Haemophages and other cutscenes..., (Need a feedback!!!) Options

[Jens of Zanicuud]

Hi everyone,

I'll treat this topic as a sort of "garbage collector" in which I'll post some of my game's cutscenes / pictures in order to get some feedback.
At the moment I need some feedback about this.

You are free to give feedback about the old pictures, but I'd like to know something about the newer one

Thanks in advance

old overtoure
I'm working at Tryadine Effect Project by November 2011, but never really designed how Haemophages (i.e. monsters which appears in the game) could look like.
A couple of days ago, I was hitten by an idea and drawn this creature.
1.

[Show/Hide] Haemophage

Then, I wasn't satisfied and slightly edited it.
2.

[Show/Hide] Haemophage (reissue)

What do you think of the picture? What was the best one between the two?
I'd really appreciate to receive some comment...

I had some problem too with Day 3 ending cutscene.
In your opinion, what's the best picture between those three:

1.

[Show/Hide] Drawn with Paint.NET, coloured with Paint.NET

2.

[Show/Hide] Drawn by hand, coloured with Paint.NET

3.

[Show/Hide] Edited Cutscene

Thanks in advance,

Jens

This post has been edited by Jens of Zanicuud: Nov 19 2012, 09:15 AM

[Homunculus]

Gimpshop is great for flat shading, having layers and all. Having layers to play with can make a world of difference, cause most the process of learning aside from study is playing with tools and colors till you get on track to your desired result!

[Jens of Zanicuud]

I'm actually using Paint.NET, which has layers as well, but I've never been satisfied by the result...
I really don't know what to do...

Jens

[Magical_RuNE_Kni...]

I'm actually using Paint.NET, which has layers as well, but I've never been satisfied by the result...
I really don't know what to do...

Jens

Hmm. I saw a thing on TV about how u need 10 000 hours of practise to master something.
i think.... u might just need more practise. i also think... u might have standards that r too high.? ( '-')/

Disappointing compared to what/who? Incapable compared to what/who? What kind of result would u like to see? /(*-*)/

i remember i had the same problem as u, when i was 10 and trying to draw hands.
i hated them, i was never satisfied by the results i got, too. i tried all sorts of different tools and different techniques.

But then i saw a show about skating practise... and what they said really stuck with me: "Well, how can you expect to get better at something if you don't ever practise it, or don't even try? How did you learn to walk?". it was a real slap in the face for me.


i'm curious too about what colouring process u use.
... Also, idk if this will help u, but.. i downloaded Paint.NET to try and this is the picture i got...:

[Show/Hide] .

Maybe try changing the brush default so it starts and ends on a rounded brush. And 2), i did an outline, maybe it will help u too...
i also shaded on a new layer, blurred the shades and lines, and brightened the centre + made a gradient overtop...
If u shade on a seperate layer, u can put layer effects on easily, and u dont have to blur everything else.
i hope this is something that might help u? /(-x-)\

[Jens of Zanicuud]

WTF?!?!?!?!!!

...

There's an abyss between my colouring skills and yours...
Anyway, I'll look for some good tutorial and try making something better...
I've always used separate layers, gradients and blurry effects, but never reached that level.

Jens