SIG MAKING TOURNAMENT. (Yet another production of The CLOSED Fanclub)

[Dark-Disciple]

All day tomorrow I guess. I'll say that we should be done by tuesday...

Great job all of you, my job won't be an easy one, I can tell you that...

^_^

[LadyKairi_19]

CLOUD4EVER:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2.../TheClosed.png

I like the saying. Nice shot of his face. His hair looks wierd along the bottom and there is not enough color scheme as well as creativity. Though, it is still good.

verdict: 3.7/5

COLOR ME EVIL:
http://i11.tinypic.com/3zi1sp0.png

Another nice shot of Riku. I love the font you used. Looks simple yet elegant in a way.

verdict: 4.3/5

GAMERGIRL89
http://i14.tinypic.com/2q2n8fq.jpg

I like the version 2 of your entries GamerGirl89. I chose the dark one because Riku was part of the darkside. I like the color scheme and how everything matches with the color of his eyes. "Tied to the Darkness" I've heard it before but I forgot where. Just add in "The Closed, a Riku Fanclub" somewhere.... or maybe not. It looks good either way.

verdict: 4.8/5

JUICY JUICE
http://i11.tinypic.com/448u005.jpg

I like it, but its original. I think you were not really creative while doing this. I've seen many of this view shots in this forum and other forums. You did a good job though.

verdict: 3.9/5

Overall:


1st: GamerGirl89
2nd: Color Me Evil
3rd: Juicy Juice
4th: cloud4ever

I apologize for my lack of criticism... still practicing.

[Dark-Disciple]

Here's My Verdict:

Color Me Evil:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...be_burning.png
Eye catching, and simply stunning and pleasing to look at, I really enjoyed this piece as you have Riku staring straight at your eyes. The overall way in which it was placed together was great, and the text Font and size work perfectly. Simple and Clean.
Overall:
4.85/5



Cloud4ever:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2.../TheClosed.png

Well, I like the way you went with the purple and black combination with Riku, I believe that it works perfectly, and the way you make the transition from the brighter lower right corner, to the darker blacks in the upper left corner. However, the Riku stock you used appears to be a little rough, and the eyes just seem too dark. The Font you used is good, but it’s really hard to read due to the background being the same color. At the end, your sig is just a bit too dark.
Over all, good try:
3.6/5

Juicy Juice!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ku/contest.jpg

I like it, and I like it how you shaped the stock to take a style of your own. However, the biggest problem that I find is that it is difficult to get all the details from it because of how bright it is. (I found myself not being able to look at it for more than 25 seconds without having to turn away or rub my eyes.) Over all, I think you did quite a good job, the text is good, and the size is not bad. Again, contrary to Cloud4ever’s, your’s is just a bit too bright.
Over all:
3.8/5

Gamergirl89
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...k/rikutag1.jpg

Now, just like LadyKairi_19 stated, I also choose the second version due to the fact that it is in a way darker. I really like the rough background. It looks as if someone burned a piece of film on a crumbled piece of paper on the lower right-hand side, which is an effect that I really like from your work. Also, you got the lighting perfectly and the stock you used is just excellent. I really like the saying you placed in your signature, and the rough green stripes resembling the time when riku stood in the ocean are just stunning, as you made it fit perfectly in your signature.
Overall:
4.7/5^



So at the end, my verdict ends up with:

1. Color Me Evil
2. Gamergirl89
3. Juicy Juice!
4. Cloud4ever.

At the end, I tried to be as objective as possible, and I tried my hardest to keep my judgment as clean and unbiased as possible.
My job wasn’t an easy one, and I thank the contestants for making it so.

[iheartriku]

i guess i am judging! good luck! although it is 3 days past the deadline and no sigs!!!
EDIT:
OPPS the computer didint load everything! sorry! im taking a look now!

[Dark-Disciple]

^_^

You scared me for a second there iheartriku. Glad to have you back ^_^

[iheartriku]

So the stupid computer logged me off and i had longer comments and rating but this is the short (SHORT) version of my verdict!

F.Y.i: i am not the best sig maker in the world(take a look at my ugly sigs below), but i am picky and a little harsh on sig judging!

Gamergirl89:
Love the colors and vintage look. the rainy background on the smaller images is great!

Juicy Juice:
Love the colors on the image you selected. though i think you've blurred or the image came out blurred a little too much.

Color Me Evil:
love the image of riku. brightening of sig is great. the font i love it! thought the image seems soft.

Cloud4ever:
i love the background colors. the font needs to be brought out. The image of riku looks choppy, but is alright because the colors draw you away.


1.gamergirl89
2.Juicy Juice
3.Color Me Evil
4.Cloud4ever

[Hanatori]

Okay, here's my laydown.
I don't like rating, but I guess it has to happen.
I'm going to be a bit harsh with the actual scores, because I suck at math and I estimate too much.

cloud4ever:
I do like the background, but the image itself looks low-quality. The text is too big, taking away the focus from Riku. I think if Riku was smaller, and the text minimized if not taken away completely, it would be a pretty nice tag. :3

3/5

Gamergirl89: Not bad. :D I'm in love with the background and the colors, but you could have improved the front image of Riku a bit more. The text is so-so, but overall, the whole tag is pretty good. I especially love how it looks like it's in motion via filmstrips. You've improved a lot, by the way. :3

4.5/5

Color Me Evil: Hmm. I like how you used the text, though be careful with any serif fonts. In some sizes it's horrid. The image itself- you can see some low-quality pixels jutting out (I'm terribly OCD-infected [yes, infected >_>;]) but overall, a good manip. It would help to brighten up Riku's face a bit, but it's okay on its own. Well, compared to your other tags, it's not your best, but it's efficient.

4.25/5

Juicy Juice!: This feels like déjà-vu, don't you think? The cropping doesn't look too pretty, and it's quite blurry/bright à la .Oathkeeper..... The text is questionable, but I suppose that stuff was required. But in terms of your own skills, you are getting better. Keep improving, yes?

3/5

I suppose that's it. Gamergirl89 wins as my favorite, with a 4.5/5. Good job, everyone. :D

[Dark-Disciple]

Ok, so here's a final look at the winner:



By Gamergirl89^

*claps and Throws Confetti'

With
Color Me Evil second
Juicy Juice! Third
cloud4ever Forth
and
_Omni_ Last.

Congratulations to all contestants, and Until Next time....
Asta la VIsta!

^_^

[Gamergirl89]

^^ =] thanks everyone!!!!
and thanks hantori!
so since my tag won, do u want the words 2 be changed and add "The Closed" somewhere on there?

[iheartriku]

^
that would be best =P!lol!

[Color Me Evil]

The image itself- you can see some low-quality pixels jutting out

Do you just sit there 2 inches away from your moniter scanning my tags to find itsy bitsy things wrong with it that makes me want to slit my wrists? ;-;

[Roxas iz Punk]

wow, hawt entry CME
and um... next time, i suggest you guys find judges who can actually make a decent tag in photoshop to do the judging... you guys are liek Triple X hardcore style phailures when it comes to graphics critique
lawl

[Gamergirl89]

Originally Posted by Roxas iz Punk

next time, i suggest you guys find judges who can actually make a decent tag in photoshop to do the judging... you guys are liek Triple X hardcore style phailures when it comes to graphics critique
lawl

so ur sayin hantori sucks????
bad move

[Roxas iz Punk]

No, not hana.
Hana=Saint
lol

[Dark-Disciple]

Roxas iz Punk, I really don't think that was necessary. ^
Next time, if you are willing, drop by and take a place as judge if you thought that we did such a terrible job. We’ll be more than happy to have someone as “Amazing” and “Talented” like you judging….
Anyways, I thought that this was a good idea, so I might make this a bi-monthly thing.
So Roxas iz Punk, you might have a pretty damn good chance of coming by again.
We’ll be glad to have you’re help.
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Alright, I guess we are done here……
You guys can chill here awhile until we get this closed.


Again, Thanks to all of the contestants and Judges who allowed for this to take place.

We, the members of the Fanclub, really appreciate it.

THANKS ^_^