Nightclub Scene, took a lot of time, please view Rating Options

[xblast196]

this took about 2 and a half hours to make, i personally love it... what do you guys think?

[Mikeplyts]

Um, it's not too shabby, but not great. I kind of like the concept, though.

I don't really like how some areas are realistic (like the DJ in the middle) and others are flat. Also, I don't get what that thing in at the very top in the middle is. I'm guessing it's a light, but I don't think nightclubs have that kind of light. That's also another realistic-flat issue; the light I mentioned is detailed, smooth, and organic while all the other ones look like flat gradients inside a transparent shape. That green is also a tad bit overpowering, and can be kind of an eyesore. I suggest try mixing some other colors to make it not so... monochromatic. Otherwise, it's pretty good.

[xblast196]

this was more of a way for me to just get the concept of the image out of my head and into reality. the far back wall was supposed to be more of a screen rather than a wall itself. granted i could've spent more time on a broader color scheme, but i just couldnt get any of the colors to mix well. i still have the .psd file, so maybe you will see a 2.0 version of this. thank you so much for your comment :)

[creole]

i basically agree with mike's post. for a color scheme, i personally recommend those neon colors as the spotlights for the pictures instead of just having green.

here are some pics that may help you get going:

[manny-the-dino]

I second Mike's critique. Also everything looks too soft, imo. Like the lights on the sides, the huge speakers front and center and the crowd as well.

[Mikeplyts]

Also everything looks too soft, imo.

Oh, yeah. This, too, because like the DJ area is pretty rough while the rest is smooth. I would think you would have used a kind of vectored, black silhouette or something for the DJ, to match with the crowd.

As for your color issue, I suggest using soft colors that would go well with that green you're using. Maybe like some nice teals, vibrant-ish yellows/oranges for most of the light areas. As for that "screen", I think some soft reds (and if you can work with it somehow, maybe some light but dull [oxymoron? ] purples) would go well on that.

Or, you can try experimenting with gradient maps and/or blending options to mess around with colors and lighting effects.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

OP's obviously never been to a night club

[Mikeplyts]

OP's obviously never been to a night club

Don't matter, it's the thought that counts.


Right?

[mipadi]

OP's obviously never been to a night club

Kafka wrote Amerika without so much as a visit to the United States.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

Kafka wrote Amerika without so much as a visit to the United States.

I suppose that's a good point, but amerika was at least a decent read, what OP has is just off everywhere

[creole]

who cares. what matter is if there's any progress and to see what the OP accumulated with the advice we give.

[artisticmelodies]

I LIKE IT! a lot.