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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 17, 2017 20:21:53 GMT -9
I struggled with a few character designs and got frustrated with the 3/4 pose. Here's one that's coming along quite well though. I'm going to put her on pause and dig out some older designs from my previous sets to update with back art. I want to keep my catalog tight. I hope my patrons don't mind too much.
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 20, 2017 20:57:14 GMT -9
These are taking way too long. But, the good ones are turning out pretty nice. Here's an orc/ogre/troll/bugbear. Two versions... one has more wobble in the shadow and highlight layers. I'm probably splitting hairs considering the final print size. :^)
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 21, 2017 1:54:19 GMT -9
Updates to this one.
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 26, 2017 22:00:41 GMT -9
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 29, 2017 3:37:52 GMT -9
The fourth paper mini design of this month's drop on Patreon. The colors are a bit washed out because it's a pic from my tablet's display. I still need to do at least two more re-colors. Any suggestions? I was thinking purple and gray. And possibly green and pink. Dunno. :^)
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 29, 2017 3:39:51 GMT -9
The last character of this Patreon drop. Still needs colors, re-colors and maybe a bit of additional tweak.
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Post by Punkrabbitt on Nov 29, 2017 4:36:21 GMT -9
The fourth paper mini design of this month's drop on Patreon. The colors are a bit washed out because it's a pic from my tablet's display. I still need to do at least two more re-colors. Any suggestions? I was thinking purple and gray. And possibly green and pink. Dunno. :^) A pink and a blue will give them a Warhammer vibe
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Post by cowboyleland on Nov 29, 2017 20:59:00 GMT -9
I have been a fan of purple and green since I saw Peter Gabriel that lighting combo in concert in the 80's.
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Nov 30, 2017 1:01:03 GMT -9
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 1, 2017 2:45:57 GMT -9
I think I will go back to doing Sets as well as Solos for my paper minis. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/227800/Printable-Miniatures-Set-21Anywho, Set 21 is live now on OBS. The updated format features 4 color variations of each character in a single PDF document. You should be able to toggle through the different colors. I'm a noob at this layered PDF thing. I hope it works.
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 4, 2017 21:43:56 GMT -9
I got my proofs back from the print shop. Kinda disappointed. Nothing at the normal humanoid scale prints clearly. I don't know if it's my technique or something at the printers. They told me that my images weren't HD enough? Is there something I'm missing during the PDF process?
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 4, 2017 22:40:36 GMT -9
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Post by Papercraft Warrior on Dec 6, 2017 9:17:03 GMT -9
I got my proofs back from the print shop. Kinda disappointed. Nothing at the normal humanoid scale prints clearly. I don't know if it's my technique or something at the printers. They told me that my images weren't HD enough? Is there something I'm missing during the PDF process? - Option 1
They are right. Your images are too low resolution (too low ppi), and bad looking when printed. - Option 2
You compressed them too much during pdf creation and they got blurry - Option 3
The images do not have strong enough contrast, and they appear muddy when printed at small scale.
I would bet on option 3. You can test it out by modding one model to have stronger and more pronounced light/dark split, and see how that goes. P.S. I do not mean for my words to be harsh, take it as a rough analysis. Or better yet, as my unreliable opinion. A guesswork really.
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 6, 2017 22:33:56 GMT -9
I got my proofs back from the print shop. Kinda disappointed. Nothing at the normal humanoid scale prints clearly. I don't know if it's my technique or something at the printers. They told me that my images weren't HD enough? Is there something I'm missing during the PDF process? - Option 3
The images do not have strong enough contrast, and they appear muddy when printed at small scale.
I would bet on option 3. You can test it out by modding one model to have stronger and more pronounced light/dark split, and see how that goes. P.S. I do not mean for my words to be harsh, take it as a rough analysis. Or better yet, as my unreliable opinion. A guesswork really. I think you're probably correct. Most of the problems seem to be with the adventurer types. It's hard to get a good contrast and not lose facial expression maybe?
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 6, 2017 23:08:35 GMT -9
This cunning master of esoteric knowledge sees what you did there and is now available as a Solo printable paper miniature design. This Solo Mini download contains 4 different color variations (including black and white) of the figure. It also contains a Photoshop file for you to modify to your own scale and color needs. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228328/Wizard-C-Solo-Paper-Mini
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 6, 2017 23:47:35 GMT -9
This feisty female Fighter is now available as a Solo printable paper miniature design. This Solo Mini download contains 4 different color variations (including black and white) of the figure. It also contains a Photoshop file for you to modify to your own scale and color needs. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228324/Mercenary-C-Solo-Paper-Mini
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 6, 2017 23:49:14 GMT -9
This hulked out Orc/Ogre/Bugbear is now available as a Solo printable paper miniature design. Is it hammer time? I think so. This Solo Mini download contains 4 different color variations (including black and white) of the figure. It also contains a Photoshop file for you to modify to your own scale and color needs. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228318/Orc-A-Solo-Paper-Mini
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 6, 2017 23:52:06 GMT -9
Skulky, skulking skulker is as skulky as skulky comes. This figure is now available as a solo printable paper miniature. The download features a PDF with four layers of different colors. It also contains a Photoshop file for your own custom modifications or colors. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228238/Goblin-B-Solo-Paper-Mini
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 6, 2017 23:54:29 GMT -9
A gibbering gaping fang-filled maw attached to a floating potato? Sure, why not. This figure is now available as solo printable paper miniature. The download features a PDF with four layers of different colors. It also contains a Photoshop file for your own custom modifications or colors. www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228237/Alien-D-Solo-Paper-Mini
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Post by Papercraft Warrior on Dec 7, 2017 4:33:21 GMT -9
I think you're probably correct. Most of the problems seem to be with the adventurer types. It's hard to get a good contrast and not lose facial expression maybe? The whole head is 3-5mm circle when printed. Looking from afar, a large amount of details becomes too small to be noticeable in the crowd. At that scale, a rough (and simple) cartoon sketch can sometimes look better than detailed drawing. There is a possibility that your drawings are too elaborate at the scale they are made for. You have a great talent, but the medium you use (tiny paper cutouts) forces limitations of its own choosing. If you prefer to do more detailed drawings, you could try to market them to the 54mm crowd, the Inquisitor and similar games can use them. Or just rename them to "Giants and Valkyries" and smuggle them out to 25-30mm crowd at 45-60mm size. EDIT: There are many miniatures in the free monthly hoards that print well. Take a look at them and see what could work for you. Good luck.
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Post by wyvern on Dec 7, 2017 13:30:49 GMT -9
I'd agree with Papercraft Warrior that your designs, while excellent, are far too detailed in places to work well as 25-30mm scale minis. For example, the wood texture on the weapon haft of the Orc A preview image, and the texture on its boots, have far too many fine lines for clarity, which can lead to an indistinct appearance once printed. While it may be useful to have pro-printed examples for advertising/display purposes, it's important to remember that many - perhaps most - purchasers/potential purchasers of such minis will be using inkjet printers at home, so if you can't get a good, crisp mini to print on that kind of machine too (using photo-quality paper and print settings), that's liable to be reflected in purchaser comments/reviews.
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Post by jeremyhartillos on Dec 8, 2017 0:19:31 GMT -9
Thanks for the input guys! I'll try to keep these tips in mind. I think a part of the problem is that I'm hedging my bets a little with every figure because I'm also trying to sell them as stock art. So, the extra details creep in bit by bit.
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