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localhero · 02-27-2003, 06:31 PM

Time for a new Hints'N'Tips thread. For those wishing to catch up
Hints'N'Tips #1 is here.

Well I don't know how useful this tip is, but it can give a pretty nice effect so here goes..

.. i call it 'Grainy Drawing'

First thing you need is a photo or even a completed photomanip for which you want to add an extra level of interest.

Duplicate the picture onto two new layers and set the blend mode on both layers to Darken.

On one of the duplicate layers apply a Gaussian Blur with a radius of about 4 (or whatever gives you a pleasing effect - experiment).

On the other duplicate layer use Effects > Edge > Enhance to bring out any lines on the image more sharply.

The combination of these two layers over your original gives (to me anyway) a pleasing gritty grainy drawing effect.

This picture shows before and after.

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Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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 02-27-2003).]

JEDI ALYSSA · 02-27-2003, 09:20 PM

cool, I wish essex was giving me tips as well

localhero · 02-28-2003, 02:19 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JEDI ALYSSA:
cool, I wish essex was giving me tips as well<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

He did - he advised you to think before you post

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Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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"

ali786 · 02-28-2003, 04:54 AM

well my tip would be too avoide cliches..the main culprit being lens flare..or atleast use it wisely

localhero · 03-01-2003, 02:26 AM

ok here is another tip for any uk artists interested in getting a drawing tablet but on a tight budget..

http://www.thegadgetstore.com/produc...6000/index.asp

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Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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"

localhero · 03-04-2003, 03:20 PM

Here is a useful link for all you budding pencilers.

http://www.figuredrawings.com/index.html

Lots of helpful information on drawing the human body and getting proportions correct.

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Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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 · 03-04-2003, 03:35 PM

Local hero, i didnt know you drew. and i checked out that site u posted, very informative.

localhero · 03-04-2003, 03:45 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Solid Snake:
Local hero, i didnt know you drew. and i checked out that site u posted, very informative.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hadn't doone any actual drawing in years (other than doodling) but i decided recently to try my hand at it again. And i thought if i was gonna do it, i would try and do it right, hence the link. I haven't anything worth posting here yet, but maybe i'll get the nerve to post some actual drawings to complement my manips. It's always good to stretch yourself. I guess thats my other tip for the day

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Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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"

localhero · 03-15-2003, 11:46 AM

time for a bump and a tip i think...

http://www.geocities.com/zorikhl/tutorial1.html

This is a page all about comics, which also includes some advice on the creation of the story and characters. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will see other links to specific topics you might be interested - creating the story and how to go about pencilling your ideas. I would suggest you read through the pages in order though, as they are quite nicely done.

------------------
Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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"

localhero · 03-15-2003, 12:48 PM

found another link with a couple of decent tutorials on them for getting to finished pencils from base photos or models..

http://www.auburn.edu/~zeesila/tutorial.html

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Cheers,
Local (A local hero, for local people)

"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"

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02-27-2003, 06:31 PM	#1
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	Time for a new Hints'N'Tips thread. For those wishing to catch up Hints'N'Tips #1 is here. Well I don't know how useful this tip is, but it can give a pretty nice effect so here goes.. .. i call it 'Grainy Drawing' First thing you need is a photo or even a completed photomanip for which you want to add an extra level of interest. Duplicate the picture onto two new layers and set the blend mode on both layers to Darken. On one of the duplicate layers apply a Gaussian Blur with a radius of about 4 (or whatever gives you a pleasing effect - experiment). On the other duplicate layer use Effects > Edge > Enhance to bring out any lines on the image more sharply. The combination of these two layers over your original gives (to me anyway) a pleasing gritty grainy drawing effect. This picture shows before and after. ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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 02-27-2003).]

02-27-2003, 09:20 PM	#2
JEDI ALYSSA Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2	cool, I wish essex was giving me tips as well

02-28-2003, 02:19 AM	#3
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JEDI ALYSSA: cool, I wish essex was giving me tips as well<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> He did - he advised you to think before you post ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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"

02-28-2003, 04:54 AM	#4
ali786 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 265	well my tip would be too avoide cliches..the main culprit being lens flare..or atleast use it wisely

03-01-2003, 02:26 AM	#5
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	ok here is another tip for any uk artists interested in getting a drawing tablet but on a tight budget.. http://www.thegadgetstore.com/produc...6000/index.asp ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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"

03-04-2003, 03:20 PM	#6
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	Here is a useful link for all you budding pencilers. http://www.figuredrawings.com/index.html Lots of helpful information on drawing the human body and getting proportions correct. ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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"

03-04-2003, 03:35 PM	#7
Solid Snake Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 37	Local hero, i didnt know you drew. and i checked out that site u posted, very informative.

03-04-2003, 03:45 PM	#8
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Solid Snake: Local hero, i didnt know you drew. and i checked out that site u posted, very informative.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I hadn't doone any actual drawing in years (other than doodling) but i decided recently to try my hand at it again. And i thought if i was gonna do it, i would try and do it right, hence the link. I haven't anything worth posting here yet, but maybe i'll get the nerve to post some actual drawings to complement my manips. It's always good to stretch yourself. I guess thats my other tip for the day ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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"

03-15-2003, 11:46 AM	#9
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	time for a bump and a tip i think... http://www.geocities.com/zorikhl/tutorial1.html This is a page all about comics, which also includes some advice on the creation of the story and characters. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will see other links to specific topics you might be interested - creating the story and how to go about pencilling your ideas. I would suggest you read through the pages in order though, as they are quite nicely done. ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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"

03-15-2003, 12:48 PM	#10
localhero Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 640	found another link with a couple of decent tutorials on them for getting to finished pencils from base photos or models.. http://www.auburn.edu/~zeesila/tutorial.html ------------------ Cheers, Local (A local hero, for local people) "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"