Rubrica Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) So, welcome to the discussion thread for Pixel Competition #3! Here, we'll all discuss important matters (yeah, right) and other such things. I will also look for your feedback on certain matters, to help improve the competition. One thing I should first like to ask is this; what are people's opinions on how the next theme should be decided if the competition ends in a tie? I have a system thought up to help determine the theme, but it's a work in progress. Edited October 11, 2010 by Rubrica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) The ' Some examples of pixel art, made by forum members' doesn't work anymore! And are we allowed to use the color picker? Edited April 14, 2010 by Frontcannon Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Colour picker... yes, I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) Line tool OK? Paintbucket OK? Can you put a link to the competition thread in the first post? Why no cheating? In fact, what is cheating? Opinions on what is acceptable vary among pixel artists. This needs to be clarified in the Rules. Edited April 24, 2010 by Sarkut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 One advice Don't use the color picker. If you try to mimic the anit-aliased way photos are displayed when looked at with a high zoom.. trust me, it'll turn out very VERY horrible. The teeth looked like she chewed through something very old and rotten I_I Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 I was wondering... what would people say were I to propose that I create a pixel art tutorial. I don't think we have a comprehensive one yet; there are specific ones, and ones that were never quite finished, so I want to create on once and for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'd be glad to help you Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 I don't see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The ' Some examples of pixel art, made by forum members' doesn't work anymore! i think that links should be fixed, i'd like to see the pics Quote My Deviant Art | My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Some tips for starters: Don't use outlines. You may if you want to achieve a different style, but it doesn't work well most of the times. You can use outlines if they are in a slightly darker color then the object they're outlining and not black. Don't try to get too detailed. If you're working with high zoom like I do (800% - 1200%), you tend to try to work stuff in the picture you won't see at a normal view. Stay simple! Gradients are easy to make! Just alter the values in the color menue until you have reached the desired dark- or lightness. Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemaru Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Does the original image have to be 150 by 150 pixel, too? Quote Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. |fb(page)|portfolio|blog| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 No, why should it be? It makes it easier to pixelise, though, but I think that's completely up to you. Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 As requested. ' Some examples of pixel art, made by forum members' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 That's a wonderful motive you have chosen, Sarkut! That art just demanded to be pixelised.. Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Axle's entry looks like he just used Pixelate and then ran a Gradient Blur. Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemaru Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I'm working on a Zodiac entry. Quote Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. |fb(page)|portfolio|blog| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Please please please give us some entries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Well, I'm finding that what the problem is is that people seem to be good at some things and very bad at others. I have a plan, so don't worry. Also, I'm extending the duration f competitions to three weeks in the future so that we get quality work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Rubrica, do you plan on following this through? Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Oops, left this for a while, eh? I do, however I do not intend on continually bumping the thread, and so the competition will close when we receive one or two more entries - otherwise it's not really much of a competition. However, after this comp, I think I may discontinue the competition, as no-one is really displaying any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) I was making an entry, but didn't have time to finish before the deadline...thought the comp was over. I'll whip something up sometime soon, hopefully ^^ EDIT: entry submitted. Edited August 30, 2010 by pdnnoob Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubrica Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 OK, voting is now on, people! Get voting and we can have the next competition as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 um...when does voting end? it appears we have a few people (me included) waiting for the next pixel art competition... Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Roadkill Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Oops, left this for a while, eh? I do, however I do not intend on continually bumping the thread, and so the competition will close when we receive one or two more entries - otherwise it's not really much of a competition. However, after this comp, I think I may discontinue the competition, as no-one is really displaying any interest. I have interest, I just can't seem to do it. I can't seem to work that small with a mouse. I do always check in to see who made what. I think it's really neat how you guys do this kind of artwork. I do have to admit, I am a little confused by the voting method. Why not have a poll and make it a little more organized. Why not send out a few PMs to some of the people who have posted pixel art in the Galleria and see if you can encourage them to enter. I think you should give it another try. Maybe you could design some awards for your comp or some of the others? Quote  My Gallery SAC, WOTW and Photo Manip Competition Host To visit the Comps click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I wish more people would have entered this one. I am terrible at it, yes, but it was still fun. Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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