scotty D, George W. Bush's theme song [/B][/QUOTE] [color=teal]You can find the request forum right [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=59]here[/url]. Art & Design is generally for displaying your artistic talent, rather than requesting it from others. :)[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted December 2, 2003 Author Share Posted December 2, 2003 [SIZE=1][COLOR=purple]Here's my new Mega Man banner. Enjoy, peeps![/COLOR][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syk3 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 [color=teal]Wrong forum. ^_~ The topic has been moved to Art & Design; Request is for requesting banners, heh.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted December 3, 2003 Author Share Posted December 3, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Syk3 [/i] [B][color=teal]Wrong forum. ^_~ The topic has been moved to Art & Design; Request is for requesting banners, heh.[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=purple]G-aaaah! I [B]swear[/B] I stuck it in Art & Design!! *smashes keyboard against forehead* Anyways, I finally started using borders. I like the Line tool (I'm using Adobe Photoshop 5.5) and the effect it gave on the Rockamn & Forte's logo. I have so many great Mega Man images that I dunno if I should start making stuff for lovers of the series! The image on the right side of the banner occasionally makes my eyes tired if I look at it too long...o.O:[/COLOR][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTommy Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 its pretty good but I enjoyed your last banner more. the quote (if you can call it that) is pretty clever but it seems to dark for a megaman banner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted December 4, 2003 Author Share Posted December 4, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ARTommy [/i] [B]...but I enjoyed your last banner more. [/B][/QUOTE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=purple]That's my problem. I enjoy making banners, so I can never choose between them all, and each one I do I like a bit better than the last project. Y'know, practice makes perfect, and practicing what you learned is a good thing. It's also fun, too, to apply your knowledge and gain the same from others. Well, aside from going off-track like I just did, I contacted James on how to go about having a random banner. He hasn't responded yet, and I'm patiently waiting, of course. It's an interesting concept. Since I love being random, I'd like to try this out and use to my advantage. Anyways, I'm willing to accept corrections, like my first banner, except I keep forgetting to "renew" my Excel banner. I'll probably end up just re-doing it. Heheh..."dark_serena's First Banner Re-Mix..." ...I amuse myself too much.[/COLOR][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naru Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 lol! thats great. awesome job, hope to see more original banners like this one! ^^ -sinister kitten naru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 [SIZE=1][COLOR=purple] Check it out, y'all! Here's my completed Excel Saga banner! I would totally be grateful if anyone would care to hurl their comments at me! Whee! Oh, the joy of anime. [/COLOR][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now