anuj Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's like, ridiculous amounts of awesome. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060544291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViceDog Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060544313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 The prisoners climbing the wall is a very nice detail. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060544335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasilyrud Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 First of all, why is the road piece provided in the first post lighter than the rest of the roads in the "block"? And, who is going to place the new submissions into the old block, or are we making a brand new one? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHairedFreakyGuy Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 And, who is going to place the new submissions into the old block, or are we making a brand new one? Viddy has the block saved as .psd file, so he can just move each "block" around how he wishes. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasilyrud Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 This is my first try at pixel art as well. Once again I raise the issue of the difference between the tone of the blank block in the first post, and the tone used in the city: Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Added the darker blank block to first post, nice job on your first building. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy-Vercetti19 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Has anyone got any good tutorials for this? I tried earlier and fudged it up big time. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift-Kingz Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Same here... anyone? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 You can use this tutorial to learn the basics. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViceDog Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) - edit Edited June 20, 2011 by ViceDog Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060545636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo. Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 You can use this tutorial to learn the basics. That tutorial its a great place to start. This is my first try at this. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060546580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNRATED69 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I think I'm finished. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060547077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHairedFreakyGuy Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 These are some great submissions, and hence the reason I ain't submitted mine since, everytime I see one of yours posted, I want to change mine and improve it. Am like 60% done on mine now, just adding some finishing touches. That roof is still looking dodgy to me, but no biggie. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060547099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstaMasha Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Am currently in the process of making Roma's Express Car Service Don't expect much, I'm not very good EDIT: My fail of an attempt at Roman's Cab Service I used this image as reference Edited June 20, 2011 by MonstaMasha Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060547207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Nice job Rojo, looks awesome for a first try, Unrated, you should make the shadow cast on bushes, other than that is great Monsta, there is no empty space next to the building, use this for better precision (street view map) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060547847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstaMasha Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Cheers Narcis I only left it like that because I had only so far done the cab service, not whatever was next to it. I'll do it soon enough Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060547929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnero Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Might give this a try, I shall practice first. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060547993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuj Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Been playing WAAAAAAAAY too much MW2 lately Thinking about adding a Harrier and detailing a land battle. Only spent about 20 minutes so far getting the shape right. edit - and yeah I know it's literally 25-30 feet off the ground right now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060548493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmachine Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) @Rojo.: How can that be your first try? That's absolutely amazing! Giving this a try too. Don't know what I am making, but it has a parking lot! Oh, and what programs do you guys use? Paint is limited, but Photoshop is a bit tedious. Is there any software specifically for pixel art? Edited June 21, 2011 by Edmachine Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060548504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcis_speed6 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Oh, and what programs do you guys use? Paint is limited, but Photoshop is a bit tedious. Is there any software specifically for pixel art? I made mine with photoshop, select stuff with rectangular marquee tool, so you have crisp squares. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060548733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNRATED69 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Unrated, you should make the shadow cast on bushes D'oh! I forgot about that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060548929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo. Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Nice job Rojo, looks awesome for a first try @Rojo.: How can that be your first try? That's absolutely amazing! Thanks, I've been reading many tutorials on this stuff and took my time, just requires a lot of patience. All of you guys are doing a fantastic job, looking forward to see future submissions. Oh, and what programs do you guys use? Paint is limited, but Photoshop is a bit tedious. Is there any software specifically for pixel art? Agree with the thing about photoshop being tedious, thats why I'm using GraphicsGale, it's not better than photoshop by any chance but I just find it easier to work on these kind of things. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstaMasha Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I use this program called Acorn. Its a Mac program, and I only use the trial, but it works Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmachine Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 The thing I like about Paint is the line tool. You can see the line you are about to draw pixel to pixel, but on Photoshop, it's a rectangle and then it makes a shape thing, not just pixels on a layer. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoPoker Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Rojo: Amazing work on your first piece, I really hope to see a couple more submissions from you. Vicedog: I fixed the highlight on your roof so you don't need to update it now. I like your basketball court, skylights and ambulance, bro. Monsta: I haven't added your building yet because it seems kind of boring compared to the rest of the city. Do you think you could throw some air-conditioners, skylights or something else on the roof? You know, to spice it up a little more? Narcis: Lovely. Vasilyrud: Nice job, I especially like the hammer sign. And thanks for pointing out the messed template, you saved me a headache. Unrated: Added your house despite the fact that it's as big as a department store. I still do 80% of my work in Paint and usually only move over to PS for a shadow layer or maybe opacity changes for windows if it's a large-scale piece. I just like how simple Paint is and like Edmachine said, its line tool is the bomb. Anyhow, update: Edited June 21, 2011 by VideoPoker Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHairedFreakyGuy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Still got some touches to do, and am not actually that happy with the outcome. Meh, I can count this one as a test. Few problems though, I can't do pixel text so am f*cked on what to do with the white signs, and also, lack of detail. Any suggestions/critiscm/comments? *Edit*...sh*t, I kinda suck. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokas. Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 it looks cool, but shadow on the building is bad, it's not any darker and color is even more intense. Besides it look good Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoPoker Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Couple quick things that might make it seem a little less bland: - another door by the bus, with maybe a row of windows on the ground floor - at least a couple windows on the left side of the building - small paved area with concrete benches or something in front of the main entrance - vents, pipes, air-conditioners, etc. for the roof - shadow on the right side as Rokas mentioned - maybe even a bit of texture on some surfaces (gravel on the roof, stucco or brick on the walls) Also, that tutorial Narcis posted had a little section about text. I'd definitely try that out if you're unable to draw some iso text. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHairedFreakyGuy Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Cheers guys. It wasn't until I'd posted it that I noticed how bland it looked. I've been concentrating on getting the main shape finished, and just need to get some detail on it now. Was even worse as I started out without knowing what I was creating, so am stuck now. Cheers. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/479184-official-pixel-block-topic/?do=findComment&comment=1060549487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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