Kaszanas
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Some cnc huh...Okay. I generally have a disdain for doing cnc on non-gfx sites because people tend to get angry with what you say/disregard it entirely/ never come back and read it (might just happen in this case), but I'll go ahead and do some for you.
.:|For the first signature|:.
Well, for starters, your canvas size seems a little cramped, and is having a weakening effect on the effects. I'd suggest making it larger. A render never looks good when made to that size.
Borders are simple things, and making them complex tends to have a negative effect. Typically use 1 px black outline or a cinematic top+bottom scheme.
Depth is...missing completely. It literally looks like you dropped that render/stock on top of everything in the canvas. Making correct usage of the dodge/burn/sharpen/blur tools will have a positive effect. Lighting is nonexistent, though you can obviously see the shadows on him. Add a light source or it will continue to look bland.
Your effects look like they where an afterthought, which is typically not the objective. Try layering them on top of the render - in places that look good - instead of just sitting them behind him.
Text placement (the text in general) is horrible. I'm not going to soften it for you, because that wouldn't help you at all. But it's okay! most people who make signatures have a hard time doing this, and I'm one of those people. The best way to deal with this is to simply apply the Rule of Thirds whenever you drop some text. Text in corners always looks bad. Also, stick to standard texts until you have a handle on it.
The background is lacking. You can't really tell whats going on, and the color's don't mix well at all. Try finding a suitable stock that works well with thats going on.
.:|For the second signature|:.
Refer my section above on canvas size (If you read it. If not, go read that now.)
Let me just say that double focal's are never a good idea. It's distracting, and hard to use effectively. I suggest dropping one of your renders.
Refer to my section above on text (If you read it. If not, go read that now.)
This border works okay, but it takes away from the action appearing in the center. Trim the left and right sides for a cinematic border, which would work here.
Lighting is suffering horrible. That massive flare in the center is washing out the center of your signature. I would recommended either removing it completely, or toning it down.
Like your first signature, the background is tacky. Try finding something that matches whats going on. Remember, Google is your friend (sometimes).
.:|For the first signature|:.
Well, for starters, your canvas size seems a little cramped, and is having a weakening effect on the effects. I'd suggest making it larger. A render never looks good when made to that size.
Borders are simple things, and making them complex tends to have a negative effect. Typically use 1 px black outline or a cinematic top+bottom scheme.
Depth is...missing completely. It literally looks like you dropped that render/stock on top of everything in the canvas. Making correct usage of the dodge/burn/sharpen/blur tools will have a positive effect. Lighting is nonexistent, though you can obviously see the shadows on him. Add a light source or it will continue to look bland.
Your effects look like they where an afterthought, which is typically not the objective. Try layering them on top of the render - in places that look good - instead of just sitting them behind him.
Text placement (the text in general) is horrible. I'm not going to soften it for you, because that wouldn't help you at all. But it's okay! most people who make signatures have a hard time doing this, and I'm one of those people. The best way to deal with this is to simply apply the Rule of Thirds whenever you drop some text. Text in corners always looks bad. Also, stick to standard texts until you have a handle on it.
The background is lacking. You can't really tell whats going on, and the color's don't mix well at all. Try finding a suitable stock that works well with thats going on.
.:|For the second signature|:.
Refer my section above on canvas size (If you read it. If not, go read that now.)
Let me just say that double focal's are never a good idea. It's distracting, and hard to use effectively. I suggest dropping one of your renders.
Refer to my section above on text (If you read it. If not, go read that now.)
This border works okay, but it takes away from the action appearing in the center. Trim the left and right sides for a cinematic border, which would work here.
Lighting is suffering horrible. That massive flare in the center is washing out the center of your signature. I would recommended either removing it completely, or toning it down.
Like your first signature, the background is tacky. Try finding something that matches whats going on. Remember, Google is your friend (sometimes).
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3 versions of my sig (they have another borders)
and another one