Paradigm Karaoke wrote:
it was absolutely meant to be harsh. backgrounds are not distracting nor are they making lyrics virtually unreadable if done right. same as a sub does not make vocals muddy and unintelligible if used correctly. in both cases, the results are because the user does not know what they are doing.
i am not telling anyone tu use backgrounds, you like them , use them, you don't, then don't use them.
but to say they make lyrics unreadable is incorrect.
example:
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SINGER SCREEN EXAMPLE.png
So to attempt to prove your point you post a graphic with
- A florescent green countdown clock
- Overly faded background that just adds noise to the screen with no real visual appeal
- Embossed 1980's style company logo that is so large it competes with the lyrics for the singers eye
- Contrasting Outlined cdg text. (Outlining just emphasizes the inherent blockiness of cdg graphics.
From a graphic designer point of view, the most charitable thing that can be said is that it could use a bit of work.
The key here is "Done Right" which is technically impossible within the confines of the cdg specifications.
Don't mean to rag on you but I grew up in the late 60's and had to put up with what some over 50 tv executive thought was what we teens wanted to see when our favorite groups appeared on shows. We wanted to see the bands play their hits, not some cheesy network fool's idea of psychedelia.
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For what it is worth I always went with the standard background for the discs, sometimes it can be very helpful since by looking at the generic background I can generally tell what brand is up. It's just helpful to me personally.
