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HausofLuke – This is sadly a step back from last week. I think that your vision was very cool, but the execution did not work too well. The broken mirror effect could have been blended differently to look a little more realistic. I am also not a huge fan of the fonts you chose, or the font effects you used. I think that is something you should play around with more – fonts. 6.5/10
Brunette Ambition – I have mixed feelings about this entry. The blending is done pretty well technically, but I don’t really like the photos you chose. The palette is nice. Another weak spot for me is the date at the bottom, as it looks like an afterthought. 8/10
Bayonsay – Another amazing entry from you! The color palette here is phenomenal, and the composition is extremely well done. You really know how to place text professionally and artistically. The major problem that I have with this banner is that there are noticeable issues with the cutting and blending – specifically around Bey’s hair. Her shoulders look really well blended, but the hair is where the major issue is, and this is accentuated by the colors used. 9/10
Felixdawson – This is fantastic! In my opinion, the strongest entry of this round. Your photos are blended together extremely well, with all of the color and lighting adjustments done seamlessly. There are some minor cutting moments that are questionable – specifically around the edge of Lana’s hat. I also think you could have arranged the text a little better. Overall, however, you excelled. 9.5/10
Sam – So, I look at this entry from afar, and I love it. It looks pretty well composed, and I think that’s because you chose a rather singular palette to work with. When you zoom in, however, you do notice a lot of cutting and blending issues, especially around Kesha’s hair in both photos. And I think the glowing font could have been done in a more professional manner. Overall, this is a step up from last round, but I know you can do better. 7.5/10
Nnmmo
HausOfLuke - 7
I like this.
The shattered mirror effect looks cool and fits with the lyric.
The blending could have been a little bit better and more realistic tho.
The font is also not that great. You could’ve chosen a much better one.
0.5 points deducted because there’s no single cover.
Overall this is a good entry and it’s amazing to see you getting better in PS with every round.
Brunette Ambition - 9.5
A very good entry.
Only things that I have to say is that the first single cover doesn’t fit with the rest of the edit and the release date is just sort of … there.
But you included everything Phoenix asked for.
Overall this is a VERY good entry.
Bayonsay - 9.5
This would have been a 10 if you would have included everything Phoenix asked for.
-0.5 point for not blending at least 2 pictures together
Overall this BLOWs me away
felixdawson - 9.5
This would have been a 10 if you would have included everything Phoenix asked for.
-0.5 point for not blending at least 2 pictures together.
Overall this is an AMAZING entry. Almost perfect.
Sam - 10
DAMN.
This is perfect.
The theme is amazing.
The Keshas really show the change that takes place when the sun goes down.
You blended them very well together and made everything fit with the background.
The font selection is great. I love how it glows just like the moon.
Era
HausOfLuke 8/10
This is one of your better entries for sure. I love the glass effect and the border and the picture you chose. However the font and the colour palette could have been much more interesting so please concentrate on that more.
Brunette Ambition 8.5/10
I really liked this a lot at first glance but then the upper picture and it's positioning just made it look a bit awkward to me. The blending was nicely done tho. I would've liked some more work in this tho. Also you could've put the date in a similar font as the album and it would've blended in much nicer.
Bayonsay 8.5/10
OK I LOVE this! Your choice of colours is so like me and I love that. However the cutting of the Bey pic is a bit choppy and you can see that in her hair. Make sure to use the eraser tool to fade the edges when cutting with such detail next time. Also should have blended more pics as Phoenix said but love everything other than that.
felixdawson 9/10
My fav entry this round! Love it and the blending and colouring is perfect. I wish the real album cover was like this haha. My only little issue is with the text arrangement which could've been a bit better and you could've used a suitable darker font color for the smaller parts so it could've been more effective.
Sam 8.5/10
This is very ambient and looks really great. However the picture composition would've looked better with just one picture of Kesha in it. I know you had to merge more images but it feels like you added the second picture only coz of that. Also you know you can try alternating the font color when against dark background and a light/white background. The cutting of her hair and especially her hand isn't that good tho so make sure you observe your pictures minutely while cutting!
Phoenix
HausOfLuke 4/10
- Step down from last entry, disappointed.
- Deducted a point for not following the rules.
- Should have chosen better font
- The overall concept is good, but it didnt turned out to be great, as of result
Brunette Ambition 8
- Love how blending went great like this
- Should have gone for better pictures
- The date is just.. out of nowhere...
Bayonsay 9.5
- Would have been 10/10 if you just followed my rules
- Great job, but i can see some problem with hair cutting.
felixdawson 9.5
- Again, if you followed the rule, you would have gotten 10/10 which sucks
- I have nothing to tell because you did JUSTICE to this work.
Sam 8.5
- You always get better in time (Buy it on iTunes)
- Just wishing that it would be color instead of blue/grayscale
- That glowing effect need to improve, try watching the tutorial to get some tips.