my first graphics - 2

Emera · 11-21-2011

They're pretty decent for your first time! Keep at it. I'm sure you'll get somewhere.

callimuc · 11-21-2011

Posted by AlexTress

On gimp, you right click your layer, and hit "edit layer attributes". Rename it *layer name* (100ms) <- the 100ms in the parentheses is the time that the layer stays there. So basically if I was doing like 2 blinks in rapid succession, I would do it open (1500ms), closed (150ms), open (125ms), closed (120ms) and then it would repeat the image. 100ms = 1 second I believe... I could be wrong, idk. Hope I helped..

1000 ms = 1 s.

Emera · 11-21-2011

I wish I never installed Ubuntu D: I want windows back! I want Paint.NET back!

BroozeB · 11-21-2011

Don't make the edges so sharp! Do you see any square swords? Give it a shape besides just a sharp edge, make the edges round and just add...detail! Give the wooden handle bandages, add shading, give the sword chips...possibilities are endless!

callimuc · 11-21-2011

Posted by BroozeB

Don't make the edges so sharp! Do you see any square swords? Give it a shape besides just a sharp edge, make the edges round and just add...detail! Give the wooden handle bandages, add shading, give the sword chips...possibilities are endless!

The halloween sword on iEra. I think it was supposed to be something like that. The proportion might not fit.

Jester Lapse · 11-22-2011

nice for your first attempt. My first was terrible haha

BroozeB · 11-22-2011

Posted by Siggy

How about you have a cookie, ittl make you feel better.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1367/lemonthumbnail1.jpg (Unsupported image host)

The cookie is a lie.

iDylan · 11-22-2011

Posted by Siggy

How about you have a cookie, ittl make you feel better.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1367/lemonthumbnail1.jpg (Unsupported image host)

-repped because you spam so much.
anyway, i'll be working on some more stuff and i'll post them when i can.

Siggy · 11-22-2011

I like Broozels post better then yours Dylan :]

Maikeru · 11-22-2011

The sword is actually good

But heres a few tips for detail if you want to use it:
-You may want the outline to either blend in with the colors or not be there at all. It works really well
-Make sure your colors all equally focus on where the light source is coming from. You don't want to make them seperate or else it will look a little off.
-As before (But i think you already know), use less colors. Using more will make it too detailed (Looking JPG'd/pillow'd/gradient'd). Most of the time, you really shouldn't add most colors on the outer part but on the inner part of your sprites
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4930/sworddylan.png (Unsupported image host)
Heres an example i made from your sword, for you

Also, one small tip: Do not add in too much dark colors. Always keep your colors at medium or light

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Emera Nerd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 3,825	They're pretty decent for your first time! Keep at it. I'm sure you'll get somewhere.

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BroozeB Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Forums Posts: 284	Don't make the edges so sharp! Do you see any square swords? Give it a shape besides just a sharp edge, make the edges round and just add...detail! Give the wooden handle bandages, add shading, give the sword chips...possibilities are endless!

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Jester Lapse zzz Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA USA Posts: 9,232	nice for your first attempt. My first was terrible haha

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Siggy Graals Green Haired Child Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Auckland Posts: 83	I like Broozels post better then yours Dylan :]

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Maikeru Quack Quack~ Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,810	The sword is actually good But heres a few tips for detail if you want to use it: -You may want the outline to either blend in with the colors or not be there at all. It works really well -Make sure your colors all equally focus on where the light source is coming from. You don't want to make them seperate or else it will look a little off. -As before (But i think you already know), use less colors. Using more will make it too detailed (Looking JPG'd/pillow'd/gradient'd). Most of the time, you really shouldn't add most colors on the outer part but on the inner part of your sprites http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4930/sworddylan.png (Unsupported image host) Heres an example i made from your sword, for you Also, one small tip: Do not add in too much dark colors. Always keep your colors at medium or light