Pixel Joint Forum: WIP cloaked sprite

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Para
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Topic: WIP cloaked sprite
Posted: 11 February 2007 at 2:46am

Hi Everyone!

I started pixelarting few weeks ago, trying out a new style for an upcoming game.

Total colors = 12

Please tell me where I need improvements and adjustments, a big thanks to all the pros out there

-Para

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Omegavolt
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Posted: 11 February 2007 at 5:39am

I'm having a real hard time telling whats going on in the facial area. I see an eye, and some hair, but since the purposed direction of the face doesnt match the direction of the feet, it looks quite odd.

The shoulder area lacks as well. People have shoulders, from which sprout arms. You might want to add both to this one.

The shading is non-existant. Unfortunately, a single line of highlight and shade does not constitute shading. Pick a light source, invision the depth of the material and shade accordingly.

Good luck. :)

OnGameDev

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jalonso
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Posted: 11 February 2007 at 6:22am

Its very confusing, as said. Try making the guy nude first, then dress him to have better structure.

PJs FAQ <•> Sticky Reads

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Pixel_Outlaw
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Posted: 11 February 2007 at 10:21am

Originally posted by jalonso

Its very confusing, as said. Try making the guy nude first, then dress him to have better structure.

Stinkbug just wants to see nudes. You can forgo the drawing of finer elements if youwish.

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Para
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 3:25am

Is the new structure any better?

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Omegavolt
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 8:38am

Yes, its looking better. It didn't take too much of a change, but I can at least tell that it has arms under the cape now. :)

OnGameDev

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Para
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Posted: 15 February 2007 at 3:26am

Update :)

Can anyone give me some tips on pixel shading? I couldn't find any good tutorials on it.

-Cheers

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Pixel Joint Forum : Pixel Art : WIP (Work In Progress)

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Para Seaman Joined: 04 February 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Topic: WIP cloaked sprite Posted: 11 February 2007 at 2:46am
	Hi Everyone! I started pixelarting few weeks ago, trying out a new style for an upcoming game. Total colors = 12 Please tell me where I need improvements and adjustments, a big thanks to all the pros out there -Para
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Omegavolt Commander Joined: 03 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 227	Posted: 11 February 2007 at 5:39am
	I'm having a real hard time telling whats going on in the facial area. I see an eye, and some hair, but since the purposed direction of the face doesnt match the direction of the feet, it looks quite odd. The shoulder area lacks as well. People have shoulders, from which sprout arms. You might want to add both to this one. The shading is non-existant. Unfortunately, a single line of highlight and shade does not constitute shading. Pick a light source, invision the depth of the material and shade accordingly. Good luck. :)
	OnGameDev
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 11 February 2007 at 6:22am
	Its very confusing, as said. Try making the guy nude first, then dress him to have better structure.
	PJs FAQ <•> Sticky Reads
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Pixel_Outlaw Commander Joined: 01 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3829	Posted: 11 February 2007 at 10:21am
	*Originally posted by jalonso* Its very confusing, as said. Try making the guy nude first, then dress him to have better structure. Stinkbug just wants to see nudes. You can forgo the drawing of finer elements if youwish.

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Para Seaman Joined: 04 February 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 12 February 2007 at 3:25am
	Is the new structure any better?
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Omegavolt Commander Joined: 03 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 227	Posted: 12 February 2007 at 8:38am
	Yes, its looking better. It didn't take too much of a change, but I can at least tell that it has arms under the cape now. :)
	OnGameDev
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Para Seaman Joined: 04 February 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 15 February 2007 at 3:26am
	Update :) Can anyone give me some tips on pixel shading? I couldn't find any good tutorials on it. -Cheers
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