C&C on a dude in leather (3rd update, sideview)

skw · Mon 20/06/2005 23:38:16

EDIT No. 3: Added the right sideview.

EDIT No. 2: I've followed the ProgZmax's tip and downloaded Pro Motion, a software for pixelwork. It was my first try on this stuff, but anyway I think it's not so bad. Well, take a look:

Feel it isn't the last edit for this character. Things I've improved this time: face (I like that one on Prog's edit, but I don't want to change the previous personage of this character), leather (shading, as you see) and legs so simply everything. Also broaden his torso and legs by these 2 pixels.

So whaddya think this time?

EDIT No. 1: Ok, new shot here:

I used up the der.uwe's pallete and added the following things: legs, shoes, a metal rod in his right hand (also edited) and shaved his shapes (as well face) a little. Probably the head is too big now and something is wrong with his left hand. I'll change it soon. C&C would be pleased.

Quote from: jasonjkay on Tue 21/06/2005 12:53:45
I think the beard looks wierd, but that could just be me. I have no idea how to improve it.

What do you mean by that? Is it better now?

ORIGINAL:

Hi! I was boring tonight (it's 12:30 AM now), so finally I've started working on a sprite for my upcoming game, Insanity (still the working title). After around 15 minutes of MS Paint work I drew this guy in leather jacket. . . and certain problem has appeared.

I need some advice, unfortunately I don't have any idea to do the legs good. Maybe I'm just tired after the whole day of work or something. . . Dunno. Anyway it'll be nice to see your attempts here. He's supposed to wear a blue or black jeans and some black trainers / shoes / boots (don't know what'll fit better).

Chicky · Tue 21/06/2005 00:24:17

Lovely sprite!

It's 12:23 here at the moment, so i can sympathise with you a little

i had a quick shot at the legs and edited the hands a little, hope you like it.

der.uwe · Tue 21/06/2005 12:01:28

hi, i tried it too. i also made the shoulders a little bit smaller.

skw · Tue 21/06/2005 12:26:06

der.uwe: You always do good paintovers, so this one's as well - almost perfect. The only thing that I'd change is that he looks like crooked to his right side a little. I love your colour edit - that's it!!1

Chicky: Not bad, but aren't these boots a bit too big / weird? Drawing shoes is my real horror, I must say. . . Also, I like your hands edit -- I made it very quickly, without paying attention to details.

jasonjkay · Tue 21/06/2005 12:53:45

I think the beard looks wierd, but that could just be me. I have no idea how to improve it.

Paper Carnival · Tue 21/06/2005 17:22:13

The edit is great, but there's something about it I don't like
Original:

Quick edit:

I'm not sure if I improved it or if I made it worse, but I hope it helps

skw · Tue 21/06/2005 22:13:28

Ok, thanx Guybrush. I've just uploaded the new edit (Ctrl+F5 to refresh). Better?

Drawken · Wed 22/06/2005 01:16:30

My quick edit. What I did was raise his waist so that it was about half way between the third head down. I also brought in his shoulders a bit and lengthened his arms and legs to make him look evenly proportioned.

Lionheart · Wed 22/06/2005 03:04:40

Drawken it looks like his jacket is tucked into his pants now.

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Wed 22/06/2005 04:23:27

I really like the jacket, but the rest of the art did not seem to be up to the same level of detail, so I might have went a bit overboard

1. I re-shaded everything, making the highlights seem more like the material was black
2. Changed pants to black (I think it looks better)
3. Made legs and arms wider
4. New face
5. The rod in his hand looked like a wand so I made it jagged
6. new legs and feet

Lionheart · Wed 22/06/2005 04:32:18

Prog, thats incredible, too bad this wasn't 10 years ago, then i am sure sierra would have wanted you to work for them

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Wed 22/06/2005 04:43:43

I appreciate the compliment, Lionheart. Just wait till you see the tech demo for Darkmoor Manor

skw · Wed 22/06/2005 08:25:11

Thanx for the tip, Drawken -- it'll be really useful.

Prog! Your paintovers always blow me down and this one, as well is almost perfect!

It truly reminds me of early 90's Sierra games and I just love your shading style -- it's close to that, what I want. Thanx a lot!

Oh, and by the way. . . his jeans should be the most detailed part, 'cause I've done them in PSP (instead of the jacket and MR. Paint).

=The=Brat= · Wed 22/06/2005 13:52:18

you drew that in MS paint! :o

skw · Wed 22/06/2005 17:11:30

Quote from: TheBrat499 on Wed 22/06/2005 13:52:18
you drew that in MS paint! :o

Yep, everything except jeans.

I have some troubles with shading the jacket in Prog's style. In what program did you make yer paintover? Bet it's Photoshop? I've got only a small experience of using this beast. $:-\$

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Wed 22/06/2005 21:26:50

I use Pro Motion...Can't stand photoshop for pixel work, it's like using a tank to kill a fly

=The=Brat= · Fri 24/06/2005 01:25:11

PRo Motion eh?!

DanClarke · Fri 24/06/2005 01:29:09

Quote from: ProgZmax on Wed 22/06/2005 21:26:50
I use Pro Motion...Can't stand photoshop for pixel work, it's like using a tank to kill a fly

once you know your shortcuts etc, its actually very easy.

skw · Fri 24/06/2005 13:32:42

Okay, gentlemen. . . but what's with the sprite?

skw · Sun 26/06/2005 10:20:55

Ok, now (before I'll start working on a next view) I need some C&C on the sideview I've added yesterday. Hit Ctrl+F5, I was changing it a few times.

I feel his face needs some improvement, but have no idea how to do that. Can anyone help? :'(