for Der Alta.. or Eko

[Der Alta]

I usually start with 640x480 and then reduce it after I've got my image laid out. I add the finishing touches (overlays, meshes, opacity) at the regular size (320x240).

[rudeboy]

Originally Posted by Bert336

what do u mean? hit me up on AIM: Intranceweetrust

i will, if need be.. i appreciate it man.

Originally Posted by Der Alta

I usually start with 640x480 and then reduce it after I've got my image laid out. I add the finishing touches (overlays, meshes, opacity) at the regular size (320x240).

and also thanks to you.

[n99hockey]

Originally Posted by Der Alta

I usually start with 640x480 and then reduce it after I've got my image laid out. I add the finishing touches (overlays, meshes, opacity) at the regular size (320x240).

just wondering...

why do you start with the images oversized?

[Bert336]

I think he does it so he can see the detail better...for instance when doing it on a 320x240 and zoom in the detail isn't as sharp since the pixels are being blown up to the max.. that would be my guess lol

[rudeboy]

Originally Posted by Bert336

I think he does it so he can see the detail better...for instance when doing it on a 320x240 and zoom in the detail isn't as sharp since the pixels are being blown up to the max.. that would be my guess lol

i was thinking the same and that is also the reason i did it w/ what i was doing...

[n99hockey]

Originally Posted by Bert336

I think he does it so he can see the detail better...for instance when doing it on a 320x240 and zoom in the detail isn't as sharp since the pixels are being blown up to the max.. that would be my guess lol

that makes sense...good thought!

[Prosper]

Not sure what you're exactly trying to do, if you already got it or whatever, but I think I can drop some general PS skinning thoughts here since it's already getting a bit OT

1. I start with a 320*213 image (File -> New)
2. Open the image you want as background image
3. Copy it into the 320*213 image
4. Resize/Position with Strg+T (Free Transforming)

Then add windows/style etc in the 320*213 image.

Just my 2 cents.

BTW I'm working with PS CS3. Those steps should work with all PS versions, and also GIMP I think.

PS: This is just how I'm handling Landscape only skins... Vox ones are a bit more complex, but I guess you don't mind about that :D

[Der Alta]

Originally Posted by Bert336

I think he does it so he can see the detail better...for instance when doing it on a 320x240 and zoom in the detail isn't as sharp since the pixels are being blown up to the max.. that would be my guess lol

That is why I start working at a bigger scale. Doing the layout and the opacity/combination and working the layering and effects out, goes much easier at a larger scale.

Its also much easier to hide mistakes at a large scale, so they aren't seen at a smaller scale.

[n99hockey]

Originally Posted by Der Alta

That is why I start working at a bigger scale. Doing the layout and the opacity/combination and working the layering and effects out, goes much easier at a larger scale.

Its also much easier othide mistakes at a large scale, so they aren't seen at a smaller scale.

cool ill have to give that a try