Coz Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I am an Co-Owner of a GFX Site and this was posted by one of my Admins. Zhou has been a great help and posted this to help people learn to critique. This should be used for Graphical Showcase as well as SOTW. People need to learn a bit of GFX before they make voting. Critique Template "This is a good start, I like [positive aspect], however I believe that this ____ area needs improvement, try: [how to improve], but [further positive]. Keep up the good work/you're coming along nicely" I don't know what to critique?! When rating a signature, don't just say it's bad, or that you don't like it. Actually talk about the elements in the tag and other aspects of it. This is called comments and criticism. Also known as C&C. Here are some things to consider when rating a Signature and giving C&C: Color. Is it to monotone, meaning one colored? Are the colors too bland, or to contrasted? Do the colors go well together and blend? Flow. Are the effects clean? Do most of them appear to be going in the same direction? Focal. Does your character stand out? Is it what draws your eyes the most? Depth. Does the tag look flat? Does it give the illusion of depth? Composition. Are things placed well? Do they look good together? Is it just random effects? Light source. Is the light source too solid? Does it give off enough, too much, or too little light for the tag? Is it in the right area to make it seem the focal's light is actually coming from that spot? Does the light source look too fake/forged? Lighting. Is the tag too bright or dark? Concept. (Not a must, but really boosts a tag's rating if you have a good one) Do you have thoughts about a specific thing when looking at the tag? There are other aspects, but those are for specific types of tags. Just put those in mind when rating a tag. When you mention that something is bad, don't just say it is bad, tell how or why it is bad. Tell them exactly what they did wrong. This system helps the person improve their work and ultimately their overall GFX skill. Follow the guide line, if you can't follow it then don't post on the users thread. Credits to :: Zhou Quote { Elder of The Last Pures } { Christ lived the life I should, and died the death I deserve. } { Proud Moderator Of PW } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniping Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well I personally base my thoughts on how catchy it is. I could use this though if I need to be serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hey man were my gfx at!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoni Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well, I <3 your sig =P And thanks =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I knew the day would come where people would tell us how to form opinions. Quote (+`Obsession) jay is a legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I knew the day would come where people would tell us how to form opinions. Whether we like it or not, there is a such thing as a valid opinion. If I entered basketball discussion, and I said "I think Michael Olowakandi is the greatest basketball player of all time because his name sounds cool", sure it's fine for me to think that, but is the opinion valid? And this topic isn't about forming opinion, it's telling you what to look for if you want to give good critique. Quote Resurgence | 65+ Stat, 45+ Combat | Site | Recruitment Topic #OMNI @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`Paladn Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 It shouldn't be learn to critique because everyone has the right to critique however they want about anything they want. What this topic should have been was a list of gfx terminology that helps us see everything involved in the making of gfx, so then it can help us give back constructive feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 I knew the day would come where people would tell us how to form opinions. LOL Whether we like it or not, there is a such thing as a valid opinion. If I entered basketball discussion, and I said "I think Michael Olowakandi is the greatest basketball player of all time because his name sounds cool", sure it's fine for me to think that, but is the opinion valid? And this topic isn't about forming opinion, it's telling you what to look for if you want to give good critique. TY It shouldn't be learn to critique because everyone has the right to critique however they want about anything they want. What this topic should have been was a list of gfx terminology that helps us see everything involved in the making of gfx, so then it can help us give back constructive feedback. And no, it is about learning to critique, if you judge GFX bc it looks cool ok but that is not all that GFX is about it is about all of those components made into a great tag so I will leave it as it is. And this post is to try and change people from being biased and a popularity contest to actually GFX Talent. Quote { Elder of The Last Pures } { Christ lived the life I should, and died the death I deserve. } { Proud Moderator Of PW } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATTON Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks a lot for posting this Coz, it'll be really useful to those who take the time to read through it. Hopefully this can help those people who aren't as experienced learn how to give proper feedback, thanks! - Pinned Quote WWW.NME-RS.COM - CLICK SIGS TO VISIT FORUMSWWW.NME-RS.COM - CLICK SIGS TO VISIT FORUMSWWW.NME-RS.COM - CLICK SIGS TO VISIT FORUMSWWW.NME-RS.COM - CLICK SIGS TO VISIT FORUMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 AM I DOING IT RIGHT? posted on the SOTW 1 voting: I like Iced Havoc's, but it seems a little too simplistic colour-wise. Don't get me wrong Iced, I like it. it's just that it's a a silhouette on a white background with a few splashes of bright colours in there. Heck, it works but isn't my prefered thing. Quote Omni is my one. My only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`Pure Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 nice the oreo method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defiance-mikey Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I copied and pasted this stuff on my computer to remind me what good GFX makes.. :D Thanks Coz.. I gotta learn from the pro's. :D Check out my stuff on paint.. :D I tried but i know i can do better.. as soon as i get photoshop.. :P It's the Mikey\My Bowz God's topic.. :D This new acc. :D Quote Do you like my sig? Well personally.. I think it sucks.. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 candy man sucked so bad... biggest bust ever considering the people they passed up to pick him I know rofl, the Clippers just have the most terrible luck. AM I DOING IT RIGHT? posted on the SOTW 1 voting: Yeah, what you posted was just fine. Quote Resurgence | 65+ Stat, 45+ Combat | Site | Recruitment Topic #OMNI @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I knew the day would come where people would tell us how to form opinions. I think the point of this topic is to keep people from just spamming "good job" and "nice sig" on every thread for free post count, and instead post something useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tock Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 This could be very useful :D Quote Love is evil, spell it backwards I'll show ya' | Tock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3at Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Never knew there was a critique on flow :O o well nice advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IphantasyI Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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