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D.K.HOOD · 06-10-2003, 01:26 AM

Ok, it is getting a little embarrassing that I made the front page again, but I'm not complaining Essex. I'm just glad the Trigun poster made it because that's my favorite today. Time for UIR

 Dazzler
by reptile625 
This sexy as hell without looking like porn. Great job on the costume and the effects.

 X3: Logan - Mutant Vs Metal
by localhero 
The claws don’t seem to match the picture. They seem to stand out a little too much, like they were added on. I applaud the idea though.

 Devilish Dish
by AngelArchiver 
Hot stuff! Another great drawing from you, but once again I ask to see a bigger picture.

 Hulk Ink Expiriment
by Solid Snake 
Agh! You suck! Damn you, I could never draw that good when I was your age! Whatever you do, don’t ever stop drawing.

 red hot rogue
by stillhbk 
I like the costume and glasses but the base pic is a little on the skanky side.

 Death sketch
by Lady D 
Cute drawing Lady D. I like how you textured her clothing. Sorry to hear that you are having monitor problems but you did a nice job anyway.

 LOGAN
by LAUGHING BEAR 
Not bad for a first timer. The shoulder pads don’t match the clarity of the bodybuilder arms, nor does the face and hair. Those are the only glaring problems that I can see, otherwise very nice attempt for a photo manipulation.

 X3: Phoenix Rising
by jazzler46 
Nice, but you didn’t mention where you got the background from.

 Busted!
by Miss Jellybrain 
Whoa. Nice overall picture. I like the cop in the foreground because it brings everything into focus, however, Catwoman is a bit of a mess. Her left arm looks backwards and she’s towering over the cop. I do like the way you did the material of her costume. It looks very natural. Oh yeah, where’s the background from?

 Trigun
by Weapon X 
This made my jaw drop for a second. Incredible poster. If this didn’t make the front page I would have started a mutiny against Essex.

 Fathom
by dperceful 
I like this a lot. Beautiful picture, nice background and a great base image.

 Green Lantern
by dreadful1 
Tom Cruise attached to a basic male model’s body. Hmmm, there’s a joke in that statement somewhere but I’ll let it go. Its not a bad pic at all but it is a little “boring”. Well, he at least looks like he’s bored. I think he should be casting some shadow on the moon surface since you can see shadows already there. Very nice choice of space pictures. Where are they from?

 Unbreakable: The Comic
by Arnheim 
Hey I love this movie too! And if I thought that it was acceptable to submit an image based on it I would have done one month’s ago. Not bad.

 BatMania!
by joker21 
Why?

 Escape From Snake Plissken
by headcasejones 
Cool. ‘Nuff said.

localhero · 06-10-2003, 02:34 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by D.K.HOOD:
X3: Logan - Mutant Vs Metal
by localhero 
The claws don’t seem to match the picture. They seem to stand out a little too much, like they were added on. I applaud the idea though. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think my monitor contrast curse strikes again...it looks blended into the picture here, I guess I will have to check it out at work...

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Cheers,
Local
aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes."

"So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

joker21 · 06-10-2003, 03:32 AM

[quote]Originally posted by D.K.HOOD:

[b] BatMania!
by joker21 
Why?

I was bored. I had a hell of a time trying to find a pic of Kevin Conroy where he didnt look 70

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Joker: I'm crazy enough to mess with Batman, but the IRS, Nooooooo thank you!

localhero · 06-10-2003, 07:37 AM

Have looked at it at work, and other than looking a bit lighter, the claws still look okay to me, I guess though that the thin outline around each one probably detracts from the image as a whole... ach well, it was just a quickie anyways...

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Cheers,
Local
aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes."

"So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

Solid Snake · 06-10-2003, 07:38 AM

Wow, I was also expecting massive failure, but you said its alright so thanks, too bad the real one is thrown away. But i think my next expiriment will be Batman. Nah f*** it im givin Hulk he's due.

D.K.HOOD · 06-10-2003, 08:57 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by localhero:
 and other than looking a bit lighter, the claws still look okay to me, I guess though that the thin outline around each one probably detracts from the image as a whole
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, that's it exactly. I probably picked up on it right away because I've seen the base pic so many times.

AngelArchiver · 06-10-2003, 10:54 AM

[quote]Originally posted by D.K.HOOD:

 Devilish Dish
by AngelArchiver 
Hot stuff! Another great drawing from you, but once again I ask to see a bigger picture.

Hiya D.K.Hood --

I'd really like to post larger pics, but how does one do that? When I try to make the pics larger (even at 72 ppi), I go over the KB limit for the site.

How does everyone else get those nice big pics?

I'm especially frustrated with the LongBow Angel pic -- on my screen, it appeared 3 times the size it appeared here.

I'm not too great with computers, as you may have noticed :-p

--Melinda

localhero · 06-10-2003, 11:49 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by AngelArchiver:
[quote]Originally posted by D.K.HOOD:

I'd really like to post larger pics, but how does one do that? When I try to make the pics larger (even at 72 ppi), I go over the KB limit for the site.

How does everyone else get those nice big pics?

--Melinda<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi

The specifics depend on your graphics program, but generally from the save or export menu item, there are usually options dependant on file type.

For example in Paintshop pro under the file menu there are option to export JPEG and GIF.

Taking the JPEG option allows you to alter the compression ration - the higher the compression the more detail is lost, but the smaller the resulting file. I usually use this option (although I occasionally have to shrink the picture in addition to altering the compression). This option is usually better suited to photorealistic pictures with a high number of colours.

Taking the GIF route allows you to set picture transparencies, number of colours, gif format all in an effort to optimise the reulting image. The option that I have noticed having the most effect on GIF file size is colours - reducing the colors decreases the file size dramatically. GIFs are best suited to images with 256 colours or less, so it is a great choice for pencil sketches or inked drawings.

Hope this helps

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Cheers,
Local
aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes."

"So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

[This message has been edited by localhero (edited 06-10-2003).]

localhero · 06-10-2003, 11:54 AM

oh.. and I have hopefully solved my dodgy monitor problem...

took an hour off work this afternoon and went out and purchased myself a nice shiny 17" TFT ... and the difference is unbelievable .. everything just looks that much brighter and sharper.. like when you first get specs (any spectacle wearers will agree with me on the amazing clarity you experience when you first put them on, I am sure) ... I would have liked a 19" but I don't think my bank manager would have thought it a prudent use of finances

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Cheers,
Local
aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes."

"So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

D.K.HOOD · 06-10-2003, 12:03 PM

To AngelArchiver,

If you have a scanner like the one I have then it has 3 settings that you can scan with. Color, Grayscale and Black and White. You should only be scanning images that are Black and White(if inked) or Grayscale(pencil). Also, you should choose a low dpi to scan with. Whatever you scan may still be over 90k but you shouldn't have to reduce the size that much.

[This message has been edited by D.K.HOOD (edited 06-10-2003).]

06-10-2003, 01:26 AM	#1
D.K.HOOD Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,637	Ok, it is getting a little embarrassing that I made the front page again, but I'm not complaining Essex. I'm just glad the Trigun poster made it because that's my favorite today. Time for UIR <B> Dazzler by reptile625 </B> This sexy as hell without looking like porn. Great job on the costume and the effects. <B> X3: Logan - Mutant Vs Metal by localhero </B> The claws don’t seem to match the picture. They seem to stand out a little too much, like they were added on. I applaud the idea though. <B> Devilish Dish by AngelArchiver </B> Hot stuff! Another great drawing from you, but once again I ask to see a bigger picture. <B> Hulk Ink Expiriment by Solid Snake </B> Agh! You suck! Damn you, I could never draw that good when I was your age! Whatever you do, don’t ever stop drawing. <B> red hot rogue by stillhbk </B> I like the costume and glasses but the base pic is a little on the skanky side. <B> Death sketch by Lady D </B> Cute drawing Lady D. I like how you textured her clothing. Sorry to hear that you are having monitor problems but you did a nice job anyway. <B> LOGAN by LAUGHING BEAR </B> Not bad for a first timer. The shoulder pads don’t match the clarity of the bodybuilder arms, nor does the face and hair. Those are the only glaring problems that I can see, otherwise very nice attempt for a photo manipulation. <B> X3: Phoenix Rising by jazzler46 </B> Nice, but you didn’t mention where you got the background from. <B> Busted! by Miss Jellybrain </B> Whoa. Nice overall picture. I like the cop in the foreground because it brings everything into focus, however, Catwoman is a bit of a mess. Her left arm looks backwards and she’s towering over the cop. I do like the way you did the material of her costume. It looks very natural. Oh yeah, where’s the background from? <B> Trigun by Weapon X </B> This made my jaw drop for a second. Incredible poster. If this didn’t make the front page I would have started a mutiny against Essex. <B> Fathom by dperceful </B> I like this a lot. Beautiful picture, nice background and a great base image. <B> Green Lantern by dreadful1 </B> Tom Cruise attached to a basic male model’s body. Hmmm, there’s a joke in that statement somewhere but I’ll let it go. Its not a bad pic at all but it is a little “boring”. Well, he at least looks like he’s bored. I think he should be casting some shadow on the moon surface since you can see shadows already there. Very nice choice of space pictures. Where are they from? <B> Unbreakable: The Comic by Arnheim </B> Hey I love this movie too! And if I thought that it was acceptable to submit an image based on it I would have done one month’s ago. Not bad. <B> BatMania! by joker21 </B> Why? <B> Escape From Snake Plissken by headcasejones </B> Cool. ‘Nuff said.

06-10-2003, 02:34 AM	#2
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by D.K.HOOD: <B>X3: Logan - Mutant Vs Metal by localhero </B> The claws don’t seem to match the picture. They seem to stand out a little too much, like they were added on. I applaud the idea though. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I think my monitor contrast curse strikes again...it looks blended into the picture here, I guess I will have to check it out at work... ------------------ Cheers, Local aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes." "So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

06-10-2003, 03:32 AM	#3
joker21 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 39	[quote]Originally posted by D.K.HOOD: <B> [b] BatMania! by joker21 </B> Why? I was bored. I had a hell of a time trying to find a pic of Kevin Conroy where he didnt look 70 ------------------ Joker: I'm crazy enough to mess with Batman, but the IRS, Nooooooo thank you!

06-10-2003, 08:57 AM	#6
D.K.HOOD Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,637	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by localhero: <B> and other than looking a bit lighter, the claws still look okay to me, I guess though that the thin outline around each one probably detracts from the image as a whole </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah, that's it exactly. I probably picked up on it right away because I've seen the base pic so many times.

06-10-2003, 10:54 AM	#7
AngelArchiver Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 10	[quote]Originally posted by D.K.HOOD: <B> Devilish Dish by AngelArchiver </B> Hot stuff! Another great drawing from you, but once again I ask to see a bigger picture. Hiya D.K.Hood -- I'd really like to post larger pics, but how does one do that? When I try to make the pics larger (even at 72 ppi), I go over the KB limit for the site. How does everyone else get those nice big pics? I'm especially frustrated with the LongBow Angel pic -- on my screen, it appeared 3 times the size it appeared here. I'm not too great with computers, as you may have noticed :-p --Melinda

06-10-2003, 07:37 AM	#4
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	Have looked at it at work, and other than looking a bit lighter, the claws still look okay to me, I guess though that the thin outline around each one probably detracts from the image as a whole... ach well, it was just a quickie anyways... ------------------ Cheers, Local aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes." "So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

06-10-2003, 07:38 AM	#5
Solid Snake Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 37	Wow, I was also expecting massive failure, but you said its alright so thanks, too bad the real one is thrown away. But i think my next expiriment will be Batman. Nah f*** it im givin Hulk he's due.

06-10-2003, 11:49 AM	#8
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AngelArchiver: <B>[quote]Originally posted by D.K.HOOD: I'd really like to post larger pics, but how does one do that? When I try to make the pics larger (even at 72 ppi), I go over the KB limit for the site. How does everyone else get those nice big pics? --Melinda</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hi The specifics depend on your graphics program, but generally from the save or export menu item, there are usually options dependant on file type. For example in Paintshop pro under the file menu there are option to export JPEG and GIF. Taking the JPEG option allows you to alter the compression ration - the higher the compression the more detail is lost, but the smaller the resulting file. I usually use this option (although I occasionally have to shrink the picture in addition to altering the compression). This option is usually better suited to photorealistic pictures with a high number of colours. Taking the GIF route allows you to set picture transparencies, number of colours, gif format all in an effort to optimise the reulting image. The option that I have noticed having the most effect on GIF file size is colours - reducing the colors decreases the file size dramatically. GIFs are best suited to images with 256 colours or less, so it is a great choice for pencil sketches or inked drawings. Hope this helps ------------------ Cheers, Local aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes." "So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone." [This message has been edited by localhero (edited 06-10-2003).]

06-10-2003, 11:54 AM	#9
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	oh.. and I have hopefully solved my dodgy monitor problem... took an hour off work this afternoon and went out and purchased myself a nice shiny 17" TFT ... and the difference is unbelievable .. everything just looks that much brighter and sharper.. like when you first get specs (any spectacle wearers will agree with me on the amazing clarity you experience when you first put them on, I am sure) ... I would have liked a 19" but I don't think my bank manager would have thought it a prudent use of finances ------------------ Cheers, Local aka Hunk McCoy "Is it true what they say about guys with big feet? Yes they do need big shoes." "So let me fill my children's hearts, With heroes tales and hope it starts, A fire in them so deeds are done, With no vain sighs for moments gone."

06-10-2003, 12:03 PM	#10
D.K.HOOD Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,637	To AngelArchiver, If you have a scanner like the one I have then it has 3 settings that you can scan with. Color, Grayscale and Black and White. You should only be scanning images that are Black and White(if inked) or Grayscale(pencil). Also, you should choose a low dpi to scan with. Whatever you scan may still be over 90k but you shouldn't have to reduce the size that much. [This message has been edited by D.K.HOOD (edited 06-10-2003).]

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