Promo Poster - Critique Please - New rendering post 63

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

I know nothing about graphic design, but I do like the clock. Are you going to be displaying clocks at your retail location or is it just a sign and then people custom order them?

Personally, it seems like something where an example or two for people to look at would be much more powerful than a poster.

Clocks are on Display at F2 Furnishings. They have about 8 right now and will be getting a few more. There is just a crappy print out of that says Como Designs currently and I would like it to look a bit better.

[chemgear]

Originally Posted by fotze

If I was a dickface useless critique: Why would anyone put a clock in the field where it is full of Ultima IV poisonous neon green grass. Now with every step you are going to go down 1 hit point unless you mix some ginseng and garlic and do a Cure spell.

Whoa, whoa - back up the bus. The hell does fotze know about such things?!

[surferguy]

Here are a couple of other photos:

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by SebC

A few places where it could be improved:

- You cut of the corner of the clock, not good. Hopefully it's a crop and you can fix that.
- HDR is overcooked... in particular, the radioactive green grass beside the clock pulls attention away from the clock. The magenta area in the upper left corner is also a distraction.
- It looks like there's been a blue grain applied to the clock but with the holes and hands masked off. If I'm correct in that being a photoshop effect and not an actual feature of the clock then I would remove the grain from the entire clock. Or maybe just not use the effect at all.
- Having the clock at an angle is okay, but I would have the closer end at the side and have it lead you into the frame.
- I'll echo the recommendation for a thicker, simpler font.

These photos were cooked using snapseed on my iPhone. I can understand the critique of the photo, unfortunately I couldn't get regulator75 to meet me on Cape Breton earlier this summer.

[Fobulous]

Something looks offs and I can't quite put my finger on it. I think it may have to do with the contemporary design of the clock (which is amazing btw) and the fact that it is in a field. It is almost like you have mixed 2 types of design into an ad.

I think you might be best suited to go with more of a contemporary ad to match the clock.


-FoB.

[Lanny_McDonald]

This image doesn't make sense. Why would anyone put a clock in the middle of this beautiful vista? This is the type of location people come to get away from watching the clock. I would only place timepieces in locations where it would make sense that people, or anthropomorphized animals/characters, would need a timepiece. A timepiece out of context is going to detract from your product.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Here are a couple of other photos:

Strangely, I really like this one just the way it is.

[surferguy]

With Eurostile:

[PsYcNeT]

^^ Make sure the border distancing is equal on both sides of the text. So either make the font larger to fill the gap between it and the DESIGNS logo, or stretch it to reduce the space. As well it's about 2-3 pixels too high from the lower edge of the black.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by surferguy

These photos were cooked using snapseed on my iPhone. I can understand the critique of the photo, unfortunately I couldn't get regulator75 to meet me on Cape Breton earlier this summer.

Is the clock in the photo at all? Or is it shopped in? Also, if you can access the uncooked versions that may be helpful.

Either way, you can fix a lot of these things even after the fact. Or at least, someone who is competent with Photoshop could. Even some simple things like reducing the saturation a bit, taking white balance from the clock and smoothing it with a healing brush would go a long way.

If you give me permission, I'll demonstrate what I mean but keep in mind that my PS skills are quite weak and a pro would do a better job.

[PsYcNeT]

As well, I would capitalize "For" just for congruency.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by SebC

Is the clock in the photo at all? Or is it shopped in? Also, if you can access the uncooked versions that may be helpful.

Either way, you can fix a lot of these things even after the fact. Or at least, someone who is competent with Photoshop could.

Yes the clocks are actually on location in each of these shots and I do have access to the original photos. I am just not as proficient at working Photoshop to my advantage.

[Bigtime]

New catch phrase:

"For Extraordinary Times, Make It COMO Time".

I'll take 3% of the revenue.

[PsYcNeT]

surferguy, I have some ad creation experience and a boatload of Photoshop experience if you would like me to help out, depending on the timeline. I'm busy as hell tonight but I could definitely help you out tomorrow if your timeline isn't too tight.

EDIT: For free, I don't do PS work professionally anymore.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Yes the clocks are actually on location in each of these shots and I do have access to the original photos. I am just not as proficient at working Photoshop to my advantage.

Just so you see it, I edited that post.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by SebC

Is the clock in the photo at all? Or is it shopped in? Also, if you can access the uncooked versions that may be helpful.

Either way, you can fix a lot of these things even after the fact. Or at least, someone who is competent with Photoshop could. Even some simple things like reducing the saturation a bit, taking white balance from the clock and smoothing it with a healing brush would go a long way.

If you give me permission, I'll demonstrate what I mean but keep in mind that my PS skills are quite weak and a pro would do a better job.

Go for it!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

New catch phrase:

"For Extraordinary Times, Make It COMO Time".

I'll take 3% of the revenue.

"To ensure that you always COMOn Time. To work."

Huh? Huh? I'm here all week.

[Nufy]

Why would you make a clock out of Swiss Cheese ?

[KTrain]

You might want to include your website address on the poster.

Also, you have a logo. You should be consistent in using it on all your marketing materials.

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by surferguy

unfortunately I couldn't get regulator75 to meet me on Cape Breton earlier this summer.

Ummm, did you even ask?