Heehee:3 I'll go have a look at that^^
LOL I suppose CS2 is much better than 6.0 too:P I just really miss some of those new functions I had in CS3, it was much easier to use...=T
No prob! And I'm sure it does, just go under Brushes and they have to be there (otherwise... that would suck ._.)
I don't know anything about CS3, I stubbornly cling onto CS2 since I haven't found anything I can't do with it yet and I'm pleased with it :D
I agree, I don't like the Sharpen tool anyway:P Thanks so much for the tips!^^ I'll try that^^ Though I'm not sure if my current version of PS has some of those functions...=T (PS 6 isn't very advancedXD PS CS3 was so much better...x3)
Hmm, I recommend you don't use the Sharpen Tool at all, since it's not reliable. You should pick a higher Hardness (around 60%) and low Opacity (under 12%) and just draw. You can also decrease the Flow, for variation :] And change hues - that adds details! That way you can have sharper water without using the ST or the Sharpen filter :]
Heh, alright^^
I'm actually busy improving the wallie right now:P The only issue I seem to have is I have no clue how to make the waves sharper...^^; the sharpen tool, for instance, never works for me because it starts to look grainy really fast=/ Any tips?
*hugs* I'm happy I could be of help ^__^ It's nice to not be yelled at when nitpicking something! And don't worry about improving, it takes time and there's a lot of trial-and-error involved ^_^ So, if you ever need critique, feel free to drop me a line and I'll do my best! (not that I'm the best out there, I just think I'm pretentious enough to brag lol)
Thank you so much for your constructive feedback! To start off - I don't feel offended AT ALL, I'm really glad you're trying to help me!^___^ In the future, I'll certainly try do do something with the advice you just gave me! You're absolutely right, and I probably should've done more about those things, but I just didn't know how to^^; Maybe I can re-submit it after I've made those changes, or something=) Your advice is certainly very helpful, so again, thank you so much!^___^
Also, I'm glad you think I'm improving^-^
First off, you chose a good scan because the pose gets across what you wanted a.k.a. movement, anxiety etc. I love how you changed Sakura's expression - I wouldn't have guessed it if you hadn't mentioned it :]
You may want to tilt the water more to the left and make the waves' outlines thinner towards the rocks, since the perspective is kind of off when compared to Sakura. I'm guessing she's supposed to be running along the shore but here she looks like she was standing still and suddenly decided to jump.
There seems to be an issue with lighting, too: I can't tell what time of day it is; the sky suggests night, but the waves and Sakura suggest early evening. I can see if you made the sky dark in order to give the wall a more ominous appearance, but that's not very clear. Also, clouds aren't that near the horizon, you should put them higher and leave the horizon blank.
As for the waves, it would help if you made them a bit sharper or added more depth to them. And maybe make them a duller blue. Remember, if they're this blue, they're also somewhat transparent (check tropical water images). You could have the water gradually darken towards the horizon to create depth. And make more sea foam, it turned out great!
Speaking of Sakura, a shadow on the ground would be good to add; if it's "cloudy", have a small one at the bottom of her foot, not necessarily a long, dragging one. Also, you can deepen the shadows on her standing leg a bit.
I hope I don't offend you in some way, but I try to give the best advice I can and sometimes come out as rude or bitchy ^_^" I don't want that, really. Good luck in the competition, with every wallpaper you make you keep improving and I like seeing your evolution!
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/06/10 | Reply
@sweetdevil:
Heehee:3 I'll go have a look at that^^
LOL I suppose CS2 is much better than 6.0 too:P I just really miss some of those new functions I had in CS3, it was much easier to use...=T
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/06/10 | Reply
@SaxGirl:
No prob! And I'm sure it does, just go under Brushes and they have to be there (otherwise... that would suck ._.)
I don't know anything about CS3, I stubbornly cling onto CS2 since I haven't found anything I can't do with it yet and I'm pleased with it :D
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/10 | Reply
@sweetdevil:
I agree, I don't like the Sharpen tool anyway:P Thanks so much for the tips!^^ I'll try that^^ Though I'm not sure if my current version of PS has some of those functions...=T (PS 6 isn't very advancedXD PS CS3 was so much better...x3)
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/10 | Reply
@SaxGirl:
Hmm, I recommend you don't use the Sharpen Tool at all, since it's not reliable. You should pick a higher Hardness (around 60%) and low Opacity (under 12%) and just draw. You can also decrease the Flow, for variation :] And change hues - that adds details! That way you can have sharper water without using the ST or the Sharpen filter :]
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/10 | Reply
@sweetdevil:
Heh, alright^^
I'm actually busy improving the wallie right now:P The only issue I seem to have is I have no clue how to make the waves sharper...^^; the sharpen tool, for instance, never works for me because it starts to look grainy really fast=/ Any tips?
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/10 | Reply
@SaxGirl:
*hugs* I'm happy I could be of help ^__^ It's nice to not be yelled at when nitpicking something! And don't worry about improving, it takes time and there's a lot of trial-and-error involved ^_^ So, if you ever need critique, feel free to drop me a line and I'll do my best! (not that I'm the best out there, I just think I'm pretentious enough to brag lol)
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/10 | Reply
@sweetdevil:
Thank you so much for your constructive feedback! To start off - I don't feel offended AT ALL, I'm really glad you're trying to help me!^___^ In the future, I'll certainly try do do something with the advice you just gave me!
You're absolutely right, and I probably should've done more about those things, but I just didn't know how to^^; Maybe I can re-submit it after I've made those changes, or something=) Your advice is certainly very helpful, so again, thank you so much!^___^
Also, I'm glad you think I'm improving^-^
sweetdevil
Embracing Insanity (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/10 | Reply
First off, you chose a good scan because the pose gets across what you wanted a.k.a. movement, anxiety etc. I love how you changed Sakura's expression - I wouldn't have guessed it if you hadn't mentioned it :]
You may want to tilt the water more to the left and make the waves' outlines thinner towards the rocks, since the perspective is kind of off when compared to Sakura. I'm guessing she's supposed to be running along the shore but here she looks like she was standing still and suddenly decided to jump.
There seems to be an issue with lighting, too: I can't tell what time of day it is; the sky suggests night, but the waves and Sakura suggest early evening. I can see if you made the sky dark in order to give the wall a more ominous appearance, but that's not very clear. Also, clouds aren't that near the horizon, you should put them higher and leave the horizon blank.
As for the waves, it would help if you made them a bit sharper or added more depth to them. And maybe make them a duller blue. Remember, if they're this blue, they're also somewhat transparent (check tropical water images). You could have the water gradually darken towards the horizon to create depth. And make more sea foam, it turned out great!
Speaking of Sakura, a shadow on the ground would be good to add; if it's "cloudy", have a small one at the bottom of her foot, not necessarily a long, dragging one. Also, you can deepen the shadows on her standing leg a bit.
I hope I don't offend you in some way, but I try to give the best advice I can and sometimes come out as rude or bitchy ^_^" I don't want that, really. Good luck in the competition, with every wallpaper you make you keep improving and I like seeing your evolution!