# General-Yo iPod Background (because things go better in threes) **URL:** \ **Category:** Artwork Exhibition\ **Created:** [February 26, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177 "2011-02-26T17:38:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/1 "2011-02-26T17:38:50Z")
Guess who’s hopping on the General-Yo Wallpaper train. Guess! ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/2/5/6252923140550f62739ccdc799d2dff93012c9d9.jpeg) I feel the “Got Trick” text needs improvement, but this is for fun so I’m gonna let it be. Enjoy ---
**Author:** ![jtman562](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jtman562/32/285_2.png) [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/2 "2011-02-26T17:44:43Z")
WOOT!!! GO PAT!!! ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/3 "2011-02-26T17:52:37Z")
> [@jtman562](#): > > WOOT!!! GO PAT!!! I love it except for the transparent Hatrick. Less transparency or get rid of the black spots and stuff behind it so it looks less grungy? ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/4 "2011-02-26T18:05:11Z")
It’s an overlay, not transparency :wink: And grungy is what I’m going for! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/5 "2011-02-26T18:10:16Z")
> [@patrickcondon](#): > > It’s an overlay, not transparency :wink: > > And grungy is what I’m going for! 🙂 Oh, ok, well I just don’t care for the grungy on the yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/6 "2011-02-26T18:25:01Z")
[http://1.bp.blogspot.com/\_TYtL3iq-5\_8/R8c5ncfKJHI/AAAAAAAAA5c/V3Q8r45300Y/s320/statler+and+waldorf.jpg](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TYtL3iq-5_8/R8c5ncfKJHI/AAAAAAAAA5c/V3Q8r45300Y/s320/statler+and+waldorf.jpg) So far you’ve criticized 2 out of the 3 Gen-YO Wallpapers. Not being mean, I just find it funny :wink: . I want to see you make one now… In fact, everyone should make one; theres already been 3! ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/7 "2011-02-26T20:16:25Z")
> [@patrickcondon](#): > > [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/\_TYtL3iq-5\_8/R8c5ncfKJHI/AAAAAAAAA5c/V3Q8r45300Y/s320/statler+and+waldorf.jpg](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TYtL3iq-5_8/R8c5ncfKJHI/AAAAAAAAA5c/V3Q8r45300Y/s320/statler+and+waldorf.jpg) > > So far you’ve criticized 2 out of the 3 Gen-YO Wallpapers. Not being mean, I just find it funny :wink: . I want to see you make one now… In fact, everyone should make one; theres already been 3! If I would make one, it would be short and sweet, the Gen Yo logo with the got trick? under it on a white backing. I feel these just have too much in them. And I criticized all of them. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/8 "2011-02-26T20:19:31Z")
I agree. If I was to use one myself it would prolly end up being more simplistic. Plus it wouldn’t be a General-Yo logo :wink: ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/9 "2011-02-26T20:20:46Z")
> [@patrickcondon](#): > > I agree. If I was to use one myself it would prolly end up being more simplistic. Plus it wouldn’t be a General-Yo logo :wink: I love General Yo, and their logo is great, I love how Save Deth does their logos though. plus I am too lazy to change. ---
**Author:** ![DG1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dg1/32/606_2.png) [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/10 "2011-02-26T20:41:14Z")
The initial concept is absolutely stunning, however, the background is low quality. Grunge works well w/ General Yo, but the execution and filters/effects used make it give it a pixelated feel. The Got trick shouldn’t have a blending effect set to it at all. I think Normal at 100% Opacity/Fill would make it better. Same for the General Yo Logo. So, overall, I like, but I think it could use some refining. I would suggest just toning down the grunge effects, and that should increase the quality by a great deal :wink: We should try a Photoshop collab sometime. I think we could do something cool 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/11 "2011-02-26T21:54:24Z")
> [@DG1](#): > > The Got trick shouldn’t have a blending effect set to it at all. I think Normal at 100% Opacity/Fill would make it better. That was my initial concern, but I wanted SOME way to make it look like it fit. Perhaps I should omit the black-white gradient and just ride with the pattern overlay? I won’t just make it normal at 100% opacity, though, because it’ll stick out like a sore thumb. The BG is grainy because the pattern is a grunge pattern blended with sandy pattern, which was then blended to an american flag. Hit me up if you do, in fact, want to do a collab. I might have time soon. EDIT: Did you like the script with the stroke behind the “Got Trick”?. I’ve been doing that sorta thing lately and I think it is a good way to tie the bottom third of the image together ---
**Author:** ![DG1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dg1/32/606_2.png) [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/12 "2011-02-26T21:56:19Z")
> [@patrickcondon](#): > > > [@DG1](#): > > > > The Got trick shouldn’t have a blending effect set to it at all. I think Normal at 100% Opacity/Fill would make it better. > > That was my initial concern, but I wanted SOME way to make it look like it fit. Perhaps I should omit the black-white gradient and just ride with the pattern overlay? I won’t just make it normal at 100% opacity, though, because it’ll stick out like a sore thumb. > > The BG is grainy because the pattern is a grunge pattern blended with sandy pattern, which was then blended to an american flag. > > Hit me up if you do, in fact, want to do a collab. I might have time soon. Okay :wink: But, I’d do something. That just doesn’t blend well right now. ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/13 "2011-02-26T21:59:11Z")
> [@patrickcondon](#): > > EDIT: Did you like the script with the stroke behind the “Got Trick”?. I’ve been doing that sorta thing lately and I think it is a good way to tie the bottom third of the image together Just gonna put this down here to make sure it gets seen :wink: [This](http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv139/patrickcondon/Photoshop%20Projects/Grunge-Park-Wallpaper-c.jpg) is another example of the script behind the text. This is currently my wallpaper. I plan on doing something to change the “Got Trick”. I mentioned from the beginning that it wasn’t quite right hahahaha ---
**Author:** ![zerrubabbel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zerrubabbel/32/592_2.png) [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-ipod-background-because-things-go-better-in-threes/24177/14 "2011-02-27T02:36:55Z")
imo the way to improve the ‘got trick’ text would be to make it match the general yo text at the top… this is a fantastic work, i am impressed