Re: GIMP/Photoshop Thread

by SithFilmer Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:56 pm

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Testing out some lighting and 'saber techniques. Critique?

by Cyrus Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:08 pm

I really like it! I have to say that's the best lightsaber I've ever seen!
Oh, and I like how he/she has that sith aura. Razz

by Thunder-blade Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:09 pm

Lightsabers are lightsabers. Not too much to them. Basically all the same.

But I like the pic SithFilmer.

by SithFilmer Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:19 pm

Pyro Hawk wrote:I really like it! I have to say that's the best lightsaber I've ever seen!
Oh, and I like how he/she has that sith aura.

Thanks; I think it's best version I've made, too.
It's a he. Razz

Thunder-blade wrote:Lightsabers are lightsabers. Not too much to them. Basically all the same.

But I like the pic SithFilmer.

Different amounts of blur, different core sizes, stuff like that.

Thanks guys!

by Green Tee Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:05 pm

SithFilmer(New Mom) wrote:It's a he boy!!!!

Ok, that was unnessacary (and I'm not making fun of you). But pretty epic lightsaber, Sithfilmer.

by Gerrard Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:00 am

Excellent, definitely one of the best i've seen!

by Troopa Daisy Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:02 am

Yes indeed! A very good job done on the effects with the lightsaber! Smile

by (insert name here) Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:17 pm

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Took a try at a couple of emoticons. Made with teh awesome Photoshop.

by Green Tee Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:31 am

Okay, I made a MOC lately, and decided to GIMP some it. I'm not posting all of it cause I'll just look like a noob having an excuse to post a MOC. A Jeedai master prepares to block an incoming shot.
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by Gerrard Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:35 am

Looks to white in the middle, like there is just a white piece of paper there.

by Troopa Daisy Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:31 pm

Its okay, I've seen better lightsabers though. Wink

by Dutch Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:04 am

I'm helping a member on Eurobricks with the effects and I am really proud of the light saber's.
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by Gerrard Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:37 am

A bit too pointed, but still not bad.

by Troopa Daisy Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:21 am

Yes, the saber is good, but the end is too sharp. Wink

by Dutch Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:33 pm

Thanks everyone.

Here's a brush I made for my name. Smile

by Thunder-blade Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:35 pm

You made that... a brush? Why would you do that when you can just put text on your image..

by Green Tee Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:19 pm

I still can't get that glowing look for my lightsabers. Can someone help me please? I've used every tutorial posted here and I still can't get it quite right.

by SithFilmer Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:23 pm

CommanderKill wrote:I still can't get that glowing look for my lightsabers. Can someone help me please? I've used every tutorial posted here and I still can't get it quite right.

Post what you think is your best and maybe I can see where you're going wrong. What program are you using?

by Green Tee Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:18 pm

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Probably my best, but it still turns out with a white block in the middle.
This is using Sial's tutorial from earlier in the thread.

by Dutch Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:53 pm

Well I use Sail's tutorial and it's the best. Smile

Well did you make 3 layer's then use a 5 Gaussian blur on the frist layer then on the seconded layer use 20 Gaussian blur and then the last layer use a 40 Gaussian blur but only use color balance for the last and maybe the seconded. Wink

That's how I do my lightsabers.

by SithFilmer Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:00 pm

So you use GIMP? And you want there to be more distinction between the blades where they intersect?

First, I recommend getting Paint.NET if you haven't already. GIMP is better for lighting effects, fading, etc. in my opinion, while Paint.NET has quick loading times and it's easier to make 'sabers quickly. It's what I used for the 'saber in my picture at the top of the last page. Second, here's my tutorial:

1) Open the image into Paint.NET.

2) Create a new layer (Automatically named 'Layer 2'). Press F4 to enter the layer properties dialogue and change the mode to 'Screen.'

3) Duplicate Layer 2 three times.

4) On the second Layer 2, use a Gaussian Blur of 10. On the third Layer 2, use a Gaussian Blur of 20. On the fourth Layer 2, use a Gaussian Blur of 30. (Via Effects>Blur>Gaussian Blur)

5) Merge the fourth, third, and second Layer 2's into one layer (Ctrl+M).

6) Select the Recolor tool, and set your primary color to the color you want (red, blue, green, etc.). Set your secondary color to white.

7) On the top Layer 2, use the recolor tool on the blurred part.

8) Click the first Layer 2, and apply a Gaussian blur of either 1 or 2 (It's really up to your preference).

9) Merge all the layers into one.

If you need any of the steps explained more, just ask (Or if you don't want PDN, then hopefully this'll help someone else).

by SithFilmer Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:01 pm

Oops. Sorry for El Double Post.

by Dutch Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:14 pm

I made this using Sail's tutorial to help CommanderKill out.

SithFilmer I think he uses Gimp. Wink

by Rogue Jedi Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:01 pm

Hey, could anyone make a tutorial on how to make fire in GIMP please? Tons of thanks ahead of time!

by Gerrard Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:42 pm

I was very bored that day. Razz

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