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Destynova Tholian Retexture
« on: September 12, 2010, 09:49:46 pm »
Need some C&C please

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 11:33:33 pm »
While I've never been a big fan of the crystaline tholians, this is a solid start. It looks a bit washed out presently, but I think that can be easily rectified. Burn in some detail, or better yet make it look Etched in.
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2010, 11:59:51 am »
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Burn in some detail, or better yet make it look Etched in

K how exactly do I do that. I have maybe 25 % mastery of my CS3 photoshop

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2010, 11:04:17 pm »
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Burn in some detail, or better yet make it look Etched in

K how exactly do I do that. I have maybe 25 % mastery of my CS3 photoshop

Nobody knows how to do this?

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2010, 11:18:44 pm »
Sorry - didn't see the reply. Create a new layer, fill an area in that layer and start playing with the Blending Options. I can get into some of my own personal techniques if you'd like.
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 10:55:16 am »
Sure, that would be much apereciated. Also where are my Blending Options? I can't find anything in my setup labled so.

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 03:09:33 pm »
Okay, started an Image tutorial. Give me about 30 minutes and I'll post it on here as well as on my site. In fact here's a quick image of all the things I'll be covering for you.

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2010, 03:43:48 pm »
Eh screw it. I'm starting a video tutorial as we speak. Works better than an image tutorial.
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2010, 04:33:57 pm »
K just post when its ready please and thanks man

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2010, 05:45:01 pm »
Videos have been made. Rendering and uploading them now.
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2010, 07:00:52 pm »
K where do I pic it up?

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2010, 07:05:14 pm »
Im uploading the last one as we speak. Keep your pants on ;)
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2010, 07:15:14 pm »
There are 5 parts to the video. I move rather quickly due to restrictions on Youtube. If you have any questions afterwards, feel free to ask away :)

Part 1
[youtube]RL-Qfvq6fmw[/youtube]

Part 2
[youtube]OBnAg6gTWvY[/youtube]

Part 3
[youtube]uNLazQQEb6A[/youtube]

Part 4
[youtube]2YFEJG1rlgc[/youtube]

Part 5
[youtube]2pRQ5EMZLpM[/youtube]
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2010, 08:57:26 pm »
Thanks. Give me a day or too to run through it fully and I'll get back to you with any questions.

Dam I've learned more in 10 min the I useally do in 2 months. Do you mind if I pass the youtube links to some friends learning this stuff too?
« Last Edit: September 16, 2010, 09:36:38 pm by Starfox1701 »

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2010, 09:40:31 pm »
Feel free. And feel free to pass on any questions they might have to, Better yet - have em sign up here :)
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2010, 10:09:52 pm »
Thanks

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2010, 10:55:17 pm »
I had a thought how to properly do those phaser arrays. Here's addendum 2 or Part 6 and addendum 3 or part 7.

Part 6 gives another technique as to how to get those rounded phaser arrays down just right.
[youtube]bVBN68lnpBM[/youtube]

Part 7 goes into how I texture windows for my starships.
[youtube]0P2zYUtGAV8[/youtube]

(as of this posting the videos are still processing, so you may have to give it a few minutes).
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2010, 11:12:27 pm »
Heres a first pass at the NDN texture. Still working on geting all the details to pop. Might also make these insets instead.

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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2010, 11:13:27 pm »
Much more solid.
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Re: Destynova Tholian Retexture
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2010, 11:23:54 pm »
Btw. First rule of texturing: Follow the motiff.

What I mean is that you really can't throw down a generic aztec pattern and expect it to look good. You've got to have the shapes of the textures work with the shape of the geometry. That ought to be relatively easy for this ship, but its something to bear in mind :)
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