Its all black and white, but how?

Afflict · Mon 27/02/2006 18:26:29

Wow looks great only two colors. Well i think shadows pretty much stay the same and Loomis gives very accurate ways of these formulas and technique in calculating them.

lo_res_man · Mon 27/02/2006 20:40:26

thanx Creed Malay, thanx Afflict, and thanx Trumgottist. I'll be posting a higher res (640/480) pic, for you people who want that.

lo_res_man · Mon 27/02/2006 22:14:36

And here it is!

I am attempting, in this picture, to create an imposing building like a ziggurat or a cathedral. took me a few hours total.

nihilyst · Mon 27/02/2006 22:19:46

Hi, lo_res_man.

I really like this b/w-style. You've managed to give them a lot atmosphere. Onyl thing that stands out is the bright side of that obelisk, that in fact is in the shadow of the ziggurat. But that's probably intended.

cheers
nihilyst

lo_res_man · Mon 27/02/2006 22:27:21

Your right! now that you mention it, it is rather jarring. will edit an get back to you.

lo_res_man · Tue 28/02/2006 22:06:26

I edit,I edit and I edit again

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I won't be able to any more for a while, :'( my computers down

DragonRose · Wed 01/03/2006 15:23:55

You might want to look at some comic book inking tutorials.

http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/sharp_inking/shinking.html
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/inking/ink.html

These two are really aimed at someone working with pen and ink, but they're good examples of how to use light and shadow in monochrome.

lo_res_man · Wed 01/03/2006 19:52:36

Thanx DragonRose! Will do!

Ionias · Wed 01/03/2006 21:06:16

Nice background. I like the edges and harshness of this one. Although I prefered the obelisk before you changed it.

lo_res_man · Wed 01/03/2006 21:11:46

how about I move the obelisk, somewere else? that way no shadow problems and I can keep my style. I can't for a while though, computers down. :'(

Ionias · Wed 01/03/2006 21:19:35

I don't think you need to move it. I wouldn't even worry much about exactness of the shading in a style that's this polarized. Just my 2 cents.

Desmond · Wed 01/03/2006 21:33:05

I saw this and thought of your project... maybe it will inspire you:

(It does have a bit of grey, but it's definitely not "greyscale.")

lo_res_man · Wed 01/03/2006 22:09:08

My thanx! Yes it is very inspiring! I just love some of those buildings.Many thanx indeed, friend Desmond!