jonstryder Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Re: Superhero Images So someone was woundering just how I did up my images. Well its nothing more than tracing. A bit of a cheat I know, but its time consuming...and I personally lack confidence in my own drawing skills. I can only draw characters in one pose generally and can't really do anything more action orientated or too detailed. But here is a track of how I do things using only the default "Paint" program on most computers. I don't use other drawing programs usually...except for Idraw, which I can use to make game sprites. I don't use Photoshop and such because they are way too complicated to use, and generally end up making me irritated and frustrated. So here we have our base picture, one of Captain America from the X-Men: Evolution cartoon. Step 1) I use a very bright blue and use a double thick line tool to slowly trace the body of the character in question, going over all of the black lines and body contours. For the face I go down to just a single line to control detail. I then usually save as a BMP file with 16 colors. This will vastly alter the colors on the picture, and allow me to more easily change colors to a white back ground. This pic is just before I do that. This next pick is what things look like when I have the basic template done. Its here where I save it again but this time up to 256 colors or 24bit. I usually do 24bit. Its at this stage that I will change the lines to black, and use blue & red lines, or purple to figure out other details like changes to the face, adding other details to the body and so forth. Here below is the final product of the alterations, where I've added color and finally saved it as a jpeg. This is the psycho dark Jedi known as Tremmane. He wields a lightsaber that uses 2 emiters side by side to generate what appears to be a thicker than normal blade, all for intimidation purposes. And he is as psychotic as he looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonstryder Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Re: Superhero Images But here are 2 images I've drawn by hand. This is Aleck Darkwind. He was a D&D character I had a while back, Fighter/Rogue. And this is Jason Lockford. He was a 150+pt character from a Fantasy hero game. He was a medium style armroed swordsman, and mage we called a Blade-Mage. He cast buffing spells, like a +3 to OCV & DCV to himself & 1 other person, a flame blade spell and I think he learned 2 other spells.' The GM had us divide the Real Cost of spells by 3 for his system. The PC wore a set of red banded armor that was custom made for him. He also wielded a pair of scimitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonstryder Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Re: Superhero Images And here is another Fantasy character I played, he was a bit of a light fighter/stealth guy. And here is a very early picture of Torrent from a different game. I had originally been thinking was more of a lighter supers game...but it was far closer to dark champions. I also recyled the picture to create a Star Wars Zieson Sha warrior character. And here is the 1st one I did, for my Star Wars character, John Stryder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alric Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Just trying out some new toon shaders for DAZ|Studio. I'm liking the effect so far. This picture is a work in progress and I'm still tweaking the material settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schir1964 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Drawing By Jon Stryder. Colorization By Christopher Mullins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schir1964 Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Updated picture above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Major Tom Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Superhero Images How do I go about posting images to this thread? Major Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schir1964 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Re: Superhero Images How do I go about posting images to this thread? Major Tom When you do an "Advanced Reply/Post" not a "Quick Reply/Post" you'll get a large screen. Scroll down until you can see all the "Additional Options" section. Inside, you'll find a "Manage Attachments" button. You should be able to figure it out from there. Keep in mind that you do have Size Limit for all attachments so you can download a few huge pictures, or you can download a lot of tiny pictures. - Christopher Mullins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Major Tom Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Schir1964: I just tried that, but all that's happening is that I get a "Upload of file failed" message from the computer. Major Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Schir1964: I just tried that, but all that's happening is that I get a "Upload of file failed" message from the computer. Major Tom What format is/are the picture(s)? I know this forum has had problems with bitmaps, for example. Try JPEGs or PNGs if you can. I've had good luck with them. Failing that, you can post the actual pictures on a site like Photobucket, then link to that. They'll show up full sized that way, rather than as thumbnails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Re: Superhero Images There's also a size limit. If your picture is too many kb then it'll deny you. And as mentioned, some file formats are not supported (I believe when you go to upload there's a list of acceptable file formats). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Major Tom Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Superhero Images What format is/are the picture(s)? I know this forum has had problems with bitmaps, for example. Try JPEGs or PNGs if you can. I've had good luck with them. Failing that, you can post the actual pictures on a site like Photobucket, then link to that. They'll show up full sized that way, rather than as thumbnails. They're in .jpg format. UPDATE: Just checked the pics, and they're in .jpeg format. I think what I was doing wrong was in typing the end of the file name as .jpg when it should have been .jpeg. Major Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schir1964 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Email one your pictures to me at schir1964@gmail.com and I'll try to upload it to see if I can find the problem. Is it possible you are using the new jpg format (jp6 I think)? - Christopher Mullins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Major Tom Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Email one your pictures to me at schir1964@gmail.com and I'll try to upload it to see if I can find the problem. Is it possible you are using the new jpg format (jp6 I think)? - Christopher Mullins The email has been sent, pics included. As to what format was used, I couldn't tell you. You see, I had to use a relative's scanner to scan the pics, after which I emailed them to my computer and transferred them to the "My Pictures" file on it. Major Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schir1964 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Picture Test 1 Original Powerstar_v3.jpg image. Hmmm... worked just fine.,, Are you using a dial-up connection or a high-speed connection for the internet? BTW: These aren't copyrighted materials that you are trying to post are they? Only pictures that you have the copyrights, one's you've created yourself, and public domain pictures should be uploaded here. Just so you know. Removed in case of copyright infringement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Here's a new one gang For more info, check out my blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: Superhero Images A retooling of my old Harvester image. [ Again, for more info, see my blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teammaxx Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: Superhero Images I actually used City of Heroes as my hero designer pic of Shado Maxx. Bowman and futuristic gadgets. Cross between Green Arrow/Booster Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drrushing Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 New pic, sort of... Here's a quick pic, from something I did I think a while back, a reimagining anyway...simple pencil drawing w/ colored pencil for detail. This is Freedom...a Martial Artist/Street Fighter Ryo/Ken type, with a Captain America bent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penemue Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Minerva is a Dark Knight type in Golgoth, a fairly dark city in my campaign. She is the third Minerva of the 20th Century. She is supported by an ancient secret society of women who support the Minerva Project and have been supporting Minervas for generations. The current Minerva is a very inexperienced University student who has replaced the second Minerva who kind of went bad and turned against her mentor. This Minerva is very different than the "character" of past Minervas. She's much more social and cooperative, much to the frustration of her mentor who is an old and crusty lady with an attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penemue Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: New pic, sort of... Here's a quick pic' date=' from something I did I think a while back, a reimagining anyway...simple pencil drawing w/ colored pencil for detail. This is Freedom...a Martial Artist/Street Fighter Ryo/Ken type, with a Captain America bent...[/quote'] I love Freedom's shoes! I think they'd actually sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remjin Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Very nice. Doing up characters in CoH is a nice tradition and often works. Just had an idea to try something new with that.... maybe I'll try painting over a picture for better color use and all that, and giving room to change things... hmm.... Nice drawings drrushing, penemue... Freedom almost looks like he belong on American Gladiators or something. =) Does Dark Knight's cape actually hold her up or was that artistic license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penemue Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Minerva's cape is just a cape, but when she jumps it shows an M shape, also a symbol of the secret society that helps her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Superhero Images A retooling of my old Harvester image. [ Again, for more info, see my blog Looks Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Superhero Images Minerva is a Dark Knight type in Golgoth, a fairly dark city in my campaign. She is the third Minerva of the 20th Century. She is supported by an ancient secret society of women who support the Minerva Project and have been supporting Minervas for generations. The current Minerva is a very inexperienced University student who has replaced the second Minerva who kind of went bad and turned against her mentor. This Minerva is very different than the "character" of past Minervas. She's much more social and cooperative, much to the frustration of her mentor who is an old and crusty lady with an attitude. Rep for this tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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