Wallpapers?

[valiha]

So I've been thinking about how there are people out there who make Magnificent Seven icons, but there are very few who also create larger sized graphics, such as banners/headers, collages and wallpapers.

The recent BigBang showed that very clearly. We had to open up artist sign ups for people who were participating as writers, and then on top of that, have the artists create art for two writers. All of them rose to the occasion, but it wasn't an easy task. I'd like to see more artists participate in the next BigBang - which we will hopefully have. (I'd also like to see fanmixers, but that's a whole 'nother topic.)

For that purpose I've created a comm, mag7wallpapers, and I'd like to invite all Mag7 fanartists to think about expanding to larger sized graphics - not necessarily wallpapers - and start posting in the comm. I intend to eventually post all my graphics there, to have them all in one location on Dreamwidth. There's nothing much there at the moment, but you're more than welcome to join. :)

Comments

[pezgirl7.livejournal.com]

I can only speak for myself, but wallpapers take a lot more work. I can make an icon in about 3 minutes, but wallpapers take much more time, if I want it done right. Also, with M7, there aren't a lot of large, high res photos to use. Screen caps are almost impossible to use in a wallpaper and have it look good. But when you shrink it for an icon, it looks great! :)

[dj-aida.livejournal.com]

Don't I know it! It can take me several hours to make a detailed wallpaper. One way I go around the restriction of low quality screencaps is to use a lot of grungy textures, desaturation and intentional graininess/damage. I envy those fandoms with clear, hi-res images! That's also one of the reasons I want to improve my human figure and portraiture skills. :)

[pezgirl7.livejournal.com]

Yes! Grungy textures really help. At least we have some nice promotional photos. But I just know there are more tucked away in the MGM vault somewhere. :)

[dj-aida.livejournal.com]

I treasure those photos you found! They are truly wonderful. :glomps you:

[pezgirl7.livejournal.com]

:D I am always on the lookout for new M7 photos. And when I don't find any, I make my own. hehe