making a dome look curvy

Dave Gilbert · Mon 29/05/2006 23:46:52

Any pointers? I'm happy with the overall composition, but that dome is driving me batty. Any shading I add to this just turns it into a poorly pixelated pile of poo. Help is definitely appreciated.

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Khris · Tue 30/05/2006 00:15:28

Here's my shot at it:

(Corrected the dome's perspective, too)

Dave Gilbert · Tue 30/05/2006 00:16:54

Hm. Good call on the perspective. That's probably why it was bulging out when I tried shading it.

Evil · Tue 30/05/2006 00:40:19

Khris's edit is good, but another shade along the largest grey spot would help. Some panels would help make it look more domey too.

Fizz · Tue 30/05/2006 06:04:33

a very definde highlight, and some dithering to smoothen things out.

dsg_charly · Tue 30/05/2006 08:42:57

Base of the dome (I mean the gray squares) doesn't match with the overall style.

Maybe removing some stone outline will give the picture more homogeneity.

seaduck · Tue 30/05/2006 15:00:23

Remember, strong, dark outlines are not your friends.Ã,Â

big brother · Tue 30/05/2006 16:04:39

Surely I'm not the only one to find this latest edit titillating?

Khris · Tue 30/05/2006 21:44:59

I know mine's very basic and far from ideal, but the latest isn't only titillating to the max (had to look it up

), the dome looks like a square tent now.

Maybe I'll do another edit if I'm in the mood, watch out for it

[here].

dsg_charly · Wed 31/05/2006 09:09:17

Quote from: KhrisMUC on Tue 30/05/2006 21:44:59
I know mine's very basic and far from ideal, but the latest isn't only titillating to the max (had to look it up ), the dome looks like a square tent now.

Maybe I'll do another edit if I'm in the mood, watch out for it

[here].

If you mean seaduck paintover, I think it's good. Perhaps making the transitions between colors on the dome mor smooth, but apart of that, seems great.

aussie · Wed 31/05/2006 14:00:41

Hi Davy!

Here's my take. I love the other two, especially Khrismuc's (you'll notice I kinda painted over it).

BTW, I don't think this improves the other paintovers. I just feel it may suit your style a bit better.

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Remember, strong, dark outlines are not your friends.

C'mon, sometimes they are...Ã,Â

n3tgraph · Wed 31/05/2006 15:02:17

Nice paintover Aussie

I still miss the gigantic telescope

Dave Gilbert · Thu 01/06/2006 01:50:39

Thanks, everyone! Seaduck, those reflections are lovely. It actually looks like metal, now. Although I agree with BB when he says "titilating."