Vanguard00 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Re: Superhero Images Welcome to the boards, Ian, and that's some darn fine work, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images That's Cool! What is your origin/powerset? Technology Tanker, with Inv and Energy Melee. Based on one of my first characters. I can't wait until I can get an energy trail to follow my flight path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I like it. Did you draw it or is it from some hero icon creator program? Mags It's from the CoH hero generator. That part of the game is so awesome, they'd make money if they released it separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bblackmoor Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images It's from the CoH hero generator. That part of the game is so awesome' date=' they'd make money if they released it separately.[/quote'] I'd buy the game just for that, if you could use it without paying a fee for the stupid online game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bblackmoor Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images So here's an unfinished one. Character unknown. I do like the picture, but I have to wonder: isn't a mask like that just a fashion statement? It's not like it actually conceals anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images You mean like Clark Kent's glasses do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bblackmoor Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images You mean like Clark Kent's glasses do? Hmm... I was going to say "But the glasses aren't part of his costume," but I suppose that, in fact, they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I'm more concerned that the pic is too androgenous, than I am about the mask. Actually, I have many characters that wear masks that still have public IDs. Reasoning: It just gives them a more superheroic feel. (That pic bugs me. I'll probably finish it Monday if I have a few minutes at lunch.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSokoliwski Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images IanSokoliwski' date=' have you ever considered doing some tutorials or tricks and tips for painting using PhotoShop?[/quote'] I've thought about it, and still might get around to it. The problem is that I use a variety of techniques, the kind of thing you only really learn by using the program eight hours a day, five days a week, for seven years. Plus, I use both layers and channels, and I know that confuses a lot of people (especially channels, for some reason - I find channels to be one of the easier things to use, but some folks just find them confusing). One thing I will say, if you are serious about wanting to use Photoshop (or similar programs) to their fullest potential, get yourself a tablet and stylus. For me, there is nothing worse than trying to paint using a mouse. And tablets can start around $60-$80 (for smaller ones). But thanks for the compliment Now, here is a pic I did for a friend of his character in my Champions game (at the time). This one is unusual in that I didn't draw the picture out on paper, scan it, then paint it. Instead, I drew it freehand in Photoshop directly. Normally, I don't much care for this technique (as good as stylus' can be, they are still no match for a good Speedball pen or brush), but every once in a while, I like to play around with the technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I've thought about it, and still might get around to it. The problem is that I use a variety of techniques, the kind of thing you only really learn by using the program eight hours a day, five days a week, for seven years. Plus, I use both layers and channels, and I know that confuses a lot of people (especially channels, for some reason - I find channels to be one of the easier things to use, but some folks just find them confusing). One thing I will say, if you are serious about wanting to use Photoshop (or similar programs) to their fullest potential, get yourself a tablet and stylus. For me, there is nothing worse than trying to paint using a mouse. And tablets can start around $60-$80 (for smaller ones). But thanks for the compliment Perhaps you could do a hand-full of tutorials for the different techniques that you use. I have found some really good tutorial sites out there and I have to imagine that they bring the artists some business that they wouldn't have gotten otherwise. pslovers.com is a compilation site that has hundreds of links to various tutorials. Some are not very good, others are excellent. Personaly, I understand channels at the basic level, but haven't figured out how to use them to any great advantage yet. I'm all over layers though. I couldn't imagine doing any type of computer artwork without them. And you are most welcome. I read through a couple of your comics on your website, and was more than a lot impressed. You do excellent work! I do have a commission question. Is there any price savings if there isn't a background on the picture? Also, I think that it is awesome that you include the PSD file as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images RE: Photoshop. I need to have someone sit with me at the computer and show me how the layers and channels work. I've tried time and again to go the self-tutoring route and it just doesn't work for me. This is why my most recent work is taking longer for me to do then normal. And I admit, I was having serious designer-block for Abyss (GGU villain) but I have finally had a breakthrough. Waiting to hear back from Jack on the rough, and I won't share the pic until its done. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Worldmaker Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images And I admit' date=' I was having serious designer-block for Abyss (GGU villain) but I have [i']finally[/i] had a breakthrough. Waiting to hear back from Jack on the rough, and I won't share the pic until its done. I really like the rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I really like the rough. Cool. Then I will move forward with it. I just wanted to be sure I was going in the right direction with it. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSokoliwski Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I do have a commission question. Is there any price savings if there isn't a background on the picture? Also, I think that it is awesome that you include the PSD file as well. Thanks Well, it depends, basically, but yeah it can affect the price. Everything is negotiable (and the more you buy, the more you save! ) If you have more specific questions, you can email them to me directly, and I can give you a more specific response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSokoliwski Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images RE: Photoshop. I need to have someone sit with me at the computer and show me how the layers and channels work. I've tried time and again to go the self-tutoring route and it just doesn't work for me. This is why my most recent work is taking longer for me to do then normal. Mags Yeah, I agree with this. It's funny, at my last job, I had to train quite a few people in Photoshop, and I don't know how many times if you go through something with a person and you are right beside them, how hard it is for them to pick up a technique or similar bit the first time (this isn't singling out any one person or anything; generally, you have to show a person how to do something, then they try it, and you have to help them correct the mistakes - it is pretty universal that you can only 'learn to do by doing'). That is also why I'm a little fuzzy on the concept of online tutorials. Sure, there is lots you can learn from following the instructions of someone else, but the best way to learn is to dive in, muck around, make some huge mistakes...I suppose it is best to be able to physically show them what you did, so they can correct where you went wrong. I dunno. Maybe I will get around to that tutorial thing yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmarock Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images ... but the best way to learn is to dive in' date=' muck around, make some huge mistakes...[/quote'] This doesn't work for me. I need to understand how the layering works and mucking around will only produce an accident which I may (or may not) be able to duplicate in the future. Some tutorials are detailed enough to tell me what I need to know, but I've found that most tutorials assume you are familiar with everything the program can do (which I am not). So I do my best with what I do know. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images Here's a pic of one of my player's characters in my weekly Champs game (end of season soon ) ... he's an Earth Controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Re: Superhero Images Technology Tanker, with Inv and Energy Melee. Based on one of my first characters. I can't wait until I can get an energy trail to follow my flight path. When do you get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images When do you get that? -sigh- When my prayers are answered, of course. They're just introducing CAPES, for crying out loud. An energy trail when you fly? I'll probably have to BUY an upgrade for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSokoliwski Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images Here's a pic of one of my player's characters in my weekly Champs game (end of season soon ) ... he's an Earth Controller nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images nice work Thanks Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Toki Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I concur it kicks ass... Sketchpad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images Thanks Toki I notice that you have a Titans quote ... big fan of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCRogers Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images Here's a pic of one of my player's characters in my weekly Champs game (end of season soon ) ... he's an Earth Controller Man, I love this image. Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Toki Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Re: Superhero Images I enjoyed te TPB of the relaunch... I run a teen based superhero PbP in my Legacy Universe... and it gave me ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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