just what the Pistons need: a third string center. Joe Dumars was replaced by a mean ol' alien a few years back you guys.
Wallpaper Season - Notre Dame Week
Ok, so I will hopefully be putting 2-3 different wallpapers up. A lot of this will depend on how fast I can get my new TV mounted (also my computer monitor). This first one is very simple, but I still like the look of it. I will be working on another one tonight that will be a little more complicated. In the meantime, enjoy the first one of the week! Hope you like it. Go Blue, beat the Irish!
Wallpaper 1 - "Touchdown Jesus"
- JonValk
September 17th, 2012 at 4:00 PM | 
Can you make a wallpaper from this?
Can you make a wallpaper from this?
September 17th, 2012 at 4:09 PM |
Sure, I'll give it a go...
Sure, I'll give it a go...
Sure, I'll give it a go...
September 17th, 2012 at 4:11 PM |
Agreed
Agreed
Nothing embodies this rivalry like Denard enacting "The Pose" before running downfield for a touchdown in an epic comeback.
Victors Valiant
September 17th, 2012 at 5:14 PM |
Hate to burst your bubble,
Hate to burst your bubble,
Hate to burst your bubble, but that isn't the play where Denard breaks out for the touchdown...
September 17th, 2012 at 9:14 PM |
In fact, I'm like 97% sure he
In fact, I'm like 97% sure he
In fact, I'm like 97% sure he was tackled for a loss 2 seconds after this photo was taken
If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?
September 17th, 2012 at 11:15 PM |
Sssssshhhhhhhh...
Sssssshhhhhhhh...
I wasn't referring to reality. It was hypothetical hyperbole.
Victors Valiant
September 17th, 2012 at 4:16 PM |
How about
How about
A touchdown Jesus that looks like Denard (hair, etc..), doing the pose and stiff-arming ND player, and holding a football. That would be nice. Blasphemous, yes, but nice.
“We accept reality so readily, perhaps because we sense that nothing is real.”
September 17th, 2012 at 7:45 PM |
It's only blasphemous...
It's only blasphemous...
if you're religious. Otherwise it's just imagery that means nothing to you.
September 17th, 2012 at 8:32 PM |
Awesomesauce
Awesomesauce
That looks sweet in my head
September 17th, 2012 at 4:37 PM |
Agreed that the Denard
Agreed that the Denard
Agreed that the Denard "Heisman" photo is awesome by itself, but it's always a little tainted in my mind because his stiff arm didn't work - he got tackled right after the photo was taken. Sad panda. But then again, Michigan did win. Happy panda.
"I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left."
September 17th, 2012 at 4:47 PM |
Typography. The wallpapers
Typography. The wallpapers
Typography. The wallpapers the last few weeks have been well done graphically, but the typography leaves much to be desired.
/typefacesnob
September 17th, 2012 at 6:49 PM |
I think part of the
I think part of the
I think part of the typography issues stem from the fact that I use my 60" TV as my monitor. It changes how I want the type to look for me. I'm open to suggestions.
September 17th, 2012 at 7:16 PM |
It's not really just a matter
It's not really just a matter
It's not really just a matter of picking the right type face, it's spending some time on actually making the text fit into the overall composition.
You obviously spent a lot of time on the image, but it looks like once you were finished you grabbed a random grungy block font and typed it out in all caps.
Good typography can make an average designer look great, and bad typography can make even the best designer look like an amatuer.
September 17th, 2012 at 9:03 PM |
Please explain to me how the
Please explain to me how the
Please explain to me how the typeface used doesn't fit. I can understand if your preference is a more subtle use of type, but that doesn't mean the type used is I'll-fitting. I went with more of a "in your face block-text" to frame up the bottom an also make it easier to read. I will re-work it for those who prefer a subtle feel. In the end, it's purpose is two-fold. Yes, it's art - that's where my passion lies. However, I've encountered lots of people who don't like the small, subtle uses of text and prefer more of a band-poster feel. This isn't me getting defensive, by th way, I enjoy the constructive criticism. I do, however, wish you'd provide a more in-depth idea of what you'd prefer. In the end, I do this because I like providing good wallpaper to the mgoblog community - so I need your insight to make it fit individual and collective preference. Thanks for the insight - I welcome more.
September 17th, 2012 at 11:35 PM |
Please understand that all of
Please understand that all of
Please understand that all of these comments are in no way meant to be degrading to you as an artist and I am glad that you are open to constructive criticism.
I realize that I didn't explain very well im my previous post, let me give it another try.
My problem with the typography isn't a matter of subtleness but rather how it fits into the composition. As it stands it's just a white text that sits on top of an otherwise really well done composition of some cool graphical elements. You want to try to find a way to make the text part of that composition rather than something that looks like a last minute addition.
Try using blending modes (overlay, multiply, screen, etc) to make the text fit better into the composition. Another thing to try would be layer masks to add grunge to your text rather than using grungy fonts that come premade, which look sterile in comparison. I'll embed a couple examples below so you can see what I mean.
White text with an overlay blending mode. One click of a button and the text becomes part of the image.
Simply turning down the opacity or putting a texture over the text helps, and might be the most basic of all the ways to accomplish this.
Some more simple blending
Looks like blending and layer masking.
Obviously I don't expect you (or myself, or anyone) to live up to monuMental, but good typography isn't really all that hard if you put as much, or even a fraction of the time into it that you spent on the rest of the composition.
September 17th, 2012 at 11:39 PM |
I see what you mean. I
I see what you mean. I
I see what you mean. I suppose I didn't do more blending in the game info text (as opposed to the elements of the art). You are most definitely correct in assuming that I spent the vast majority of my time on the image and not the type. I will put in some time to see if I can produce something you like better. Thanks for clarifying that you were more focused on the blending (making it part of the art) than the size and position.
September 17th, 2012 at 5:49 PM |
Could you please, please,
Could you please, please,
Could you please, please, please put the Michigan "wings" on Jesus's head??? THAT would be awesome.
September 17th, 2012 at 5:51 PM |
or
or
or Denard dreads.
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise - the other, loyalty." — Yost
September 17th, 2012 at 6:06 PM |
Touchdown Denard instead of
Touchdown Denard instead of
Touchdown Denard instead of Jesus. Do it!!
ATTN NBA Dads and Siblings: Have brothers / sons on the hoops come-up?
Michigan = NBA Family U
September 17th, 2012 at 6:07 PM |
Fresco
Fresco
It would have been comical to see the "revision" Jesus face done on the fresco, by Cecelia Jiminez. But this is better.
Columbus, your tears are delicious.
Yes, that is me dressed as Casey Anthony for Halloween.
September 17th, 2012 at 6:57 PM |
Like the Denard vs. Te'o
Like the Denard vs. Te'o
Like the Denard vs. Te'o theme. Can we has Kovacs vs. Golson wallpaper?
Formerly known as PahokeePahokee
September 18th, 2012 at 10:04 AM |
Kovacs hit on Alex Carder,
Kovacs hit on Alex Carder,
but with Golson photoshopped in Carder's place.
If only I knew how to do that.
"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan." - Brady Hoke
September 18th, 2012 at 11:19 PM |
Hungry Denard
Hungry Denard
Not trying to take the thread but I do not have enough points to start my own. That and I wanted to put where it would be appreciated.
September 18th, 2012 at 11:21 PM |
Heh. I like it.
Heh. I like it.
Heh. I like it.
September 20th, 2012 at 8:35 PM |
Well done
Well done
I almost did something similar with a Lucky Charms box. I like this better than what I had planned. Nice work. I love all of the little details on the box (toasted defensive backs, etc.).
September 21st, 2012 at 10:43 PM |
Thanks
Thanks
It is my first venture into making any pictures, wallpaper or not. Got to give you guys credit for coming up with something every week. I will see if I can keep up.
September 21st, 2012 at 8:39 AM |
Agree on the awesomeness of this...
Agree on the awesomeness of this...
and I also agree on the typography critique above. It's the one thing from keeping this from being an all-time classic. Even if it was the same technique used, but with a non-outlined font, you might find it much cleaner.
That said, I love the different layers of meaning with the logos, current players, classic moments all in one. It's damn impressive.
Oh, and one other thing, a pet peeve of mine is the inaccurate use of EST. We're in Daylight time still, so it really should be EDT (or to avoid time zone problems, ET).
Man, I'm a dick.
Jon, might I add that you have talent I could never match, just trying to be helpful. :)
please?