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Zacoriann [Sugarbush]
February 5th, 2014 2:14:24pm
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Hello! Sorry to interrupt your day, but I have been attempting to dabble in the making of graphics, and would like an interest check or some feedback on my work!


 http://oi57.tinypic.com/ayojvc.jpg


 I also apologize for the watermark; I was too lazy to take it off when uploading it.


Anyway, what do you think? Possibly good enough to sell?


How much would you pay for it?


What would you want fixed?




 


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Z.exious
February 5th, 2014 7:13:52pm
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I think it's a lovely manip! I'd definitely be interested in ordering from you, if I had any horses without pics. xD

I do think it's good enough to sell, assuming all of your work is of the same caliber. I'd say it would be priced somewhere between 5-20m. Just a guestimate based on what I've paid for my graphics recently xD (I'd be happy to tell you what I paid for the pics on my horses, if you are interested). 

I don't see anything I would want fixed ^^




 

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Absinthe .:.Main.:.
February 5th, 2014 7:23:16pm
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I do think it would sell...but I think you could do a little more with it. Clean up the edges a little (on the hind end it looks a little lumpy), maybe play with the lighting a little bit. Small things that will make all the difference :) Oh...and the credits are fuzzy, so they would need to be easier to read.




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Zacoriann [Sugarbush]
February 5th, 2014 7:35:50pm
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Thank you both!

@Abs; I noticed that with the credits. Thanks for the tips. :)




 

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Riddle ;; isn't it beautiful the way we fall apart.
February 6th, 2014 12:51:55am
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- This is a good start.  I think you choose the images well, and they go together.  However, nothing about this image is really unique - it won't stand out from other images offered in the Auctions.  If you take a look at the Auctions now, you'll see it can be kind of hit and miss with these basic "headshot" images.  You can see what those images are going for, and I'd put this in about the same price range.

- One thing I have noticed all-around with so many images on here is the lack of (1)detail and (2)post processing.  Detail takes time and isn't always worth what an image might make.  Post processing, however, is something I feel should be done with every single image. 

http://prntscr.com/2pwbzq

You can see above a few quick changes I applied to the image to make it "pop".  Simply adjusting the contrast and curves on an image can make a huge difference.  If you have Photoshop, look into downloading Photoshop Actions from DeviantArt; don't rely solely on these, though.  Mix them with your own adjustments and effects.

- As Absinthe mentioned, the curve of the back/rump is bumpy.  There is also some "flyaway" by the ear that could be cleaned up.  At the top of the image is also a slice of black that I'd get rid of.

- Lastly, add a border.  XD  I always tell people that some a border, of any kind, says "I'm finished!".  Even just a 1px black line around the image will give it a clean look to the edges.

Hope none of this was too harsh.




 

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Zacoriann [Sugarbush]
February 6th, 2014 1:30:58am
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Not harsh at all, thank you very much. :)

I actually use GIMP and FireAlpaca (FA has clipping, whereas GIMP doesn't so I use FA for minor color changes).

I'll have to see what I can do!




 

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Riddle ;; isn't it beautiful the way we fall apart.
February 6th, 2014 2:08:03am
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Okay, so you'll be looking at "Scripts & Plugins": http://www.deviantart.com/resources/applications/gimpactions/

This is a good example of a set: http://jeanfan.deviantart.com/art/GIMP-Script-Vintage-Wash-and-Ancient-Warmth-273308787




 

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Zacoriann [Sugarbush]
February 7th, 2014 8:15:52pm
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I'll check them out, thank you. :)




 

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