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Post by jb4c on Jan 17, 2021 20:58:18 GMT -9
Hello. Today I finished coloring a Knight of the Order paper mini from Permes' DIY set. I thought I'd share. Is this the right place to post it? It's not actually to scale... I'm honestly not quite sure how to do that. I'm kinda new to all this.
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Post by squirmydad on Jan 17, 2021 23:04:56 GMT -9
Welcome, and nice work!
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Post by jb4c on Jan 17, 2021 23:47:44 GMT -9
Welcome, and nice work! Thank you
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Post by mesper on Jan 17, 2021 23:52:08 GMT -9
Very good job here - kudos! I like the way the shading is done, then interestingly made chain mail - actually I have to try this way. Thanks for sharing !
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Post by mesper on Jan 18, 2021 0:02:17 GMT -9
Regarding scaling. I. You can do it when printing - the print scaling option is usually located in the printer properties panel (depending on manufacturer proportional scaling) II. Or you can do it directly in the graphics program you used for coloring - for more flexibility and quality. I don't know exactly how it's done in eg GIMP but in Photoshop and similar programs (like Afinity) it would looks similar: 1. Firstly SELECT needed layer with your graphic and then enter Edit mode Edit / Transform / Scale (or simply CTRL-T in Windows)
2. Check/select Maintain Aspect Ratio at top menu bar for proportional scaling 3. Enter a resizing value - for example 90% to reduce the figure by 10% (with Maintain Aspect Ratio checked = proportional scaling it's enough enter needed value in one of the fields - no matter if width or height). You can also perform resize/scaling manually/with mouse, kinda totally freehand - by dragging checkbox - if you want to maintain proportions - keep SHIFT pressed while adjusting. HINT - you can set rulers to easily match the scaled figure / piece to other figuresBTW within this tool you can also resize Width and Height parameters independently, or change the angle of inclination - which might be useful in some cases.4. Accept ( Commit transform/Enter) result Resizing more than one layer: Usually you want to resize /scale just one, particular layer, but you can also perform resizing on whole Group or even couple independent layers (but you have to "link" all of them previously - by selecting them while holding down the CTRL key (a chain symbol will appear) It's quite intuitive in practice - so just try different options. Hope I helped at least a little
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Post by greypilgrim on Jan 18, 2021 2:16:56 GMT -9
GIMP has a "Scale" tool feature. After selecting the area with either square, oval or freehand selector, click on the area then hit the Scale tool - a control box will come up that allows you resize, either the entire figure with same proportions, or by de-linking the up-down and sideways you can rescale it it only one direction (basically a distorting feature).
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Post by Patĉjo on Jan 18, 2021 5:37:55 GMT -9
Bravo! I really like what you did for the folds in the cape. Imagining where shadows should go is such an Achilles heel of mine!
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Post by cowboyleland on Jan 18, 2021 8:53:10 GMT -9
Excellent "first" post. Great to have you aboard!
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Post by jb4c on Jan 18, 2021 8:54:56 GMT -9
Regarding scaling. I. You can do it when printing - the print scaling option is usually located in the printer properties panel (depending on manufacturer proportional scaling) II. Or you can do it directly in the graphics program you used for coloring - for more flexibility and quality. I don't know exactly how it's done in eg GIMP but in Photoshop and similar programs (like Afinity) it would looks similar: 1. Firstly SELECT needed layer with your graphic and then enter Edit mode Edit / Transform / Scale (or simply CTRL-T in Windows)
2. Check/select Maintain Aspect Ratio at top menu bar for proportional scaling 3. Enter a resizing value - for example 90% to reduce the figure by 10% (with Maintain Aspect Ratio checked = proportional scaling it's enough enter needed value in one of the fields - no matter if width or height). You can also perform resize/scaling manually/with mouse, kinda totally freehand - by dragging checkbox - if you want to maintain proportions - keep SHIFT pressed while adjusting. HINT - you can set rulers to easily match the scaled figure / piece to other figuresBTW within this tool you can also resize Width and Height parameters independently, or change the angle of inclination - which might be useful in some cases.4. Accept ( Commit transform/Enter) result Resizing more than one layer: Usually you want to resize /scale just one, particular layer, but you can also perform resizing on whole Group or even couple independent layers (but you have to "link" all of them previously - by selecting them while holding down the CTRL key (a chain symbol will appear) It's quite intuitive in practice - so just try different options. Hope I helped at least a little Oh, thank you so much. I'm happy to know you liked it. I really enjoy your work, and I'm looking forward to coloring some more of it. I'm actually doing the Mounted Knight next. I use Krita, but it probably has a similar rezising option to GIMP. I'll see what I can do.
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Post by jb4c on Jan 18, 2021 8:57:45 GMT -9
GIMP has a "Scale" tool feature. After selecting the area with either square, oval or freehand selector, click on the area then hit the Scale tool - a control box will come up that allows you resize, either the entire figure with same proportions, or by de-linking the up-down and sideways you can rescale it it only one direction (basically a distorting feature). Ah, thank you. I use Krita, but it probably has options similar to GIMP. I'll probably just have to experiment a little.
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Post by jb4c on Jan 18, 2021 8:59:07 GMT -9
Bravo! I really like what you did for the folds in the cape. Imagining where shadows should go is such an Achilles heel of mine! Thank you. I have a little more problem with the highlights myself. I'm still trying to find a way to make them look right. I'm glad you like my work
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Post by jb4c on Jan 18, 2021 8:59:24 GMT -9
Excellent "first" post. Great to have you aboard! Thank you
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Post by emergencyoverride on Jan 18, 2021 11:25:15 GMT -9
Turned out great!! Welcome to the group!!
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Post by jb4c on Jan 18, 2021 16:10:38 GMT -9
Turned out great!! Welcome to the group!! Thank you
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