HelmutBlack Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi all collective Paint.NET geniuses, I have this shape as you see that I'm working on. I want to try and make a faded mirror image of it below it to give the impression that it's on a shiny floor. Obviously it has to be upside down to look like this reflection. I'm not sure how to do this. Also, what if I were to fill the inside of the square with something that resembles a bright light. Is there a way to make the 'floor' in front of this square appear as thought there is light being cast down on the floor in front of it? I know that part might not be possible. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzKill Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 After you have your image exactly how you want it (finished) you'll need to flatten the image. After you have flattened the image goto the layers window and duplicate the layer. Then, flip the layer vertically, Layer > Flip > Vertical. That will give you the base for your "mirror image". Next, do a little Gaussian blur and adjust the trasparency level to your liking. You will then need to create a semi-transparent gradient (http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=986) ontop of the mirrored image to create the fade effect. As far as the light source in the middle of the square, I'm not sure if you mean a simple highlight or something like a sun shining through. For a highlight you would use a gradient, trasparent or opaque, depending on the type of "finish" your square will have. Since your square is sitting at an angle you would have to rotate and possibly pan (Layers > Rotate/Zoom) the layer with your highlight to match it up correctly. Lastly, the reflection of a light source on the floor can be achieved by creating an ellipse, blurring it, resizing it, and adjusting the opacity (not necessarily in that order). NOTE: Always experiment on a new layer. It's much easier to undo mistakes. I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for or if I am totally off-base. Anyway, I hope this helps you. - DO NOT contact me asking for the .pdn of my avatar or the PDN logo. Thank you. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelmutBlack Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks Buzzkill!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzKill Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Sure thing! Also, you can refer to http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=176 for a great collaboration on gradients for more detailed information. - DO NOT contact me asking for the .pdn of my avatar or the PDN logo. Thank you. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweterdJ Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sure thing! Also, you can refer to http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=176 for a great collaboration on gradients for more detailed information. Realy cool! That mani info! Big thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Or there's a plugin called Wet Floor Reflection. Search it. By the way, from your screenshot, I can see you're using an older version of Paint.NET. You should update as soon as, as this is requested by the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Brown Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 That's probably because it was posted in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 ....and necroposting is against [rule=11]the Rules[/rule] ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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