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SupponSennin
Joined: 22 Sep 2009
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 Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:16 am Post subject: How was this image made? |
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Hello. I'm new to the forums.
I'm eager to learn about using graphic tools, especially photoshop.
One thing I'd like the most is to learn how to create good wallpapers.
Please look at the image I attached (it wasn't made by me).
The image is really high quality, lines are precise and smooth, color filling is perfect.
I've always wondered how such clear images are made.
Could anyone give their opinions on which program(s) and/or tools were used to create image of this girl?
I assume it has to to something with vector art (I am still new to this), but I really have no clue.
I'd be really grateful to anyone that gives their opinion about this image, and any advices.
Nice to meet you all, and thank you in advance!!
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hawkeye
Joined: 14 May 2009
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Location: Mesa, Az
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The cartoon figure on one layer and the sky on a separate layer beneath it.
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wave of light
Joined: 16 Sep 2009
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Location: South Yorkshire - UK
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Hi SupponSennin,
Yes Hawkeye is correct about the cartoon layer and the background layer.
However, you are also wanting to know more about the way in which the cartoon character was created, yes?
It was probably done using Vector shapes in either PS or Ai. I know a lot of people who actual use Flash to create their Vector art and bring that into PS before adding additional features.
They would have started out with a base vector layers for the head, hair (foreground and background, neck and arm. Filled them with the desired colours, then added in the more detailed layers (eyes, shadows, outlines, etc.) on top of the base layers.
There's a great book called 'The Complete Book of Drawing MANGA' which has a whole section devoted to computer colouring characters.
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SupponSennin
Joined: 22 Sep 2009
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Hello, Hawkeye.
Nice to meet you, and thank you for your reply!
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SupponSennin
Joined: 22 Sep 2009
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Hello, Wave of Light.
Nice to meet you.
I've always wondered how people manage to create such good anime wallpapers, where anime characters look exactly like in anime, and the image isn't noised at all, it's perfectly clear.
Thank you very much for your detailed reply! It's very informative!
So more layers should be used. Also, most important thing for me is to know that vector art is used (I'm still unfamiliar with this). I will look around the web about vector art.
Also, thank you very much for advising me a nice book. I'm sure it would be interesting to have such book, and learn good image creating/editing.
I really appreciate your help and advices!
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wave of light
Joined: 16 Sep 2009
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Location: South Yorkshire - UK
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If you're using Photoshop, open up a new document. Then, using the pen tool (P) start draw vector shapes. I have the rubber band option ticked, which shows you where your next line between connecting points will be/look like. To turn this feature on, select the pen tool, then look at the menu at the top of the screen. Next to the Custom Shape Icon (looks like a paint splatter), you'll see a small drop down arrow. This is the Geometry options menu, click it and select Rubber Band. Then play away.
Also check out the help files for 'Pen Tool'.
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SupponSennin
Joined: 22 Sep 2009
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Wave of Light, thank you again very much!
I've just tried that and it seems interesting!
I hope I'll start getting the hang of it.
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