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[theerinkal]

I made these layouts in the new GIMP.
Please tell me anything that could make them better.

Title- Miss Extra Ordinary

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EDIT: I have taken the previews out b/c I have a new layout. I made it in Photofiltre Studio. Tell me what you think? What I should do to it and what not.

The layout is here
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[Mikeplyts]

I don't think any of them will even get accepted. These are way too simple and basic. You need to add a bit more 'oomph' and you should try using more textures or brushes. Maybe even a gradient here and there could work. You really have to work on these. Also, I think your best one out of all of them is the 'Miss Extra Oridnary' one. Sorry if I sound like an a**hole but I feel that you really need some critique on these and you should definitely work on them some more.

[theerinkal]

I don't think any of them will even get accepted. These are way too simple and basic. You need to add a bit more 'oomph' and you should try using more textures or brushes. Maybe even a gradient here and there could work. You really have to work on these. Also, I think your best one out of all of them is the 'Miss Extra Oridnary' one. Sorry if I sound like an a**hole but I feel that you really need some critique on these and you should definitely work on them some more.

You don't sound like an a**hole.

I don't understand what you want to see in these?

[Mikeplyts]

Like more textures or brushes or something to add some more 'oomph'. Try different images to fit your layouts and give them a special effects and stuff. Just look around cB to get some ideas of what I'm saying. You could also try using different styles and maybe even patterns and all. I personally like layouts like Fainaru's, Gregg's, or Gabi's.

[shakeene]

numero 3 is the best of those, and even that one is iffy.
as stated add something more but not to much or you will make the layouts to busy.
dont get discouraged, you just got GIMP & dunno what to do w/all the new tools

c:

[theerinkal]

numero 3 is the best of those, and even that one is iffy.
as stated add something more but not to much or you will make the layouts to busy.
dont get discouraged, you just got GIMP & dunno what to do w/all the new tools

c:

yea I'm still researching. If I update any of these I'l be sure to let you guys know. but in the mean time what do I need to do to #3 to make it look better? What kind of pattern or graphic should I use?

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What should I do to the X-Mas one to make it better? I can't think of anything? more lights or somthing?

[manny-the-dino]

1) It's too plain & I'm not too sure about the colors. Also your cobbing is good but sometimes you need to not follow the subject's shape, if you know what I mean. For example, the cob on the right, her head is oddly shaped; erase some of the bumps so it doesn't look weird.

2) Again, plain & the colors don't go well together.

3) I like this one. I can tell you put more thought into what you wanted to do & it came out nice. The pictures are great too.

4) Cute idea but it needs more.

5) Plain. Add more.


Overall, they're plain & your colors choices could be better. Keep on trying.

[Maccabee]

Ummm...im sure when you see them they look great but you need to compare them to other peoples layouts. Just not good qauility and...it just doesnt work.

The only one that looks like it has any qauility is the xmas one. But like at the top there is a black line? and there all so basic and plain.

You gotta realize that these are just boxes out in bad spots.

[Tomates]

First:Not bad. The cutouts are nice but they dont exactly fit together. One is brighter than the other. Also the box is too red. There needs to be some sort of balance between the two photos

second:The lines are uneven and makes it look really messy. Also everything just seems a bit uneven. Looks really rushed and that no time was really taken in

Third:Not bad. I actually like it out of all of them and probably out of everything you have made so far. Everything matches and for once, no offence, it looks like you actually tried on it.

Fourth: Its not that its bad, it just could use more. Play with brushes

Fifth: way to plain.


So if i were you i would really look at some tutorials to get the idea. Right now it just seems like your winging everything WHICH isnt bad but when i first started i always found tutorials to just practice of off and it really improved my work. Also you have gimp which can make it hard. Just google gimp tutorials. Im sure you can find plenty of things.

[theerinkal]

1) It's too plain & I'm not too sure about the colors. Also your cobbing is good but sometimes you need to not follow the subject's shape, if you know what I mean. For example, the cob on the right, her head is oddly shaped; erase some of the bumps so it doesn't look weird.

What do you mean by cobbing?

The only one that looks like it has any qauility is the xmas one. But like at the top there is a black line? and there all so basic and plain.

Yea I didn't see that until you pointed it out. Thanks!

First:Not bad. The cutouts are nice but they dont exactly fit together. One is brighter than the other. Also the box is too red. There needs to be some sort of balance between the two photos

second:The lines are uneven and makes it look really messy. Also everything just seems a bit uneven. Looks really rushed and that no time was really taken in

Third:Not bad. I actually like it out of all of them and probably out of everything you have made so far. Everything matches and for once, no offence, it looks like you actually tried on it.

Fourth: Its not that its bad, it just could use more. Play with brushes

Fifth: way to plain.

ok I'll try and get most of these to fit together.

So if i were you i would really look at some tutorials to get the idea. Right now it just seems like your winging everything WHICH isnt bad but when i first started i always found tutorials to just practice of off and it really improved my work. Also you have gimp which can make it hard. Just google gimp tutorials. Im sure you can find plenty of things.

I'm going to right now.

[shakeene]

by cobbing im guessing she means not cutting out the excat shape, i could be wrong though ha

[theerinkal]

^^ I was thinking cropping but idk


YOU MAY CLOSE THIS TOPIC. I'M CREATING A NEW ONE.

[manny-the-dino]

What do you mean by cobbing?

I mean the cut-outs you did.


And okay Topic Closed