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NickVentura
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So I just finished making my logo for my videos. Let me know what you guys think and if i should add/change anything. Thanks

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Dec 15 2012 5:24PM
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Steezy_P
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That is actually really cool. One thing I would maybe change is the NV- might want to rotate it a little bit counterclockwise. It looks a little goofy when it is crooked.

Overall, cool logo man!
Dec 16 2012 3:47PM
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DirtyDan
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that's just text.
Dec 16 2012 4:43PM
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.jr
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Poor color choice, they clash and not in a good way. Your V is skinnier than the N which is odd. Not so sure about the D & A in media, were you trying to make a face? You also shouldnt mix a script face with a sans serif that has similar visual language. Too complex, not sure why you have a light drop shadow on the left side of everything. Didnt even notice it until I clicked on the picture.You should also consider cleaning up the outlines, they are jagged, not smooth. Also I dont know about the lockup that you have right now works best.
Dec 16 2012 4:53PM
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NickVentura
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Im just playing around with the colors but what colors would you suggest? Also I am very new to photoshop, what 2 fonts would you think look better? Ill take out the left drop shadow and ill clean the outlines up but whats the best way of doing it? Sory im asking a lot of questions but i am really interested in getting better at photoshop. Thanks for the critique! +K
Dec 17 2012 9:34AM
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HWW
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It really depends on how you want your logo to come across. I would suggest two tones of one colour, maybe a light & dark blue, you probably get what I mean.

Things I noticed:
• outlines slightly too thick
• nv was not capital, e & d were capital
• d looks like an o
• writing isn't very original & doesn't stand out (keep it simple or get something really super-sick)
• do you only want text? another element could add something positive
Dec 17 2012 9:48AM
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NickVentura
Posts: 243 - Karma: 1,229
I know what you mean haha. Ill reduce the thickness, and switch the capitals. Im trying to find a new font for "media" that will look better, do you know any sick fonts? I want to add another element but im not sure what to add, any suggestions? Thanks and +k
Dec 17 2012 11:30AM
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DILLINGER
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I think simple black and white would look best.

Looks a lot more professional and less like somebody designed it in paint.

Examples of B/W logos:

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Hell, even eheath's logo is simple black and white.
Dec 17 2012 12:01PM
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NickVentura
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Thanks, I was trying to go for something like eheath's logo where he connects 2 letters but my initials are NV and I tried to connect them but it didn't look great haha
Dec 17 2012 1:12PM
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norgeanders
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I agree with the b&w cause when im lookin at it my eyes like start trippin like the logo starts moving towards me i dont if anyone else gets this but its pretty crazy and kinda givin me a headache
Dec 18 2012 12:27AM
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NickVentura
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sorry dude i was just playing with colors and I wanted something that would stand out
Dec 18 2012 7:00AM
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Laurent.
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Go for the new wave hipster style:

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Took me exactly 1 minute and 33 seconds in Ps.
Dec 18 2012 8:30AM
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NickVentura
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Haha thanks dude Im thinking about making my logo into vinyl stickers for my friends
Dec 18 2012 11:50AM
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DILLINGER
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Simple typeface is all it needs nowadays, you're right.

Extra hipster points for the vignetting though!

Dec 18 2012 1:52PM
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NickVentura
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Bump
Dec 21 2012 7:49AM
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HWW
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well, have you added or changed anything? there have been a few good suggestions.
Dec 21 2012 3:14PM
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Official_Recap
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This might be of some help for inspiration. Another company using 'NV' . I don't recommend mimicking their design, but just another idea on the table:

http://nvconcert.com/wordpress/
Dec 21 2012 3:18PM
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NickVentura
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I changed some stuff around and this is what I came up with

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Dec 21 2012 8:40PM
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.jr
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Step in the wrong direction
Dec 21 2012 9:37PM
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gusestomp
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Go with something simple, not really diggin the second version either.
Dec 21 2012 9:58PM
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CrotchKiller
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Ew
Dec 21 2012 10:14PM
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Juicy-J
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Dec 21 2012 10:18PM
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DILLINGER
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Seriously though OP, just find a simple typeface and have the brand name written either black on white or white on black.

Guaranteed to look better than it does at the moment.
Dec 22 2012 8:58AM
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FatWhore
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No, no no non o
Dec 22 2012 4:37PM
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blackoutbill
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Needs more filters
Dec 22 2012 6:05PM
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Laurent.
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Only because I'm bored:

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Dec 22 2012 6:29PM
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blackoutbill
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Hahaha the lens flare is a nice touch
Dec 22 2012 8:28PM
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S_Duke
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yea using the same font for everything makes it look sweet and keep it simple doesn't need to be to complicated. Sweet progress though.

Dec 23 2012 1:15AM
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Tikayt
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Animated on a 3D axis, making it a little thicker and turning the colors to a more realistic environment could make this look good.
Dec 23 2012 6:26AM
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Pudge
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Make 3D
Woodgrain Color
Add Shadow
Dec 23 2012 11:13AM
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NickVentura
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Dec 27 2012 6:19PM
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gravel
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You're not changing anything but the font. It looks bad because a logo isn't just something you can select a font and type out, there's actual design. I can make you a logo for cheap, PM me.
Dec 27 2012 7:15PM
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Deej*
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gay
Dec 28 2012 5:52PM
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