casekonly Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 El Mamerro, post some of your stuff here, man. you're a great artist. thanks for those tips, by the way. i'm not really into print, but after seeing what Joker was doing with illustrator, it got me curious. see, my 3d studio max stuff can be save to .eps and that can be opened in illustrator. i'm also working on a project that will go to print (but it's abnormal, like i said). i'll check out creativepro.com, maybe it'll provide some good info. side note, Joker has some of my wireframes on cd, but he says he's been so busy he hasn't had time to pop it in the computer...i'm rather curious to see what he does with them once he gets some time. he'll probably read this and laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Ive used phong before too. good shit there. http://www.eyeball-design.com/index3.htm ever been there^^^nice site. good tutorials. Im using illustrator right now, to create 2 seperate characters for my company. I dubbed a song for someone, and made a quick lil cover. I used illus 10, and Photshop 7. Nothing special, but I had it here, so I uploaded it. http://www.fatcap.co.uk/host/files/suga.gif'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRYBOL Posted April 30, 2003 Author Share Posted April 30, 2003 nice work. did you scan those letters in or use illustrator. Im doing something to that effect now. I dont remember seeing the joker stuff you guys are talking about. Is there a thread with his work. I saw some canvas work. both those sites are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I did the tags on paper, and then scanned them in. Scanned it at a really high res (its a black and white doc, so its not a really large file, like less than a meg, scanned at 1000dpi) that way, I get a clean image. I selected evrything, by choosing 'similar', then pasted my 'text' into the file. Then I add my own color. and bladdow, what you see is what you get! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 nice work. as for the Joker work, i believe he posted a pic or two in the photoshop battle thread in paper chase. don't quote me on that, but i think that's where it was. i'll try and find it and repost it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 couldn't post the pic, here's the link...Mamerro's stuff is on the same page... link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 *believe* thanks! I didnt know about the photoshop battle?? damn, there is some sick shit in there! Nice 3d studio stuff too! I never tried 3d studio, only bryce and swift 3d, and tiny tiny bit of lightwave. How hard is it to use 3d studio? I have it, just havent used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 well, i tell everyone else that asks the same thing: it's intimidating at first, but once you get the basics down, it becomes your best friend. it's really great, probably my favorite 3d program (i've had 'em all...maya, lightwave, truespace, etc) give it a shot. best links for tutorials are probably deviantart.com or 3dcafe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Ok, cool, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 no problem. show us some more of your art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 ok, Ill post up later, I dont have anything else here, Im at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Green Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 i was just talking to mammero about alot of the questions in this thread today anyways.. a plugin that was recommended recently is the "eliminate white plug-in" its been around since like photoshop 4 but its quite useful with b/w images. swift 3d is interesting i did a project with a friend recently involving that and it created an interesting aesthetic.. speaking of which www.boring3d.com if thats right .. has a nice cache of images created using 3dsmax with photoshop touching up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 you can eliminate white with the blending options, too...much easier...i'm not telling which... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Green Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 im telling you download the plug-in its just that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 it's just as easy to use blending options, i swear...i dunno, is the plug free? or is it free on kazaa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatlaces Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 i just do my tags in illustrator using the brush/calligraphy tool. a friend of mine who went to a 123klan presentation said that they do drips with a tool in illustrator 10. i dont know cos i havent got ill10. as for the dirty look the only way i was taught was to use a photocopier and blow the type up really big and then it starts to distort (david carson style.) im sure theres easier ways. usually i just scan in a really rough wall/surface create my text on another layer and then muck around with photoshop layer options untill it creates an interesting effect where the dirty/roughness cuts into the text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoink Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 theres a brush in version ten that is really drippy, almost looks like you used photoshop filter wind on it, but more legible and kinda more drip like, it can be modified, not sure if thats what your talking bout just something that came to mind right now. yeah and as for "tags" and what not isnt just as easy to simulate with a tablet? i have take photos of tags and then put them in, as well as scan some stuff but i also have a tablet and using that is quite effective as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRYBOL Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share Posted May 1, 2003 I just got illustrator 10 a few days ago, I'll have to read up on how that drip effect can be accomplished. thanks for the info so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Green Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 casek just type it in as a google search you can get lots of plugins that way.. although i dont really use plugins.. i just really havent found a reason yet.. but when i do im sure ill overuse it. illustrator 10 is much better then 9.. i must say. and fuck freehand... god i hate that program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatlaces Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 wacom tablets would be dope but theyre way out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoink Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Originally posted by fatlaces wacom tablets would be dope but theyre way out of my price range. i think the graphire series and the intuos one series(if still sold) run pretty decent but thats for the smaller tablets, true they are pricey, but if your goin to be using this type of shit alot (school job etc) they are damn worth it man, great stuff, i have an inuos one tablet, i got it bout a year ago when that line was popular, the intuos two line is even better but twice the price which sucks. Ive seen someone work on one of those huge ones, and its amazing sensitivity. I really need to save up for one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRYBOL Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share Posted May 1, 2003 I was just trying out illustrator 10. there is a splatter brush that gets that spray effect to a point. still have to fool around with it. there is also the warp feature that can make the drip effect you were talking about. I have a intuos pad it works great. I just need to find a usb adapter for it. my old computer was g3 just got a g4 and it wont hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 I was going to get a tablet for home, but theyre fuckin expensive. I have the option to get one here at work, I hear its better on the wrists too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoink Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 yeah most def, i love using mine, cant imagine really goin back to a mouse after gettin comfy with a tablet, its been goin on the fritz lately, i sometimes get a one second delay from when the pen touches the pad to the actual storke on the screen, its real annoying hopefully its a memory problem though with my cpu, not the tablet. this happens in every app too, photoshop, illustrator, painter....sucks. hopefully i can fix that anyone ever have problems like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoink Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 another good tip for using one is to tape a piece of paper on top of it, expirement with dif types of papers, (sketch paper, cpu paper) cause the pen will still read through it, can sometimes make it a smoother transition from pad to screen, and i think mentally makes you move easier cause your used to drawing on paper, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 I have a Graphire2 tablet and it's a godsend. It's pretty damn tiny, but it works fantastic for what I need it for. Can't wait to save up and get a larger one. Beer, El Mamerro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRYBOL Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share Posted May 1, 2003 had a similar problem with my g3, it was a bad memory card. I bought one of those 128mb discount cards. BIG MISTAKE! also just try removing it from the computer and re insert. might be lose connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoink Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 yeah im pretty sure its a memory problem, ive recently cleaned out my cpu of the bullshit i dont need, and im goin to upgrade it hopefully that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 http://www.fuckthebuff.com/tesseract/o.jpg'> Although i agree with most of the points in here, i highly snob out the people thar are secretive about their techniques...when you feel that the whole power of your work is depending on a secret trick you discovered you're fucked...aesthetics is a complex issue, even if you know the know-how you still miss the essence of it all...its what pushes you to find new techniques that matters. Another thing is what you're asking for, some stuff are just so simple that you'd find how its done at notime if only you tried a bit. I cant imagine that anyone with a scanner cant make drips... The worst thing about software is that everyone has it, you need to modify software usage and bring it to your level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WebsterUno Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Im convinced, Im getting a tablet. We have an option for those small graphire ones, or the big ones. I think Ill go big! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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