Brand new portrait!

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:16 pm

For the fans... But don't you be to friendly now!

DOWNLOAD THE CORRECTED ONE FURTHER BELOW INSTEAD!

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:22 pm

Whow....this one is sooooo much better.

Its amazing, really. How u do it, I have no idea, but it looks really well!

The only remark I might have, is that the silverish armor under her neck makes it a tad clearer that her face is of a different product then the armor (if u know what I mean)....and thats only the silver part of the armor, the rest makes it look very natural.

But this is all nitpicking, so dont mind me, cause its good work

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:36 pm

Thanks man!

I might look into that with the armor during the weekend if my fencing leaves me any time...

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:42 pm

Originally posted by Astafas
Thanks man! I might look into that with the armor during the weekend if my fencing leaves me any time...

Np... and fencing is always important, dont feel rushed in any way by us demanding fans

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:33 pm

OK Sytze (my one and only fan), what do you think about this? Got some spare minutes... Changed some colors on the armor (letting the original ones come through), darkened and dulled the armor somewhat, and finally changed the overall brightness and contrast (always tricky to get it good ingame).

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 7:04 am

Pretty near perfect if I must say. Cant really think of things you could still improve.

Unless of course u got alot of free time and want to add a diff background (forest for example)....but that will probably make the portrait a bit to "crowded".

And im doubting Im ure only fan....Ive seen many lurkers, yes siry...they all download ure portraits, but are just to shy to respond

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 7:44 am

Why reply when you have no comments.
I have no idea how you create them, but the portraits look realy realy good.
Do you use photoshop for your work or something?

Very very good work

Astafas · Post by **Astafas** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 7:57 am

@Sytze

Thanks! I have refrained from adding different types of background than the ones used in the original portraits. It is difficult enough to make them fit the game with a standard one... Hehe, shy are the?

@Stilgar

Thanks Friend Stilgar! Yes, I use Photoshop (and of course the original portraits). If you're interested in how I make them, see the link I posted to Karsten's site (The Planet Portal) - he has an excellent tutorial, which tought me some of the tricks of the trade... You need a basic to medium knowledge of Photoshop (which I'm working on), a decent picture to start from, some creativity and loads of hours (which I'm taking from my sleep).