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b0n3 · Jun 11, 2006, 05:55 PM // 17:55

Hey guys, i made this for another forum and since i am becoming active here, i thought id just post it. Please note that colouring and painting in photoshop cannot be taught or followed 100% step by step, but it serves as a guide and a set of tips. The technique used is my way of colouring. I welcome criticism, aslong as if it has relevence; not like, "dont go outside the lines so much" or some bs like that :P
I hope it helps, feedback would be lovely. Sorry about the typo's, i know there are a few

Click to enlarge, then right click>save target as, for a secure reference on ur HD.
If you want to check this technique in any of my other works, go here

Nevin · Jun 11, 2006, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Personally I think you should've included steps on how to configure the interface.

b0n3 · Jun 12, 2006, 04:19 AM // 04:19

Well, yeah ive been told that before, though i do suggest just learning you way around photoshop before learning to actually paint, edit or anything of the sort. Learn how to make a new layer, learn how to make a new document, learn how to set opacity etc. The tut is aimed at people who know the basic tools, just dont know exactly how to use them

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Lasareth · Jun 12, 2006, 05:21 AM // 05:21

The interface is actually one of the most crucial elements of PS imo. It's what defines your brushstroke, and as such will define the texture of your image. If this is indeed a "photoshop" tutorial and not just one on color application (as much as I'd like to say that this doesn't apply to many other media) then you've got to give what kinds of brushes you're working in.

I feel that in this respect, some of the instruction is lacking. Do you use opacity jitter? Does your pen pressure dictate how your line tapers? Pure opacity and flow are just two small elements to ps drawing. You would definitely want to keep the reader updated on your pen size in each step. This kind of info helps those who try to emulate the tutorial (to learn) get the idea behind it, without having to fumble through the controls first to try to match your brush size and configuration. As it is now, only one pen size and opacity is mentioned. If it stays that way, make sure that you're telling everyone that

Just remember, if you're going for a specific instructive tutorial, in this case color application, you want your audience to be focused on coloring, not configuring their pen

Otherwise, it looks great. The steps work well together and seeing it as it progresses definitely helps the tutorial aspect of it. The only other things I see are small misspellings such as "advive" rather than advice/advise and refference instead of reference. These misspellings won't throw many people off, but as a tutorial it would be a good idea to make sure you don't accidentally lose anyone at silly spots because of spelling.

b0n3 · Jun 12, 2006, 10:23 AM // 10:23

Thanks very much for the input

yes i know about the spelling, to be 100% honest, i made it for a few friends on another forum, wasnt too concerned with the spelling etc, its more about content, but i see your point and in future wont let it happen again

I agree some content is lacking, though as i said, colouring is not something that can be dictated step for step, work for word. It was giving basic guidelines and advice.
For everything i paint in photoshop, i wont use the same opacity accordingly, one just has to play around to get something that fits, depending on your tablet etc. I personally don't like step by step tutorials, it makes me feel that the work isnt 100% yours.

I would say the main point being brought accross in this tutorial is technique, and not really technical points as to what opacity, pressure etc you tablet must be set too. Yes, that is important, but as i said before, technique is what i was trying to bring forward, from working from dark areas to light areas, defining areas of the object at different times, stroking in the right direction and building something up bit by bit and not doing it all in one messy step

Thanks again for the input, was much appreciated and definitely will be taken in to consideration. Be sure to see a more detailed tutorial, with technical aspects taken into consideration aswell