Rick Brewster Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 This tutorial is available as a PDF. Click here to view or download the PDF The goal of this tutorial is to recreate the Classic Camaro image that is on the front page of http://www.getpaint.net . The idea came about to have a classic Camaro and mix in some simple, modern imaging effects so that the image fades from a "classic" look on the left, to an exaggerated modern look on the right. So we'll be taking this: and turning it in to this: Step 1. Download http://www.getpaint.net/images/Camaro800x600.jpg to get started. (No I will not provide the original 7 megapixel version of the image, however a 1920x1200 version of the edited image which is suitable for desktop wallpaper use is available here: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43974184/ ) Step 2. Open it in Paint.NET v3.0 Step 3. Duplicate the background layer (Layers -> Duplicate) and then apply the Sepia adjustment to this new layer (Adjustments -> Sepia) Step 4. Apply a blur to this layer (Effects -> Blurs -> Gaussian Blur). I used a 2 pixel radius for this. Step 5. Switch to the Gradient tool, and make sure it is set to: Linear gradient, Transparency Mode, and Normal Blending. These options are in the toolbar right below the buttons for quick actions like New, Open, Save, and Print. Next, draw a gradient from the rear window of the car to somewhere closer to the front of the car. Because this image is small and the nubs are very difficult to see, I have drawn a green line to indicate where I have placed the two nubs of the gradient tool. In practice, drawing with the gradient tool is in fact much like drawing a line except that you don't get to see the line: Well that looks cool. To get a better feel for what you have done, you can turn off the bottom layer to see what the top layer looks like: As you can see, this tutorial's effect works by removing portions of the top layer in order to let the bottom layer show through. I suppose it is also possible to reverse the roles of the layers (sepia on bottom, normal on top) and achieve this same effect if you drew the gradient in the opposite direction. You should re-enable the checkbox/visibility for the bottom layer at this point, if you haven't done so already. Step 6. Now we want to oversaturate the original part of the image. To do this, click on the bottom layer and then duplicate it. Next, set this layer's properties to: Glow blend mode, 118 opacity. Technically you can set it to whatever opacity gives you your desired effect -- I just happened to use 118 for this example. Voila. Or, as we sometimes say, Q.E.D.! There are other things you can experiment with, such as adding low-saturated noise to the sepia layer (Effects -> Add Noise) that can further refine the "classic" or noire look of that portion of the image. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polivia Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I'm so excited to try this out; before I even downloaded Paint.NET I was wondering how you did that picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polivia Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I took this black and white picture, colored it in, and then used the gradient to blend the two, and I really like how it came out. =D It would've taken me forever to figure out the transparent gradient by myself. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maia Knuckles Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hmmmm... Not bad ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire010 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 WOAH... I never knew you could do that with the gradient tool... awesome. Great tutorial, great effect, it will definitely come in handy! (I thought it took you a long time to make that image Rick, never knew it was so simple!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake2k Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Wow, I had no idea you could use the gradient tool to get that effect. I've been using the alpha mask to do it, haha. Thanks Rick! Quote ^Click to visit my Flickr Gallery^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrya. Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Heres what I made: I turned into a blog. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enormator Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 A small path between the fairy forest and the dark wood The funny thing about this pic is, that I first saw this tutorial after I already had done this pic :-) Quote :Link: website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlet14 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 amazing effect very useful,i had also been using the alpha mask to do it ^^ much simpler this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailman Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 A picture of a '69 Camaro after using the toy car tut and this tut: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helio Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Wow. The part on the right looks exactly like an antique photo. Nice one! Quote v An excellent open–source strategy game—highly recommended. "I wish I had never been born," she said. "What are we born for?" "For infinite happiness," said the Spirit. "You can step out into it at any moment..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 8D Awesome tut. Thanks so much. I've used it for several banners and blogs for websites I play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton#1 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Here's mine... (Nissan 350z) This is the one of the Camaro and I didn't want it to take up all of the screen... http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m7/daltonstark/Camaro800x600edited.png EDIT: Ok, I edited the 350z a little bit. I still kinda like the first one...here's the new one....... Quote :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzblueaquagrl Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 hmm so what if i were to add a photo and blend it in.. what would i use or how would i get rid of the photo lines that i have used to blend in with another image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalexx543x Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks so much. This will help a lot with everything I need to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwn247 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Great tutorial! Loved it a lot and worked great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loksley Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Instead of changing it to sepia I changed contrast Original http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/asset_popup_viewer.aspx?at=60&cc=21&item=0 Quote Note from Rick: Your avatar was way too big. I have removed it. Read the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoumasRB Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i have been trying and trying to do this with my car pic but pdn freezes every time any ideas why? or is it just my comp.? Quote Edited by Rick: Your sig was too big. I have removed it. Please read the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkCreations Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 this is so helpfull...and it's so easy! thats so darn cool! here's mine...srry i can't upload the pic. http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/62128734/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberrykisses-xx Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 That was so helpful Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc_Puddle Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Here is mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprickon Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Very nice tut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my dads in a hanbok Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 i made an image with it, and its cool:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdose Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 w00t he used a 69 camaro best car ever made! w00t loved the tut man and great choice on the car I give a A+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 héhé tried with 1 pic of halo ( taked the pic from an link posted before on this topic ) loved the way it turned out ! original : edited : Quote wear our signature and earn 50 studiocredits. pm me your username if you want to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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