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[DominicGreene]

Here's mine:

Great artwork, good job. The only problem I have is that the picture of Craig is a little humorous, but other than that I could see that as being the poster. It's one of the very few fan art that could ACTUALLY BE by industry standards.

[DamnCoffee]

'Unknown' Style.

[Simon]

So far, the Cat poster, Maketto's gold one, and Charles' blue one are doing it for - in terms of strictly teaser designs.

Is markymurph going to do one?

[DominicGreene]

So far, the Cat poster, Maketto's gold one, and Charles' blue one are doing it for - in terms of strictly teaser designs.

Is markymurph going to do one?

And mine of course... Pretty arrogant of me to say.

[bondrocks14]

Version 2:

[univex]

Here is my poster, please comment on what you think, this took quite a while to make.



Larger version,

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9372/skyfall.jpg

Really like that shot, from the Bond on Set book right? Cool poster Dom. On a side note, I hope the Omega PO is back (don´t have the money to buy another one...ever )

[Simon]

Bondrocks - I think the concern I have with your poster is that it is placing Bond in a very diminutive and almost to-be-mocked position.

Placing his head at the bottom, and particularly his nose just above the bottom edge, gives him an almost peek-a-boo appearance. Not Bond at all. And while I realise that conventionally, Bond, the hero, should be head and shoulders above all else, there is probably a reason for that convention.

[bondrocks14]

Bondrocks - I think the concern I have with your poster is that it is placing Bond in a very diminutive and almost to-be-mocked position.

Placing his head at the bottom, and particularly his nose just above the bottom edge, gives him an almost peek-a-boo appearance. Not Bond at all. And while I realise that conventionally, Bond, the hero, should be head and shoulders above all else, there is probably a reason for that convention.

I've gotta say that I've never understood why so many of you critique people's fan art. I mean, it's like, fan art. It's made for fun. Why even critique someone's fun and a product of their own creative talents (or lack of)? You either like it, or you don't. There is plenty of fan art on here that I don't like and also that doesn't even remotely look realistic. But, I don't say anything to the respective creators because I know (regardless of what others think about their fan art), the creators of all this fan art get a lot of happiness out of imagining something themselves, getting to see it come into existence, and sharing it with others. Why would I want to start shooting down people's personal happiness? I don't. Why do so many of you? Only you truly know.

But to respond directly to what you said about mine, the poster I came up with is full of hidden meaning and images. The top of Craig's hair also doubles as the neckline of Blofeld's suit, therefore it works with Craig's face being that low. I also don't see what's wrong with having Blofeld prominently in center instead of Bond..after all this is a teaser poster teasing the return of Blofeld. The tagline "London's Falling" has double meaning - a ) in reference to the film's title and b ) in reference to the rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down." Blofeld's head also has a ghosted tattoo-like image of an upside down London Bridge (or, you could say, a falling down London Bridge). The original black and white one I posted had Craig's blue eyes as the only color on the poster. His colored eyes being made prominent are an allusion to the prominent and glaring eyes of Blofeld's cat, and the contrast of the white poster mimics the contrast of the cat's eyes and white fur. Instead of the piercing eyes of Blofeld's cat, we have the piercing eyes of Bond, who will ultimately thwart Blofeld's plan to blow up London Bridge.

Edited by bondrocks14, 16 October 2011 - 02:39 AM.

[Simon]

I've gotta say that I've never understood why so many of you critique people's fan art. I mean, it's like, fan art.

If you put something up for public consumption, it either gets commented on, or it does not.

Freedom of speech fella.

If you want to create something that remains specifically for your own pleasure, then keep it entirely to yourself - and don't post it up.

As for the second paragraph explaining all those hidden meanings, I wish they had remained hidden. There seems little point in having to explain at great length in imagery that which should be understood purely from the viewing. Suffice to say, I didn't get the necklines or London Bridge references...

[Jim]

But to respond directly to what you said about mine, the poster I came up with is full of hidden meaning and images. The top of Craig's hair also doubles as the neckline of Blofeld's suit, therefore it works with Craig's face being that low.

That's quite clever, I see it now.

I also don't see what's wrong with having Blofeld prominently in center instead of Bond..after all this is a teaser poster teasing the return of Blofeld. The tagline "London's Falling" has double meaning - a ) in reference to the film's title and b ) in reference to the rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down." Blofeld's head also has a ghosted tattoo-like image of an upside down London Bridge (or, you could say, a falling down London Bridge). The original black and white one I posted had Craig's blue eyes as the only color on the poster. His colored eyes being made prominent are an allusion to the prominent and glaring eyes of Blofeld's cat, and the contrast of the white poster mimics the contrast of the cat's eyes and white fur. Instead of the piercing eyes of Blofeld's cat, we have the piercing eyes of Bond, who will ultimately thwart Blofeld's plan to blow up London Bridge.

Unfortunately that's not London Bridge.

[Captain Tightpants]

The tagline "London's Falling" has double meaning - a ) in reference to the film's title and b ) in reference to the rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down."

Actually, my first thought was this:

[univex]

The tagline "London's Falling" has double meaning - a ) in reference to the film's title and b ) in reference to the rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down."

Actually, my first thought was this:

Yes, my first thought as well. London, as capital of the world, is the perfect set for a "the sky is falling, go tell the King(Queen)" cennario.

[bondrocks14]

I've gotta say that I've never understood why so many of you critique people's fan art. I mean, it's like, fan art.

If you put something up for public consumption, it either gets commented on, or it does not.

Freedom of speech fella.

If you want to create something that remains specifically for your own pleasure, then keep it entirely to yourself - and don't post it up.

As for the second paragraph explaining all those hidden meanings, I wish they had remained hidden. There seems little point in having to explain at great length in imagery that which should be understood purely from the viewing. Suffice to say, I didn't get the necklines or London Bridge references...

Yes, you do have freedom of speech and the right to critique people's fan art posted on this forum. But my point was, and still is, not that you can, but why do you do it to begin with? It must make you and others feel good to critique people's work because of jealousy or something else that stems from a lack of character.

But to respond directly to what you said about mine, the poster I came up with is full of hidden meaning and images. The top of Craig's hair also doubles as the neckline of Blofeld's suit, therefore it works with Craig's face being that low.

That's quite clever, I see it now.

I also don't see what's wrong with having Blofeld prominently in center instead of Bond..after all this is a teaser poster teasing the return of Blofeld. The tagline "London's Falling" has double meaning - a ) in reference to the film's title and b ) in reference to the rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down." Blofeld's head also has a ghosted tattoo-like image of an upside down London Bridge (or, you could say, a falling down London Bridge). The original black and white one I posted had Craig's blue eyes as the only color on the poster. His colored eyes being made prominent are an allusion to the prominent and glaring eyes of Blofeld's cat, and the contrast of the white poster mimics the contrast of the cat's eyes and white fur. Instead of the piercing eyes of Blofeld's cat, we have the piercing eyes of Bond, who will ultimately thwart Blofeld's plan to blow up London Bridge.

Unfortunately that's not London Bridge.

Yep, you're right, it's Tower Bridge not London Bridge. My mistake.

The tagline "London's Falling" has double meaning - a ) in reference to the film's title and b ) in reference to the rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down."

Actually, my first thought was this:

Yes I thought of the song as well! Let's say the tagline has triple meaning then!


QUESTION FOR EVERYONE: Since I have the ability to create realistic looking posters, what would your ideal Skyfall teaser look like? What and who would you want on it, and how would you want it? Perhaps I could try to bring this into existence.

[Simon]

Yes, you do have freedom of speech and the right to critique people's fan art posted on this forum. But my point was, and still is, not that you can, but why do you do it to begin with? It must make you and others feel good to critique people's work because of jealousy or something else that stems from a lack of character.

Ah - the requirements for all those who write reviews and critiques. Jealousy and lack of character. Such perspicacity.

Yes I thought of the song as well! Let's say the tagline has triple meaning then!

... and a forth and a fifth perhaps?

QUESTION FOR EVERYONE: Since I have the ability to create realistic looking posters, ......

Before we get ahead of ourselves, I think the first QUESTION FOR EVERYONE, bearing in mind some doubt and question surrounding your output, is whether you actually Do have the ability to create realistic looking posters.

And perhaps you could actually define a Realistic Looking Poster and the bearing that might have on the marketing requirements.

[bondrocks14]

Before we get ahead of ourselves, I think the first QUESTION FOR EVERYONE, bearing in mind some doubt and question surrounding your output, is whether you actually Do have the ability to create realistic looking posters.

And perhaps you could actually define a Realistic Looking Poster and the bearing that might have on the marketing requirements.

And where's your poster at? At least I have contributed to this thread by creating something. All you have contributed are words that amount to a bunch of bark with no bite. Why don't you back up your critiques by creating something yourself that will show us what quality and realistic really look like.

[JimmyBond]

Simon's correct in one avenue at least: If you are going to post something on a public forum, expect it to be critiqued. It's that simple.

[Simon]

Before we get ahead of ourselves, I think the first QUESTION FOR EVERYONE, bearing in mind some doubt and question surrounding your output, is whether you actually Do have the ability to create realistic looking posters.

And perhaps you could actually define a Realistic Looking Poster and the bearing that might have on the marketing requirements.

And where's your poster at? At least I have contributed to this thread by creating something. All you have contributed are words that amount to a bunch of bark with no bite. Why don't you back up your critiques by creating something yourself that will show us what quality and realistic really look like.

This has all been said before - credentials to do the same need not be offered first before critiquing. It's just simply not the way it works. Do you demand of yourself to act in a film before commenting on Craig's performance? No. And since you're probably sill wondering, I will save you the misery. I can't create a poster design.

In the meantime, please answer the Realistic Looking Poster question.

[bondrocks14]

Do you demand of yourself to act in a film before commenting on Craig's performance? No.

Right, but it's because Craig's performance is the real thing. Craig's performance is not fan acting or fan art. Why do people want to critique something THAT ISN'T REAL AND NEVER WILL BE. It is made for FUN. Let me repeat myself again, FUN.

And since you're probably sill wondering, I will save you the misery. I can't create a poster design.

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I expected you couldn't, thus you resort to being a critic out of jealousy in order to compensate for your own lack of ability. Critiquing fan art and other fan created works is pointless because fan art and other fan created works are FAKE and are made for personal entertainment. And if others enjoy it too and get some excitement out of it, then that is great too.

In the meantime, please answer the Realistic Looking Poster question.

A "Realistic Looking Poster," for example (and coming from my own apparently misguided and biased perspective), would be Marketto's work, my work, and Marketto's friend who made the cat poster (examples coming from this thread only). These examples are of a better quality than the cut-and-paste/MS Paint look of most the other fan art in this thread. But, I still respect and appreciate all the other ones, even if they do not match my tastes, because I respect that they are a small window into someone else's mind.

[JimmyBond]

I'll reiterate what I said earlier because you appear to have overlooked it. If you are going to post something to a public forum, expect it to be critiqued.

[bondrocks14]

I'll reiterate what I said earlier because you appear to have overlooked it. If you are going to post something to a public forum, expect it to be critiqued.

No, I haven't overlooked what you said. I know that is the "system" that exists here and elsewhere, but it doesn't mean I can't still stand for something that I believe in, which I have done. Critiquing fan art and other fan works is asinine. I have no regrets.

[JimmyBond]

Well the only way to not get your work critiqued is to not post it on a public forum.

[bondrocks14]

Here's mine:

Great artwork, good job. The only problem I have is that the picture of Craig is a little humorous, but other than that I could see that as being the poster. It's one of the very few fan art that could ACTUALLY BE by industry standards.

Thanks!

[Charles Robinson]

This is new one by me...



It's not perfect, but that was my idea.

[Zorin Industries]

The only BOND 23 teaser fan art that is remotely any good is the Brazilian guy's cat motif. It is not perfect, but it gets the series, it gets poster design and it gets making something different. The rest are over-egged cliches. The title of the film needs to be clear, not lost amidst a blur of 1997 007 logos and design thinking.

Although a Bond film sells itself, the title needs to be visible - from across a cinema or shopping mall. It needs to say NOW! not two decades ago.

And no. I will not be putting any fan art up here. I think there is always too much of it to not step in at the best of times.

[SecretAgentFan]

The only BOND 23 teaser fan art that is remotely any good is the Brazilian guy's cat motif. It is not perfect, but it gets the series, it gets poster design and it gets making something different.

Is that a hint, dear Zorin, that the cat will indeed be back?

[Zorin Industries]

The only BOND 23 teaser fan art that is remotely any good is the Brazilian guy's cat motif. It is not perfect, but it gets the series, it gets poster design and it gets making something different.

Is that a hint, dear Zorin, that the cat will indeed be back?

No.

[Matt_13]

You do realize these are just fans enjoying themselves right?

[Zorin Industries]

Ditto.

Zorin just wonders if they could enjoy themselves with a bit more artistry.

[MattofSteel]

I often wonder the same. But then I think, "I wrote terrible fan fiction once, too."

And then I cry.

[Pussfeller]

Ditto.

Zorin just wonders if they could enjoy themselves with a bit more artistry.

And Pussfeller just wonders why Zorin can't skip over the stuff he doesn't like. If half the posters on this thread are snide and contemptuous, fewer people are going to feel like taking a risk and creating something.