Author Topic: Drawing Aztecs and Details (Read 3039 times)

StarkillerTFU2 · « **on:** December 31, 2010, 12:21:09 PM »

Hey guys, i?m tryng to make new textures for several ships in BC(SNS Akira, Galaxy and others) and i?d like to know which program you generally use for drawing aztecs and details.

~STK

Bones · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:40:07 PM »

Paint shop pro 8.10, I'm using it from the very beginning, also I have Photoshop CS 1 but usually I'm using PSP 8 because vector drawing works much faster ;)

oh and all you need for aztec drawing is Vector tool set to point-to-point drawing, that tool is present in every graphic editor ;)

I recommend you PSP 8 or 9, it's cheap and easy to use for starters.

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2010, 03:31:50 PM »

if you don't have the money for the latest full version of photoshop CS, Photoshop Elements is a lot cheaper, while it doesn't have all the fancy features of the full version, it will get you where you need to go.

King Class Scout · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2010, 04:03:02 PM »

*starts taking notes* this is the one area of texturing I just can't pull off. I can't get some of the "radial" elements i've had other people tell me about to work at all (i don't have a Polar Coordinates command)

StarkillerTFU2 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2010, 04:18:30 PM »

Quote from: ACES_HIGH on December 31, 2010, 03:31:50 PM

if you don't have the money for the latest full version of photoshop CS, Photoshop Elements is a lot cheaper, while it doesn't have all the fancy features of the full version, it will get you where you need to go.

i might just search for its portable version, cause i already have photoshop CS3 and CS5, both portable versions, obviously.

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2011, 01:08:44 AM »

I like to use Paint.net for vector drawing and aztecing because it has a very complex line tool with a 4 point curve feature too. And it's free... only problem is there is no alpha channel making thing.....

Bones · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2011, 05:43:01 AM »

Quote from: King Class Scout on December 31, 2010, 04:03:02 PM

*starts taking notes* this is the one area of texturing I just can't pull off. I can't get some of the "radial" elements i've had other people tell me about to work at all (i don't have a Polar Coordinates command)

it is present in paint shop pro 8 and 9

and in PS CS1,2,3,4,5 ;)

Lurok91 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2011, 08:16:00 AM »

Quote from: deadthunder2_0 on January 01, 2011, 01:08:44 AM

... only problem is there is no alpha channel making thing.....

free DXTBmp has a great alpha channel making facility. Prefer it to Photoshop when have to create alphas (as often do for BC) and use all the the time

MarkyD · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2011, 04:08:12 PM »

I was just ABOUT to jump in and help out here, but seeing as the guy is banned this thread needs shutting down

Darkthunder · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2011, 04:28:41 PM »

Banned for mod theft I believe. Specifically, using someone else's work and passing it off as his own.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:05:15 PM »

http://bc-central.net/forums/index.php/topic,8153.0.html
i personally contacted both creators of the models Starkiller was trying to say were his WIPs and then later said he got permission...
upon corresponding with them, Starkiller was permabanned...

anyway, i figured id leave this thread here for future reference, as it does contain good info for anyone else who might ask the same question later...

King Class Scout · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:08:54 PM »

thanks, Jimmy...'cause aztecs are the only thing I can't pull off. i was serious about taking notes.

MarkyD · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:17:43 PM »

No, Jimmy, I appreciate you (MOD) status and the postiton you hold regardless (The guys like you no matter what - firm but fair)

You always float that line well hence yo got your position of mod, but this thread needs deleting!!!!

You want to do textures:- Use Photoshop... if thats not an option use Paint Shop Pro!!!

You want to draw aztecs then do them manually, its the best way.. for a saucer use polar coordiantes.

I understand the question, but lets leave that to respectable members of the comunity.. this idiot should be remebered for nothing !!!

KCS: mate aztecs should be drawn in slowly, and detailed.. thats the diff !!!

ok rant over just dont want this place spoiled

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:27:43 PM »

Quote from: markyd on January 05, 2011, 05:17:43 PM

this idiot should be remebered for nothing !!!

quite the contrary - the name should be remembered and known as a thief and a liar for what he is - thats why i deleted all his other threads, leaving that one (and this one also, since it actually seemed helpful for others in the future) lol ;)

MarkyD · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:33:25 PM »

Roger that, your the boss. ;)

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:34:33 PM »

dont question me

now go get me a beer

lol j/k

Dalek · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:52:32 PM »

It just saddens me that some people have to resort to such methods these days...

MarkyD · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:54:12 PM »

True..

Now you both have cookies, lets just go eat.

King Class Scout · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:54:41 PM »

*gets the beer, instead*

at least I've got PSP...but I've got 7.02 from a "legacy" comp from 10 years ago.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:58:15 PM »

Quote from: Dalek on January 05, 2011, 05:52:32 PM

It just saddens me that some people have to resort to such methods these days...

it's life... alot of people are disgusting and dishonest in life lol

also he underestimated the professionalism and wide-scoped knowledge of BCC modders to their art and what is out there as they appreciate other artists in the field... and from what i understand, he isnt very pleasant in BCFiles comments either...
ah well, BC has a long list of those types in the last 8 years anyway, believe me lol

Quote from: markyd on January 05, 2011, 05:54:12 PM

lets just go eat.

Quote from: King Class Scout on January 05, 2011, 05:54:41 PM

*gets the beer, instead*

but ya.. aztecs and stuff lol

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Author Topic: Drawing Aztecs and Details (Read 3039 times)