How to make something actually look good?
How to make something actually look good?
Lately I drawn this thing, and thought how I could further improve it. I'm talking about shading, perspective etc.
second attempt: (Ignore the attachments below)
second attempt: (Ignore the attachments below)
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Clear outlining and shadings I guess?
I suggest u to use pixly as it has loads of stuff to play around with.
E.g. Brightness & contrast.
Example of eh, an img.
Can't say this is a good one since im still bad at this.
I suggest u to use pixly as it has loads of stuff to play around with.
E.g. Brightness & contrast.
Example of eh, an img.
Can't say this is a good one since im still bad at this.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
I use a preexisting unit as my template. Then I just keep the body, add different armour, accessories, hair, clothes, etc. Maybe change the hand posture and leg placement. But I find it really helpful just to have a unit as a base.
Other than that, it's really just making clear lines - but not too many. You want just enough to give the impression of the shapes and outline. If you draw every line it makes the whole unit very dark and hard to distinguish. Shading is very important too. I use my base color, and then make two or three lighter and darker shades of that color, and use those to shade, instead of a burn or dodge tool. I do that for the clothes, skin, hair, etc.
I also try to avoid simply downsizing an image to the required pixel size. I find that it is easier just to take a picture and use it as a reference for the pixel art.
As you can see with the attached images, they bear a strong resemblance to some other units - swordsmen, lancers, archers...
I find that this method works really well for buildings and any kind of unit.
Hope this helps!
Other than that, it's really just making clear lines - but not too many. You want just enough to give the impression of the shapes and outline. If you draw every line it makes the whole unit very dark and hard to distinguish. Shading is very important too. I use my base color, and then make two or three lighter and darker shades of that color, and use those to shade, instead of a burn or dodge tool. I do that for the clothes, skin, hair, etc.
I also try to avoid simply downsizing an image to the required pixel size. I find that it is easier just to take a picture and use it as a reference for the pixel art.
As you can see with the attached images, they bear a strong resemblance to some other units - swordsmen, lancers, archers...
I find that this method works really well for buildings and any kind of unit.
Hope this helps!
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
@Avalyn can we use ice statue and master assasin images in aof?
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Fine by me! and thank youmakazuwr32 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:14 pm @Avalyn can we use ice statue and master assasin images in aof?
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Hello Avalyn!
I am so happy to see you! hope you are doing very well!
your images are awesome - as always
daniel
I am so happy to see you! hope you are doing very well!
your images are awesome - as always
daniel
Re: How to make something actually look good?
I am doing very well, thank you!Stratego (dev) wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:32 pm Hello Avalyn!
I am so happy to see you! hope you are doing very well!
your images are awesome - as always
daniel
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
those starwars units are so nice i want to re-stsart that project!Avalyn wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:39 pmI am doing very well, thank you!Stratego (dev) wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:32 pm Hello Avalyn!
I am so happy to see you! hope you are doing very well!
your images are awesome - as always
daniel
Re: How to make something actually look good?
He, its avalyn. Make me good at pixel art via pm.
See u there.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
@QuadrupoleStrat here are the images I referenced in my message. I couldn't attach them.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Thanks. Pm restricts attachments.
Is this bear 1? I don't see bear 2..
Edit- tis okay now. Thx.
Is this bear 1? I don't see bear 2..
Edit- tis okay now. Thx.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Ok, this is one of my works I made yesterday.
Could u examine it?
From this: To this:
Could u examine it?
From this: To this:
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
This is a really rough draft of what I'm talking about with the template.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Oh, thats the wrong template.
I used p.archer to make sparabara.
It has the same names so I accidentally pressed it.
I used that template to make the slinger redesigns yesterday.
So, that template was made from archer template.
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Larger muscles and shorter torso? I see.
I used p.archer to make sparabara.
It has the same names so I accidentally pressed it.
I used that template to make the slinger redesigns yesterday.
So, that template was made from archer template.
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Larger muscles and shorter torso? I see.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
I downloaded a program with the same name from Google Play, but I can find the contrast setting in it, can you tell me?QuadrupoleStrat wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:57 pm Clear outlining and shadings I guess?
I suggest u to use pixly as it has loads of stuff to play around with.
E.g. Brightness & contrast.
Example of eh, an img.
Can't say this is a good one since im still bad at this.
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
I personally recommend another app called pixel studio it has more features available i think
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
I am using pixel art 2D
Got enough perfection, but require much more time for more realistic features
Got enough perfection, but require much more time for more realistic features
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Re: How to make something actually look good?
Yes, I also draw through Pixel art studio, but the function of which you can change the contrast is paid there.
Re: How to make something actually look good?
Go to - Colors at menu button anchar.
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