[WIP] Amputee Man in Darkness
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Topic: [WIP] Amputee Man in Darkness
Posted By: zero57
Subject: [WIP] Amputee Man in Darkness
Date Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:36pm
Hi I am having troubles doing the background. Every attempt I make just makes it look worser and worser. Heres what it looks like for now. Also my reference for the background is this.  Any C&C is appreciated. I'd also like some improvements i could do for my Amputee or any other that looks terrible, if there is any. |
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Posted By: dpixel
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 7:34am
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Here's an edit to maybe give you some ideas. It's all about the sky here. I used colors from your reference.
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Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 2:35pm
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Originally posted by dpixel Here's an edit to maybe give you some ideas. It's all about the sky here. I used colors from your reference.
Ahh, looks great! It looks just like the reference; kind of. Thanks, I'll get to it using this to give me some ideas. |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 23 June 2010 at 5:16pm
Well, it looks alright, but still needs A LOT of improvement.       Especially the clouds, lol. |
Posted By: dpixel
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 7:28am
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Your clouds are too harsh. They need to be softer and puffier. It's really an exercise on extreme AA..sort of. Notice the color ramp on my edit. The tops of the clouds should be the lightest and gradually darken as you move down. Then layer them so the tops of the cloud contrasts more with the cloud behind it. Study your reference. Here's another example: http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/48619.htm - http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/48619.htm------------- |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 8:35am
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Originally posted by dpixel Your clouds are too harsh. They need to be softer and puffier. It's really an exercise on extreme AA..sort of. Notice the color ramp on my edit. The tops of the clouds should be the lightest and gradually darken as you move down. Then layer them so the tops of the cloud contrasts more with the cloud behind it. Study your reference. Here's another example: http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/48619.htm - http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/48619.htmOkay, thanks going to work on it. |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 12:53pm
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Well, it still looks bad :( I fail at making clouds, is there something i could use instead of like using the references?  |
Posted By: dpixel
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 1:26pm
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Originally posted by zero57
Well, it still looks bad :( I fail at making clouds, is there something i could use instead of like using the references? There's always your eye. Another words, just play with it til it looks right.
Clouds aren't easy. You really have to have a feel for them. Think organic. Clouds are always moving. Your edit is an improvement. I think what you don't like is that there is a deliberate separation between the blue clouds and the purple ones above them. And that dark line between them ins't helping. It seem too "tight". Think more free.
Here's another edit:
 I'm not an expert on clouds or skies as I'm learning too. ------------- |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 2:14pm
Well, I took your advice and heres what i got. I got the clouds highlight colour idea from your edit. (I just reused the light purple and light aqua greenish blue from the moon.) I might edit it a bit sooner or later. The highlight is a bit thick.. i think. EDIT: Well, i edited the picture after like 5 mins of thinking if I should edit it now or later; and I chose now.   |
Posted By: dpixel
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 3:30pm
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Very nice. Still needs some softening and refining, but I think you get the idea. Try playing with the colors too, to create the mood you're looking for.
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Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 4:26pm
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Originally posted by dpixel Very nice. Still needs some softening and refining, but I think you get the idea. Try playing with the colors too, to create the mood you're looking for. Yup, gonna edit it later. |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 6:13pm
Well, I just made my edit again. And it looks great! Here's what it looks like so far. |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 24 June 2010 at 7:29pm
Well the clouds look way better now. |
Posted By: zero57
Date Posted: 25 June 2010 at 2:44pm
Well, I'm done my picture and I'm completely satisfied. Heres what i got. I also made all the changes into in an animation.  I also uploaded my art to Pixel Joint. Right now it is in Public Queue. http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/53864.htm - http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixelart/53864.htm Vote for me! |