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eightyfour-onesevenfive · Sep 10, 2006, 08:34 AM // 08:34

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Originally Posted by Vahn Roi

Moi? If so, thank you

Yes, you.

I liked your picture a lot (if I were to pick a top ten of this thread, yours would most certainly be in it). Just the right amount of highlighting and soft-focus - to me she really does look rather like one of those overedited photos of a model, like seen on a glossy magazine cover (and considering we're talking about a screenshot, that's meant as a compliment). Although I think there is a little flaw at her right arm (background shining through), or is that deliberate?

Francis Demeules · Sep 10, 2006, 02:04 PM // 14:04

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Originally Posted by Vahn Roi

My mesmer

Oh.... my...god...

Nice work Vanh Roi.

It looks like a Top model front page magasine.

I love how you did the light on your mesmer mixed with a dark background to pull out you character's face, the angle you took, etc

Again, a nice work.

Vahn Roi · Sep 11, 2006, 02:42 AM // 02:42

Well thank you very much Oo

I was not expecting such a response.

Anyway, with my mesmer deleted after only 4 hours of play. I decided to make an elementalists to take her name.

bebe · Sep 11, 2006, 02:44 AM // 02:44

That picture seems like one of those photos that have aged over time?
Like a really old picture-like effect.

It's nice. :P

Vahn Roi · Sep 11, 2006, 02:47 AM // 02:47

Thank you. I was going for a rougher, more aged look. The mesmer image was something of a fluke in fact >>

I donno, still perfecting it.

Eridor · Sep 11, 2006, 03:21 AM // 03:21

Here's a simple one I did following Bethany's directions. Still getting the hang of photoshop.

Vahn Roi · Sep 11, 2006, 03:33 AM // 03:33

The angle makes it look like you're levitating. You may want to experiment with different perspectives as well as different types of cropping. It can make a world of difference.

Nijan Narabi · Sep 11, 2006, 08:41 AM // 08:41

Hello, this is my first time posting on these forums. I just followed the tutorial on the second page of this thread, and nothing else. I think it came out all right.

EDIT: In my rush to add my image to this wonderful collection, I forgot to thank you, Bethany, for providing such an informative tutorial. Not only have you shared such lovely images, but you've shown others how to create and share pieces equally as lovely. Thank you.

swimnserve88 · Sep 13, 2006, 07:36 AM // 07:36

My Ritualist, Mai Kinhari, outside Shing Jea Monestary:

and the original

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...rve88/mai2.jpg

Bethany · Sep 14, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17

@ Nijan. Thanks, your appreciation really flatters me. At the risk of repeating myself, never in my wildest dreams did I ever expected this thread to run such a course.

@Vahn Roi: I really like what you do, the aging and all. Perhaps you could give everyone the basics of your images.

Ok. here's another small thing you *absolutely* need to do if you plan on showing your entire character: remove the blur around your character's feet otherwise he'll/she'll look like a paste-up.

Also, keep in mind that images too big sort of mess the thread's format. If you can put your images 800 pixels wide, I'm sure it would be appreaciated. I'm using 1280 and I still have to scroll sideways for some images.

Some of you have tried the comic book effect. I like it and it gives another dimension to screenshots. In essence, when you create something with PS or other image-enhancing software, take note of the steps you take and when you put it up here share your construction method. Sometimes another person can take your method and give it a new, interesting twist.

As for lil 'ol me, still under a lot of work so the free time I have is spent outside, breathing oxygen and reconnecting with the human race. That is when I'm done with the usual chores.

Unlucky Slayer · Sep 14, 2006, 07:54 AM // 07:54

Bethany is being kind with her request. The forum rules actually state anything over 640 needs to be url'd or thumbnailed... But this is a special thread so we'll allow Bethany to have the 800 for the pictures.

Remember, even though you may have a massive screen Res. There are users out there. (God help them.) That run the smallest possible screen res and as Bethany, even running 1280 we have to scroll side to see stuff... Be considerate of others...

What would be a great help to your moderators, would be if you could go in and change the pictures yourselves instead of making us look through every page of this thread and edit every single post... You prolly have no idea how long that would take specially if the forums decide to become funky.

Wickie · Sep 14, 2006, 01:08 PM // 13:08

my warrior ( Wickie The Vicking )

My Necro ( Jessica Blueblood )

Spend also a few minutes with PS.

xxSilhouette · Sep 14, 2006, 07:12 PM // 19:12

My first attempt at it, its not that great, but i like it pretty well =) Im going to keep working with this.

The original: http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...eyes/gw193.jpg

Sable Phoenix · Sep 14, 2006, 07:58 PM // 19:58

Here's my recent jobbie, using Bethany's guide as a starting point. I've been using Photoshop for years, so a lot of it was just stuff I added on my own.

xxSilhouette · Sep 14, 2006, 08:02 PM // 20:02

made another one, i like this one better than my first one

original:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...eyes/gw165.jpg

bryann380 · Sep 14, 2006, 10:22 PM // 22:22

First attempt for me, featuring my main character Azinna Videl. I use PSP 8 so I couldn't go by the guide word for word.

Bethany · Sep 15, 2006, 12:38 AM // 00:38

@Unlucky Slayer: Thanks for the help. 800 pixels wide would be an absolute maximum. Larger than that not only forces you to scroll sideways but prevents us from seeing the image as whole.

@Wickie: I really like your first one. Nice setup and presentation. The second one looks strange as your character looks like a "paste-up" on a blurred backdrop.

@xxSilhouette: For a first attempt I'd say it's really good. Always keep in mind that a good image needs a good setup first. Never be afraid to take multiple screenshots; check differents areas, hike to places you haven't gone yet and play with the camera.

@Sable Phoenix: I really like what you did. Looks like paint on a canvas. Can you enlighten us with the steps, please?

xxSilhouette: Yep, second one looks even better. The only thing I see are some areas around the body which need a more precise erasing; shoulders and arms. Zoom in on your image as much as needed for the erasing.

bryann380: I'm not familiar with PSP but I'd say you did a pretty decent job here. Only one thing; the colors of the backdrop are vivid but your character's skin looks, well, pale. Unless that's her original skin color. Because as I see it, the backdrop catches the eye first because of the colors, then to the character.

xxSilhouette · Sep 15, 2006, 02:32 AM // 02:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bethany

@Unlucky Slayer: Thanks for the help. 800 pixels wide would be an absolute maximum. Larger than that not only forces you to scroll sideways but prevents us from seeing the image as whole.

@Wickie: I really like your first one. Nice setup and presentation. The second one looks strange as your character looks like a "paste-up" on a blurred backdrop.

@xxSilhouette: For a first attempt I'd say it's really good. Always keep in mind that a good image needs a good setup first. Never be afraid to take multiple screenshots; check differents areas, hike to places you haven't gone yet and play with the camera.

@Sable Phoenix: I really like what you did. Looks like paint on a canvas. Can you enlighten us with the steps, please?

xxSilhouette: Yep, second one looks even better. The only thing I see are some areas around the body which need a more precise erasing; shoulders and arms. Zoom in on your image as much as needed for the erasing.

bryann380: I'm not familiar with PSP but I'd say you did a pretty decent job here. Only one thing; the colors of the backdrop are vivid but your character's skin looks, well, pale. Unless that's her original skin color. Because as I see it, the backdrop catches the eye first because of the colors, then to the character.

Thanks for the feedback =) I'm going to keep working on it, i think im addicted

bryann380 · Sep 15, 2006, 03:28 AM // 03:28

Azinna does have pale skin. I'll be working on another pic of her soon.

(8)Ball · Sep 15, 2006, 04:16 PM // 16:16

Been watching this thread for a while and the great work going on, thought I would give it a try.

Here's the original

And here is the after