GriffinM6 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hey there guys. Today I decided to try my first wallpaper. It's for my favorite team the Miami Hurricanes. Just wanted to see what y'all think I could fix and improve on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake3roo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 looks cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL_ArchMadness Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 edti: i thought it said contest...lolmy only suggestion is to make the phrase "there's a Hurricane..." orange. I think it will stand out more, and add a nice pop of color. http://boards.sportslogos.net/topic/98633-2014-nfl-concept-expansion-series-dallas-cowboys/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioSportsMan61 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The player looks too stylized with the effects put on it. Tone it down a bit with them and it will look better My Behance Portfolio --- Follow @Steinosaur19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnardella5 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 those are not effects for background like this..idk if u saw any of my work, but look into topaz adjust (a plugin) for effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAB Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Not bad for a first try, I think the "There's a hurricane coming" text could be a little smaller though. Maybe try to have it running straight across the top. I think you have too many elements competing for attention. The two logos, and the "Football 2014" text could also be much smaller, and the ACC logo would read better if it was just white. Wallpapers are large images, so text doesn't have to be gigantic, and the background can be the main focus. I'd also try a different font for the player's name. Miami's font doesn't translate very well to smaller sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 edti: i thought it said contest...lolmy only suggestion is to make the phrase "there's a Hurricane..." orange. I think it will stand out more, and add a nice pop of color. I tried that originally, but the contrast looked really weird. Not bad for a first try, I think the "There's a hurricane coming" text could be a little smaller though. Maybe try to have it running straight across the top. I think you have too many elements competing for attention. The two logos, and the "Football 2014" text could also be much smaller, and the ACC logo would read better if it was just white. Wallpapers are large images, so text doesn't have to be gigantic, and the background can be the main focus. I'd also try a different font for the player's name. Miami's font doesn't translate very well to smaller sizes.I took your suggestions and I think it looks good.I still can't decide what effect to use on the player though. It's kinda tough to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdp Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I would revert to full color for Perryman (without the effects), then you're probably good to go. "Type something, will ya? We're paying for this stuff." - Peter VenkmanComplete: Stateside Soccer Federation | Complete: World Football Club Alliance | Stalled: Roller Hockey International Redux | Stalled: MLB & Soccer Crossover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 I would revert to full color for Perryman (without the effects), then you're probably good to go.Like such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I still can't decide what effect to use on the player though. It's kinda tough to decide. So far I like this one the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdp Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I would revert to full color for Perryman (without the effects), then you're probably good to go.Like such?I prefer the color. But I'd go with the original image.One thing I learned from newspaper layout is to have the subject facing the text. In this instance, he'd look more like a part of the image as a whole, instead of looking as if he's running off of it. "Type something, will ya? We're paying for this stuff." - Peter VenkmanComplete: Stateside Soccer Federation | Complete: World Football Club Alliance | Stalled: Roller Hockey International Redux | Stalled: MLB & Soccer Crossover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hey Griffin,It's looking good.You could play around with a bunch of things...Blurring the background just a tad, and leaving the foreground crisp and sharp, would give the illusion of more depth.A thin white glow around the figure might make him "pop" a little more? *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDesign Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 A think a more hurricane-looking sky would help up the tension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnardella5 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 it seems like u skipped my comment..use topaz for an effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb6 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The ACC logo looks out of place. Maybe make it larger and put it on the otherside of "FOOTBALL 2014" like the U logo is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Alright guys, here's a new version.And vnardella5, I couldn't find the topaz effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnardella5 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 topazhttps://www.topazlabs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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