zxc There's Something Weird Out There by Spokenrivers

Oh hey, here's some critique.

So to me, this is one of those novelty fun filters. It's pretty specific in terms of what it does and it basically does exactly as ... the story goes. I would argue while the visual style isn't at it's best, but as for the idea I think it's interesting. It's basically what I would consider a start of a filter or an idea.

Now for some things that I think should deserve better. Since a public library is intended for public usage, there's often the conflict of novelty vs useful. This filter presents that issue as well. It's like novelty and fun, but it doesn't entirely present itself as being useful. The question would be how many situations are there where you'll be using this filter? And while we can push the creativity to extend a bit towards the filter, we can only do so much with it as well. In the end most people prefer rather generic filters.

So from what I conclude, the idea's great, the visual appearance will need a ton more work, and the filter should have more practical usage for everyday design.

I think it's a start! So keep pushing with all of those and you'll have a fantastic / interesting filter.

ooth, should clarify that this is just commentary and action isn't necessary but since discussion's always nice to have might as well kickstart one right here.

Try answering these two questions:
What influenced you to make this filter? How do you yourself find this filter useful?

Basically those two questions will be what's necessary to create a filter.
The first question is your reference you can look at -- in this case a river? Some footage from the deep sea?

The second question is it's usage which will shape the features of the filter. -- Do you make stuff with your own filters? How was it useful to you?

[edit] some punctuation.

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I'm still interested if you could point a direction that this filter could take

Sure, those two questions will be basically what I would need to get started constructing a filter that you dreamed of. And pretty sure I can help here with the technicalities. But I can't start without information. I gotta know what's in your head. I otherwise can only guess at it.

Forgive me for my bit of pushiness! I'm kinda like this when it comes to art. There's always something good at the end of all the work that's done. Sometimes other people can deliver that.

Also the thing is, the public library is really open to judgement given how filters are made free for all to use. Most often filters that don't get attention remain quiet. So those filters end up getting no commentary on how to improve or what to do better. I guess I just wanna be honest about art.