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[Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:37 pm
by NoMadZ
Hey guys heres a showcase of my latest sigs ive done on photoshop, please give me some constructive criticism if you have any, thanks:) PS: "Entity E-Sports" was my old clan, i dont play for them anymore, for anyone that is curious. Ill post more when i make more.
-Nomad

My Fave Sig
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My 1st animated sig
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Black & White Sig (unfinished)
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My "Happy" Sig:P
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Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:44 pm
by Pedsdude
They look pretty nice, well done :)

The only criticism I can think of is that your text is too basic, although I know from my own experience that text is often the hardest part of a sig.

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:48 pm
by NoMadZ
Pedsdude wrote: although I know from my own experience that text is often the hardest part of a sig.
Could not agree with you more.

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 4:04 pm
by Soviet
The render doesn't quite fit in perfectly on the first sig, the colors are a bit off with the background. In addition, text color doesn't match and is too basic as Peds said. The background is really well done, though, and the filter or whatever you used on it makes it quite cool.

The animation is a bit too simple on the second one, I'd suggest some quick fades in and out with the muzzle flashes. Also, the background seems a bit too repetitive. The text fits in better, but again is a bit too simple. The render fits in really well with the background while still having enough contrast to stand out which is very good, that isn't easy to do.

The third one's only issue is the text. The rest looks awesome and black and white sigs are pretty rare, therefore it has an element of uniqueness to it.

The fourth one is good for what it is, but I can't help but feel like it is missing something. I'm not sure what, but something about it doesn't seem quite right.

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 7:46 pm
by Drofder2004
Adding to Sov:

Animation is a "muzzle flash", you should add a light effect on the sig and especially on the render in the sig. So, make the sig go brighter (or higher gamma) and even more so on the fron of the render.

The white sig is screaming out for some solid black text.

I don't think the fourth is missing anything, I actually think the text is ruining it. Make the text small and concise.


My only general advice is to try not an center any renders, using the "rule of thirds" of photography [seperate you image using rulers at 33% and 66%, on both vertical and horizontals, and then place you focal points on the intersections of the image. In general use, this will always be more pleasing to the eye]. Others positions are "part on, part off" like mine and Soviets sig, with renders on the sides.

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 6:25 am
by NoMadZ
Thanks for the tips guys, i will put these into use the next time i make a sig:)

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 1:59 pm
by [SoE]_Zaitsev
The first one is my fav, it looks cool :)

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 3:54 pm
by NoMadZ
haha yer same, thanks :)

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 4:15 pm
by NoMadZ
i listened to your guys comments and added new text to the black and white sig, tell me what you think :)

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 4:24 pm
by Soviet
The text looks better, but I still don't think it really works. I can't really give a reason, it just doesn't quite fit.

Re: [Showcase] Nomad's Sigs

Posted: August 9th, 2010, 8:11 am
by matt101harris
I like the happy 1 :)