'Candie Land'

I was inspired after watching Django Unchained, quite happy with this!

I'm looking for feedback in particular refereeing to the text - does it fit? Does it add anything? How could it be improved?
I was trying to fit in 'Welcome to...' above the 'Candie Land' text, but couldn't do it in a way to make it compliment the sig.

With Text:
http://i42.tinypic.com/ic3j2g.jpg

Without:
http://i40.tinypic.com/2v30u9e.jpg

All feedback is appreciated, and I take no offense from criticism!

Text is by far the most difficult thing you can do in a tag. It takes a lot of practice to get good at it.
Generally you want to work with the rule of the 3th for text placement, then place it somewhere close to the focal and/or somewhere that really fits around one of those points. In PS there is a grid that fits perfect for it. It's somewhere in the symbols. I usually just use a black color and lower the opacity so you can barely see it. That way it's easier picking a spot that fits.
In this case I'd say it doesn't really fit. There's not enough going on to really blend it in, though it could be a lot worse.The render isn't really suited for it. The hammer is kind of in the way.
All I can say is try to look at how others do it and try it for yourself. Personally I wouldn't worry about text too much. Try to work at other stuff first and just keep practicing text every time, if it doesn't work you'll at least have learned something from it and you'll get better little by little.

^ + Work on lighting, depth, and composition. Work with some brushing with black on low opacity for creating shadows and stuff. But keep practicing :)

what has candie land has to do with a man with a hammer?

XL

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Originally Posted by Provided

Text is by far the most difficult thing you can do in a tag. It takes a lot of practice to get good at it.
Generally you want to work with the rule of the 3th for text placement, then place it somewhere close to the focal and/or somewhere that really fits around one of those points. In PS there is a grid that fits perfect for it. It's somewhere in the symbols. I usually just use a black color and lower the opacity so you can barely see it. That way it's easier picking a spot that fits.
In this case I'd say it doesn't really fit. There's not enough going on to really blend it in, though it could be a lot worse.The render isn't really suited for it. The hammer is kind of in the way.
All I can say is try to look at how others do it and try it for yourself. Personally I wouldn't worry about text too much. Try to work at other stuff first and just keep practicing text every time, if it doesn't work you'll at least have learned something from it and you'll get better little by little.

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Thanks for this, this really points me in the right direction! Would it trouble you(or anyone!) to explain the rule of thirds, or direct me to somewhere that explains it, I'd really appreciate it.
I understand what you mean, I suppose the text is somewhat forced.
That sounds like a good idea, I'll just try to improve it with every attempt!
Thank you, Provided.

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Originally Posted by ShadowzX000

^ + Work on lighting, depth, and composition. Work with some brushing with black on low opacity for creating shadows and stuff. But keep practicing :)

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Thanks man, I'll try pay attention to those points starting now! Thanks for the feedback it'll be in my mind when making future stuff. Thankyou!

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Originally Posted by Xelo

what has candie land has to do with a man with a hammer?

XL

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In the film, the chap is called 'Calvin Candie', the plantation run by his family for generations earned the nickname 'Candie Land'.

Thanks guys, love the feedback here!