Ventus's GFX
 

So I just started reading tutorials this past week, as I wish to use my imagination using pixels, critique is appreciated as I wish to improve.

If anyone has a request just ask, and I'll try my best at it. Requests can be limited so I'm not overwhelmed.

Here is a Poke' ball I made "used jesters tutorial" and here is a Hat I am working on currently.
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Nice pokeball. :) The hat is weird to me, Idk, it might be just me though otherwise it looks fine.

It should make more sense when I do the sides, I'm aiming for a futuristic gas mask, I might change it around before its done.

Here is a sword I put together I'll make a bigger one next time
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Can you make a Daft Punk themed helmet? Just look in google images if you don't know what it is.

Sure I'll give it a shot. Looked it up, do you want a plain glass or rainbowed like
in images?

Pick from the two or both.
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Well, it can't be exact if you want it used, since copyrights apply... Usually. So, I like the rainbow one better, but they're both cool.

Just remember, as in the picture, their helmets are super shiny.

I'm making one similar to the right one, but having trouble making the glass reflect.

Maybe try instead of using pure white, use very light versions of the surrounding colors that blend into white. And of course, the shine should correspond with the light source VS the shape.

Ok here is what I have currently, I am still not sure as to how I can get a glass shine effect, if anyone has a tutorial or can help me just send a pm.

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Just use a bright shade of the color then surround it by slightly darker or way darker shades depending on the amount of shine you want. Tutorials will only get you so far, some things you have to learn by studying other peoples work and trying it yourself :)

Also, great start on your pixel art journey!

Oh sent a pm before seeing this sorry. I'll certainly try my best thanks for the advice!

I hereby challenge you to make this. As a lightsaber style sword.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__...blade_KH3D.png

Ok thats the last request for now :P I'll have it done tomorrow hopefully.

Here is what I have using Jesters Advice

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I'll set this aside for next weekend, and do other things as well since my time is limited currently.

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I went ahead and started it will finish tomorrow.

Looks good. However, it seems to me that your GFX is smallish on scale. Idk if you're doing this on purpose. If so never mind.

On the helmet, it's fine to make a shine effect, but as in the picture... The light is coming from the side. On the rounded visor, a shine is located where the light is coming from. So, you wouldn't have that striped look you have made. Looking at different types of light sources and their effects on different surfaces/substances may help you.

Also, your hats look a little flat. Work on your depth a little bit. In addition to that, unless your light source is coming from the front, you shouldn't pillow shade. Aka: the yellow on the helmet. Using different light sources can completely change the look of your graphic.

The images are small from attaching them, I'm not sure what you mean by depth, but I guess I'll have to look into it. I'm still experimenting with the shine so if I left pillow shade on the yellow it's because I hadn't gotten to it due to my experimenting with shine before working on it. Thanks for info.

Worked on it a little in class, will do more when home. Any tips on side shape?

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Sick bro. Also you cant see it in the pic but the cutscene shows axels keychain has a chakram at the end.

I look when I'm home since I'm new to the scale I'm not sure if there would be enough room when used but will add anyways since it wouldn't be put to use anyways.

Aiight

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I figured the scale wouldn't allow the chackram but it doesn't matter, use it for whatever you wish.

Looks much better. The shine on top looks really good. The only critique I have now is hat you need more details. Texture and shading might help. Whats on the side of the helmet? Is it an ear? A circle? A hole with a glowing light? A flat side of a screw? Add more detail.

That's really good! :D

Im procrastinating atm haha my brain is a bit slow in processing when I'm sick. I'll add more detail to it soon.


Pimpsy made me roll out of the bed. Thanks for the thumbs up; that made my day.

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Larger Sword : Aka Buster Sword

Still sick so I'm resting more than pixeling.

Looks cool. I really like the angled shading. I love FF. Especially seven and eight.

Thanks ^^ FF7 is also my favorite.

Best Villain Ever.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...MR95J_M2UOht70

Very OP Villian makes me wanna pixelate him now. We shall see what the new day brings tomorrow.

Removed third hole as there are only two on the actual sword according to my friend

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looks pree' good :)

Thanks, was busy today so couldn't get around to making something; I'll have a couple things tomorrow.

Swords shading could be done a little better but at least you've put in good contrast to it.

Shading an an-analiasing is what I generally have trouble with as tutorials say to use minimal colors, but Ill keep experimenting with them.

That wasn't the issue I was addressing. I'm not able to grasp the volume of the object clearly with the way you shaded it. If you want further elaboration I could edit it and show you what I mean.

If you want and it's not a bother.

Because I know you were trying to make a buster sword, I know what the actual volume of the object is supposed to be. Like a squarish slab of metal. The way you shaded shows that the volume or shape of the object is something else which would be perfectly fine if it wasn't supposed to be a buster sword modelled after FF7 which already has a defined volume its supposed to be. Notice how mines feel a lot more squarish than yours but also has enough depth/"popping out" to it.

I see. Thanks for the info. Would it still look like that with light coming from the top like mine?

I want winter break to get here already, the closer to it the more work teachers pile on me.

Another example of volume shading.

Im a bit confused by the third but I'm guessing the intent wasn't to keep the same shape.

Well, I'm not sure how to particularly explain Volume. It's something you try your best to define. Like how can I make the shades pop the object out rather than the outline. The 2nd sword is what I interpret the volume of the object to be based on your initial sword.

The good thing about your first sword was that it DID define some kind of volume. The initial issue I had with it was that it didn't follow the "squarish feel to it" Yours felt as if the middle meaty part of the blade kinda pointed out towards. Anyway, the only issue with the volume of your first sword was the top and the bottom part of the metal. Am I making things any clearer?

I think I can see it, classes are about to start so I'll reply later.

I need ideas my imagination tank is on empty currently, I plan on working on gimp all day tomorrow when I wake up so fire away!

You should make a cigarette .gif and submit it as a hat.

Glowing embers and wavering smoke.

Its the best I could do since I can only use gimp to make eyes blink.

9am-12:50pm done

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I'm sad that only 4 or 5 people have bothered to say anything thus far. Don't be shy.

Looks good. :D I wish I had gimp.

Snk, please add this. I wan't to wield a gun and puff, like the app icon.

There some strange effects going on with it, I realized just now...

There was a bit of grey in the corner in one of the layers I missed when I was erasing the template, I've been at a Christmas dinner so just fixed haha.

I could always submit it to rufus, but nothing has been added there in ages.

Looks good lol. Don't you think the cigarette is a bit too small though?

Its a cigarette not a cigar :rolleyes: It's actually the right size though as I used the space available to me in the template.

Any requests?

I like the original more, don't know about the edit.

Thanks, I'm going to post all I've done so far when I'm home so you don't have to read through all of that.