📝project-feedback

[glacial grove]

Make the troll smaller

Then add addictive at the bottom

[bleak echo]

On your original thumbnail, I think the subject and WoW logo are too big... There is no more room for "Addictive"
I would suggest you to use guides (rule of third for exemple) to create your composition... Fixing your subject eye at the intersection of two guides will let you room for additional text and logo... Here is a quick exemple of design made with the help of rule of third

[wind swallow]

wow! thank you so much! once u helped me before and i really liked your art

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1101)

[wind swallow]

u are very kind, can i ask for the archive so i can download it?

[bleak echo]

Here is the psd file... Sorry for the delay... Massive ice storm in my area and the internet connexion is erratic...

You can find the font used for "Addictive" here: https://www.dafont.com/lifecraft.font

[warm crater]

how is it now?

i did make changes do let me know what you think

[bleak echo]

It seems well balanced... Great job!👍

[warm crater]

Thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1103)

[wind swallow]

dont worry, thank you for your help

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1104)

[wind swallow]

you know actually, i was working in this project, its the same, but another colour, u think the suggestions u made before can apply here?

[bleak echo]

Yes... It's just my opinion but I think the Subject and WoW logo are too big... I would use one of these scale...

Smallest one is my favorite but It's just a metter of taste...

[wind swallow]

yes, i totally agree with you, i was searching for the best scales, and also, best title effects, so i think it is a great idea the font u used and also the logo that is smaller

now i think i will try to add some shadows or another effects to the title, so its better integrated with the background, if u dont mind, can u share me the psd? Thanks for your help i really appreciate it

[bleak echo]

Yes it's good idea. Honestly, I didn't have much time to polish it.... Up to you to update it like you want..

[wind swallow]

Dont worry, you helped me a lot with this great ideas! Thank you so much!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1107)

[glacial grove]

Oh damn, that looks a lot better!

[nocturne gyro]

New Photoshop tutorial on a better way to create Rim Lights! Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrKyRQ8EO68&t=871s

[normal spoke]

Nice video overall. Some points at the beginning you dont say your name or something like "welcome to the Chanel of...." or something like that. Maybe also make a unique little intro. Try to put with OBS or whatever Tool you use to record those Tutorials your facecam in a round shape on bottom left or right and not "cut" your face in a small strip. Also try to make your sound a bit better (echo in the room -> but blackets around the room or try to cover as much blank walls and floor with thick woofen jackets, etc.). Also you talk about rimlight -> use it for yourself 😉
For the content itself the Tutorial is really good, but also very long. often users only need the part what tool, what parameters and how overall it is used. So that saves time if you do not show ALL the part you doing over several minutes paint over the picture. Also I would get rid of the dodge&burn part if you ONLY want to show the Rimlight thing.
BUT if you maybe would do some kind of series (first do D&B, then Rimlight, then this, then that, etc.) THAT would also work and you would have content for several days. such a small Tutorial normaly should not last longer then 10min.
Also all the parts with the face, the beard, etc. makes the video way to long. At this point the people should know hot it works.
BUT you COULD also do some look how I do it Livestream like video whee you edit one Image with all you do normaly. THER a 30min. video would be fun. Hope that helps.

Here just an example Intro. Simple prompt using Adobe Firefly, after that using Adobe Express to put some music to it, Fade in and Fade out, ready. For the "real" intro you also put your Chanel name or slogan in it, too. Took me less than 5min. In the same way you make a short Outro THAT you can put after the video. Both put in youtube studio and every time you upload your videos you automaticaly would have your premade intro and outro, voila. Have fun.

[normal spoke]

Also be aware of your own Branding. Other Intro, other you.

[jolly yew]

DUFFLE BAG DESIGN I MADE RECENTLY

[abstract oxide]

Cool design.
For me there is too much of the bag in shadow.

[nocturne gyro]

Thanks alot for the feedback Henrik!! Really helpful man and yeah, I definitely get you. Will apply some things you said, thanks alot brother!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @normal spoke (current: #20 - 119)

[jolly yew]

that was intended and thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @abstract oxide (current: #13 - 287)

[gusty grove]

I think its looks awesome, but I would try to change the blue color of the Text

[abstract oxide]

In that case, you nailed it 😉

[jolly yew]

Thanks brother

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @abstract oxide (current: #13 - 288)

[vagrant wyvern]

What do you guys think? I would like some feedback!

[glacial grove]

Good job

[vagrant wyvern]

Thanks

I mean is there like too much of anything of any creeping I could work on dyt?

[vagrant wyvern]

But thanks.

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #115 - 16)

[abstract oxide]

I like it. The tone and noise is a good look.
The building is very monotonous across the whole image. This isn't necessarily an issue. Perhaps you could add some variety by adding shading/shadows to different parts of the building.

[vagrant wyvern]

Ok thanks for the advice. I would relate!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @abstract oxide (current: #13 - 289)

[bleak echo]

Up to you ... I did that just to show you you can change color depending the overall design...

[abstract oxide]

No worries. Happy to help.

[valid wasp]

Hello everyone! Please provide feedback on any areas where I could improve. Thank you

[abstract oxide]

The absence of the face is a little odd for me... especially given the amount of detail in the person and that the animal has a face.

[calm helm]

i don’t know about the editing but this is a sick ass photo

[glacial grove]

Increase the saturation

Otherwise, good job.

[oak bloom]

Previous version and second draft, about a two day turn around

[abstract oxide]

Have you tried adding an arc to the top left rainbow like the other one?

[valid wasp]

Drew the face to the man, what about color palette? Is it okay?

[inner solar]

I tried making something that looks like a old video game box cover art, but for some reason it came out looking odd for me and I can't tell why.

[bleak echo]

@inner solar : How old? 80's,90's...?
Do you have an exemple of the style you want to reproduce? In general, when it comes to the 1980s or early 1990s, it’s best to avoid overly subtle textures and transparency effects... Back then, game covers used a limited number of solid colors...

[rain sluice]

Any feedback? (Omori is so peak)

[terse bluff]

There’s a lot of grain I respect the decision but it’s a bit too much even when going for what this gives me as like a Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children and I would also naturalize the sky or blend the difference more with it but other then that it’s a great shot

[rain sluice]

Ts feels awfully ai idk why

[abstract oxide]

Nice working adding the face. For me it makes a big difference.

[abstract oxide]

Both characters share the same colour scheme. Perhaps you could reverse it on one of them. Maybe make the “leopard” primarily yellow with blue/grey accents.

[abstract oxide]

The brightness of the lightbulb really draws the eye. If that is not your intention perhaps drop it's brightness to more closely match the highlights on the characters.

[rain sluice]

I'll try thanks ^^

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @abstract oxide (current: #13 - 290)

[glacial grove]

It's a little too colorful. Mkae the background less saturated.

[glacial grove]

Yeah^

[glacial grove]

Less grain, otherwise it's really good

[glacial grove]

Let me help out

[glacial grove]

Is this better?

[rain sluice]

Too much detail is what makes it stand out i think

Old covers were usally a few primary colors

[gaunt linden]

is this good?

[rain sluice]

Omg clearly.

[gaunt linden]

thanks i am 13 actually currently studying made in my free time

[glacial grove]

It is really good.

I would say increase the black point

[desert edge]

After having it laying around for about a year i finally finished up this piece of branding for my upcoming Garry's Mod Server Project, only added some small final touches and done some adjustments.

Aurebesh Text above the normal letters also translates to Imperial City Roleplay, fittingly in the common Star Wars Font / Language "Aurebesh"

[abstract oxide]

This is very rushed but gives an idea of what I was talking about.

[glacial grove]

Like this

[glacial grove]

Good job!

[glacial grove]

How about some motion?

[inner solar]

I used early 2000s video game ads as a reference.

[gaunt linden]

ok

[abstract oxide]

For me "blurring" everything doesn’t work. However, you could perhaps restrict some of that blurring to specific parts such as the arms to suggest they are moving. I would be very reluctant to blur the faces in any situation.

[glacial grove]

Understood.

[gaunt linden]

is this good?

[glacial grove]

Yes!

It’s very striking!

[slate ermine]

did you draw this?

[wooden oak]

It's very dark. Almost too dark to discern the elements in the image. And there is no clear focal point in the layout. Is the focus supposed to be the car? The car seems too large for the road. Next, are these supposed to be "swords" stuck in the ground? They seem too large when compared to the environment and the car. Sorry. Just not understanding what's going on in this image. Thus, I'm not sure what the goal is with the layout.

You could add more visual interest by bringing illumination into the scene using either the sky (with a sun setting behind the mountain) and/or the car headlights on the road. Just some ideas...

[cunning pollen]

More edit images with Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro image 1 is original image 2 is Gemini 3 result, the only ?? is the bridge to left it looks like a banderol with text, but Nano Banana Pro did a good work with the input information, my conclusion Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro is that biggest strength is edit bad photos.

My prompt is Gör tydligare (Swedish) the nearest in English clarify this prompt is to short for Firefly to understand. Gör tydligar = “to free from confusion or ambiguity; to make clear” or clarify the picture or make the picture clearer or bring the picture into focus or make things clearer,

[stable burrow]

do you guyts think i should go darker or more vivid with colors? they wanted something like this

[mossy heath]

No it’s a whole bunch of images mixed together

[mossy heath]

That does actually make it more interesting thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @wooden oak (current: #2 - 3272)

[gaunt linden]

How is it looking

[bleak echo]

Nice composition!
This might be nitpicking, but the figurine looks a little blurry...
If you have the original picture you might try to sharpen it a bit (with Camera Raw filter > Clarity and Texture for exemple) 🤔
Otherwise, it's a solid piece of work!

[gaunt linden]

Thanks you so much for giving a solid and a true Opinion on this i will make sure to improve by the time

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1112)

[slate ermine]

wth thats actually awesome

nice job

[icy anvil]

The first project I landed through LinkedIn, design a brand coffeeshop from arabic with specialty of ethiopian coffee, feel free to check it out @everyone
https://www.behance.net/gallery/245840345/Buna-Beans-Ethiopia-Coffee-Shop-Brand-Identity-Visual

[mossy heath]

Looks great

[mossy heath]

Thank you!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @slate ermine (current: #661 - 2)

[slate ermine]

npp keep it up

[mossy heath]

Yeah have to make a poster every day or every 2 days to post on ig so I’m testing diff styles for now

[slate ermine]

try out simplsitci next

[gaunt linden]

this is not good ik

[bleak echo]

Your image is the first one?

[stable burrow]

Yes

Its not done yet

but just a example if i do darker or brighter

[bleak echo]

I would go for a darker background with a more dramatic sky...
If the color of the stadium is not mandatory I would apply a Dark Blue to Bright blue gradient map to keep present but put the focus an the Player...

I don't know how you created the 3D text “SPRING,” but I'm not sure the color fits well with the Team colors… If you could thicken the stroke of “visit” or choose a contrasting color, it would improve the readability.

[stable burrow]

I used a custom made text from a websitebut this is fite can you guide me through what you did? That little simple edit gave it so much life im still learning photoshop sorry

[stable burrow]

Its not mandatory

[stable burrow]

If you want i can send the psd file and you can check it out for your self?

[bleak echo]

You can share it there for minute (I will remove after downloading if you want)... I can check it and give you some advices if you want...I have about an hour to spare...

[stable burrow]

Sounds good i will send it over now

[stable burrow]

i have to leave some space in the upper left and upper right because i need to fit in 15-17 different college logos also the file is too big to send

also there is a weird line you will see when you open it

[stable burrow]

from what i seen the stadium pic has a line

[bleak echo]

Got it give time to process...

[stable burrow]

it also does let you change the color of it under surface effects gradient

[bleak echo]

Paint black over the line area on the layer mask to hide it.

[stable burrow]

Alright

[bleak echo]

I made a huge file (more than 500Mb) so please let me know when you'll get it... I can't let it on my google drive for a long time...https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Injt2ipCG-6k44IhUAaDDK2BMErKM0hp/view?usp=sharing

you are free to use the file like you want the only stock I had inside is from Adobe Stock Free section (Free to use)

[stable burrow]

i don't have access to adobe stock sadly

[stable burrow]

downloaded it

[glacial grove]

Woah, nice job!

Tone down the white glow around the player a little.

[glacial grove]

Let me help out

Idk what the focal point is, but there should definitely be some highlights.

[stable burrow]

yea im trying to figure out how to do that

[glacial grove]

Do you want me to help?

[stable burrow]

yea im kinda new to photoshop

[glacial grove]

Alright, I’ll help out.

[stable burrow]

thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #106 - 18)

[glacial grove]

You’re welcome!

[stable burrow]

what do you think i can do to make the college logos blend in and not js look pasted

[glacial grove]

60% opacity

Or, may I have the .psd file?

Let me try something.

[stable burrow]

yea one sec

[stable burrow]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cozMi2OaZyuN_hY9QrW3zSilKCE2FQ1/view?usp=sharing

[glacial grove]

Thank you

[glacial grove]

Very nice job, btw!

[stable burrow]

thank you! im just trying to position the offers so it looks good

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #104 - 19)

[glacial grove]

I’ll try something

[stable burrow]

ima go shower this what i have for now whenever your done just send me it.

[glacial grove]

You're good

[stable burrow]

I js realized it looks completely different for u then me

My pc color settings are different

😭

[glacial grove]

It's okay

I think it looks awesome

[stable burrow]

On my pc it looks vibrant and vivid on my phone it’s dark

[glacial grove]

It’s good lol

[stable burrow]

There this how it looks

[glacial grove]

Good job

Do you only need one version

I can help out with recolors if you want

[glacial grove]

Like this

@stable burrow

[stable burrow]

Yea

[stable burrow]

I do rlly fw the colors but i cant rlly change the jersey color

[stable burrow]

Really like that first purple

[glacial grove]

No biggie, I'll just mask the jersey out

Are you ok with that

It's the same color dw

[stable burrow]

yea can tou send me the first purple one

This one

With the jersey like that

[glacial grove]

I'll do it again

waiiit

@stable burrow

I got it!

[stable burrow]

Perfect!

[glacial grove]

Thanks. Would you like any other colors?

[stable burrow]

Maybe like a white? I think thats all mostly blue/purp/white

[glacial grove]

Alright

[bleak echo]

There is a free section (nothing to pay) => https://stock.adobe.com/free

Great job @glacial grove and @stable burrow!👍

[glacial grove]

Thank you

[oak bloom]

Last time someone said lower the saturation, I can’t decide which one I prefer

[warm crater]

which one is better?

[mossy heath]

Third

[gaunt linden]

can u kindly tell me what are the fonts used

[warm crater]

Gondens DEMO- sunflower

[warm crater]

Futura PT- body text

[gaunt linden]

the small text also?

[warm crater]

small text is futura

[gaunt linden]

k k

thanks for ur time

[warm crater]

sure

[gaunt linden]

[warm crater]

photoshop heart

i didnt know it existed

[gaunt linden]

hehe np okay bye

[bleak echo]

Third one for me.

[slate ermine]

i agree

looks the cleanest

[stable burrow]

Thank you!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1113)

[glacial grove]

1st one looks good

[glacial grove]

Third

[bleak echo]

If I had to choose just one I would take the first one. Bright area in the center adds a nice contrast and makes the giant silhouette pop.

[south drum]

Third👏

[stable burrow]

@glacial grove @bleak echo

So ig kinda like this

[glacial grove]

Do it

Move everything around

[frosty tangle]

me when im a fat duck and im sad bc ppl are throwing snowballs at me

[stable burrow]

yea ima try

[stable burrow]

lmaooo

[glacial grove]

Lol

[stable burrow]

kinda like this you think?

[glacial grove]

Yes!

Increase the cyans and contrast

[stable burrow]

i just gotta make that visit fit in make logos smaller put dates and i think make it all blend

[glacial grove]

Yeah

[stable burrow]

wym? on thestadium?

[glacial grove]

Everywhere

Click on the circle bottom right

Selective Color

[stable burrow]

with everything selected?

[glacial grove]

Yeah

[glacial grove]

Yup!

[stable burrow]

ima go do something real quick and try to finish it when i get back

[glacial grove]

Put some white on Spring

Like at the top

[stable burrow]

inner glow? Or drop shadow

[glacial grove]

On the top, like a gradient

Make the school logos more visible.

Turn the cyan down just a little bit

[stable burrow]

Yea i am ima put opacity up and maybe like a glow so they pop more

[stable burrow]

you think i have the logos scattered with dates

or organized like on the left

[glacial grove]

On the left

Maybe make a new document and glue them together

[stable burrow]

alright i js feel its so empty like between them and they are so small but i gotta have dates

[bleak echo]

Like on the left seems better for me...
15 games or any chances few logos will be removed? If not, you'll need to pay attention spacing between each Logo/game date... It will be crowdy😉

[stable burrow]

its all his visits so i assume all gotta be there lol can't leave any out

[bleak echo]

Ok!

[stable burrow]

then write dates under?

[glacial grove]

Yeah

[bleak echo]

It could work but take care the logos spacing to make sure you have enough place to put date and keep them clear.

is it for print or social media post?

[stable burrow]

socioal media

[wooden oak]

I would maybe slide everything up to make some room on the bottom of the layout and add the team names and dates there. Just an idea....

[stable burrow]

wait thats actually smart having the name on the bottom

wait that actually is super smart!

[wooden oak]

Also the "Visits" text gets lost for me when I look at this. SPRING is so bold and VISITS is so thin, that I think that might be worth another look (at that element).

[stable burrow]

I like how its a different color from the background so it rlly pops

[wooden oak]

Its not the color that's bugging me. Its how light it is in contrast with SPRING which is a big fat typeface.

Just my opinion.

[stable burrow]

Yea i get what you mean i can try and find a different text style to match the spring

[wooden oak]

Might be worth trying another script-type font (if you like that) which is a bit heavier/thicker.

[stable burrow]

Yea i can try and see how i like it

[glacial grove]

Yes!

[glacial grove]

Very good job

[bleak echo]

Hmm… That looks great, D!
But since this is for a social media post, my first thought would be to try to keep the logos and avoid text…
I’d try moving the “Player” and “stadium” down a bit to make enough room to spread out the logos and dates, I’d try a different script font for “Visits” and place it over “SPRING”… etc.
I’m just thinking out loud 🤔
I don’t really have time to test all this out @stable burrow

[mossy heath]

Thank you!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #97 - 20)

[wooden oak]

I'm not suggesting that they delete the logos. Keep the logos and add the actual team name and the date for each team on the bottom. Which serves two purposes. Also, I fail to see why this being a social media post makes any difference to what you're talking about. Lastly, this is my opinion. The OP can take my suggestions and try them or completely disregard them.

[mossy heath]

I think there’s way too many logos in the middle of the image wouldn’t it be better to just get rid of them or just keep the 2 teams playing?

[wooden oak]

That is up to the OP. It's their project. Perhaps they want the logos there for quick team recognition. Also, since its "Spring Visits" I'm assuming they are trying to show all of the teams they're playing.

[bleak echo]

No problem, Daniel!
I was just sharing my opinion too...
I hope you didn't take that as a negative critique... That wasn't my intention at all!

[mossy heath]

True but too many logos makes it harder to focus of the actual work and focus on the logos instead

[stable burrow]

its not teams playing its what schools hes invited to visit and if i take some off its gonna show he has preference

[stable burrow]

But yes very true!

[wooden oak]

I'm suggesting that they put the names of the teams and dates on the bottom because it actually lists the team name next to the date. Putting all these dates under each logo feels messy and confusing to me.

[stable burrow]

Yea that would be smart

[wooden oak]

Harder to focus on... "the actual work"? What is the actual work?

The layout is about all of the teams this home team is playing. That seems like the focus to me but maybe I'm misunderstanding the intent of this layout.

[glacial grove]

This is good

Really good

[mossy heath]

The art behind it I phrased it wrong but I mean the logos look like they were just added on there

[wooden oak]

I would probably put that bottom line of text on one line so "side quests" are next to each other instead of being broken up like that and carriage returned to the next line. Just my opinion.

[mossy heath]

But I see the point from it

[mossy heath]

That is actually a great idea

I didn’t notice it was broken up since it was just a quick work to post today since I skipped posting yesterday

[wooden oak]

Well, if the layout is being created simply for an exercise of "creating something" then I guess the logos don't matter as much in that instance. However, if we're looking at this as if this were an actual poster, there might be a requirement to show all of the logos. Who knows? That's really up to the OP.

[mossy heath]

That is true it depends on the brief and the op

[bleak echo]

OP is trying to mimic something like this...
#📝project-feedback message
That may be why the logos were added

[wooden oak]

I like the logos. College Football fans will be able to quickly scan the poster and see which teams are coming to visit. Some people might not know which teams the logos represent. Thus, why I suggested they put the team names and dates on the bottom.

[stable burrow]

@bleak echo

[wooden oak]

Looks good!

[bleak echo]

Nicely done! Great improvement! Isn't it?

[stable burrow]

Yes it is!

Thank you for the idea

[bleak echo]

No problem! I think you get help from other some great users! Don't hesitate to ask for your future projects!

[wind swallow]

hello, how is it going? days ago you helped me with an image, i was thinking to ask your for some ideas for another photoshop, i really liked your style, if its not any problem, can i ask you some suggestions?

[bleak echo]

Yes you can ask here if you need feedback. I'm not the only one here who can help! If you have question about photoshop technique or tool you also can ask in #❓ask-a-question feed.

[wind swallow]

Thanks for answering, got it!

[bleak echo]

Note: I'm afk for now (on cell phone). Don't hesitate I can join later tonight

[wind swallow]

Oh ok! i will send my question

I really like this style of images, the character in a corner and in the background a landscape with the video game logo or a phrase. The thing is

Here's my attempt to replicate that style with The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time (idk if u played the game), but If u did, i feel like it didn't turn out well, Maybe I chose some images poorly, like the character image or the background landscape. Any suggestions? Maybe other images? other effects?

[bleak echo]

Not familiar with Zelda at all... Last time I played a Zelda game it was on Game Boy I think... Yep I'm pretty old😉
Your design is already really solid...

I would reduce a bit the saturation of the background to put the main focus on the subject...
If you have a look at the reference images you've shared the main subject is on the subject => Brighter and colored Vs Background with less colors or a bit "faded/washed out"...
I would put a bright spot behind the subject (around the open eye) to match the light on face and put emphasis on the character...
I replaced the Logo with shield and Sword because I found they were competing with the subject... I paint with a soft low flow dark color under the logo to increase contrast and make it more readable...

All of these moves are personal choices made for the seek of advices... Up to you to follow them or not because you've already done a pretty nice work!

@wind swallow :Here is the psd file used to create the preview if you want to explore it...

[glacial grove]

Turn down the highlights on the background like 25%

[glacial grove]

There’s a little white clipping on the right side of his face

[glacial grove]

Put a Gaussian Blur on the background

Opacity 75%

[glacial grove]

Mostly nice job.

Let me do my magic.

[glacial grove]

Here's my take!

If you want my file.

I also wanted to say you did a pretty decent job.

Could probbaly work on lighting and shadows.

Now, let me try...something else.

One color can also help things seem more focused.

[split pumice]

any feedback?

[glacial grove]

Playing around with blurs.

[glacial grove]

Very good job.

[split pumice]

is it just in my head or like does the text feel somewhat cramped?

[glacial grove]

It does.

Maybe make "Nuclear" a little smaller?

[split pumice]

I made the poster overall longer idk if this is better

[glacial grove]

move the text up

so ti doesn't look cramped

@wind swallow

If you have any questions about the process, just ask me!

[glacial grove]

And a higher quality version.

[bleak echo]

Yes! Why not... IMO, first one is nice, the other two seem too blurry for my taste...
But it's a great idea!👍

[bleak echo]

OMG... Didn't know my psd file was so bad that you need to make so many different version of it...🫣

[wind swallow]

wow! Thank you so much for your help, it really looks nice!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #94 - 21)

[stable burrow]

This the final @bleak echo @wooden oak he said it was perfect i don’t really like the visit shadow but if he liked it🤷

[bleak echo]

Yes!
Sometimes our tastes don't match those of our customers... And It might be hard to accept their decision, because we want to be proud of our work, but that's just part of a designer's life!😉

[glacial grove]

It’s not bad, I love it!

[glacial grove]

You’re welcome!

[wind swallow]

I was thinking, does it look similar to this images or a little bit "empty" should i choose another background or another character image from google?

[glacial grove]

It looks good imo

Link should be the main focus

Keep the background simple so you can see Link more

[wind swallow]

yes, but i mean, if u check the images i sent, the background its a character or maybe a structure, here is a biome, do u think the background should be that?

for example, check this image

[wind swallow]

any suggestions on changing the background? or you think the background i chose is good?

[glacial grove]

It’s good

[bleak echo]

Not sure for HyperCondensed font... RONALDO name looks a bit weird...
7 effect is nice... Maybe you could tweak the mask a little around the cheek area (?)

[gaunt linden]

yeah yeah i also noticed that

[glacial grove]

Tone down the shadows on Ronaldo’s shirt

Also put a soccer ball in the bottom right

[gaunt linden]

ok yeah

[gaunt linden]

i think i should keep it minimal and 2nd point it is a football not soccer

[glacial grove]

Yrah

[glacial grove]

Just use my version

[bleak echo]

Soccer is Football for North american people... For US people Ronaldo is not a Football player but a Soccer player...
I think you're all talking about the same thing.😉

[gaunt linden]

yeah

[glacial grove]

yeah

Fixed up the logo shadow.

[bleak echo]

Hum... Not sure it's fixed🤔 ...
I don't know if it's the shape, its color or its opacity but logo shadow looks weird.
What if you make it more subtle?

[glacial grove]

Ok

[random dirge]

Forgot to post it here

[vagrant wyvern]

Any feedback?

[wraith epoch]

feedback? i need some advice regarding the ripped paper pieces

[bleak echo]

Are you trying to mimic ripped paper over another surface? If so you might try to add a subtle cast shadow to sell the effect.

[wraith epoch]

its just put over basically

im improving the shadow

my result

[rain sluice]

Any feedbacks?

[glacial grove]

Maybe smudge the blood a little

[glacial grove]

Good job

[glacial grove]

Nice

What do you guys think of this album cover?

[rain sluice]

PEAK

Btw canihavetheadjustmentsofimagetop-left?

[glacial grove]

What do you mean, exactly?

[rain sluice]

Brigthness, contrast etc of the image on top left

[glacial grove]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mECURdD84f_3cKYLxN6ETiv_tqks5v2V/view?usp=drive_link

[rain sluice]

Idk why my space button didnt work there sorry-

[glacial grove]

Here's the whole PSD file if yu want

[glacial grove]

Sure!

I also used Multiply Blend mode.

I'll just show you how to do it

[rain sluice]

Thanks ^^

[glacial grove]

You're welcome!

[glacial grove]

Put a Black and White Adjustment Layer.

Make the Reds and Yellows lighter.

Erase or use black paint to 'reveal' her lips and eyes.

Hopefully that helps!

[rain sluice]

Yo like... thank you very much

[glacial grove]

You're welcome!

This should help

You can click inside the layers and see how I did it

[gentle horizon]

Never cut the legs like that, as shown in your picture. It looks terrible.

[meager haven]

what can i do to improve this logo

also can someone give me some random ideas for any other logos and stuff. Im really bored. (simple stuff pls)

[meager haven]

how did you keep the lips like that

i dont seem to get it

[wraith epoch]

thanks!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #91 - 22)

[snow flume]

For my school assignment

[abstract oxide]

It's looking good. Can you provide some context so we can give some appropriate feedback?

[snow flume]

I was tasked to make an album cover for either a fictional or real musician or band (I chose fictional as it’s easier for me). We’re given the specs to use 3 design elements (typography, imagery, and textures). Incorporating photoshop effects such as layering, blending modes, filters, and or layer styles. And such…

[uncut rose]

hello

[snow flume]

What I sent here is my second draft… which I decided to settle on submitting

[bleak echo]

Great style and well executed!
Love the cross dithering effect !
You could crop the image a little differently using the Golden Ratio Guide (for exemple) and align the head on the top left guides intersection... But perhaps I'm nitpicking a bit...Great job!👍

[glacial grove]

Use a layer mask.

Use black paint to paint over her lips and eyeshadow.

[glacial grove]

Could make the text bigger.

[glacial grove]

yeah.

[glacial grove]

make "is anything even real?" bigger

[slate ermine]

try inverting the text when it goes on the subject instead of putting it behind it

cause i cant tell what it says

rn i think it says puotin

putin

[gaunt linden]

pardon?

[slate ermine]

instead of the text being behind the subject, put the text in front of the subject and make it so when this part goes on top of the subject it gets inverted colors

[gaunt linden]

ahh ok

[abstract oxide]

I’m a big fan of an element partially overlapping text. However in this case there is so much overlap that the text is unreadable.

[abstract oxide]

I like both this and the previous one. Are they alternate covers or does this replace the previous one?

[glacial grove]

Replace.

Pick your favorite

[mental cradle]

I like this one more, you need to start using ai more

[slate ermine]

oo i like the echo/glass effect

[abstract oxide]

Are they floating in the air or on a solid surface? If it's the second option then I think you need some shadows for the box and feet.

[tired otter]

The cube is floating

And im siting on the cube

[glacial grove]

i'm good.

[glacial grove]

good job

[abstract oxide]

The issue for me is that it looks like your toes are pressed up against a surface. Perhaps it would be more convincing if your legs were dangling.

[tired otter]

I meed to reshot the photo then

And yea o noticed that isue

[bleak echo]

If you can not reshot you can try to manipulate your image...

A “Puppet Warp” transformation applied to the feet, a subtle drop shadow well below the cube, and a few subtle reflections on the cube could make it look like it's “floating in the air.”

[bleak echo]

You also can do something like this:
Main Text behind the Helmet, Helmet layer then a copy of the text layer clipped to the Helmet layer with fill set to 0% and a stroke applied to it.

Here is a short video that shows you the layers sandwich...

Inverted image clipped inside the text could give interresting result too...

[gaunt linden]

How is it looking everyone

[bleak echo]

Looks good!
I would keep a 50pixels margin (pink guides on the screen shot) around the page and move Text away this Zone (Push down Yasaka Pagoda a bit, and big asiatic sign to t left).
Also you might crop your image to match the vertical rule of third guide (cyan guides on the screenshot)

Finally
1- There is a weird halo/glow around the top of the pagoda
2- Not sure texture on signs add to your design... A solid color could be better

[novel comet]

I love most of it!

[gaunt linden]

yeah yeah thanks i hope i improve

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @novel comet (current: #5 - 1195)

[gentle horizon]

Are the white patches intentional?

[rain sluice]

Yep

[gentle horizon]

Hmm.
As these are only a few, very limited areas, they might give the impression that they are ‘errors’.

[pseudo tinsel]

Guys i just made this Resident Evil Ada Wong Poster, What do u guys think and what can i do to improve it?

[vagrant wyvern]

Any feedback on this?

[vagrant wyvern]

I would prob have ada like be holding the guns or smth, rn it looks like kinda off, like just it's there without purpose. Other than that, it's pretty fire

[pseudo tinsel]

Thank you for the feedback i appreciate it

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @vagrant wyvern (current: #1037 - 1)

[vagrant wyvern]

Ofc!

[pale knoll]

Hi guys, any suggestions to make it better, EDITED ON LIGHTROOM

[calm helm]

get rid of the motif on the L.

[abstract oxide]

This is looking excellent.
For me too much of the second character is hidden behind the building. Perhaps you could raise the second character to reduce the spacing between it and the first character.

[gaunt linden]

hey everyone i just wanna ask how to make these type of posters and if possible tell the font's name too

[novel comet]

Here's a starter 🙂

Sorry - it was just a quick rush attempt to just quickly smash through some steps. - one take 🙂

[rain sluice]

That small tower on 'L' stands out a bit

[bleak echo]

@novel comet made a great demo. I think you got the idea. I would suggest to test "Urbane" font from Adobe fonts for the title (free with your Photoshop or Creative Cloud subscription)...
Reduce the tracking (-75 for the S and -100 for all the other letters) and you'll get something close your reference image (almost horizontal S end, bended T foot and tilted T top)

[bleak echo]

Good job!

[bleak echo]

Nice glitch effect!

[scarlet bough]

Hey everyone new here been doing ps for around 3 months what do you think of this artwork I made

[gaunt linden]

Thanks for your time! And for the font

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1118)

[gaunt linden]

how to create this type of halftone?

[bleak echo]

Good start!
You're really pushing yourself with this kind of design after only three months of learning. It's great that you've matched the colors on the skull to the tones of the flames below. However, there's still work to be done... Keep in mind that if the light source is at the bottom, the upper parts should be in shadow.

[gaunt linden]

i have this poster for ladybug i added a description a image and the name but there is too much space left how to fill?

[gaunt linden]

@wooden oak ?

[wooden oak]

Yes? Make the text larger. Include other views of ladybugs that support and reinforce the text that you're displaying.

[gaunt linden]

yes Ok thanks for your time

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @wooden oak (current: #2 - 3280)

[bleak echo]

I made the colors saturation, highlights and shadows a bit obvious to show you what I meant in my first message...
Hope it will help you to get the idea...🤞

[scarlet bough]

True I guess that’s something for next time thanks a lot though

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1119)

[gaunt linden]

How is it looking? @wooden oak

[wooden oak]

@gaunt linden - Please stop pinging people directly. People provide help and feedback when they are available.

[gaunt linden]

Ok sorry

[bleak echo]

What if you mimic a dictionary definition layout?

[gaunt linden]

Ahh yeah

[gaunt linden]

Hey ani1 can tell how to edit this thing and what elements to put also keeping it minimalistic

[pseudo tinsel]

Any Feedback?

[slate ermine]

nice but i do think you can make the small cursive texts bigger and more readable

[pseudo tinsel]

Okay ty for the feedback 👍

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @slate ermine (current: #499 - 3)

[slate ermine]

anytime

[glacial grove]

Thank you.

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1120)

[glacial grove]

Turn up the highlights on the fires.

[glacial grove]

Filter > Filter Gallery > Halftone

[glacial grove]

Try adding a spotlight!

[glacial grove]

looks good

[glacial grove]

^

[glacial grove]

Maybe play around witt the colors a little?

[glacial grove]

I'll help out

Actually let me do something else.

[gaunt linden]

yeah fs

[scarlet bough]

Yeah did think of doing that looking at it now the opacity on them is like 75%

[gaunt linden]

hmm i c i can now do myself

[wooden oak]

Please reply with normal sized text.

[gaunt linden]

sorry i used to talk like this in the other server sorry

[wooden oak]

There is no need to create giant text for a reply unless you're trying to be annoying.

[gaunt linden]

alr sorry

[glacial grove]

Sure.

I'm still working on mine.

[gaunt linden]

good

[glacial grove]

@gaunt linden

[gaunt linden]

ayy looking cool

[glacial grove]

Thanks. Need anything else?

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @gaunt linden (current: #1037 - 1)

[gaunt linden]

nah i am fine

[glacial grove]

Alright.

[spark meteor]

What would you guys do with these?

I was thinking of going with the below but I'm not sure I quite love these drafts

[bleak echo]

Love these! I would just take care of tail masking on the second one.
Great effect!

[spark meteor]

Yeah that was just a draft, you actually fw the effect for these?

[bleak echo]

I can't answer...Don't know what does fw mean?

[glacial grove]

f--k with

like do you like them

[pale knoll]

just some of the ones ive done so far

[glacial grove]

Good job

Maybe play with gradients more.

[glacial grove]

I'm currently trying to recreate this poster.

No lyrics.

[ashen mica]

TRIBUTE TO THE LORD SHIVA WITH KAILASH MOUNTAIN

[glacial grove]

Nice

[gentle horizon]

You just did choose a completely different font?

[bleak echo]

Turning 3D elements into a more flat design is nice but I'm not really convinced that the font used and the outline applied to it are appropriate...
TBH, layer styles should be used with great caution, as they can easily result in an unprofessional look.

[pale knoll]

this is the raw, im having trouble editing it any suggestions?

[bleak echo]

Could you give us more context?...What do you mean by trouble?

[pale knoll]

when i edit it the way i want, its way to saturated, but when i turn saturation down its undersaturated

I just finished editing and this is the final look I liked

[bleak echo]

Do you mean that the preview in Camera Raw doesn't match the file that opens in Photoshop after you've made changes in CR?

[pale knoll]

yeah

[bleak echo]

weird! It seems to work well on my side... Perhaps try to change the CR color space?

[glacial grove]

Thicker Inline doesn’t look the same on mine

[glacial grove]

I was gonna make them 3D

Also true ig

[glacial grove]

Better?

[novel comet]

Is this for a school/learning project? - or just for fun?

I only ask since your text and bevelled edges don't match

You;ve also given Avril a drop shadow - which is giving it early 2010 vibes 🙂

[glacial grove]

For fun.

[glacial grove]

https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1ru6ubd/opinions_i_accept_judgments/

Inspired by this

I really like the vibe of it.

[glacial grove]

I'll try to fix them

The lines don't show up on my font

Even against a color background.

[novel comet]

For reference - the font looks like Eras Bold ITC

The lines are an 'effect' not part of the font

[glacial grove]

Oh, thank you!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @novel comet (current: #5 - 1196)

[glacial grove]

Ohhh, they probbaly used bevel and emboss for the font.

[novel comet]

Yes. - exactly

I don't know how many times they 'applied' the effect to get it looking that wierd

[glacial grove]

I might just make a Reddit account to ask them.

[novel comet]

Technically you could 'smart object' it, and then re-apply the effect again

(Personally it's not an effect I'd strive to include in my own designs anyway)

[novel comet]

Yeah, they only posted about a week ago, so I assume their account is still active. - it's not like the poster was made in 2002.

[glacial grove]

Am I getting closer?

[glacial grove]

Can you post those settings larger, please?

Nvm, I got them.

Mines look a little different.

[gentle horizon]

in fact, very certainly

[glacial grove]

thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @gentle horizon (current: #14 - 287)

[glacial grove]

Ohh, I have to put on a contour.

@gentle horizon Why does mine look different?

[glacial grove]

I put the same things as you.

[gentle horizon]

Please note: The settings depend entirely on the size of the image. AND you need to use different ‘contour shapes’ in two places.

[glacial grove]

can you just do it for me, if I may ask?

Nvm!

I kinda got it

[glacial grove]

I did that

Can any of you just fix it for me?

I'm rather confused.

[gentle horizon]

As I mentioned earlier: “Please note: The settings depend entirely on the size of the image.”

Unfortunately, given the small size of your image, you won’t be able to replicate the effect. Here are the settings for you to try out

[glacial grove]

thanks

[glacial grove]

How big is yours?

[gentle horizon]

I’d just copied it from somewhere here and pasted it into Photoshop at this size. (And extended it upwards by about 500 px)
2667 px × 3842 px

[gentle horizon]

And the zoom level of the view always plays a part in effects like this.
In the previous screenshot at 16.67%, the effect looks a bit odd. At 100% view, it looks fine again.

[glacial grove]

Now, can you help me with the one on the bottom?

It seems they only used 1 and turned down the outline a lot.

What contour would we need this time?

That aside, I'm almost done with the basics.

[gentle horizon]

That’s a bit tricky. But you could give the Contour Editor a go.

[glacial grove]

Thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @gentle horizon (current: #14 - 288)

[gentle horizon]

It's not the same, but similar

[glacial grove]

Thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @gentle horizon (current: #14 - 289)

[bleak echo]

Great job! You're pretty close! I think there is something missing on the outline...
There is like a double off set outline (Black/White) on the reference image which I've never been able to reproduce exactly...
Generally I love challenges but I think I spent enough time on this outdated appearence now... I'll stay online to see if someone has more success than me 😉

[rose verge]

#📝project-feedback Cravings aren’t planned, they just happen

Just dropped my latest project CRAVIA
A modern Gujarati farsan café + premix brand built around impulsive snacking behavior

Would love your thoughts on the identity, packaging, and overall concept

Check it out here:-
https://www.behance.net/gallery/246350097/Cravia-Cafe-Branding-and-Packaging

[gentle horizon]

I usually rarely, if ever, use the contour styles in Photoshop. So this was a nice “practice exercise” with acceptable results. However, I don't want to spend any more time on it.
😉

[unique kestrel]

thoughts? tried to be a bit experimental

[bleak echo]

You've made both images from a picture or just turned the first one into a black and red version?

[unique kestrel]

i made them both from this

[bleak echo]

Wow! Love the gritty effect you've done with this image!
I don't know exactly how you did it but I assume there is Gradient map involved... I would perhaps play with background level around the subject to get more contrast around the edges... The left side is a bit sinking in the background...

I mean, something like this...

But your versions still nice!

[lime quarry]

looks great. You can try adding shadow and reflection.

[glacial grove]

True.

[glacial grove]

thin the stroke/glow effecr

maube add some contrast.

otherwise, nice job!

[ashen mica]

@glacial grove thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #86 - 23)

[glacial grove]

You're welcome.

[unique kestrel]

oh yeah, very cool

thanks

tbh the background was just some random picture of an eye i just distorted it so much you can't tell 🤣

[bleak echo]

@glacial grove Are these the images you used for your previous design?

[slate ermine]

what do you think i can improve on this design?

this is meant to be for practice not for anything

[bleak echo]

Nice gritty design! I wonder if the white outline is really necessary on the Skull and Hand designs...
On the "eye" design it helps because of the dark bacground but on these I'm not sure...
Were these outlines created using the “Stroke” option in the “Layer Styles” panel?

[bleak echo]

Nicely done!
IMO, grainy subject over a grainless background seems a bit weird...What if you try to add a bit of grain on the background too...
It might make the whole design more cohesive.
Great work anyway!

[glacial grove]

Kind of

I just made a halftone in Photoshop

It’s different from the second one thoigh

[glacial grove]

Thanks

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1125)

[glacial grove]

I used Grain to smooth out the Threshold

But yeah. That was a demo I made for fun

[glacial grove]

This is the real deal

[cunning pollen]

Some time can use of your native language make a better result as a prompt to GenFill than a prompt here is example I use a Swedish prompt to this image the result is from Gemini 3 or Nano Banana Pro. The promt is "Gör tydligare" if you will try the prompt and not have Ö Alt + 0246 on PC Opt+U O this is for US-keyboard. I did also use a English " Make Sharper" and it did not give the expected results. Img 1 Original, Img 2 Swedish prompt, Img 3 English prompt, Original images is taken from Empire State Building observation deck. I used Nana Banana for both prompts,

[bleak echo]

Funny design! I would use the same space for horizontal and vertical edges of your frame...
For the text, I'm not sure the black and thin white outline serve well the design... You might try to use colors picked from the image...

Here is an sample made with colors from the pictures... There are multiple combinations to test...
Finally, Your font is really classic. If it's on purpose that's fine but keep in mind font choice depends the tone you want to give to your design...
For example I used a casual/funny font => this radically changes the tone of the design.

[bleak echo]

Interresting!... Sharpening looks better (in my opinion) on the english version but the statue's arbitrary reorientation completely ruins the whole thing!
😶‍🌫️

[slate ermine]

ty and i made the white outlines cause it was like this before but i changed the color and added a bevel/corner radius to it so it pops out more

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1126)

[slate ermine]

do i add anything or change up/improve anything tho?

and yea i added it with the stroke in layer style

i made it rasterized so its cleaner

here it is without the outlines

[cunning pollen]

I have not test if add more prompt will help like "do not rotate the statue"

[bleak echo]

Worth a try... Even if some AI models don't handle "negative" prompts.

[cunning pollen]

That helped but not so sharp

[bleak echo]

Yeah… But at least it's sharper than the original… 😉

[cunning pollen]

this is to funny I try this prompt "Make Sharper the statue look easter" a little misspell

[wooden oak]

How did you capture the original image? Telephoto lens? Liberty Island is a very far from the Empire State Building.

[cunning pollen]

I use zoom on my Canon Power shoot S3IS that model had optics zoom correspond to 1200 mm 35mm camera, distains ESB and Statius of Liberty is 8.415 m or 8.4 km or 5,23 mile

[wooden oak]

I took this from Top of the Rock. Liberty Island is waaaaay out there. :D

I have some decent shots from the Obs Deck at Empire but Liberty Island was too far away.

[cunning pollen]

I think my lates Canon PowerShoot SX70HS had make a perfect shoot I got a perfect photo of Mercurius whit that camera, it is not easy to get a good shoot it's mush smog, I was in NewYork between connections so had only 3 hours in NY before I hade to go back to Newark NJ for my flight hoe to Denmark/Sweden, I got a lucky shoot of the statue from the airplane the it turned to go over the Atlantic, this was in 2006

[iron arrow]

👍

[golden crane]

would like to have your feedback on this.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZHKP7iQA6

[bleak echo]

That looks awesome! Love this effect I would be curious to know how did you achieve this Fx...

[golden crane]

hey thanks. was not really confident with this one. but happy to see your review. Yeah i got this effect using touchdesigner but enhanced in photoshop

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1128)

[bleak echo]

Didn't know touchdesigner... Is it a plug-in or a stand-alone app?
I love all of them but the multicolored one is my favorite... Turned out well!👍

[golden crane]

its a standalone software. even i am not familiar with it. was just playing around. tinkering with some tools.

hahah but i was least confident with the multicolored lol. but thanks franck

[slate ermine]

rlly clean i love the effect and maybe add a texture in the back unless your going for simplistic

[abstract oxide]

I really like this look and the roach was a nice choice.
For me the pattern feels a little too uniform. My example is rushed but it shows what breaking the uniformity could look like.
Again, you've made a great piece.

[abstract oxide]

You could easily do what I did by painting black onto a new layer. However it would be preferable to do this with masking if your design has transparency against a separate black background layer.

[rain sluice]

Any feedback?

[glacial grove]

Cool

[glacial grove]

Good colors

[rain sluice]

There is psd file if anyone wants

[abstract oxide]

There is a white halo around some of the cut out items.
You could try applying a small Inner Glow set to black with a Blend Mode of Multiply to make it less obvious.

[golden crane]

cool thank you. Yeah i was going for simple background to enhance the roach color and its flashes

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @slate ermine (current: #394 - 4)

[golden crane]

Thanks a lot for the feedback, yeah even i felt that uniformity a bit disturbing at first and tried to break it by painting black. but i also felt the original one was fine. but yeah now looking at your example, it makes sense.

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @abstract oxide (current: #13 - 291)

[abstract oxide]

Cheers. Good luck with the design.

[slate ermine]

super cool but i do think the effect can be toned down cause when i first saw it i thought it was a spray from a bottle instead of a roach 😭

[calm helm]

effect should not be toned down. it looks good because of the amount of tone it has.

admittedly, i did not recognise the object as a roach at first

[meager haven]

why is vidiq rating it 19😭🙏

is it actuall THAT BAD?

[bleak echo]

It’s not necessarily bad, but it’s missing too many essential elements to achieve a good Vidiq ranking.

The “secret” to a high-performing thumbnail lies in a clever blend of psychological triggers and data-driven design. Rather than simply creating an “aesthetic” image, the thumbnail must spark “curiosity” that compels the viewer to click immediately.

You should do some research on the key elements of a successful thumbnail... The rule of three elements, text that teases...etc.

Additionally, looking at your thumbnail, there’s clearly a lack of contrast between your main elements and the background (dark elements on a dark background). Keep in mind the 10% rule: (Since most viewers are on mobile, shrink your design to 10% of its size; if you can’t clearly see the subject or read the text, it’s too cluttered.)

[gaunt ruin]

ops .. ? (Still reworking audio)

[gaunt ruin]

fin

[toxic dome]

Did you make the animation with After Effects?

[gaunt ruin]

Seedance 2 between the frames

photoshop artwork assembled with AI assets prepared on black background

modded with Gemini and krea realtime ..

the workflow was super fun

the lines were done on illustrator

truth is .. the better of a handle one has on AI workflows .. the easier and less limited the creative process becomes .. the whole culture is designed to keep your creativity imprisoned ... the artist has already broken the mold

[toxic dome]

mhm AI... the stuff that got me unemployed 💀

[glacial grove]

👌

[inner haven]

Rate my work ✨

[slate ermine]

10/10

i love this work

[inner haven]

Rate my work

[inner haven]

So creepy man😹 but good !!!

[lavish ruin]

Rate my work

[slate ermine]

very clean i like the hands going around but i do think they look too dark compared to the blue bg

looks like a monochrome hand came into a bright colorful page

maybe a better font as well?

and a texture in the back

overall 7/10

[lavish ruin]

Thank youuu💯💯

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @slate ermine (current: #324 - 5)

[slate ermine]

npp

[toxic dome]

I think that was his intention

[slate ermine]

oh

mightve been

but i think it'd look kinda better with it being on the hand as well

like colors blending in a bit

[toxic dome]

Yeah maybe. But I think it was a good decision that he made the arms monochrome. That way the arms stay subtle, the eye isn’t overwhelmed, and it can focus on the text and the background.

[slate ermine]

oh good point

[toxic dome]

But both ways could work

[slate ermine]

in that case it'd be like an 8/10

[bleak echo]

A bit of context might help in giving an appropriate rating... Generally, the rate is based on the assignment's brief...
Technically, it's very well done! Great concept!
I know some people aren't convinced by the monochrome effect on the hands, but I think it works pretty well.
Points to improve (IMO):

• The darker hand at the top left is "killing" a bit the B (I would try tu use a brighter one if possible),
• Some letters have weird distortions that catch my eyes (I, N bottom of G),
• I would try to add some noise in the letters to match the rest of the design...
  These are just minor details... 8/10

[lavish ruin]

Thanksss

[deft bane]

Any suggestions on the layout?

[bleak echo]

1- Not sure the use of different fonts for "R" and "etrospection" is a good idea...
2- Do you plan to keep the thin line frame all around your composition?
3-Are all the elements you want to include in your arrangement visible in the shared image?
(Retrospection, next stop:, the main picture and the sentence "You are enough. You're always moving forward even while resting")

For now everything seems to be stacked in top right corner and it gives an unbalanced composition feeling...

Don't know if I understand well (english is not my native language) What's the next stop?

[deft bane]

For 1, I took inspiration from other gd work where some of the letters, usually the first one is a script font followed by serif or sans serif. For 2 thats just the margin it isn't part of the design. 3 for the most part yes but I will try using decorative elements in my files to finish it off, nothing very distracting.

[deft bane]

Next stop is like where the train is heading to next

To stop at for a bit then to the next location

[bleak echo]

OK! What's the tone? Serious, more casual, optimistic... I understand what you're trying to do with the title but I wonder if the font styles go well together(?)... Can you share an example/a reference image of the effect you're trying to reproduce?

[bleak echo]

@deft bane : what if you use sans serif rather serif font for "etrospection"?...
Also I would suggest you to use a grid system to place your elements in your composition...
Composing with grids offers you almost infinite possibilities....
Just few ideas (even if I don't have exactly the context)...

[deft bane]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion! For context this style of posters was my inspiration

And mood was supposed to be chill, somewhat serious and optimistic

[glacial grove]

That looks very cool.

[slate ermine]

amazing but maybe add a shadow to the computer to signify as if its there instead of floating?

[deft bane]

Thats not mine its just inspiration

[slate ermine]

ahh i see

[slate ermine]

not bad but i think the R should be a different font thats closer to the E rather than the middle being so distance toward the E and the bottom has space to add stuff like retro

[bleak echo]

Great example! As you can see, the graphic designer probably used a grid to create this design…
The choice of fonts and the spacing between characters are also important… They’re different, but they go well together

[mellow widget]

What do yall think?

[wooden oak]

The noise/grain effect seems pretty heavy-handed.

[mellow widget]

I tried to make the image like in the 90s anime

maybe too much, I'll try lowering it

[orchid gorge]

Can I get an opinion on this? I feel like it's missing something, text effect or placement

It's for a social media post

[glacial grove]

I’ll look at it

[orchid gorge]

thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #82 - 24)

[wooden oak]

I'd maybe just reposition things a little bit. Change the spacing slightly.

[orchid gorge]

In which areas?

[wooden oak]

I made an image. It's right there.

[orchid gorge]

Oh lol, I don't see it for some reason

[bleak echo]

Love the colors and the main idea but IMO there few points to improve or to test.
1- Too many space at the top. I would move everything up a bit.
2-I would try a bolder weight for UP TO and OFF! (try with same weight than 2025 MODEL)
3- The way the white car is framed and how close the gray SUV is to the edge seem odd to me…
There’s a visual imbalance on the left, and I’ve never seen a photo of cars where they’re framed only halfway like that...

[glacial grove]

I think there should be a white outline around “Blowout”

[orchid gorge]

Okay valid. I wanted the vehicles to take up most space of the design so it does seem quite crammed. In the brief it was a minimum of 2 cars.

Got it.

[orchid gorge]

That's a good idea, thank you!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #82 - 25)

[glacial grove]

You’re welcome!

[orchid gorge]

Added white outline in 2 ways, personally I think 1 is way better. 2 seems a bit excessive

[glacial grove]

I like 2! Just make it thinner.

[orchid gorge]

okok, i see the vision

[glacial grove]

(sorry if this is too much of a demand)
can you make it glow?

[glacial grove]

Make it semi-transparent

[wooden oak]

Noodling... in the Abstract

[glacial grove]

I think you should add some stars behind the guy

Otherwise, very nice job!

I like the blur effect

[warped oak]

Hi guys, back to the art after a while, any thoughts?

[glacial grove]

make the background darker

Let me do a demo for you

[glacial grove]

Here's an idea.

[gaunt ruin]

Added some generated retro music

[abstract oxide]

I like the colours.
What we can see of the face feels a little flat in terms of lighting compared to everything else. Perhaps a little sparkle in the eyes or a little more in the way of highlights and shadows?

[glacial grove]

Amazing job

[compact urchin]

Hey everyone! I'm Arsalan, a graphic designer specializing in brand identity and packaging design.
Would love to connect and hear your thoughts on my work.always looking for fresh perspectives and honest critique!
https://www.behance.net/darabistudio

[glacial grove]

Nice job! Your stuff looks very solid.

[prime rune]

I need help in the placement of the small pictures, Im trying to make a poster of an artist. Im trying to do smth similar to this. Im not sure what to do with the background either

[glacial grove]

Add some color back to the black and white image

Put something on the bottom

For the background, do a blue vignette

Great job, btw!

[prime rune]

I cam up with this for now! I think it is still missing something

[glacial grove]

put the color back on the black and white image if you can

[prime rune]

Alright Ill try that, is there anything I should do to the bg?

[glacial grove]

Add the viginette

[glacial grove]

^

[limber radish]

Over 100% growth in just 5 months! 🚀

I am thrilled to share my latest Behance portfolio piece. I teamed up with another talented freelancer to manage a complete social media design campaign for a real estate brokerage app.

Our Scope of Work included:

Creative Social Media Post Designs

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We are incredibly proud of the results and the impact this 5-month campaign had.

I would love to hear your thoughts! Please check out the full project on Behance:
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Your likes, comments, and shares mean the world to us! 🙏✨

[wooden oak]

Tell us how you used Photoshop in this project.

[slate ermine]

hey this is just an idea but what if you add some color inside of the magnifier?

skin color or any color of your choosing

it might look nicer

[limber radish]

so am not a big illustrator guy
I hail for Photoshop supremacy
all the scene in the videos where designed in Photoshop than animated in after effect
I know it's not the best work flow
but thats what I know to do for now
as for all the social media posts design they where all done in Photoshop am not that good in graphic design so I can't go in details about the process as am not the one who did them
but they where mainly done using Photoshop and adobe firefly from generating the photos to editing them

thanks for taking your time to look into it

[prime rune]

That would look good maybe, how can I do that tho?

[slate ermine]

add a color on a different layer on that part of the magnifier than use the color option for blending

blending options i forgot what the little dropdown menu was

but it has overlay and stuff

[prime rune]

Alright I'll look into it, thanks!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @slate ermine (current: #285 - 6)

[slate ermine]

antimee

anytimee

[dry ridge]

How would you rate this design out of 10 guys ?

Please don't hesitate to share any criticism you have; it helps me improve.

[scenic garden]

Hey, any thoughts? Photobashed and retextured with brush set
Fast time lapse you may see here:
p.s ibzanarts was my old nickname (if someone interested)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gscWTdkOFrw

[inner solar]

how can I make the text fit and blend in with what's around it, I have text that blended in well before, but that was through either luck, or just pressing random buttons for thirty minutes until it worked, but that became too time consuming, please explain.

[glacial grove]

8/10. Maybe make the background a little darker

Make the logo shine/glow a little

Some threshold effect and maybe turn the blood down a bit.

Otherwise, that’s a good start!

[glacial grove]

What exactly do you want it to look like?

Peak

Can you make the text bigger?

[prime rune]

hey how does this look?

[glacial grove]

🤔

[glacial grove]

Better

[prime rune]

What can I do to make it even better?

[glacial grove]

Make the girl light purple.

[prime rune]

Alright I'll be looking to that

[slate ermine]

not too bad but i think it shouldnt be over the eye and could be a different color that matches the vibe

[glacial grove]

I'll try to help out!

[glacial grove]

Make the background darker

[glacial grove]

If you need to adjust anything

[warm crater]

damn this looks so good

[wooden oak]

To me, the design is a bit disjointed. If the main article of this magazine is "Film Noir" then perhaps the design theme should be "darker." The font choices for "Film Noir" text are also not great. Again, if this is the headline, then it should be bold and clearly legible. If you're going to include a bar code in the design, note that they are always black bars and black numbers on a white field; it often includes a price nearby (usually above). This is a quick mockup of what I'm talking about.

[bleak echo]

Nice concept!

[glacial grove]

thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @warm crater (current: #325 - 5)

[warm crater]

i would like to see more of your designs

[glacial grove]

if you want something more colorful

[warm crater]

noice

i like your style

[glacial grove]

thanks :P

[wooden oak]

When I think film noir, it doesn't conjure "colorful" notions for me. Classic, Golden Age noir flicks are mostly black and white movies, sometimes with blue tone / sepia tone images depending on the film stock. I personally wouldn't use that mauve color but it was included in the Ops post so I went with it. If it were my layout, I would choose more black and blue hues to stay in the dark, cool themes of classic film noir movies. We'd also have to know more about the brand. I don't know what FAOUZIA is or what it represents. Thus, its all spit-balling at this point and personal tastes.

[cinder lily]

Been recently stuck in a art block and this is my first graphic in a month and would like some feedback. I feel like its compelete but unsure if the text in the double pager is too much or just right.

[abstract oxide]

When you say "double pager" are you talking about a magazine spread? If so, I think running the text across the spine would be an issue. Perhaps try two columns of text.

[cinder lily]

If it was being printed then yes it would be an issue. My posts mainly meant for digital slides.

[abstract oxide]

The blue and red are quite striking. Nice work with the colour.

[abstract oxide]

Makes sense. I think the lines of text are still way too wide and would benefit from columns. By the time you run your eye from the right back to the left you've lost track of what line you should be reading.

[cinder lily]

Ah, you do have a point.

[glacial grove]

bevel and emboss on the first picture

[cinder lily]

On the text?

[glacial grove]

yes

[cinder lily]

I don't completely agree but I'll try it next time

[normal spoke]

I think it is a good start. For the Acura Page I would try to find a better Background that would represent the more the car finish. For me it more looks like two shades of blue, but a car finish so much.

For the Image with the kind of double Expusure with the Text on the hood... maybe look that there is no double exposure that disstracts so much. The viewer does not know what that would be.

For the Page with the many different angles of the car maybe try not to put the car (=main object) behind Text. Also the distance between the Text and the Car is to low. The distance should be on all sides the same.

rest looks good.

[prime rune]

I understand what you're trying to impliment. I'll make the changes and see how it goes, thanks!

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @wooden oak (current: #2 - 3299)

[prime rune]

Could u send me the barcode element and the font used for 'film noir'?

[wooden oak]

Just ideas. Do what feels right for you.

[prime rune]

Its nice to see different viewpoints, I never thought of using a dark bg or changing the fonts, so thank you!

[wooden oak]

You can probably find a better one.

[prime rune]

Ill search around thanks

[wooden oak]

This is an Adobe Font: Abolition

[meager haven]

what could i change on this thumbnail

90 score on vidiq

[glacial grove]

make the background darker

[bleak echo]

I'm just pitching ideas.... I would:

• Clean the subject (hair cut out is really harsh) and adjust him with CameraRaw filter (soft skin, hair and face details...etc),
• Add rim light and glow behind him to make it pop,
• Subtle dodge and burn to accentuate the details of the subject.
• Darken the edges of the image to draw attention to the subject in the center (vignette effect)
• Try to make the redlines (I don't know what they are supposed to represent) more like a sort of neon glowing (Note:left shoulder line should be masked over the hand)...

[meager haven]

Yo this is fire, ty. The red lines are meant to represent cheats, basically wallhacks

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1136)

[mint orchid]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1T7mFDHc2/?igsh=eGsyY2cwbWhhZnhh

nvk_gfx

Game Day 🏀
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets
Exploring a clean editorial direction.

Open to collaborations & design work

#matchday #nbadesign #memphisgrizzlies #sportsdesigns #smsports

Instagram

What do you guys think about this ☝️

[prime rune]

I need some help with the fonts and placement, I'm trying to make this look like a magazine cover but just going really plain

the fonts suit an artist like charile xcx

but Im super proud of myself with the adjustment layers, this is one of my first projects in ps

[bleak echo]

Nice effect!
What if you right align "Queen Of Pop-Rap" and "Define...Feminine" blocks of text?

[prime rune]

Oo how can I do that? Also does the lines seem corny? My friend says so and I can't think of suitable lines

[novel comet]

I'm not a big fan of the headlines - however I'm also not the target audience. I'd suggest:

“Doja Cat Doesn’t Fit the Box - She Owns It”
“Pop. Rap. Chaos. Doja Cat Rules It All”
“Unfiltered. Unbothered. Unstoppable.”
“No Labels. No Limits.”

As for the quote, I have no idea if she said that specfic line but I prefer:

“I Decide What Feminine Looks Like”
“There’s No One Way to Be Me”
“I’m Not Here to Behave”
“I Make My Own Rules”
“You Don’t Get to Define Me”

---

Additionally, you have too many 'titles' and no hierarchy - I don't know what's meant to be a headline.

However, that's no different to other magazines - they're similar!

[prime rune]

Alright how can I create a hierarchy? I think it'll make the design even better but I'm not sure which line should be the headline

[novel comet]

In your version, every headline uses a different font. - for seemingly no reason. (except for perhaps the barely italic bit for the quote).

I do actually really like that font used on the vogue cover.

That's probably Futura or Helvetica Neue.

[prime rune]

I'll check those fonts out, Thanks! The sizing off fonts can make a big impact too right?

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @novel comet (current: #5 - 1197)

[novel comet]

Yes. - Avoid the condensed font. Yours looks like it's all been STRETCHED!

You can use different sizes, but if done more tastefully it can feel like a more 'typographical' headline: - Like my example here:

Here we see different fonts, but at least you can see what's meant to be the 'main headline' (after the masthead) right in the middle.

@prime rune - Good luck 🙂

[prime rune]

Thank you so much for the advice! I'll try to implement them in my design

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @novel comet (current: #5 - 1198)

[bleak echo]

A few quick thoughts:
1 - Too much empty space in the bottom right corner. => This throws off the composition.
2 - The very bright area between the two players is distracting.
3 - Adjust the white balance of the player in the foreground to match that of the player in the background.
4 - You could enlarge the "Game Day" text block.

A quick test,
The player in the foreground has been enlarged and repositioned to fill the empty space and rebalance the composition,
White balance adjusted for the player in the foreground,
The space between the players has been darkened to reduce distractions,
"Game Day" text enlarged...

[mint orchid]

Thanks for this

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @bleak echo (current: #7 - 1140)

[mint orchid]

You’re right looks a lot better with the edits. Wow bro 🫡 thanks

I’ll implement the edits

[bold blaze]

can u guys pls give helpful feedback?

[glacial grove]

Make the yellow parts glow a little, if you're going for the stained glass look.

[glacial grove]

This is amazing. Very nice work, James!!!

[glacial grove]

Any advice on this?

I'm not sure what to do with it.

[warm crater]

you are using different colors

increase the size of the subject

[glacial grove]

that's kinda the point

[warm crater]

you wanna use different colors?

[glacial grove]

yeah

[glacial grove]

ok

[warm crater]

increase the size of the text cardi b one

[glacial grove]

ok

[warm crater]

do share it after making changes

[glacial grove]

I'll make the Japanese text smaller

[warm crater]

do share the steps as well

the changes you will be making

[glacial grove]

you are very interested in this

[warm crater]

i ma kind of bored rn thats why

i am

[glacial grove]

How much bigger?

Here's the .psd file if you really need it.

@warm crater

[warm crater]

thank you

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @glacial grove (current: #72 - 28)

[glacial grove]

You're welcome!

[glacial grove]

Thank you too.

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @warm crater (current: #285 - 6)

[warm crater]

i will make changes and share it with you and you should try to make little tweaks as well

[glacial grove]

Sure thing.

[prime rune]

@novel comet Hey how does this look now? I think it looks better, I'm not sure what to add in empty space above

[warm crater]

@glacial grove i made few changes

i am open to criticism

[prime rune]

Woah this looks really good!

[warm crater]

thank you
i am open to criticism or feedback as well

[mighty dragon]

Gave +1 Creative Carma to @prime rune (current: #662 - 2)

[warm crater]

i want to improve

[prime rune]

Maybe add some texture in the bg? I'm not quite talented to give feedback haha

[warm crater]

this one is good as well
i think you need to pick different fonts

[warm crater]

its more like getting to know what you would have done
i am open to ideas

[prime rune]

Yes I was thinking the same, but I'm not quite sure what fonts to use, they dont go well with eachother

[prime rune]

thats great! What type of style are you going for, is there a reference pic u follow?

[glacial grove]

use something more fancy than Impact

[warm crater]

nope

for this one i didnt use anything

[prime rune]

I think adding texture might help too and maybe a border?

[glacial grove]

Turn down the grain on Doja’s skin like 50%

[prime rune]

How can I edit the grain again? Everytime I try to, it ends up increasing

[glacial grove]

Filter Gallery

Grain

Slider on the right

[prime rune]

I'll try that out thansk

[glacial grove]

You’re welcome