Stallion Ads...

[Rodeo Oz]

I have started to do some stallion ads could I get OP on them please...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/featherfoot/Jebyep1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/featherfoot/Jebgoodonewesternwhitewritingsmall.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/featherfoot/mysticgoodone.jpg

[Charmed]

RO, like the 1st but lose the pink starburst.
Bring the drop shadow in a little tigher & lower the opacity
Watch where you put text, your losing it against the building

Remember less is more & point form works well, instead of trying to tell the whole story in little space.

LOL omg days of being in the sig circles etc just came flooding back.

[Rodeo Oz]

I did this one today what do you think of this one...
A lady wants one of each of her stallions to put in
Horse Deals Mag...so I have been flat out like a lizard drinking
trying to get them done...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/featherfoot/MYSTICSUNSET.jpg

[~Raven~]

I think that the first one of the Pally is the better one and the last one of the pinto...although charmed is right you need to lose the pink starbursts....they don't quite fit. Being a Horse Deals reader myself these two are the ones that I'd stop and look at iykwim.

By the way the pinto is just gorgeous.....sigh.......lol

[Charmed]

The second post works.
Just remember if your going to use a very decorative font like you did,
you may have to forgo the drop shadow, makes it hard to read sometimes.

Try your drop shadow @ 1 and -1 or -2, lol or is that the other way around.
To early to load it up & find out. :p

[moylan]

Yeah, like charmed said, regarding the second post, probably get rid of that drop shadow with the fancy writing... But otherwise, i really like that second post, although maybe try something not so bright red? Like a bit softer, maybe if you can do a sort of gradient with some reddy/light brown/orange/yellowy colours?

Personally, those ones in the first post dont work at all for me. But you're definitely on the right track with that one.

Edit: "something not so bright red" : in regard to the text

[Rodeo Oz]

I just finished this one...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/featherfoot/Busteradcopy.jpg

[~Raven~]

The last one is excellent RO and works very well.

[Charmed]

Oh I like that one RO



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[Rodeo Oz]

One more ...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/featherfoot/DaiqStud.jpg

[~Raven~]

That one looks good but I'm not sure if the rear view works or not...maybe a side or half front on pic would be better..It just doesnt show him off at all.

[SSSchwing]

I apprecciate all the work that you put into these and think its great...

personally, i just think they are too over done for a magazine ad. when you are creating a print ad, it should be simple.

we have placed numerous ad's in horse deals for various clients. K.I.S.S. method is the best IMO. As others have said, watch your fonts. Basic Arial or similar is fine. This also makes the text readable in any size.

I can see what your doing and like I said, I can appreciate the work, just from experience, simple ad's tend to work better. Your trying to show of the horse, not the artists impression of the horse. if that makes sense. One or two photos and basic details of the bloodlines and contact details. And as Raven said, getting the horse on the right angle so all the good bits are showing is important.

I would also have the web site (if they have one) a little bigger, so that prospective clients see it and can view more info on the site. You don't need to have all the info in the ad. You want the ad to lead the customer to the website.

Didn't mean to be too critical, sorry. Went off on a rant.

[Charmed]

I know Im starting to sound like a broken record,
go easy on the italic, I know it looks nice etc
but it falls under the same deal with drop shadows, decorative fonts etc.
Use them sparingly
But like SSS said, can see what your trying to do etc & I know the work that can & is involved in these things. Many years in other circles.


Simone's Expressions (http://yarnoverhook.com/gallery/)

[moylan]

Yeh i really like those last 2 rodeo. good work

[Rodeo Oz]

No prob ..I will give it a go ...

[Mad Aussie]

I know it's probably a bit late for my opinion RO, but seeing as I've done a bit of this type of work myself, and you've been kind enough to comment on some of my photos, I thought I might add to the thread anyhow.

Working my way down from the top ...

Jebediah ... I agree with the general consensus that the startburst adds nothing but distraction to the general message of the poster. Also agree that the dark text disappears against the dark building.
Note ... don't always think that blank areas ('white space') are to be filled as they can make other features stand out by virtue of making the general appearance less 'busy'.

On both Jeb posters (and a couple of others) you've used a drop shadow that is well away from the coloured text. What this achieves is confusing the eye. Try making the drop shadow in a much less aggressive tone (light grey as opposed to black for instance) if you want to have such separation.

Golden Mystic ... The 2nd poster is a huge step up imho on the 1st. I say this because you recognised the opportunity to use the horses name to create a golden theme across the poster.
I also see that your blending skills have improved over the Jeb poster with this one.
Had you used a light grey instead black drop shadow I'd have really liked it.
I would however, have separated the paragraphs in the text and also used something more 'golden' for the text 'Golden Mystic'

I'm Dun Roamin ... Getting better all the time RO ... very little to criticize here at all unless a larger version of it would show me more. Some nicer text font choices might help a little but overall I like this one pretty much as is.

Double K Ultimate Grand ... The graphics (horse and trees) are simple and effective although the rear end version of the horse looks a little rough around the edges in terms of the cut/erasing you did there.
This one I think is a good example of remembering to be certain to make sure your main objective isn't lost in the artwork. I find that the strong, italic text is all kind of blending together, leaving very little to jump out and catch me and hold my interest.
I think everything from and below "With Danny's foundation ...." should be in a different or non italic font.

I think, as in photography when shooting an event or story etc, you must be certain that the elements you choose to include present a clear and concise message.

There you go ... just my opinion of course ... but I can see big improvement as I scrolled down the page ... looks like you were learning quickly.

[Rodeo Oz]

Thank you all for taking the time commenting on my ads...

[D_A]

Hi Ozz
I am just after a bit of clarification before I chip in if you were after CC of how the your pics looked as image manipulation or if you were after CC on how they would work as print ads

[Rodeo Oz]

D_A...
CC on how they would work as print ads...as I did not take the photos...

[D_A]

Sorry OZ had have had a long long day at work, ill try and have some stuff for you in a few days, i think you will find it very worth while the wait.