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First Shot At Selective Coloring

Discussion in 'Single Piece Critique' started by Loved is the Leo, Jun 28, 2012.

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    Leo Love the lovable otter cat.

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    Alright, so I've downloaded the trail of CS6.... (although have been using Elements still for blending since I find it more user friendly). Anywho, I tried some selective coloring
    Pre-Selective Coloring

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    Post Selective Coloring

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    Not too bad, I hope?
    Leo Love, Jun 28, 2012
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    Not bad at All. I love the soft colors you chose. It fits the banner nicely. I would add a contrast adjustment layer over the coloring layers to give the graphic a little more umph. You can never go wrong with contrast. But I love it, very good job!
    Scarey Kerri, Jul 21, 2012
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    I think there may already be one? But I haven't opened this PSD in a while, so will definitely add one if there isn't :3

    I've started doing banner 3 part series. That's the first part to my next set.
    Leo Love, Jul 23, 2012
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    Yeah I'd add a little more contrast, not to much more but a little more, it would help the color out just a little.

    I cant wait to see them! I'm loving these and I've been stalking the graphics section here haha so I definatly cant wait to see what you've got coming! Banners hate me with a passion, but yours are beautiful!
    Scarey Kerri, Jul 24, 2012
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    Leo Love the lovable otter cat.

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    Thank you! I'm rather pleased with, although am struggling a bit with what to make the next two look like x.x And I forget what the quote I was using is /shot/

    But this is my other 3 parter

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    Leo Love, Jul 24, 2012
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    Oh those are simply stunning!!!!! I love each of those! Amazing job! and the colors are gorgeous!
    Scarey Kerri, Jul 27, 2012
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    Can honestly say this is FANTASTIC work! You should be proud of yourself
    MadHatterJimmy, Jul 28, 2012
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    OH MY GLOB. Where did you get the stock for that set you posted the 'til death do us part one? I LOVE IT!

    On to the actual critique now, *smothers excitement*, I like the coloring and the images are superb, but the model just seems oddly placed maybe move those images off center but put them next to each other so that they are closer together or even overlapping in a way and then I would also suggest using an adjustment curves layer to define the edges of everything a bit more. If you're using Photoshop that is, and even a color adjustment layer to really make the coloring blend perfectly together. But it is a beautiful set can't wait to see the finish and others to it.
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    Sadly, that set won't have selective coloring added because I like the more muted tones of it- I think it's more fitting to the message and the fact they both were born during the time of the Romans. Anywhoodles, thanks guys and if you want to see my more recent stuff you can definitely check out my newly updated gallery!
    Leo Love, Oct 3, 2012
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    Miss Lady! I too think that you should be very very proud of yourself. Not everyone can master selective coloring, it's a pain most of the time haha. However I think you did a stand up job in your banners, they flow and are very eye pleasing. If I could like it more than once I would *smiles*
    heartbeat, Oct 3, 2012
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    Leo Love the lovable otter cat.

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    Thanks, but those actually have no coloring :p Besides what I could do in Elements. Only the Willa Holland banner does.

    Most of my new stuff does though~ -pokes gallery-
    Leo Love, Oct 4, 2012
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