Mike Ryan Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hey Mike, been a while since I have last posted a criticism in your gallery. I like the direction you are going with 3D-lettering, and the shadowing. Making glass is a bit challenging, but try using BoltBait's transparency plugin to make the letter slightly transparent, use line tools to make a reflection, and keep the outline sharp to define the edge. Those are the wonderful tips from Helen (queen of gloss) and Ash (expert on glass). Transparency is my most used plugin Honestly though, your post makes me want to make a straight glass lettering in 3D, instead of my opaqued and colored glass. @LFC: I am going to work on my shadowing some more in my next itteration. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC4EVER Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No problem. You've given me the urge to do some 3D work in PDN now.. 8) Quote ☆★☆★Merry Christmas★☆★☆ .::.My Gallery.::.Make Gold Text!.::. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 I don't know how well you can see it, probably should have removed the guidelines before saving a work capture, but I am working on the shadow following all of your suggestions. Any thoughts? And no, that background is not permanent, it is my "looks like open space background" that I usually use for things like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopHATslash Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I dun get the shading. -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Could you, err, be a bit more specific? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowman Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 This short animation shows the angle of shadow you tying to achieve, see from different corners how it appears, hope this helps: Click for larger size Quote My GalleryMy YouTube Channel "PDN Tutorials" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boude Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Nice, Mike Ryan, it looks great, and some advice for the shadow: follow yellowman's example, but keep in mind that as the distance from the object that is causing the shadow gets larger the shadow becomes more blurred. Quote History repeats itself, because nobody was paying attention the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skitzo Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 lennon ftw Quote deviantArt l gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 absolutely stunning work you've been adding lately. you have to be one of the best at making those 3d letters. hats off to a real pro. ciao OMA Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yup, I think I have done everything I can do with that 3D text. Time to start putting it to use Yesterday morning I started working on more UI design and whatnot. So, tonight I will post some pics if my ISP decides that it wants to start working again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I can't wait to see what you come up with! Also, I kept forgetting to tell you, I like that quote you have above and below your sig. It's so funny. Every time I read it, it just brings a smile. Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Blame the quote on Crazy Man Dan So, for those who PM'd me I am writing the tutorial for the blue initials on the page before this one. Unfortunetly, I didn't realize how long it would be... Hidden Content: Plugins Required: - BoltBait's Transparency Plugin (Found in Adjustments -> Transparency) - Pyrochild's Outline Object Plugin (Found in Effects -> Object -> Outline Object) - Pyrochild's ScriptLab Plugin (Found in Effects -> Advanced -> ScriptLab) - Align Object Plugin (Found in Effects -> Object -> Align Object) Prerequisite Reading - Jake2K's 3D Text Method Tutorial(s) Suggestion: Open up Notepad Using Notepad, jot down as many notes as you can, such as font styling and HEX codes of the colors you choose. This information will most likely be used again later in this tutorial and will insure consistency. Step One: Setting up the Canvas Begin by creating a new canvas. I do recommend a box like canvas, because it can be cropped later on after the effects have been applied. Create a new layer and title this layer 'Center Grid'. Draw a very thin, solid black line from top canvas to bottom canvas. Use the Align Object plugin to center this line perfectly. Then create a second layer titled 'Source Grid'. Draw a horizontal line, straight and thin as well. Make this line intersect where you want the source of your lighting to be. 'Center Grid' and 'Source Grid' should always be the topmost layers through out this tutorial. Step Two: Rendering the Text Create a new layer and title this layer 'Text Mask '. Using the text tool, render the first initial. Position this so that the right edge of the letter meets the 'Center Grid' and that the 'Source Grid' does intersect the initial. Then, create another layer and title it 'Text Mask '. Using the text tool again, render the second initial. Position this so that the left edge of the letter is perfectly even with the right edge of 'Text Mask '. Make sure that you choose a font that will allow the right edge of 'Text Mask ' to meet the left edge of 'Text Mask ' in perfect uniform without overlap or increase in height. As well, the colors of the two initials can differentiate. Step Three: Rotation of the Text Begin this step by opening ScriptLab. In ScriptLab, we are going to create a new script Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 I don't have a name for it yet, nor am I going to write up a description of functionality until it is finished, but here is a design concept I have been working on for an internet based operating system: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c114/ ... oncept.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 The 3D MR is getting there, however, I don't understand some of the guide lines you are using. There are much simpler lines you are missing and that's why some small bits and pieces are off. If you wanna know more, let me know and I will try after my flight home. And yes, do try and make a clear glass version. That's the way to get better. Good Luck! Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 The guidelines are there, in those positions, because I had found one of the best repeatable ways to create that type of shadow. Using Rotozoomer you can apply the same rotation that you did to the R on a newly rendered M to cast an outward shadow. Then, using Bulge, stretch the M to meet the R part of the shadow. It is extremely complex, and unfortunately did warrant that many guidelines at the time. Edit: As for the glass, it is getting there but is extremely difficult. I am having to create a lot more alpha masks then usual, because the selection tool doesn't work at these types of transparency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 New signature and avatar set. They both started as a pretty slick wallpaper. As for those glass letters ASH challenged me over, I just wanted to say that progress is being made. I found out how to actually get the glass effect, but now it is all about keeping it 'glassy' when using my 3D method. Will post results later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 look forward to seeing what you come up with, should be a treat for us all to view. stick with it. ciao OMA PS that new avatar and sig are really pleasing to the eye. Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor_101 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 That OS is pretty interesting. Looks very simple to use too. Your avy/sig combo is great. I like them. Must've been inspired by flip lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Nope, not inspired by (flip). Compare it too every other sig/av, same style. Thanks for the comments, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkShock Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Those are some great logos and signatures Mike. Quote ---- Gallery | Sig Tutorial | deviantART | Sig Videos | PhotoBucket ----D E S T I N Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 I've been working on this signature for some time, and never liked the outcome. So I gave up and posted it here. Maybe next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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0(-.-)0 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Its all so clean… Quote - Any thoughts? - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokagirl Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 One word " Awesome " :AddNoise: love your Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 like the new addition that is very smart looking design. also love your sig that's soothing. ciao OMA Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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