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Off-Topic Discussion => Arts & Talents => Topic started by: Retsof on February 05, 2011, 06:42:06 pm

Title: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on February 05, 2011, 06:42:06 pm: Okay, I made these by taking some screenshots in FRED and then adding effects in GIMP. Then I put them through the Oilify filter so it blends nicely.
First, more of a proof that it works:
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/035/b/a/flyby_by_retsof90-d38smv8.png)

Next one I spent more time on, but I'm not satisfied with ... well... most of it really.
(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/036/2/e/training_by_retsof90-d38vo94.png)
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Pred the Penguin on February 05, 2011, 08:37:11 pm: Maybe you can try cleaning up the messier parts in the second one before applying filters.

The first one looks pretty cool. :yes:
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Rodo on February 05, 2011, 09:18:04 pm: wow, cool stuff :yes:
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on February 05, 2011, 10:32:08 pm: Quote
Maybe you can try cleaning up the messier parts in the second one before applying filters.
Heh, I can't. GIMP crashed after I saved the flattened version and I lost all my layers. I may still just redo it though.

And thanks for the praise both of you.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on February 22, 2011, 01:12:49 pm: (http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/053/7/5/trancend_by_retsof90-d3a5f21.png)
S͟҉̷͝҉o҉̨͟͝m̶̵̷̧̛ Ś̨ǫ̛͟m͟e͝th̢i̶n̢̛g s̀͜t̀r̡͠a̸ng̕e ̨ą̀b͟o̕͞u̸̢t͡͞͏ ̡̡t̡́hi̡s̨ ̷͘͞p̸̀l͠ác̴̡̛e͢. p̸̢l̶̶͢a̸͏҉̶c̡̀͝é̴̵͞
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: TopAce on February 22, 2011, 01:18:12 pm: A Pegasus emerging from a volcano? Odd, but GIMPressive. :yes:
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: General Battuta on February 22, 2011, 01:19:20 pm: Quote from: TopAce on February 22, 2011, 01:18:12 pm
A Pegasus emerging from a volcano? Odd, but GIMPressive. :yes:

You're telling me you didn't play

is someone there?
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Nuclear1 on February 22, 2011, 01:24:34 pm: Quote from: General Battuta on February 22, 2011, 01:19:20 pm
Quote from: TopAce on February 22, 2011, 01:18:12 pm
A Pegasus emerging from a volcano? Odd, but GIMPressive. :yes:

You're telling me you didn't play

is someone there?

I....can...see you....
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: swamper123 on March 14, 2011, 02:19:30 pm: That pegasus reminds me Trascend
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Shivan Hunter on March 14, 2011, 02:49:51 pm: I wonder why that might be, swamper123 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: qazwsx on March 14, 2011, 02:51:39 pm: Quote from: swamper123 on March 14, 2011, 02:19:30 pm
That pegasus reminds me Trascend
Really?
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CaptainObvious
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on September 05, 2011, 07:51:34 pm: Made this with a Minecraft screen and the smudge tool, what do you think, was it worth doing?
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/248/b/a/minecraft1_by_retsof90-d4900tn.png)
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Droid803 on September 05, 2011, 07:55:37 pm: Still doesn't remove the ugly blocky look, but now the blocks look fluffy and fuzzy. lol.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: swamper123 on September 05, 2011, 08:26:57 pm: Quote from: qazwsx on March 14, 2011, 02:51:39 pm
Quote from: swamper123 on March 14, 2011, 02:19:30 pm
That pegasus reminds me Trascend
Really?
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CaptainObvious
Lol :P
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on September 05, 2011, 08:56:40 pm: Quote from: Droid803 on September 05, 2011, 07:55:37 pm
Still doesn't remove the ugly blocky look, but now the blocks look fluffy and fuzzy. lol.
Yeah, in some places I tried to smooth it out the blocks, and in some places I let my strokes get a bit messy, but most of this could be fixed if I had taken more time on it.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Droid803 on September 05, 2011, 09:39:17 pm: It's...cute? Kinda.
Looks like cubes covered in multicolor moss.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: bobbtmann on September 06, 2011, 09:35:39 pm: You could try to vary the size of your brush, and add different colours to it
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on September 07, 2011, 12:19:47 pm: Quote from: bobbtmann on September 06, 2011, 09:35:39 pm
You could try to vary the size of your brush, and add different colours to it
Hm... Could you point out where that would be effective? (note: not being snarky here, I genuinely want to know)
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: headdie on September 07, 2011, 12:25:00 pm: i presume bobbtmann is thinking that varying the brush sizes would help to break up the vertical lines of the block columns.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on December 25, 2011, 11:09:26 pm: :bump:
Well, I found a filter I like better, but I'm having trouble getting the feel I want for this one, titled Courage. Suggestions welcome.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af356/Retsof90/Courage.png)
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Nyctaeus on December 26, 2011, 06:22:37 am: Use one of the HTL Sathanases.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Rodo on December 26, 2011, 07:58:23 am: I think it looks quite good as it is, maybe you could try adding some background nebula... just try not to make it so noisy as that would ruin the entire shot.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on December 27, 2011, 05:45:14 pm: Update. Minor change to the engine flare, also larger image. I considered adding some background nebulae, but decided I liked it black.
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/360/a/3/courage_by_retsof90-d4kbzxz.png)
EDIT:
Moved pic here to new post.
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on December 28, 2011, 05:38:58 pm: Moved this to a new post so people will notice it...
Thoughts?
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af356/Retsof90/SoBeIt.png)
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Rodo on December 28, 2011, 10:37:02 pm: I like them a lot, do you have hi-rez versions as well?
Also, would you like to put them over the array resurrection thread, if that's ok with you.. I feel these will fit there quite well : http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=61068.0
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Retsof on January 10, 2012, 05:54:03 pm: Well, I am considering trying to make a comic or two like this. Likely just following the game storyline with a bit more characterization. Problem being, I have no idea how I would do interior scenes, as I can't really model or draw. Should I just avoid them entirely?
Title: Re: Some GIMPsperiments.
Post by: Rodo on January 10, 2012, 06:08:46 pm: Maybe you could just draw one or two scenarios and use those as a general background for interior scenes.