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kraid:
Not bad considdering you're not a Photoshop Pro.

A few things you could improve though:
- shadow effects beyond writing on paper are a no-go.
- the font selection isn't very suitable, neither for GES nor for the scene theme
rather use typewriter fonts like courier, stamp fonts etc. and place the custom on the folder too.
- also be carefull with other effects on these fonts too.
- the MI6 Sign shouldn't be squezzed, rather scale it proportional and have it cut off by the bottom of the format.
- you missed to cut out the hole in the hammer, looks strange to have it white
- the bevel and shadow effect on the folders is incorrect, rather do every single folder as a seperate object.
- the bevel on the photos is much to strong, white border is to thin
- no need for the Logo
- keep in mind that there needs to be enough space for the hints
- also that there needs to be 16:9 and 4:3 version of the loadingscreen

And pencil isn't a good idea at all.
If there would be a writing instrument, it would be a biro, but there are allready enough elements in that screen.

The Human brain can only recognize and remember up to 7 things at once anyway, so better keep it at 6 visual elements max.
since the hint will be #7.

As for using Mangleys template, i'd say it's not exactly mandatory, since it's custom content a custom or modified loading screen wouldn't be the worst thing. Even casino has it's own loading sreen customisation.

Jonathon [SSL]:
Hint: drop shadows look unnatural when two objects are supposed to be close to each other/in contact with each other. Instead, assuming you're using photoshop, use the "Outer glow" layer style, changing the color to black and turning up the spread (I think that's the parameter name) to make an even, fuzzy shadow beneath the objects on the desk. It gives a much more realistic "ambient occlusion" look.

markpeterjameslegg:
WOW... Thanks Kraid. I'll take that on board. And Thank you Jonathan [SSL], for the Outer Glow hint, I'll shall do some more experimenting based on the feedback I've had so far... When I get time that is  :) :) :)

Oh... And Kraid, I'm quite disappointed I couldn't include your version of Bunker in the pack, it's got error's and missing textures unfortunately... Definitely my favourite version of Bunker.

markpeterjameslegg:
OK people. I have halted all work on loading screens in order to contemplate your feedback, which I thank you for. Anyway, I went back to the drawing board and put a little something together that might be a bit more in keeping with the theme and using content that Mangley sent me. Let me know what you think...

markpeterjameslegg:
Just toying with idea's... Obviously the screenshots will be there in the finished versions.



EDIT: Oh... And I've done away with Emboss & Bevel, I've noticed it's a more natural look without it.

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