Curse

Numa Pompilius · Jun 26, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35

Nice guide. Of course, I never know when to stop.

Bethany · Jun 26, 2006, 01:29 PM // 13:29

untitled2005: I love the pose and the setting. The light coming through the window adds to the scene.

eightyfour-onesevenfive: I was refering to the one with your warrior with his back turned to us in the catacombs. I love it. As for some of the pictures not showing, I don't know. I tried reloading. Firefox bug?

bulletsmile: Never be afraid to experiment. That's a motion blur, isn't it? If it is, then the motion blur is better suited for action shots. Try the Gaussian Blurr so we can see the background a little bit more.

Astro Pubes: The lightning effect is a nice touch but there's one thing; your image is too large. Try scaling it down a bit so we can see it without scrolling sideways. Otherwise I like the work you did.

Alpha Moth: Interesting shot. I like the flowing blades of tall grass in the foreground.

Numa: I love it, you gave the image a kind of Baroque feel. Crop it on a vertical and put a frame around!

xport7: Ah, I see what you mean.

Balance · Jun 26, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10

I'm very critical of designs as I work in the industry but I will say, this works well in the sense its a video game. I think you achieved the result you wanted. I especially enjoy Saeko and Isako's mate.

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Jun 26, 2006, 03:06 PM // 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bethany

eightyfour-onesevenfive: I was refering to the one with your warrior with his back turned to us in the catacombs. I love it. As for some of the pictures not showing, I don't know. I tried reloading. Firefox bug?

I'll link the images directly, maybe it'll work this way...

A Summer Day
original / edited

Grenth be Damned!
original / edited

C-c-cold...
original / edited

Tribute to Grenth
original / edited
The reason for my confusion is, there's two versions of that image, this one would be my first attempt.

Edit:
Numa, I love that one!

Leon_Ux-ixen · Jun 26, 2006, 03:16 PM // 15:16

I can't really see the pics because photobucket doesn
t work on my comp. But judging from other people's attempts I'm guessing you must be very good. Could you use another pciutre host so Ican see please.

untitled2005 · Jun 26, 2006, 03:34 PM // 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bethany

untitled2005: I love the pose and the setting. The light coming through the window adds to the scene.

Thanks

Your Isako was the inspiration for that one. It was taken at Dragon's Gullet in Tyria. My quest for the remaining 3% of Grandmaster Cartographer has taken me to many weird places. I will post more if I can find time.

eightyfour-onesevenfive: I love the Tribute to Grenth. Nice background. Your warr should pose an emote to Grenth

fb2000 · Jun 26, 2006, 04:48 PM // 16:48

welllll, after writing a long post, and somehow getting the PAGE NOT FOUND thing, seeing that its now lost..
jeez

i find some of the pictures very poor on contrast and values. this probably comes from the dirty blur/ligthing effect and done :P. here is my go with the picture from Alpha Moth. I realize this is just a personal preference, but i do find more contrasting images look less washed out and all in all better for the eye

and ty for the original alpha :P

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Originally Posted by Alpha Moth

hmm

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Jun 26, 2006, 05:24 PM // 17:24

Imho you overdid it a little, fb2000.

She stands out too much in your version, as if she actually isn't part of the image. Also I'm not sure about that lense flare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by untitled2005

eightyfour-onesevenfive: I love the Tribute to Grenth. Nice background. Your warr should pose an emote to Grenth

Thanks.

That pic is more than a year old and my warrior isn't in Pre anymore (ahem).

Anyway, my next one (click to enlarge):

Test of Faith
original:

direct link
edited:

direct link
You can tell where I used the dodge-tool? Well, it is rather hot in there, isn't it?

I know, the piece of ground where she's standing on should be unblurred. I would need to make a smooth transition from unblurred to blurry the further it goes back, but I still have to figure out a workable method to achieve this using PSP.

Thailii Monkey · Jun 26, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Tried this out and came up with this,

Fly fly!

Very nice guide, btw.

untitled2005 · Jun 26, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52

Before:

After:

oulape · Jun 26, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Android Girl

Thats its bigger. ^_^

I hope you don't mind, I'm curently using your picture as my wallpaper....

Dralspire · Jun 26, 2006, 07:32 PM // 19:32

This is amazing work, everybody. I am very impressed.

Android Girl · Jun 26, 2006, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by oulape

I hope you don't mind, I'm curently using your picture as my wallpaper....

Np at all, glad you like it!

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Jun 26, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29

Sand and Sun
original:

direct link
edited:

direct link

This time Margarethe's in the desert, all sweaty, got sand in her slippers and feeling generally miserable.

Oh and if someone still has problems viewing my pictures, plese go here.

untitled2005 · Jun 26, 2006, 11:01 PM // 23:01

eightyfour-onesevenfive: the Test of Faith one is excellent. great concept and nice timing with the emote

one suggestion: since the floating fire/lava is also a focal point of the picture, u may want to erase the blur around it. i think a slight dab with a size 65~100 soft round brush on the fire would get the job done.

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Jun 26, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by untitled2005

eightyfour-onesevenfive: the Test of Faith one is excellent. great concept and nice timing with the emote

one suggestion: since the floating fire/lava is also a focal point of the picture, u may want to erase the blur around it. i think a slight dab with a size 65~100 soft round brush on the fire would get the job done.

You mean like this?

Originally, I wanted to do that anyway, but didn't get it right for some reason. You may also notice that I removed some of the blur on the ground where she's standing and darkened the corners even more.

MrGuildBoi · Jun 27, 2006, 03:10 AM // 03:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by untitled2005

After:

love this one.. the /bowhead emote really looks like he's stabbing the sword through the ground.

OMFGimCUTE · Jun 27, 2006, 04:55 AM // 04:55

hey do u need to buy photo shop? cuz i dont have it =(

Rex the Unloving · Jun 27, 2006, 05:46 AM // 05:46

the whole blur thing was hard to do with this armor... i couldnt tell where the blades were, anyway heres one of my assassin.

Elthanor · Jun 27, 2006, 06:21 AM // 06:21

Once I saw your pic, I knew you were awesome! I love breath taking pictures, with Photoshop editing/manipulation, it can create wonders! I know you got alot of comments, but great job! Looking to see more great works from you. You got an Artists eye!

I didnt follow the Tut 100%, but got the general Idea. I use Photoshop, but not much Photo manipulating, this was fun tho! Ill do more after I get a armor set combo I love.