Gazek Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 well, the ball could b softened a bit.. It looks to sharp (you know what i mean ) Quote Serious graphics up in that post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvah Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Gahlious Hostelious has given me an idea. Be back in a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserybay Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 He' my try at glass ball, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserybay Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 My try at glass ball, thanks for the tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadmanBD Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 help needed. I cant create the shadow. Its remain inside the ball. But if I select all (CTRL+A) then I can create the shadow but then I cant select the shadow to resize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djisves Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I take it you mean steps 8 and 9 of the tutorial. In step 8 you should still have the original circle selected. On a new layer, draw a black & transparent radial gradient inside the selection. In step 9, use the Move Tool to move the gradient you drew in step 8. Click on the top nob (knob? nib? handle?) of the selection and drag it down to about half the original height. Click on the right nob of the selection and drag to the right, about half again the original width. If needed, click anywhere inside the selection and adjust the position of the shadow/gradient so that the bottom of the shadow lines up with the circle/ball, like in the example image. Press Crtl+D to deselect all. Lower the opacity as needed. You can ignore the rest of step 9, "Now that we are done with the selection of the circle...". I suspect that was written for an earlier version of the tutorial and then Sharp must have forgotten to delete it after an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadmanBD Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I take it you mean steps 8 and 9 of the tutorial. In step 8 you should still have the original circle selected. On a new layer, draw a black & transparent radial gradient inside the selection. In step 9, use the Move Tool to move the gradient you drew in step 8. Click on the top nob (knob? nib? handle?) of the selection and drag it down to about half the original height. Click on the right nob of the selection and drag to the right, about half again the original width. If needed, click anywhere inside the selection and adjust the position of the shadow/gradient so that the bottom of the shadow lines up with the circle/ball, like in the example image. Press Crtl+D to deselect all. Lower the opacity as needed. You can ignore the rest of step 9, "Now that we are done with the selection of the circle...". I suspect that was written for an earlier version of the tutorial and then Sharp must have forgotten to delete it after an update. Thanks a lot mate. It worked like a charm. I guess I will need your help in some other work also like making a water drop or a glossy button. Hope you will help me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djisves Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 No problem. You'll find lots of members, far more knowlegable than me, ready to help you with whenever you need help. Nice Glass Ball. You'll find that it looks much better if you use BoltBait's Feather plugin on the shadow layer. And your shadow will be more in line with the tutorial if you make the gradient transparent in the middle and darker on the edge, rather than the other the way you did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticgrnbutterfly Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Cool easy to understand tut tyvm!! I pretty new to this so I get lost easly but didnt have any problems following ur directions heres my attempt hand some trouble with the shading so i kind of shorted the that area and put in an image to hide it lolz Edited March 21, 2011 by mysticgrnbutterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob11 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 This was a great tutorial for me because I could follow it and learn about how Paint.net works. Also, I'm satisfied with the results even though I know it can be improvecd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venicet Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 My attempt. I know there's lots wrong with it, but I was playing at making a snow globe. I'm happy with it as a first attempt. Maybe once I learn more I'll try it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameraFace Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 thank you so much, the first thing i've tried on PDN and Its turned out fab :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BboyBio16 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I just started fiddling around with paint.net and I like this tutorial. It's easy for a beginner and get's you used to the program. Here's my try at a glass ball. I actually didn't realize until I got the image ready to upload that the dark part of the ball blurs outside of it, but whatever. I also think the outline isn't smooth enough, but hey it is my first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountnman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) i would like to revisit the discussion on light passing thru a curved piece of glass, but from a slightly different angle.. at least i think what was discussed before seemed to be the distortion of the shadow itself, what i want to get into is the appearance of the shadow as seen thru the ball. the glass ball would create a magnifying effect, wouldnt it? and therefore the section of the shadow seen thru the ball would appear bulged? also the refraction of the light would offset the shadow slightly. while it would seem to be a simple fix, what with the bulge and magnify effects, i cant seem to get it to look right. and not having a nice crystal ball to set on a table to refer to, yalls experiance is my next best option. what would you suggest? p.s. dont you love how something simple as a discussion on a clear glass ball can get so complex? Edited August 4, 2011 by mountnman Quote SARCASM- Just one of the many services I offer free to the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souldevil Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I just downloaded Paint.Net 1 hour ago and tried this tutorial after practicing and getting to know the software. So heres the first "Project" I have tried I put my little guy inside the bubble by hiding it inbetween layers Which is really effective. Does anyone know how to make the edges of my ball have a really thin black outline? Quote You have just lost The Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minners71 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Try downloading pyrochild's plugins For instructions how to install plugins Go Here Edited August 21, 2011 by minners71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souldevil Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for the help but unfortunatly it doesnt work with the bubble it shades it in so its not see through :S Quote You have just lost The Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthack12 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 My first try. Thanks for the tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin48 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 You could make a ball and bevel it for the first step, but this is cool! Quote _____________________________________________________________ X3 Griffin48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyfumbler Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) First attempt/first tutorial.... proud as punch! Edited March 9, 2012 by keyfumbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta0 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Well...I followed this tutorial twice. Below, the results (with a few changes):  Older:   Recent (today):  Edited March 11, 2017 by Beta0 Re-linking images Quote A Gallery Where to find me :D (Please, be careful. Some of the sites I'm on might not be family-friendly. 😱 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceana Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Mine Quote  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbyMaster Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I did something like this with it Ive been looking for some stuff for a very special project H <There it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seerose Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mine result! Thank you very much...   Quote Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Gandhi  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletStriker Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 How do i add the subtle radiant or what ever??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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