Just a thread to post sprites i am making to show my development over time :D critique is welcome as i am just starting and would love to hear things to help me out. Not really looking forword to the flamers out there though but thats unavoidable haha! Enjoy guys/girls!
First is a water sword. It is supposed to be the inventory shot of it.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/20qlxxk.jpg)
ZOOM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/332bg47.jpg)
Sabre.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/jfap8h.jpg)
ZOOM
(http://i51.tinypic.com/213is1g.jpg)
Sabre, with a flame graphic. Wanted to give it a type of "power-up".
(http://i52.tinypic.com/280rv9u.jpg)
ZOOM
(http://i55.tinypic.com/hsw502.jpg)
Flame sword, i know ive heard some people talking about how they dont care for the new graphic for the IS, so i decided to give it a shot ;) NOT SAYING I DID A BETTER JOB THEN WHOEVER MADE THE NEW SPRITE I JUST WANTED TO VOICE MY IDEA :D PERSONALY I LIKE THE NEW GRAPHIC ;) Enjoy.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2dioo4y.jpg)
ZOOM
(http://i55.tinypic.com/m7xog7.jpg)
War Hammer
(http://i54.tinypic.com/15h0f47.jpg)
ZOOM
(http://i55.tinypic.com/1622xqq.jpg)
Katana
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2qwltv8.png)
ZOOM
(http://i55.tinypic.com/334hx1k.png)
War Pike
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2vns6co.png)
ZOOM
(http://i53.tinypic.com/ncja13.png)
Battle Axe
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5666/battleaxe.png) (http://img508.imageshack.us/i/battleaxe.png/)
Zoom
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5425/battleaxezoom.png) (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/battleaxezoom.png/)
Axe, sorry no zoom of this one :/ it wouldnt work right...
(http://i52.tinypic.com/33ekllc.png)
Alright so i wanted to give spriting a new approach with Delicious giving me alittle more of a guide and this is what i came up with, hopefully its alittle more fine tuned. It's supposed to be an old "Dynasty Era Chinese Monk stick"
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9486/monkstick.png) (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/monkstick.png/)
Alright so now is a crude little Slingshot... I admit i think i could've tried alittle harder with this one and will probably resprite late.
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4926/slingshot.png) (http://img502.imageshack.us/i/slingshot.png/)
2 New daggers i tried with this new technique i tried to grips so tell me what you think!
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1676/daggers.png) (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/daggers.png/)
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4946/daggerresprite.png) (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/daggerresprite.png/)
Okay, I think this has been my best attempt yet, tell me what you guys think :D
3 kinds.
Butchers sword
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7769/butcherblade.png) (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/butcherblade.png/)
(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8314/butcherbladeempty.png) (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/butcherbladeempty.png/)
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7033/butcherbladered.png) (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/butcherbladered.png/)
Light Sabre
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2748/lightsabre.png) (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/lightsabre.png/)
Dragon Sword PROTOTYPE
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2856/dragonsword.png) (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/dragonsword.png/)
Tried a little animation, not very good but its first one ever so.
(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1820/animey.gif) (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/animey.gif/)
Second Animation, alittle better i think.
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1282/lsanimgif.gif) (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/lsanimgif.gif/)
(http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/4650/animatione.gif) (http://img859.imageshack.us/i/animatione.gif/)
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8930/animationqk.gif) (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/animationqk.gif/)
(http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8854/animationvn.gif) (http://img864.imageshack.us/i/animationvn.gif/)
Very nice indeed for a first sprite. Nothing really seems flawed to me, keep up the good work.
Save all images as PNGs. JPGs have noticeably inferior quality to the images.
Quote from: EpicPhailure on January 15, 2011, 09:27:31 PM
Save all images as PNGs. JPGs have noticeably inferior quality to the images.
On top of that, you have transparency with PNGs! (a.k.a the background behind the image is visible)
I thought the water sword was a wizard hat. :(
i wan tthat hammer in the game...
Quote from: Forum on January 21, 2011, 07:12:27 PM
I thought the water sword was a wizard hat. :(
Maybe it is, Maybe it is.
yeh i suggest that you use redo your first sprites and save them as png but i dont really like the way you have shaded the swords but thats just me
Update!!!
Just made a few new weps, 2 axes. Tell me what you guys think. AND i migth end up respirting my old sprites now that i have found a good program and am getting used to it!
Thanks for all the feedback so far fellas :D
Quote from: jackel1994 on February 17, 2011, 06:23:15 PM
Update!!!
Just made a few new weps, 2 axes. Tell me what you guys think. AND i migth end up respirting my old sprites now that i have found a good program and am getting used to it!
Thanks for all the feedback so far fellas :D
Excuse my ignorance and nitpicking, but is that first axe really your own sprite? It outclasses any other sprite you posted by miles.
What program are you currently using?
Quote from: krele on February 17, 2011, 08:50:29 PM
Excuse my ignorance and nitpicking, but is that first axe really your own sprite? It outclasses any other sprite you posted by miles.
Yes it really is mine. I am more comfortable with the program i am using and wanted to make a more complicated sprite.
Also i am using Greenfish.
For most of the weapons, it looks as though you scaled the image rather than zooming in. It's very skewed in comparision to the 1x image.
You should really take more time and care into where you place the pixels. The "Battle Axe" and the latest one, "Axe", is perhaps the worse in terms of that. Try to keep your work clean, limiting your use on colours could help achieve this.
Look at http://www.pixeljoint.com/files/icons/full/whole_set.png for reference. Try to imitate it by zooming close and looking at it carefully as you do your own sword. This is a good way to learn when you're beginning.
Good luck!
Thanks man will try for sure, appreciate your time and concern :D!
You'll definitely achieve something really nice with that attitude towards criticism. You take it like a champ! :)
could I get permission to edit the battle sword to show you how you could approach it?
omg delicious did you do those they are gorgeous you sir have a gift
Quote from: Delicious on February 18, 2011, 06:07:41 PM
You'll definitely achieve something really nice with that attitude towards criticism. You take it like a champ! :)
could I get permission to edit the battle sword to show you how you could approach it?
For sure man, id be honored to see what you could do for it and to take some pointers on it! Only if it's no trouble for you though man!
Quote from: Delicious on February 18, 2011, 03:14:59 PM
For most of the weapons, it looks as though you scaled the image rather than zooming in. It's very skewed in comparision to the 1x image.
You should really take more time and care into where you place the pixels. The "Battle Axe" and the latest one, "Axe", is perhaps the worse in terms of that. Try to keep your work clean, limiting your use on colours could help achieve this.
Look at http://www.pixeljoint.com/files/icons/full/whole_set.png for reference. Try to imitate it by zooming close and looking at it carefully as you do your own sword. This is a good way to learn when you're beginning.
Good luck!
Those look nice :P
Haha, I forgot to mention, but no they're not mine. I hardly ever use anything of mine when I show others reference, it makes me feel to egotistic. :P
Anyways, I did this quickly to show you.
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4615/editwl.png)
I messed with your design a bit, but I tried more or less to stick with the same colors as in your original. It's not perfect, but maybe you can see what could've been done differently?
I don't expect you to know as of yet how to AA (Anti-Analyze) or know what that means, but perhaps you could take up some pixel tutorials on learning how to do it, it can definitely benefit your technique and the appearence of your work. Also, try shifting color hues when you shade, rather just adjusting the brightness/darkness, which will most definitely make your pixels be more attractive in terms of shading and coloring. I often shift my colors towards purple/blue when I'm making shadows as they are "cool" colors, and I pick warm colors for highlights like yellow.
The handle on that new weapon you made is great, and it's much improved over your last work, however I'm not sure about the green blade(?), it looks a bit jaggedy. Perhaps practice a bit with more generic weapons like long swords/daggers.. ect and move onto things that require more shape and control.
Keep it up! :)
Quote from: Delicious on February 18, 2011, 10:25:26 PM
Haha, I forgot to mention, but no they're not mine. I hardly ever use anything of mine when I show others reference, it makes me feel to egotistic. :P
Anyways, I did this quickly to show you.
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4615/editwl.png)
I messed with your design a bit, but I tried more or less to stick with the same colors as in your original. It's not perfect, but maybe you can see what could've been done differently?
I don't expect you to know as of yet how to AA (Anti-Analyze) or know what that means, but perhaps you could take up some pixel tutorials on learning how to do it, it can definitely benefit your technique and the appearence of your work. Also, try shifting color hues when you shade, rather just adjusting the brightness/darkness, which will most definitely make your pixels be more attractive in terms of shading and coloring. I often shift my colors towards purple/blue when I'm making shadows as they are "cool" colors, and I pick warm colors for highlights like yellow.
The handle on that new weapon you made is great, and it's much improved over your last work, however I'm not sure about the green blade(?), it looks a bit jaggedy. Perhaps practice a bit with more generic weapons like long swords/daggers.. ect and move onto things that require more shape and control.
Keep it up! :)
O my that is a beautiful piece of work there... Im completely envious man! And i will do that for sure! Thank you so much!! And the "green" part of that new weapon was supposed to be a type of flag tied to the end of the stick and i made it jagedy to give it that "blowing in the wind" feeling.
Quote from: Delicious on February 18, 2011, 10:25:26 PM
Haha, I forgot to mention, but no they're not mine. I hardly ever use anything of mine when I show others reference, it makes me feel to egotistic. :P
Anyways, I did this quickly to show you.
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4615/editwl.png)
I messed with your design a bit, but I tried more or less to stick with the same colors as in your original. It's not perfect, but maybe you can see what could've been done differently?
I don't expect you to know as of yet how to AA (Anti-Analyze) or know what that means, but perhaps you could take up some pixel tutorials on learning how to do it, it can definitely benefit your technique and the appearence of your work. Also, try shifting color hues when you shade, rather just adjusting the brightness/darkness, which will most definitely make your pixels be more attractive in terms of shading and coloring. I often shift my colors towards purple/blue when I'm making shadows as they are "cool" colors, and I pick warm colors for highlights like yellow.
The handle on that new weapon you made is great, and it's much improved over your last work, however I'm not sure about the green blade(?), it looks a bit jaggedy. Perhaps practice a bit with more generic weapons like long swords/daggers.. ect and move onto things that require more shape and control.
Keep it up! :)
The second design reminds of Artix's axe from Adventure quest is that urs :o?
The daggers are quite an improvement! :D
Keep up the good work.
Forum: Yes, and I don't play Adventure Quest, so it wasn't intentional. :b
Bump.
Is my progress showing from each of my weaons moving on to the next?
Yep. Keep going with these simple designs and slowly progress to something more complex while improving your technique and color palette at the same time. ;)
I think the battle axe and the monk's staff look sick, the rest are good don't really catch my interest. With he water sword try to show a more transparent quality instead of it looking so opaque. Other than that though, great job!
Attemptin animating, latest attempt is here! BUMPPPP
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1282/lsanimgif.gif) (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/lsanimgif.gif/)
I liked the daggers :) Good Job
the Butchers sword you took the idea from naruto huh :p i like that sword tho its epic
Quote from: havok on March 10, 2011, 12:20:26 PM
the Butchers sword you took the idea from naruto huh :p i like that sword tho its epic
What the hell is a naruto? All of my ideas are original thought of and drawn.
Glad to see this topic i started has led to other membesr making sprite topics too! Keep it up guys, love seeing the creativity!
Glad to see you've improved. :D
Wouldn't say that any of your weapon are original like you stated above, though. However, they're still good. Keep practicing, don't stop! I'd like to see you improve on that Battle Axe with the bit of knowledge and skill you've obtained since then.
Will do it eventually! Thanks for all the support delicious! :D
Also Just made a butcher sword animation!
(http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/4650/animatione.gif) (http://img859.imageshack.us/i/animatione.gif/)
Quote from: jackel1994 on March 16, 2011, 02:44:56 PM
Will do it eventually! Thanks for all the support delicious! :D
Also Just made a butcher sword animation!
(http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/4650/animatione.gif) (http://img859.imageshack.us/i/animatione.gif/)
Problem here is that you have the sword swing behind the stick figure. Try making it start out behind the stick figure (like you have now), but have it move in front at the proper time.
Looks godly. :O ♥
Next attempt!
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8930/animationqk.gif) (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/animationqk.gif/)
Quote from: jackel1994 on March 17, 2011, 12:03:29 AM
Next attempt!
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8930/animationqk.gif) (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/animationqk.gif/)
How do you make these things! I'd like some knowledge in the animation industry if i may.
Learning how to animate was such a pain in the ass...
Basically this is what you do.
1) Create a still image of just your weapon
2) Get you stick person set up using a program of choice (I recomend GraphicsGale)
3) Paste your weapon into the frame with your stick person and redraw your stick person over and over moving the sword in increments of distance to make an animation type thing.
4) Everytime you adjust the stick person save the FRAME as a .png
5) repeat steps 3 and 4 until your animation is done
6) Get a picture compiler/Gif maker of your choice. (I would reccomend one but i havnt found a free one yet, i am using a trial one.)
7) PRACTICE UNTIL YOU GET BORED TO TEARS!!! Only key to spriting is practice practice practice!!!
And this is my latest animation!!
(http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8854/animationvn.gif) (http://img864.imageshack.us/i/animationvn.gif/)
Shading comes across and sloppy and the figures posture and limb movement are unnatural.
Quote from: Mr Pwnage on March 21, 2011, 05:33:34 PM
Shading comes across and sloppy and the figures posture and limb movement are unnatural.
By shading comes across you means the swing comes across body? If thats what you are referign to i did that to make it look like the sword is chopingacross his body. The blur is sloppy i agree yes, and the posture/movement is what im working on most trying to tighten it up and make it more natural. Thanks for your input, next time just be more specific with your comment, i love to use others inputs for constructive criticism!
Quote from: jackel1994 on March 21, 2011, 06:10:28 PM
Quote from: Mr Pwnage on March 21, 2011, 05:33:34 PM
Shading comes across and sloppy and the figures posture and limb movement are unnatural.
By shading comes across you means the swing comes across body? If thats what you are referign to i did that to make it look like the sword is chopingacross his body. The blur is sloppy i agree yes, and the posture/movement is what im working on most trying to tighten it up and make it more natural. Thanks for your input, next time just be more specific with your comment, i love to use others inputs for constructive criticism!
I recommend you get a large stick, or fake sword if you have one and swing it properly a couple times. Study the movement of your body and make note of where your limbs end up when your finished swinging. I guarantee your free hand will not be curled up in your pit like that guy's. Also, I am sure if you swing with any remote force at all, your head will bob down and up a bit, and your back and legs surely wouldn't be straight in a 90% manner. People use other muscles than just their arms when they want to kill something.
Quote from: jackel1994 on March 17, 2011, 10:09:33 PM
Learning how to animate was such a pain in the ass...
Basically this is what you do.
1) Create a still image of just your weapon
2) Get you stick person set up using a program of choice (I recomend GraphicsGale)
3) Paste your weapon into the frame with your stick person and redraw your stick person over and over moving the sword in increments of distance to make an animation type thing.
4) Everytime you adjust the stick person save the FRAME as a .png
5) repeat steps 3 and 4 until your animation is done
6) Get a picture compiler/Gif maker of your choice. (I would reccomend one but i havnt found a free one yet, i am using a trial one.)
7) PRACTICE UNTIL YOU GET BORED TO TEARS!!! Only key to spriting is practice practice practice!!!
And this is my latest animation!!
(http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8854/animationvn.gif) (http://img864.imageshack.us/i/animationvn.gif/)
Thx for the advice i'll try later and post my results.
Quote from: jackel1994 on March 10, 2011, 03:49:56 PM
Quote from: havok on March 10, 2011, 12:20:26 PM
the Butchers sword you took the idea from naruto huh :p i like that sword tho its epic
What the hell is a naruto? All of my ideas are original thought of and drawn.
way late on this reply but here it is. I just grabs some pics off google, to show you how it looks like you copied it :p(not saying you did was just my first thought on the sword) seeing at it has the same cuts and wholes in the sword ect. just a color change :p
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7334/82240711.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/82240711.jpg/)
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BTW Naruto is a anime TV show.
P.S. he is a Water type ninja and i think that's where you got the blue from :p
I'm such a nerd lol
The butcher and the last animation are awesome :D
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That sword can be taken from everywhere as it exists in like 10k movies..