Background Blitz GREEN 18/11 - 03/12 2010 WINNER ANNOUNCED

Armageddon · Mon 06/12/2010 02:20:12

Pinback how do you get that awesome pixel look on what looks-like hi-res art?

Wonkyth · Mon 06/12/2010 03:02:05

When he scales it, it becomes granulated.

Mad · Mon 06/12/2010 09:02:04

Idea - Bob Bannerman
Atmosphere - Pinback
Design - Pinback
Composition - Oraxon
Technique - Pinback

Really nice piece there, Pinback. It's especially nice seeing some more colour creeping into your work

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Pinback · Mon 06/12/2010 13:13:30

Quote from: Armageddon on Mon 06/12/2010 02:20:12
Pinback how do you get that awesome pixel look on what looks-like hi-res art?

The magic of re-sizing! I re-size in Microsoft Paint as it gives just the right look, usually a reduction of 33%. I also convert the pictures to limited palette PNG's too, so I can reduce the gradient effect of photoshop brushes, and thus achieve a very pixellated look.

Daniel Thomas · Tue 07/12/2010 01:34:53

Ok, I'll let the voting go on for a few more hours.
I think at least the participant could spare a few minutes to vote.
Keep them coming!

Matt Frith · Tue 07/12/2010 01:53:00

Idea - Oraxon
Atmosphere - Oraxon
Design - Pinback
Composition - Pinback
Technique - Oraxon

Ilyich · Tue 07/12/2010 09:26:37

Idea - Pinback
Atmosphere - Pinback
Design - oraxon
Composition - oraxon
Technique - Pinback

Quote from: Calin Leafshade on Sun 05/12/2010 19:28:41

Quote from: Pinback on Fri 03/12/2010 18:40:20
I kinda wanted to use a scene from Blackadder as my entry-

Percy: "Could it be m'lord, that I hold here in my mortal hands a nugget of purest green?"

But that would've taken time, and patience- of which I have niether!

I will never forgive you for not doing this.

You are dead to me now.

Agreed. We hate you now. Still, a great underwater backgound. And it's not brown.

Daniel Thomas · Tue 07/12/2010 13:27:25

OK guys, voting closed!

Thanks everyone who participated and voted.

Winner.. Pinback! Take it away.

Pinback · Tue 07/12/2010 15:04:36

Good round guys, and great entry Oraxon- it was a pleasure to compete with you.

And yeah, I'm never going to live down that Blackadder mention!

oraxon · Tue 07/12/2010 17:47:41

Quote from: Pinbackit was a pleasure to compete with you

The pleasure was mine. Great to see everyone's designs. Thanks for the Microsoft Paint tip!

Armageddon · Wed 08/12/2010 05:47:13

Quote from: Pinback on Mon 06/12/2010 13:13:30
Quote from: Armageddon on Mon 06/12/2010 02:20:12
Pinback how do you get that awesome pixel look on what looks-like hi-res art?

The magic of re-sizing! I re-size in Microsoft Paint as it gives just the right look, usually a reduction of 33%. I also convert the pictures to limited palette PNG's too, so I can reduce the gradient effect of photoshop brushes, and thus achieve a very pixellated look.

What is your original size?

Wonkyth · Wed 08/12/2010 07:38:20

...33% bigger...

Pinback · Wed 08/12/2010 07:50:58

Quote from: wonkyth on Wed 08/12/2010 07:38:20
...33% bigger...

My 320 x 200 BG's are painted on a 'canvas' about 1000 pixels across. I reduce to 33% of the original size.
Sorry I kinda mis-explained it before.

Wonkyth · Wed 08/12/2010 08:00:28

Aww, that completely ruins the drollness of my statement.

Congrats hip hip hurrwhereismywallpaperdammit?!

Pinback · Wed 08/12/2010 16:49:16

Quote from: wonkyth on Wed 08/12/2010 08:00:28
Aww, that completely ruins the drollness of my statement.

Congrats hip hip hurrwhereismywallpaperdammit?!

I'm busy - termites are assaulting my studio in full force! Little wood eating assholes ruin everything!