Sozo Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 This tutorial is available as a PDF. Click here to view or download it Alrighty, by popular demand (aka: a request by Ash), I give you the Unnamed 3D Water Effect! Congratulations to myself for making my first tutorial . Now I give you a snapshot of the results to lure you in: Intersted? Here's how you start: 1.Open a new document in Paint.NET (remember, these are the basics). 2.Render some clouds. Max scale and default roughness. (NOTE: If you like to experiment, this is a prime area to try in. Change up the scale, make it smaller and see how it comes out.) 3.Duplicate the cloud layer. 4.On the top layer, render a median blur. Radius 17, percentile 50. 5.On the top layer again, Outline. Thickness 5, Intensity 75. Yes, it looks all white, it's OK. 6.Now, go to Adjustments>Auto Level. Click. Looking a little better? 7.We're still on the top layer. Gaussian Blur it at a radius of about 3. (NOTE: another good experimentation spot.) 8.NOTE: Optional step! Now go back to the Adjustments menu and select Brightness/Contrast. Use these settings: Brightness= 20; Contrast= -20. This just brightens it up some and makes it more watery looking. For results more like the picture at the top, ignore this step. 9.Now, we finally go back to layer two. Return the the Adjustments menu, select curves, in the scroll down menu at the top, select RGB. Make it look like my example here: 10.Select the top layer again. Press F4, and set the layer blending mode to Overlay. Congrats! You should have a cool-looking-yet-unnamed-3D-water effect! Keep in mind, you can mess around with the steps to get different results. Experimentation is your friend! And without step eight, the result will look sharper, as seen at the top. Note: I'll try to upload real screenshots soon. Also, if you've got a better name, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncfan51 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Holy Carp-ioli Man! :shock: That looks <...>awesome! :shock: Can't wait to try this out! Quote +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ I am a disco dancer. +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markz CLone1 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Holy --it dude. Thats awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Hi This is a great effect and really easy for a noob like me to follow, here is what i got i hope its ok to share. As for a name I wouldn't like to presume but it does remind me a little of stained glass windows (sorta) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhead Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 nice tut i like just 3D water, or 3d agua or even 3d h2o Quote My deviantART iGraphix ~96% of teens won't stand up for God. Put this on your page if you're one of the 4% who will. skilletism (n.) - The abnormal liking of the band "Skillet". (see PANHEAD) panhead n. - an individual who shows extreme enthusiasm for the band Skillet. Generally driving for hours to concerts with frying pans riding shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 A job well done Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sozo Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks Ash, this one was for you! Also, thanks everyone above, I hope every one enjoys this tut. If you have advice on how to improve this tutorial please post here or PM me. And post your results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 good tut nice results only problem I think some of the new people may not understand how to get the curves red, blue and green lines to operate independently. maybe just a line or two about that might help them out. otherwise outstanding I tried using primary 169B87 and secondary C9E5Fb Quote  My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markz CLone1 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I think you missed something out Oma. Do you actualy need to duplicate the background? My attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadJik Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Flesh and blood! Quote My DeviantArt | My Pictorium | My Plugins | Donate via Paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingTreasures Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Madjik … That’s probably what the inside of our stomachs look like on Saturday morning! Quote "Rule 9) Be courteous to others. Constructive criticism is generally welcome and encouraged. Starting fights and being rude is not." Constructive criticism does not include abuse. Tact \tâkt\ n Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markz CLone1 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Madjik … That’s probably what the inside of our stomachs look like on Saturday morning! That is a brilliant description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadJik Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Madjik … That’s probably what the inside of our stomachs look like on Saturday morning! That is a brilliant description Humm, who's forget to turn off the light? Quote My DeviantArt | My Pictorium | My Plugins | Donate via Paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Very good. Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helio Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Good work, Commander. It has the look of a topographical map. 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...
barkbark00 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Flesh and blood! I see a 3D skull... Quote  Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sozo Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Flesh and blood! I see a 3D skull... Whoa, nice man! Thanks everyone for your comments. I'll see what I can do about a few minor fixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowChris Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Combined with the rose tutorial. Kind of like a cave/hole.....thing and softened a bit. 100% PDN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markz CLone1 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 shotezz that looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncfan51 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Quote +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ I am a disco dancer. +_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowChris Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I've been experimenting a bit, if you the median the image, copy the layer then use out line, auto adjust, the set to multiply it gives a pretty good effect, at least for me it did. if it is a colour image turn the top layer, the one with contours into a black and white image. You can get rid of some of the unwanted contour lines by using pencil sketch. example. Original - After - EDIT - Soften Portrait on the contour layer and adjust the softness can also get rid of some unwanted contour lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobofthedead Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Wow! This is good! I'm not sure what your first one looks like, it's not like the results in that the first picture looks more like a really complex, blue rock structure (or if you change the hue and saturation, a really gnarled piece of root ginger!). Great job! :mtdew: Quote "I am the anarchist, I am the antichrist, I am the walrus, G'JOO G'GOO G'JOOB!" I dig a pygmy, by Charles Hawtree and the Deaf Aids. Phase One, in which Doris gets her oats. ~John Lennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Awesome! "Mingled" Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Awesome. Great. Quote No. Way. I've just seen Bob. And... *poof!*—just like that—he disappears into the mist again. ~Helio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowChris Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Thanks, anyway here another edited image. Before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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