To be honest, I think that the music industry is greatly affecting how music is being conceived. We are allowing anyone to record whatever they want, just for money, yet many labels fail to see good artists that create music out of love for the art. I've been enjoying a lot of more low-key stuff, and no, I'm not biased towards it, but it feels more dedicated than some current artists. I love how some artists compose for themselves, and how they can create these pieces without adulteration of their works. Or have these amazing voices that can convey such power. I love Beyonce's voice, it's so strong, and powerful, so you know she's not just a has-been that can't stand on her own. On the other hand, we have Lady GaGa, who's voice is quite nice and amazing, though not as potent as Beyonce's yet, she's so skilled at composing, and at playing, you can tell she's no Auto-tune creation. My point being, artists sound the same sometimes because of their composers. Sometimes they get multiple composers for different songs, and some happen to sound similar. As for the genre as a whole, it's more a thing of not wanting to have any effort, or real musicians taking charge of the industry.
Nah, I'm okay. But thanks for your concern.
It's going well enough. A bit stress here, a bit stress there. nothing out of the norm.
Lady GaGa... <3 Tags...Ehm... </3 You've got a good basis down on what to do and all, but the tags lack in a lot assembly. Some just look really messy, and some have way too much stuff going on without any sort of flow. You have good smudging, but that alone doesn't really make a tag good. It seems some are too simple and in need of more, or some have too much. I want to at least point out some things about every tag. Tag 1: Nice smudge of the light textures(If I'm not mistaken). The blending is nice, but she herself doesn't really blend into the whole background. The dotted square doesn't speak to me. Tag 2: I like the simple/ commercial look of this one, but I don't really love it. You gave some depth with the light textures, and the effect, but the lighting is a bit too distracting around her chest. Tag 3 & 4: Nice flow. But they still seem like unfinished. Try to add text into the whole blend. And use other brushes, the liquify filter can work wonders. Tag 5: The face there is just really...bad. Plus, too much lights. Though this is a very good attempt at something unusual. Tag 6: Seems like photomanip, but the whole focal isn't even all that recognizable. to me this one is really bad. Tag 7: I like how you worked with lights. It's really good, and simple, though the color of the thing around her hands isn't killing me. This one I liked the most. Tag 8: The best one. Though, you should take it easy with the lighting effects, they are a bit of a bother, specially those points close to her chin. The white in her shades is a bit too strong, too. You're quite good, but these tags...Well, they don't seem to be your best. I've seen your other works, and these aren't as good.
Hmm...Well...It's late over here, but if I see you on tomorrow, I'll talk to you about the whole graphic art thing. Sorry to leave on you like so,...
It's okay, I think I somewhat understand what you're trying to say. I'm glad you like the colors, 'cause that's what I worked in modifying the most, with like 20 layers, 25 methinks, If you count the textures and all.
The way I see it, she's actually leaving things as is. Inversely proportional. Cancerous + Less addictive = Death Less cancerous + More addictive = Death The only thing she'd be doing is getting more-much more- money. They'd definitely buy more. Yet, let's say 5 of your friend's cigarettes, cause the same cancerous effect as 2 and a half of the normal ones. Since it's more addictive, people would buy twice the amount of normal cigarettes, thus being just as destructive as normal cigarettes.
You picked interesting positions of where to cut, I have no complaints there, and you also seemed to color quite nicely. Yet, I feel like some parts should be improved, such as the shadows, and what not. Overall, pretty good, specially on the eyes.
[Final] {Logos} So, I was thinking of doing something that didn't involve heavy smudge or liquify, since I love using those, and didn't want to fall into just one style. Then I tried this, it's mainly just working with textures and unusual border positions. I'm pretty sure that tag making isn't just about heavy modifying, but also subtle and slight alterations. CnC?
Those images look pretty LowQuality, aside from the Ulquiorra one. You need to keep in mind certain things when making tags. First of all, always try to get good quality stock images. There are plenty of render websites, go search in those for something that you think you could work with. Secondly, the basics. Most of your tags have very bad stock positioning, and while there's no rule against using two stocks in a tag, it's not all simple, so it's best to keep yourself in one stock. Also, the effects look really pasted on. I can see you've got the basic gist of flow down, but it could be better. You did try and make the effects compliment the stocks, but it's still quite incongruent. Flow is the direction of your effects, and the tag in itself. There's also blending issues. I suggest you read some tutorials, because there's many things you're missing, yet you've got the potential to do better. If you need any help, just ask.
It's an honor that you of all people like the tags I've made. It feels like I'm improving. I'll fix anything, and thanks again. I did do smudging for the background, and for blending, Liquify and textures for flow, and tried to make the text flow with the overall of the focal point. I guess it worked. Thanks for the advice.
CnC? I'm pretty content with this, first time I worked with adjustments in PS.
I really like how you make typography, it's really something. I do think the stock looks a bit out of place, maybe trying to soften it up, and make it look smoother. In V2, the layer you set there was a pretty nice move, but it's also too sharp, and looks too strong, so I'd suggest doing something to smoothen it out, also. I love how you work with text.
Well, the thing is that the graphic art section is pretty dead. I'm not familiar with vector images, so I can't really say, other than it leaves many details to be desired. Such as depth, and shadowing, ect.
Well, I do have the .PSD, still without tampering the lighting and all. Now that I look at it, it is a bit too yellow-ish. But, I do suck at lighting and what not. I don't really have much idea about what to do. I don't really feel like continuing this tag, either. I did try the dodge/blur thing, but I kept messing it up. I might fix it tomorrow. After all, this was just practice.
Look towards me, don't look back. Don't you see that all will be repeated in this Hermetic state? V2 V3 I like both styles, but my preferred is V2, yet they both bring a different atmosphere. I have other tags made, but since the place is pretty quiet, I didn't want to post it all, but rather wait a period in between CnC?
I think we've all heard enough of the fact that we need to support the Creativity Corner section, and as a family of writers in the KHV website, we need to spend some effort making that section flourish. And from the looks of it I'm not the only one who thinks that way. So, it's safe to assume that the collaboration story is a go? If we were to do something like this, then I think people would visit the CC more. We just need a general plot, or theme to follow. I think allowing some freedom is key. We can give some pointers as to how the story should go, and provide the first chapter so that the next person continues it. Example: - Dark & Somber - Romance - Supernatural We create a theme around which the person can do a story, and once the person reads the first chapter, I'm pretty sure they can figure stuff out. Literary Discussions: Another suggestion would be to discuss different styles and things that writers use as resources, or techniques. We could discuss different things. Though, this raises some problems. the family thread would be filled with all of that discussion, and it would be difficult to skim through it all to find something specific. My suggestion to that is making threads about X subject in either the literature section, or in the discussion. This would keep either section alive, and allow other people to comment, aside from the family. It would also give us post count, without spamming. We'd have them open for a few days(because of the time zone thing) and then close them, and link to them in the family. My best bet is the literature section, even if it is discussion, it's more akin to literature. Plus, it would give that section something else to look forward to. The Writing Assistance: This suggestion is all about helping out fellow writers. We search through the Creativity Corner and decide to focus on a certain person to help out with their writing. It doesn't necessarily have to be a family member, though it would be good to start that way. If we help those eager to write, yet still rough around the edges, we can create a larger family, and more people to visit the CC.
Well not much, just home here, bored.
Well, you don't seem sad, or bothered by this at all, so it's good. I mean, it's kinda sad that you would be leaving, but it makes some sense considering most old members have left. And if you're having fun irl, then all the better. Have fun in your last school year, I know it may get a bit hectic, and be somewhat frustrating at times, but just remember to go through it with happiness. best of luck.
We can do anything. We can pull off anything we could want, the problem lies within how much motivation and effort we're willing to cooperate with. Of course, once we get ideas on the table, we should be able to interest more people. Let's just hope this one doesn't die, it would be a shame. Once we think of a good batch of activities, we can then start enjoying the fruits of our labor. The collab thing should be a short story, ranging from 5-10 substantial chapters, and we'd need to know how will it be written. We don't really have a set plot, but a theme, and tone should be followed. The tone can actually fluctuate, but nothing too exaggerated.
