PSD CHALLENGE

02: angelina jolie challenge

untiitled — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:22:02 GMT

Can you fix this Angelina Jolie icon?

entries due: TUESDAY JUNE 21 @ 11:59 PM PST *extended!
entries so far: 3

PSD:
http://www.box.net/shared/ef7lfxqd9e

LAYERS:

*layer 1 is basically a free layer to edit - you do not have to use the existing layer! feel free to add/change the colors and shapes (using the basic selection tool)
*you do not have to use any/all of the layers-- just hide them if you don't want them (as opposed to deleting them)

To enter the contest:
+ SAVE THE PSD - So I can verify that you didn't break the rules.
+ Post a comment here with the icon, icon URL (please refrain from using tinypic)
+ Include the PSD URL (try box.net or another filesharing site.)
++ please make sure that your link will not expire before the duration of the challenge!

I will only comment on entries that have broken the rules or need checking.

URL: http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g360/psdchallenge/psdchal02.png
PSD: http://www.box.net/shared/ef7lfxqd9e
BANNER: no

COPY & PASTE:
<img src=URL HERE> URL: ICON URL HERE PSD: PSD URL HERE BANNER: yes or no

Please review the guidelines, examples, & FAQ post before getting started!

Comments are screened! The winning icon of this (and every) challenge will be featured as the community icon, so bring your A game!
Direct any round specific questions in this post & any other general questions in this post. Please let your friends know that a new challenge is up so we can hopefully get more participants this round.
Have fun and good luck!

01: results

untiitled — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:39:04 GMT

Congratulations to the winner of our first round, quiddity_! Your icon will be featured as the community icon until our next winner is chosen.

first quiddity_	second swithers	third untiitled

swithers 2nd place

Thanks to everyone that entered and voted! Hopefully this will be a good example to inspire others to join in on the challenges. The next challenge will be up shortly.

If you have any feedback, comments, or suggestions, feel free to leave them here!

01: voting

untiitled — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:52:50 GMT

Thanks to those of you that entered! Please vote for your 3 favorite icons in order of preference!
Don't vote for yourself!

1	2	3	4

5	6	7

View Poll: #1749426

Feel free to post the link to voting to your friends (without letting them know which icon is yours, of course!) and also promote the community to any icon makers you may know! The more participation, the more fun the challenges will be!

Also, if anyone would like to volunteer to make a psd for a future round, feel free! Just try to make sure to have a variety of adjustable layers, and perhaps a texture or text layer (though this isn't required!). Comment on any of the posts and I'll be glad to use it for a future challenge.

01: rihanna challenge

untiitled — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:09:02 GMT

Can you fix this Rihanna icon?

entries due: SUNDAY JUNE 5 @ 11:59 PM PST *extended by a few days!
entries so far: 7

PSD:
http://www.box.net/shared/oio6r9tdf1

LAYERS:

To enter the contest:
+ SAVE THE PSD - So I can verify that you didn't break the rules.
+ Post a comment here with the icon, icon URL (please refrain from using tinypic)
+ Include the PSD URL (try box.net or another filesharing site.)
++ please make sure that your link will not expire before the duration of the challenge!

I will only comment on entries that have broken the rules or need checking.

URL: http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g360/psdchallenge/psdchal01.png
PSD: http://www.box.net/shared/oio6r9tdf1
BANNER: no

COPY & PASTE:
<img src=URL HERE> URL: ICON URL HERE PSD: PSD URL HERE BANNER: yes or no

Please review the guidelines, examples, & FAQ post before getting started!

Comments are screened! The winning icon of this (and every) challenge will be featured as the community icon, so bring your A game!
Direct any round specific questions in this post & any other general questions in this post. Have fun and good luck!

* normally posts are members only, but I am going to unlock this post so that people can get an idea of what challenge posts will look like. join!

guidelines & examples & faq

untiitled — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:55:27 GMT

I understand that the rules can be somewhat difficult at times so hopefully this post can help clear up any confusion you may have!

guidelines

Summary: Don't add anything that isn't already in the PSD. Play with what is!

You can always manipulate the base image layer for the fullsize image. CTRL+T (or ⌘+T if you are on a Mac) - handles should appear at the corners of the image. If you hold down Shift, then click & drag one of the handles inward, it should make the image smaller.

If using a layer mask, you are allowed to use the brush tool (Basic Brushes only), but ONLY to remove, not add.

For example: you can use the brush tool on a layer mask to remove part of the layer (like you would an eraser), but you can't use it to draw on top of an existing layer.

Please only use the Basic Brushes when using the brush/eraser Tool -- preferably just the circle brush in different widths.

If there is text included, please DO change the text/font/etc on the text layer. Do not, however, ADD text.

examples

When in doubt, ask! As always, if you have any additional comments or concerns regarding a specific action, or whether or not something is allowed, feel free to leave a comment and I will do my best to get back to you! Chances are others have had the same question, so look through everything before leaving a new comment, and I'll also try my best to update this post with any other specifications.

welcome!

untiitled — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:06:29 GMT

Hello and welcome to psd_challenge! Posts are friends-only so please join here in order to view the posts and participate! If you have any comments or suggestions, or would like to affiliate, feel free to comment on this post.

A little history...
This idea was originally started back in April of 2007 by lovelamp under the name fixthisicon. The premise was simple: provide icon makers a psd file of an icon and, without adding layers, alter the existing file to create something fresh and (hopefully) better than the original. The community grew quite popular, with challenges regularly receiving up to 60 entries. At a point, the community switched moderators for a number of challenges and eventually became inactive.

psd_challenge is here to emulate that success and hopefully be an exciting and refreshing addition to the lj icon community! Full credit for the concept, rules, and explanation for challenges are to be directed towards the original community.