Show me: What do you like most in a cel?

GuyvarIII · Post by **GuyvarIII** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:08 pm

I don’t know. I look for a lot of things.

I like:
portraits,

images where characters are framed by either an action they’re performing or something else in the scene,

and scenes where characters are striking a pose;

But I think I’m mostly drawn to nicely posed action shots with foreshortened perspective.

ginga123 · Post by **ginga123** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:49 pm

i like cels and sketches that depict or convey emotion.

http://gag.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=173901

http://gag.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=181650

you can tell i am fond of "dark" and strangely beautiful things cant you?

i like polar opposites too:

http://gag.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=172126

http://gag.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=180229

there's no gray area in my gallery---it goes one way or the other--just like my personality.

cutiebunny · Post by **cutiebunny** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:29 am

There are three things I look for when cel hunting -

1) Colors. The color sequencing has to be visually pleasing and harmonic. No orange and blue suited ninjas please(just teasing, Naruto fans

ZombieBunny · Post by **ZombieBunny** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:47 am

One thing I like is tears...

http://zombiescels.rubberslug.com/galle ... mID=178798

http://zombiescels.rubberslug.com/galle ... mID=155989

http://zombiescels.rubberslug.com/galle ... mID=180892

Other than that, really just whatever strikes my fancy lol

bran-chan · Post by **bran-chan** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:54 am

For me it's backgrounds. Preferably matching but a non-matching one can work just as well

http://branchan.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=171906

http://branchan.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=171092

http://branchan.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=172130

Princess Nadia · Post by **Princess Nadia** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:14 pm

This has been a very interesting thread to read

At first I thought, nah I don't look for anything in particular image wise, but after quickly scanning my collection I have noticed some trends.

I've definately got a thing for monotone, it was my only reason for buying this cel

http://nadia.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=146443

I also love limited palets (four or less colour groups)

I love these cels for that reason

http://nadia.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=191792

http://nadia.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=143881

I also like full lengh images were we get to see the character's full costume. I get board of just portrait cels

http://nadia.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=182233

http://nadia.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=190828

Ryouko · Post by **Ryouko** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:27 pm

I absolutely love cels where you can place the scene right away. When I can own an essence of an entire scene in just one cel - then I am truely thrilled.

I think one of my most favourite examples of this is my only Nakago cel -
and since showing off hands seems to be a running theme for this thread, it's all just another reason. XD

Shampoo · Post by **Shampoo** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:52 am

I'm w/ GuyvarIII

I'm more of a portrait shot collector.

I tend to lke full shots or waist up and for the cel frame to
be filled up at least 60%

As for what portrait, it depends on what character is my favorite from the series.
I usually always ocllect the same characters or from favorite scenes

What can I say? I'm predictable!

Nat.R · Post by **Nat.R** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 5:41 am

What I prefer in a cel? (I'll try to explaine with my bad english):

I like a cel where we can see the character in close-up (head and shoulders) with a lot of emotion in the face or attitude (especialy in the eyes). The background is not as important for me.
Eyes for me are the most important in a cel.

I show you some of favorit cel of my collection:

sugarcels · Post by **sugarcels** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:14 pm

It's a little hard to say.

I like cels that express emotion/reactions, especially touching, such as a hug. I also seem to like "slice of life" (or, in other words, something that looks casual everyday, like lounging on the couch, eating, or talking on the phone). Things "at an angle" are also pulling to me, but I only have a few of those.

Cuteness is also a BIG factor. I seem to be drawn to those the most - and I don't even mean to a lot of the time, it just happens

Some examples:

Princess Nadia · Post by **Princess Nadia** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:43 am

Loving your av' sugarcels!

sugarcels · Post by **sugarcels** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:08 pm

Why, thank you

I like your name! Share the Nadia love!

graymouser · Post by **graymouser** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:15 pm

I like a variety of things. My gallery is heavily weighted towards portrait cels but I like a couple of other features a lot too.

The first would be small characters with big backgrounds. I really like the mood that is created. Two of my favorites are a lonely Azalyn and a creepy Kanoe.

Another favorite feature is monochrome (or monochrome-ish) cels; especially in cooller colors such as blue, green or violet.

usamamo · Post by **usamamo** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:54 pm

I don't think I really go for any single thing in particular. It depends what day of the week it is

I think I have a thing for finding seqence mates. I won't show you all of them, just head here http://love.rubberslug.com/gallery/mast ... esID=27959

I can't forget sexy men -
http://love.rubberslug.com/gallery/img_ ... 8542&Pass=
http://love.rubberslug.com/gallery/img_ ... 2472&Pass=

I love the look of beauty in evil
http://love.rubberslug.com/gallery/img_ ... 8576&Pass=

I also go for the cels that remind me of how it felt to see that moment for the first time.
http://love.rubberslug.com/gallery/img_ ... 5144&Pass=

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:54 pm

That was a very smooth response.