Mike Ryan Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Glass Concept After a tutorial conversion request and Ash pointing out Expiration's good work on his glass text I decided to take a whack at this whole glass thing. I started out with a lot of reflection practices, a lot of them still in WIP form waiting for some more final touches but I wanted to publish this glass text as soon as possible. Ash and Expiration: I would LOVE feedback. Inspiration and King of Glass, rate my work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Expiration- Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 If its criticism you want, its criticism you'll get. :twisted: Okay, I'm glad you're venturing into this kind of thing (especially since I'm leading you ). It looks good, except the reflection/highlights look too blurry. IMO, they should be sharper, like the letters have nice sharp corners. Also, you should try playing with blending modes, like *cough*overlay**cough*.Other than that, nice job! *My favorite! On a side note, your sparkles are white in the center and black at the edges! :o Call me expired. Please. Don't go counting your chickens before the pack of rabid ravaging foxes attacks. -Sozo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thanks for the tips! I have taken them into account, and instead of applying a gaussian to develop the outline I used the Gradient Tool with Fragment. As well, I used Curves to make the sparkles perfectly white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Expiration- Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Ironically, I myself did use a Gaussian Blur to develop the highlights, but I then magic wand'd part of it out to create a nice crisp highlight. You should definitely work at a larger picture size when creating glass letters because you will come out with jaggy edges (like on your 'M'). Nice work! Call me expired. Please. Don't go counting your chickens before the pack of rabid ravaging foxes attacks. -Sozo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thank you! I will continue to work more on it. I need it to be tutorial worthy before I can say 'finished'. Your help is appreciated, and I updated the second post of the image to be a bit softer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Glass Concept over Detailed Picture This is another glass concept, except over a real picture to check out how my reflections are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 A bit too "soft". It's almost not there. Don't be scared to make it more clear/sharp. Also distore the background (behind the letters) a bit would do wonders. Keep at it All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks Ash for the tips :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Just wanted to let you know I am completely reformatting my gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Some Nice work here! love the fable work keep the good work coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 A new signature! Or, actually a possible new signature. It needs to be resized and a few 'bugs' need to be worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopHATslash Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Dude! Mike! me and you gotta start a club or something.. The Beatles Club.. we are addicted to them! nice work as usual! Loving Strawberry fields, and your current sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salu Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 A new signature! Or, actually a possible new signature. It needs to be resized and a few 'bugs' need to be worked out. i guess you were a little hungry when you made your sig Deviant Art page of cookies I = She Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 It was just a little nibble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 BIG UPDATE! Please read the first four posts in this gallery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flow55 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 BIG UPDATE! Please read the first four posts in this gallery! Paranormal state is done by Xor. My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janettsue Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 You are hard to keep up with so I will just have to keep coming back to watch things change. Want to hear how the intuos3 works out for you. A new signature! Or, actually a possible new signature. It needs to be resized and a few 'bugs' need to be worked out. i guess you were a little hungry when you made your sig Like the new sig. Looks like the bugs have been at it. "One can't complain. I have my friends. Someone spoke to me only yesterday." EEYORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ryan Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 A teaser banner for my MSC Entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Expiration- Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ooh, nice integration of the play button thingy into the "Soul," and the use of cloud brushes at the bottom. Can't wait to see the finished product! Call me expired. Please. Don't go counting your chickens before the pack of rabid ravaging foxes attacks. -Sozo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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