Pixel Joint Forum: Rodder's 2D Practice Thread

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Im an iso'er, and I don't draw much...so 2d and I don't get along very well :( 

I also want to break myself out of drawing side-views, so I might try some sort of perspective.

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Practice 01

animation (wip)

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Practice 02

cartoon-ish animation:

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Practice 03

Edited by Rodder - 01 March 2007 at 4:12am

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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Topic: Rodder's 2D Practice Thread Posted: 16 February 2007 at 2:58am
	Im an iso'er, and I don't draw much...so 2d and I don't get along very well :( I also want to break myself out of drawing side-views, so I might try some sort of perspective. ----- Practice 01 animation (wip) ----- Practice 02 cartoon-ish animation: ----- Practice 03 Edited by Rodder - 01 March 2007 at 4:12am
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fil_razorback Commander Joined: 17 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 215	Posted: 16 February 2007 at 3:59am
	I think the palette lacks interest, what about some hue shifting in the green ramp ? Also, you might want to add some lil details here and there for it to look less flat >.< Need some inspiration ? (metal slug) Edited by fil_razorback - 16 February 2007 at 4:01am
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 16 February 2007 at 3:13pm
	Im with you on the palette. I just adjusted brightness, I never touched the hue. I actually had a quick try at details earlier, but it didnt quite work out lol. Im going to have another go at it. I'm actually way ahead of you on the metal slug thing. Im not looking to copy, just learn from....hopefully. I'll probably post an update later. Edited by Rodder - 16 February 2007 at 3:13pm
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 16 February 2007 at 3:55pm
	Hmmmmmmmmm more colours or dithering? *MOR COLARS.* (well, at least in the lighter side of the ramp) Nice detail in the tread-bit-thing. I think if you want to carry that detail onto the other tank-bit-thing yu should deff check out sommor refs. Changing the sideview perspective a little would also make it more interesting.. [Lol, i totally ignored all the other text in this thread] Edited by Larwick - 16 February 2007 at 3:55pm

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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 16 February 2007 at 7:50pm
	My name is jalonso and I too am an iso'er. I will say this to you because you probably will understand it. When I make any non-iso pixel my brain still functions the same. Choosing the pixels come from the brains image of where they would be if you extrude to the the isogrid except there's no 'figuring out' to do. It works. *Originally posted by Rodder* Im an iso'er One of the best around...a master ;) Edited by jalonso - 16 February 2007 at 8:04pm
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:01pm
	Update in the first post. (you should see 3 now) I changed up the colors, details and cut down on the dither. Perspective is something im going to tackle next. Maybe after a quick anim. ---- Not quite sure what you mean jalonso. My brain doesn't quite work the same, as with iso you already have perspective and shading done for you. To me it's like the difference between playing with an etch-a-sketch and a box of legos. Edited by Rodder - 16 February 2007 at 8:14pm
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JackBauer24 Commander Joined: 23 March 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 113	Posted: 17 February 2007 at 12:28pm
	One thing to note is that when a tank or any other weapon of war fires, the shot causes the whole thing to move to various extent. Maybe youre going to do that, and if so I am sorry. But if not, having the gun recoiling is nice, but that task would make the tank go back a little bit. Hope that helps! Love the idea of tanks...I draw WWII tanks and would love to see someone animate mine. Jack
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 17 February 2007 at 12:44pm
	Super Rod, you fished those colours up nicely. :) They are actually really nice. Jack's right, the whole tank should recoil. I always find it nice to see alot of exaggerated movement with these sorts of things :)

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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 19 February 2007 at 2:14am
	I updated my first post with a perspective attempt. Just a basic square tank-ish thing. I think I fudged the tracks though...as far as accuracy, so im not sure if it's worth saving or trying again. As to my animation, Im still planning to update both the recoil and smoke.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 19 February 2007 at 8:45pm
	I decided to keep going rather than start over. A bunch of tweaks later and its actually starting to take shape...though no details yet.
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 19 February 2007 at 8:59pm
	That second angled one is sweet. A bit of the 'Rustbug' look to it.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 19 February 2007 at 10:15pm
	Thanks jal. Rustbug eh? It's probably the barrel. I also added some more texture/details.
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BlackDragon Commander Joined: 13 May 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 729	Posted: 20 February 2007 at 1:55pm
	Heh, cool. I like the second one.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 20 February 2007 at 4:07pm
	Working on animating the second one. I added a cartoon-ish squish/recoil. I'll add a fire animation later.
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JackBauer24 Commander Joined: 23 March 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 113	Posted: 20 February 2007 at 4:26pm
	Interesting ideas you got going Rodder, keep it up. Jack
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BlackDragon Commander Joined: 13 May 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 729	Posted: 21 February 2007 at 2:12pm
	Brilliant animation! Keep it up.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 21 February 2007 at 9:04pm
	I added a new animation...with some small suprises!
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 21 February 2007 at 9:15pm
	I'm sure you know of the glitch with the way the gun casing is removed from the animation. I still found both animations mesmerizing and have spent minutes on it.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 22 February 2007 at 3:32am
	Just updated and added the 2nd animation to my gallery http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/18409.htm Not sure if i'll update the first or not. I was also thinking about throwing this into a mockup of some type (basically adding a bg).... though I need a quick break after all that animation lol. Edited by Rodder - 22 February 2007 at 3:33am
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 22 February 2007 at 5:05am
	Maybe the tank can shoot at a boar in the woods
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 01 March 2007 at 4:18am
	Working on some sort of BG. It may or may not include such things as snow/destroyed buildings/rubble etc. Im still kinda experimenting at this point. Once I get a clear direction i'll texture/detail it. edit: Sorry jal...no boar lol Edited by Rodder - 01 March 2007 at 4:18am
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