Kong Skull Island

[Arkflip]

Great update bro! This is the best front from all you tried.

Couple of things... I think you could reduce the tagline size and then adjust it like the preview. I also think you could add some yellow tint to the colour scheme.

[attachment=36049:Kong.jpg]

[sauron]

This is getting better and better with every update! Really like this direction and like it a lot more with the most recent update... I like Arks suggestion as well, makes it pop a bit more.

[wessim]

@Arkflip: how did you do the coloring exactly?

greets,

[Arkflip]

QUOTE (wessim @ May 12 2017, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

@Arkflip: how did you do the coloring exactly?

greets,

I only boosted the saturation and changed the color balance midtones, adding more yellow and red.

[Fidi]

I agree, that's for sure the best you've done for this so far!

I'd use some levels to adjust Kong a bit more - his skin on his hands and face could be more black.
The water between Kong and the title is very calm although there is all the action. Is there a way to change that?

The new rocks in the background work much better, now the focus is on you great scene.

[bazzah]

Great update

[Speedz0r]

What is this "orange" color on his right arm? If it's meant to be blood, then it needs to be way more red and darker. Does he take damage from the choppers tho? I imagine they have little effect on him in the movie? Not sure about the squid tho. Also I would give it a more yellow tint as Arkflip suggested.

edit: Also, on Kong, go to Image > Adjustments > Exposure. Set Exposure to +0.10, Offset to -0,0059 and set Gamma Correction to 0.75, that should make him blend more with the scene.
You might also want to go to Image > Adjustments > Color Balance. Set Shadows to: +2 | 0 | -5, Midtones to: +2 | 0 | -5 and Highlights to: -4 | -2 | -2.
And last, Image > Adjustments > Selective Color. Select Magentas (purple color) on colors and reduce the Magenta to -60%.

results:
[attachment=36057:Untitled_1.jpg]

If you think he's too dark, go to Image > Adjustments > Shadows/Highlights and set Shadows Amount to: 5%

[wessim]

@Arkflip - thanks bud, will do the coloring.

@Speedzor - if you look at post 40 you see it's more red.
Arkflip send a quick mock-up.
Will look at those adjustments. Thanks buddy


Thanks guys, update soon...

[Speedz0r]

Ok, wasn't aware of that. But does those changes (yellow tint) go on top of all layers or just kong, because atm kong doesn't fit the scene as nicely as he would with the right adjustments.

[wessim]

Thanks guys,

Have implement all the adjustments and ideas. Worked on the coloring as Arkflip suggested.


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