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**Solace** · 2008-04-17, 16:00

As Marina said, there is no rule preventing people from using the same render as someone else. Feel free to use your first entry, if you wish.

Vibeke · 2008-04-17, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Riker

My final entry.

Awfully small isn't it? D:

Woow, cookies for you for such great animation :O
I'll give some, when I'll be able to give them to you again

**Solace** · 2008-04-17, 16:12

Good things come in small packages?

Looks really nice Riker.

Ok, my Final Entry....sorta. One of these two will be entered but I can't decide.

Static?

Or animated?

I'm leaning towards the animated version, but was wondering what others thought.

Izayoi · 2008-04-17, 16:24

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Wow did you actually get the hair to move? Thats mad skill, I haven't praise anyone with such phrase for a long time.

Riker · 2008-04-17, 16:28

Thanks, guys.

I've just made a minor tweak to the sig so that she's more centered

@Solace

While the static sig has a better image quality, I think the subtle smoke animation adds more flavour to the sig, so I'll pick that.

KholdStare · 2008-04-17, 16:50

Oh well, final entry...

Moe wins for me.

darkjester · 2008-04-17, 17:15

damn... got busy with other things, and totally forgot about this thing, didn't even get a chance to revise my sig anymore... oh wells, well just so theres no confusion this right here will be my final entry.....

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Originally Posted by darkjester

version 2 of my entry... ::THIS WILL BE MY FINAL ENTRY::

k thxs...

Daniel E. · 2008-04-17, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Solace

Static?

I prefer the static one!

The smoke animation is nice but still........

xxmimixx · 2008-04-17, 19:18

Edit my final entry. Sorry if it wasn't considered a final entry ><.

Ayame_ · 2008-04-17, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Riker

My final entry.

Awfully small isn't it? D:

Aww but the clothes arent moving, tisk tisk

*runs*

Great stuff. Thats really impressive.

kamo · 2008-04-17, 20:30

I guess this will be my final entry.
I changed the background. This one might still not fit the mood, but when I try to do bright or colourful backgrounds, they seem too distracting, so I'm not sure what to do. ^^;;

Solace - I like the static one better, but I couldn't tell the other one was animated at first.

xerotwo · 2008-04-17, 22:27

My final entry is:

P.G. · 2008-04-17, 23:21

If its ok then, i'll revert back to my old entry

Final Entry

KiNA · 2008-04-17, 23:31

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Imba rika is imba >,<

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Originally Posted by Solace

Animated.. but I'l drop the smoke opacity down a bit more to make it more subtle..And add some more frames to smooth it out >_<! its just 33kb

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Originally Posted by KiNA

Since I wont have any time left to touch this, here's my FINAL ENTRY

Good luck guys ^^

BearShare · 2008-04-17, 23:34

Good luck guys.

Now I need to go back 12 or so pages and find my entry.
EDIT:
That took a good 10 minutes to find.

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Originally Posted by BearShare

-Final Entry-
Something simple.

Wandering_Youth · 2008-04-18, 00:13

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Originally Posted by Solace

Good things come in small packages?

Looks really nice Riker.

Ok, my Final Entry....sorta. One of these two will be entered but I can't decide.

Static?

Or animated?

I'm leaning towards the animated version, but was wondering what others thought.

Static because the animation you have for the second sig is barely noticeable. I had to look real hard to find it.

Ledgem · 2008-04-18, 00:48

The quality loss between the static and animated isn't noticable at all, at least on my screen. I'm not sure how much effort went into the animation but I'd imagine there was a fair bit. It's very subtle; I didn't notice it at first. However it is a nice touch, and I think it's smooth enough as it is now (KiNa's suggestion to add more frames would be possible but I probably wouldn't be able to see the difference). You might as well use it since you put the time into it. If people don't notice the animation it won't be any different than if you went with the static one, but if they do...

I'd mark my entry in this post but ImageShack doesn't seem to be working? I'll probably end up PMing it to Solace again. Not pleased with it, because I was unable to leverage my HCG archives. This is the first time in years that I had to go to non-HCG sources for content. It's a break from what I became used to, but I can appreciate the contest for that. Breaking us out of our habits and making us try new things is better for skill improvement overall.

KasumiGirl · 2008-04-18, 01:13

Animation ftw. Solace!

My final entry.

**Solace** · 2008-04-18, 02:57

Wow. Didn't think the suggestions would be so split!

As far as image quality goes, blame the limited color palette of the gif format. The render and text seem to come out relatively intact, but the bg suffers because of the large amount of gradients. Still, it seems most people have a difficult time telling the difference at a glance which is good.

As far as making the smoke more subtle, pretty much everyone has stated that it's already very subtle and that it takes them a moment to realize that it's actually animated. That's also good because it's the effect I wanted. She's not holding a torch, just a small cigarette.

Believe it or not, there's 20 frames of animation for the effect, which makes the small file size even more boggling.

I think I'll make it official and enter the animated version as my Final Entry.

Zaku Hyuga · 2008-04-18, 07:36

Hey I just wanted to stop in and let you guys know that I didn't ditch ya. I've ben keeping an eye over the thread and everyone's sigs look great!

Well i hope evryone does well, and good luck, entries end tonight, it's actually tonight this time I'm not messing it up!

2008-04-17, 16:00	Link #481
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	As Marina said, there is no rule preventing people from using the same render as someone else. Feel free to use your first entry, if you wish. __________________

2008-04-17, 16:12	Link #483
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	Good things come in small packages? Looks really nice Riker. Ok, my Final Entry....sorta. One of these two will be entered but I can't decide. Static? Or animated? I'm leaning towards the animated version, but was wondering what others thought. __________________

2008-04-17, 16:50	Link #486
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	Final Entry Oh well, final entry... Moe wins for me. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-04-17, 19:18	Link #489
xxmimixx ♥Sebastian's new wife♥ Artist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Age: 31	Edit my final entry. Sorry if it wasn't considered a final entry ><. __________________ Deviantart

2008-04-17, 20:30	Link #491
kamo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Age: 33	I guess this will be my final entry. I changed the background. This one might still not fit the mood, but when I try to do bright or colourful backgrounds, they seem too distracting, so I'm not sure what to do. ^^;; Solace - I like the static one better, but I couldn't tell the other one was animated at first. __________________

2008-04-17, 16:28	Link #485
Riker Peek a boo Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2005	Thanks, guys. I've just made a minor tweak to the sig so that she's more centered @Solace While the static sig has a better image quality, I think the subtle smoke animation adds more flavour to the sig, so I'll pick that.

2008-04-17, 22:27	Link #492
xerotwo Member Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2007	My final entry is:

2008-04-17, 23:21	Link #493
P.G. Rated P.G. Superstar Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boracay, PH	If its ok then, i'll revert back to my old entry Final Entry

2008-04-18, 00:48	Link #497
Ledgem Love Yourself Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northeast USA Age: 38	The quality loss between the static and animated isn't noticable at all, at least on my screen. I'm not sure how much effort went into the animation but I'd imagine there was a fair bit. It's very subtle; I didn't notice it at first. However it is a nice touch, and I think it's smooth enough as it is now (KiNa's suggestion to add more frames would be possible but I probably wouldn't be able to see the difference). You might as well use it since you put the time into it. If people don't notice the animation it won't be any different than if you went with the static one, but if they do... I'd mark my entry in this post but ImageShack doesn't seem to be working? I'll probably end up PMing it to Solace again. Not pleased with it, because I was unable to leverage my HCG archives. This is the first time in years that I had to go to non-HCG sources for content. It's a break from what I became used to, but I can appreciate the contest for that. Breaking us out of our habits and making us try new things is better for skill improvement overall. __________________

2008-04-18, 01:13	Link #498
KasumiGirl The endless sky Graphic Designer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oosutoraria Age: 34	Animation ftw. Solace! My final entry.

2008-04-18, 02:57	Link #499
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	Wow. Didn't think the suggestions would be so split! As far as image quality goes, blame the limited color palette of the gif format. The render and text seem to come out relatively intact, but the bg suffers because of the large amount of gradients. Still, it seems most people have a difficult time telling the difference at a glance which is good. As far as making the smoke more subtle, pretty much everyone has stated that it's already very subtle and that it takes them a moment to realize that it's actually animated. That's also good because it's the effect I wanted. She's not holding a torch, just a small cigarette. Believe it or not, there's 20 frames of animation for the effect, which makes the small file size even more boggling. I think I'll make it official and enter the animated version as my Final Entry. __________________

2008-04-18, 07:36	Link #500
Zaku Hyuga Domo Ori Gato Mr. Roboto Author Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Village Hidden in the Leaves Age: 31	Hey I just wanted to stop in and let you guys know that I didn't ditch ya. I've ben keeping an eye over the thread and everyone's sigs look great! Well i hope evryone does well, and good luck, entries end tonight, it's actually tonight this time I'm not messing it up! __________________ Come Visit The New Breathe Of Fire Central Forums(BOFC)!!!!