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BiggAdd
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Hello!
I've been going over this idea for a while now and I have finally decided to go ahead on some tutorials covering some Photoshop nonsense and maybe some Cinema 4D shiny things.

I'll probably get started on creating the videos in a few weeks, but what I would like to know is what do you want to see?

I've got a few images here that I intend to cover:









Along the way I would hope to get a across certain techniques and cover features that Photoshop/Cinema 4D has to offer.

Cheers,
BiggAdd

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Sounds good dude, thanks.


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This looks really cool. I'll definitely read/watch the tutorials! I'd love to add some of those cool effects to my WIP website!

Quote: "but what I would like to know is what do you want to see?"
I'd love to see you cover basic techniques and go up to advanced stuff. But that would probably take a heap of your time


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Thanks for your comments.

Quote: "I'd love to see you cover basic techniques and go up to advanced stuff. But that would probably take a heap of your time"

That would be fine. I intend to make this a regular project to undertake. I was going to avoid doing the basic stuff because sometimes it can get quite dull, But if it's what people want then I'd be happy to do it.

Cheers!

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Posted: 24th Apr 2008 22:39 Edited at: 24th Apr 2008 22:40
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Added to favorites! I have CS3 and I can't wait to use the power of it!

EDIT: basic up to advanced would be great!

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YEAH!! I can't wait to see what you;ll do with these tutorials BigAdd!


Thanks BigAdd!!
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'Photoshop from the Master himself'



Should be a good read. Schweet photosop skillz.

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Excellent; I may have to link to your work from BGD. I've always enjoyed looking for your new sigs, etc. Thanks for taking the time.

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I'll have to get started on creating these videos then! I'll start to plan them out soon!

Cheers.

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Quote: "I'll have to get started on creating these videos then!"

Awesome!

Will you make anew thread? Or post in this one?


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Posted: 25th Apr 2008 13:33 Edited at: 25th Apr 2008 13:33
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Who knows... Only time will tell. I'll let everybody know where they are posted when they are up.

What resolution do you guys want the videos? 800x600?

Cheers.

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Anything's fine. Are you using Camtasia with Zoom & Pan?


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I'll Probably do it just a fixed screen. I find zoom and pan quite annoying. Also if I'm updating layers etc, it is useful to see what is going on in the project.

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In that case, can the video res. be a decent size? Such as 800X600 as you already suggested.

Thanks!


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Quote: "I'll Probably do it just a fixed screen. I find zoom and pan quite annoying. Also if I'm updating layers etc, it is useful to see what is going on in the project.

Cheers,
BiggAdd "


When zoomed i think the screen follows mouse. I find this method best because it helps follow better. Check out "You suck at photoshop" videos at youtube

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Interesting. But the problem is I use a graphics tablet, So the mouse will be going all over the place. I'll try both and see which one works out better.

Cheers,
BiggAdd.

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Very nice of you to make these tutorials BiggAdd Just a question, since you appear to use a lot of photoshop, do you know of any tutorials that explain making vectorized work? Sort of like that background on your sig. Or will this be covered in one of your tutorials? Thanks.

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I'm not sure of any tutorials myself, But I'll definitely cover it.
How do you mean by vectorized though? Do you mean the sort of drippy cloud, paint splash sky style? Or do you mean vector art, by layering a load of shapes to make an image?

Cheers,
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Alriiight xD

Can't wait for these. Thanks.

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Please im begging for mercy, please dont kill me!

*Cough* So what was I saying?

(im dieing for these...)
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*Checks mailback and leaves*

That is incredibly generous of you, BiggAdd!

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Hey can't wait for these. You're amazing at Photoshop.


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Heh! Thanks guys . Give me a couple of weeks to get through exams and what not. Unlike Seppuku, some of us still have work.

What do you guys want to see covered first?

Cheers,
BiggAdd

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The basics, of course!

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I would prefer the "Style" one. It's very nice looking.




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Posted: 28th Apr 2008 23:22 Edited at: 28th Apr 2008 23:24
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Could do. What I intend to do is cover the basics as I go along, So every time I use a tool I haven't covered, I will go over it before hand so you know how it works.
Also distributing the photoshop files along with the release of the video.

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Awesome.
I personally like "boo" the best. And "type".

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I really like the 'MADGAMERS' one, I'd love to see a tutorial for that.

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I haven't lost interest just life got in the way. I'm also expecting to get my brand new computer as we speak (type) so I will really be able to use Photoshop at max!

I'm glad that your covering the basics, cause I don't know much about art, terminology, or other stuff! I'm really looking forward to these!


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Awesome! I'm looking forward to this. As far as video size goes and all that, I'm a bit of a fan of the way Andrew Kramer does his tutorials at http://www.videocopilot.net. I'm not sure how he compresses it or whatever but they're pretty good quality picture and quick to load.

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@The Crazy: I think you messed up with your sig, the html isn't a link, and it would be cool to be able to click the banner and be directed there. Nice and funny site though, I enjoyed the grunt soulja boy

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Ok the first tutorial is in the newsletter. Only a quickie, not too exciting but its a start.

Steve has agreed to give me a monthly spot, So hopefully I will be able to give you something better for next time.

Cheers,
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Modesty will get you nowhere I've watched it even though I thought I knew the topic inside out - I still learnt something.

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Gettin it now!
EDIT: I cant find the video - all I see is links to the textures.
EDIT2: Now I see it, it didnt show up in my newsletter copy. Can you post up a downloadable?

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Wow!
This is amazing tut, you taught me how to use clone tool
(yeah never knew how to use it)
and this is my faviourite reuslt thus far:
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Watched it, it was awesome, but like I said, can you please host it and make it downloadable so I can have a permanant database of your fantastic tutorials on my pc?

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Quote: "Modesty will get you nowhere I've watched it even though I thought I knew the topic inside out - I still learnt something."

Cheers Steve

Glad you all like the tutorial. Some nice work there LT tatters.

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Watched it, it was awesome, but like I said, can you please host it and make it downloadable so I can have a permanant database of your fantastic tutorials on my pc?"

What I will do is set up a website soon, I will put the tutorials up for download a few weeks after they are up in the newsletter.

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Yays!

EDIT: playing around w/ photoshop...



STILL A NOOB!!

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I'm sure you could just grab it from the newsletter -[href]files.thegamecreators.com/newsletter/Tut1.swf[/href]
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all that i can get from the news letter are the textures? am i doing something wrong?


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never mind, i got it to work with a link above. thanks
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Certainly, there is a video on the latest newletter...I have no Idea why you're getting this?
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Maybe if I right click save as the above will work...

EDIT: GOT IT! Except I have to open in internet explorer... It works for now. Thanks.

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Nice Biggadd. very nice. Did you go to/are you in school for graphic design? Or are you self-taught? I myself learned most of photoshop by myself in high school. I'm currently in my third semester at the Pittsburgh technical institute for multimedia design. So I'm learning some cool tricks with photoshop/premier/flash/indesign/illustrator. Although I don't really like illustrator.
Anyway, your work is very good. I'll have to watch your tutorials and see if you know something my professors don't! (Or at least haven't taught us yet.)

EDIT: Lol. Just started watching your tutorial, you answered both my questions in the first minute! sorry.

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he is self-taught.
and so am I in some areas(textures.)

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Just done a mock up of my website. Not final, The logo is just a placeholder for now.

What do you think?


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thats 1 fine website you got there. Thinking of selling templates?

oh and if you need webhosting + domain ill hook u up cheaper cause i like your work


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Nice!
Keep it up Adam.

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Beautiful site!

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That is awesome Adam.


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Bigadd, I'd hook you up for free if you need hosting


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