C4d effect looks cool, but... Very bad text. Also, tone down a bit the way effects stick out. They also look very sharp compared to the render which is blurry compared to it. White border doesn't look so good either. Overall, not one of your best. 7.75/10
I think the legolas one is pretty nice. especially since you just got the new program. Stock blending could use some work though. Smudge tool is the finger icon on the tool bar. or the cone/sphere icon, just right click it and change it to the smudge tool.
ONLY 16 layers?!! DAMNIT BRO NICE JOB! Just about everything is amazing about this one. But I'd suggest fixing that stock so it's not a floating head. xD
D-DANG. 16 layers? Geez, and you're telling me to always use alot. Nice result except for the floating head.