A few techniques i need help with

Tom · #1 02-08-2007, 11:18 PM

Theres 2 techniques i want to learn how to do

1) Creating a relfeaction of an image, but making it semi transparent.

2) Create a shine, like if you was to create a car window id add white lines / so it seems to be a shine/reflection, how would i go about making this line semi transparent?

Stephen · #2 02-08-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

1) Creating a relfeaction of an image, but making it semi transparent.

In Photoshop use transform (CTRL+T) to rotate the image, then use a layer mask to set the transparency you want (I assume you want a gradient transparency?).

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Originally Posted by Tom

2) Create a shine, like if you was to create a car window id add white lines / so it seems to be a shine/reflection, how would i go about making this line semi transparent?

Use white on another layer mask. Good luck

Tom · #3 02-08-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

In Photoshop use transform (CTRL+T) to rotate the image, then use a layer mask to set the transparency you want (I assume you want a gradient transparency?).

Use white on another layer mask. Good luck

Thanks <3 fast responce aswell.

Bitterchaos · #4 02-18-2007, 04:50 PM

aww thats cheating

DARKVILLIN · #5 02-19-2007, 07:50 PM

dont use photoshop please...ms paint>photoshop for graal

Chandler · #6 02-19-2007, 07:52 PM

Photoshop is good-- if you know how to use it; It's alot better than Microsoft Paint.

Crow · #7 02-19-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandler

Photoshop is good-- if you know how to use it; It's alot better than Microsoft Paint.

Not for pixel art, kthxbye.

DARKVILLIN · #8 02-19-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crow

Not for pixel art, kthxbye.

true story.

Chandler · #9 02-19-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandler

Photoshop is good-- if you know how to use it; It's alot better than Microsoft Paint.

You're still mistaken. I guess it's personal preference.

Crono · #10 02-19-2007, 08:02 PM

how are you going to convince me that paint is better than photoshop?

DARKVILLIN · #11 02-19-2007, 08:07 PM

when we release g2k1 and you see no photoshopped graphics? I brought you into hell i am your father you should always take daddy's advice

killerogue · #12 02-19-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crow

Not for pixel art, kthxbye.

false story O_O I use photoshop for Graal.

killerogue · #13 02-19-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKVILLIN

when we release g2k1 and you see no photoshopped graphics? I brought you into hell i am your father you should always take daddy's advice

Sorry for double post put you can pixel without using photoshop effects. O_O

Chandler · #14 02-19-2007, 08:09 PM

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Sorry for double post put you can pixel without using photoshop effects. O_O

Snap! Beat me to it!

DARKVILLIN · #15 02-19-2007, 08:12 PM

Here we go, all preference again. I mean you can pixel with photoshop and Paint Shop Pro just fine but I guess i prefer paint *shrug*

Crow · #16 02-19-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKVILLIN

Here we go, all preference again. I mean you can pixel with photoshop and Paint Shop Pro just fine but I guess i prefer paint *shrug*

Same here, love ya. Lets make sex.

Stephen · #17 02-19-2007, 09:35 PM

You can pixel just as easily with Photoshop if you're comfortable with the interface. The difference is that in Photoshop, when you're done pixelling, you can drop in your favorite photo and do some serious manipulation... let's see you do that in paint

For all practical purposes, MS Paint is better for the average pixeller. If you're not doing photo manipulation than Photoshop will be nothing but a filter-trip for you. Besides, Photoshop is expensive/long to download.

I did a little detail on a pixel job Tom did a few days ago, simply using some brushes. Came out pretty great. The original looked nice, but with the addition of depth and gleam made it just pops out at you... it's a lot easier to add that depth in Photoshop than it is with Paint.

killerogue · #18 02-19-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

You can pixel just as easily with Photoshop if you're comfortable with the interface. The difference is that in Photoshop, when you're done pixelling, you can drop in your favorite photo and do some serious manipulation... let's see you do that in paint

For all practical purposes, MS Paint is better for the average pixeller. If you're not doing photo manipulation than Photoshop will be nothing but a filter-trip for you. Besides, Photoshop is expensive/long to download.

I did a little detail on a pixel job Tom did a few days ago, simply using some brushes. Came out pretty great. The original looked nice, but with the addition of depth and gleam made it just pops out at you... it's a lot easier to add that depth in Photoshop than it is with Paint.

And....

this.wins++ for the Photoshop users. Gracias Stephen.

xXziroXx · #19 02-20-2007, 03:34 AM

Paint Shop Pro 7 FTW!

DARKVILLIN · #20 02-20-2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

You can pixel just as easily with Photoshop if you're comfortable with the interface. The difference is that in Photoshop, when you're done pixelling, you can drop in your favorite photo and do some serious manipulation... let's see you do that in paint

For all practical purposes, MS Paint is better for the average pixeller. If you're not doing photo manipulation than Photoshop will be nothing but a filter-trip for you. Besides, Photoshop is expensive/long to download.

I did a little detail on a pixel job Tom did a few days ago, simply using some brushes. Came out pretty great. The original looked nice, but with the addition of depth and gleam made it just pops out at you... it's a lot easier to add that depth in Photoshop than it is with Paint.

so you're calling konidias an average pixeler?