Time for an old favourite. Last time I did this was one of the most successful and educational activities we've had here, so I figured we could have another go.
The idea is simple; use this rough sketch which I whipped up this morning before my breakfast cereals as a reference; paint it over or just keep it in your mind.
Develop the image into a functional background for a game (as good as it can get; the view and perspective is not perfect for a game anyway).
This activity will run until the end of the year, so take your time.
(http://www.nolore.com/hilltops.jpg)
I look forward to seeing many different styles and techniques.
Excellent, the last time we did this there were some great results :)
I took the liberty of converting it black and white.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Haddas/Other/hilltopsBW.jpg
Quote from: Haddas on Thu 09/12/2004 16:01:19
I took the liberty of converting it black and white.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Haddas/Other/hilltopsBW.jpg
Why? Converting to black and white is a single operation in every program out there..
I was wondering when these would come back. This one should turn out great. The concept itself is awesome, I love it.
I didnt have time to enter the first one, but I might enter this. Been meaning to test out the gimp. Great Sketch btw...
I really like that sketch, so I gave it a go. It's a direct paintover with only details changed:
(http://www.faind.com/bernie/paintover_1.gif)
I had a go, I'm happy with the sky, but I'm not sure about the rest.
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/BGcontestentry.gif)
Alec
Andail I just love your artwork! You never cease to make cool things. So, um, yeah. I might take a wack at it.
lol, I almost forgot about this.
Ok, the times are changing, last time we had this comp it reached like four pages of entries, but now people obviously couldn't care less ;)
Ah well, thanks, the two of you who contributed. I'll close this down on friday, in case someone is actually working on a picture.
Either that or they were with family for christmas ::)
I'm working on mine still, Andail
I am working on it too. Since this is not an actual competition, can I post it here and get help? Or can I post it in the Critic's Lounge?
I started working on one too. No idea if I can finish it, but if you could leave it open just a bit longer..
I started working mine. Mine was going to be an actual painting. I've been so tied up with the holidays that I haven't got anything but a few bad sketches.
We haven't had one of these for a while, and probably won't have one after this for a long time either. Give it another month I say.
Here's mine. It's not my normal style, I was mostly just experimenting with all the tools in photoshop. ;D I was going for a dark, foggy, spooky look. I think its a bit pants though.Ã, ::)
(http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/game-haven/hilltops_backgroundcomp.PNG)
this my take on the sketch:
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/Hirender525.jpg)
what do you think?
Wow DarkAngel, that's awesome.
Kind of reminds me of this video a bit:
Siddharta - Platina (http://www.siddharta.net/video/full_wmv/Siddharta_-_Platina_9th_rmx_(full_slo).wmv)
Keep up the good work!
Wow, this is super great, if such background was in a commercial game I would surely buy it ...
May I ask how long did it take you to turn the sketch into this master piece? And which software do you use -I assume it's Photoshop-?
Again, great work.
Oh yeah â€" I forgot to mention the software:
The sky is a composite of photos; everything else was created in 3d with cinema4d R9
The composition was made with Photoshop 8
It took me 5 days to create (it took the computer 2.5 hours to render the 3d)
Cool enterys so far!
I don't think i'll be able to finish mine, unless the dead line is extended.
Anyway, here's my unfinished attempt. I was trying to make it look like castle ruins.
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/newPNG.png)
Well DarkAngels attempt beats the crap out of mine... and its gone past the deadline now anyway :P I give up.
WOOOW DarkAngel7
Yours looks really really great!!