Round 3 // Challenge 1 Alternates

Feb 03, 2011 20:25

Did you create a few icons for the challenge and then choose the best one to submit? If so, this is where you can post those "rejected" icons (along with your submitted entry) and make them available to others :). In addition, you can leave your comments about what you thought of this week's caps, as well as more freeform dicussion of iconmaking.

round 3, alternates, challenge 1

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 10:38:00 UTC
How were the caps this week? Any images you wanted to use but found you couldn't?

I personally wanted to make a Janeway icon, but her hair kept tripping me up. I drew in the top of her hair, but it ended up looking like she had a misshapen bun on her head.

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xafirah February 3 2011, 16:01:47 UTC
I liked all the caps, however I think Kira Nerys cap was a bit too dark and harder to work with comparing to other caps :)
I loved Troi cap - perfect for negative space/background replacement :D

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 17:21:38 UTC
Oh yes, I totally agree about the Kira cap being dark. When I tried working with it, I had to keep using the 'soft glow' feature it enhanced the lighter elements in her face otherwise she'd just end up yellow.

I'm always interested to see which caps are used the most and thus "win" the week, but it seems to be an even spread this week - with the Troi cap just edging out by one icon. I loved replacing the background on it, too. Her hair is just so damn pretty.

*finds Anna icon to reply with*

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 10:39:36 UTC
submitted:

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xafirah February 3 2011, 15:44:15 UTC
I like your coloring but I can't see any blossoms in the background ;).
I prefer version with text on top, it makes composition more "complete".

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 15:57:45 UTC
I think the blossoms are just the pink blobs in the background now.

I still get a little nervous about doing text, especially when it comes to thinking of something to type. I'm glad you like the version with text! :)

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silveronthetree February 3 2011, 11:08:01 UTC
Entered:

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 12:04:19 UTC
Mine is the additional comment, btw. I really quite liked your entry. I thought it showed originality - and the purple was beautiful in the colouring (tell me, is that in the original image or did you add it?).

Your alternate is nice, too :).

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gallicka February 3 2011, 11:23:50 UTC
submitted:

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 12:05:30 UTC
My issue with your entry is that Hoshi's hair is so blue that it disappears into the background. It's quite harsh.

I really like the colouring and crop on your second icon! It's a shame the link wasn't working for you!

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gallicka February 3 2011, 12:33:25 UTC
I was trying out some new coloring techniques..but it ddn turn out that well on the first one. XD

Thank you! I did try to stare down photobucket at first, but well as you can see.. it ddn work >____>

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xafirah February 3 2011, 15:36:00 UTC
Submitted:

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shadowserenity February 3 2011, 15:58:38 UTC
I like the colours of your alternate, but I'm not sure about that light effect at the top.

I prefer your submitted icon - I love the colour of Troi, the fact you retained the colour of her uniform, and the smudge in the background.

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