16 Nov 2006 at 00:14 - 509
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Originally Posted by Apocamentus
Don't listen to the tutorial! Use layer masks instead of the damn erasor.
M'kay. I never mind (and actually welcome) other image editing processes but sometimes people do lack a bit of...tact. We're nearing 30 pages and everyone has been very constructive thus far. Please Apocamentus, join the club. If you do happen to know a different way to craft images post it here so other can try it (me included). This is what this thread is all about.
Back on images. The depth of field is something that the in-game camera cannot do since the game doesn't use any. In order to simulate one, you'll need to make one or two more layers and use the gaussian blur (blurrier on the deepest layer and less blurrier on the top ones).
Here's an example:
Oh and Mai, your little postcard is surely, if not the, most creative shot I've seen in a long time. 
16 Nov 2006 at 10:29 - 510
Ty it was something I just tossed together. I could've made it look more authentic but I liked the outcome of it.
16 Nov 2006 at 10:37 - 511
Yeh, that vintage looking card looks awesome, some PS mastery there.
16 Nov 2006 at 17:31 - 512
Not good, I know, but you can't really do much in iPhoto...
orig: http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...icture16-1.png
16 Nov 2006 at 17:42 - 513
My first effort.
16 Nov 2006 at 22:26 - 514
@ Lilith St Cyr: Some of the more limited editing tools can do just the right job but never hesitate to compare with your original. If you scroll back a few pages, there have been some posts on free or nearly free image editing software. You might find one you like.
@ Monkette: Thanks for joining the image editing gang! Now, for your image there one slight thing to correct: the position of your character vs the light source. From the looks of it the light source is behind him so it shadows the front. The black armor is not help either . As a rule of thumb, check the light source so it can provide good lighting for your character. Another thing is that many maps have different lighting conditions, test them out.
16 Nov 2006 at 23:29 - 515
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It's just easier to duplicate layer, blur it, use eraser.
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Err no, layer mask is just as easy as erasor, but you can redraw bits you have rubbed out with ease - it's 'non-destructive'
Thanks again for the tutorial!
