Sijun Forums :: View topic - Looking for tips/techniques for painting skies...

zapman · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2000 3:53 pm

http://www.digitizedesign.com/sky/

Took some photos with my digital Camra of the sunsetting few weeks ago when i got my Digital Camra =) they are A JOY! everyone needs one hehe.

Ok here look thru the Folder Remeber the photos are taken by me (nilesh patel) and are FREE OF USE (can use them with out asking, Only use for non-profit)

http://www.digitizedesign.com/sky/

ZAPmAn
Artist at work, www.digitizedesign.com

AprilYSH · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2000 5:59 pm

landscape tutorials in general - sky included:
http://www.digitoils.com

you'll be amazed.

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Frost · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2000 6:57 pm

April; thanks for the link - it's very interesting (although some are VERY illogically odd)

frost.

AprilYSH · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2000 9:07 pm

you're welcome. i love that free tute so i plug it.

what was odd?

i must admit i read the free tute ages ago and then it was a while after reading it that i actually used it, so i didn't do anything exactly like he says.... and i use photoshop.

oh, catch his faq:
Q: Do you use a tablet to paint?
A: No I use a mouse (I' ve worn out 3 already) but I may try a tablet someday.

how many posts till one gets rid of "junior" member btw? i read this forum everyday but don't post much. :P

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immi · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2000 10:19 pm

April, I did some investigating, and apparently its all based on your post per day ratio. In order to become a "member" you need to average 3 posts per day over a one week period. I hope this helps.

stormbringer · junior member Member # Joined: 12 Apr 2000 Posts: 2

Hey gang, my photoshop skills are slowly improving but I'm really hurtin in one area...sky/backgrouds. I was wondering if anyone out there can offer or has come across any tutorials or tips for painting backgrouds or skyscapes in photoshop? thanks

PaK-RaT · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2000 11:47 pm

i did a sunset just last week, i dont have time to search for the thread but look in the search for my name and it should be there...

u can see it at: http://www.3dpalette.com/rebelxd/ross

if u want me to walk u thru it email me tonite...i' wont be able to get to it till friday unfortunately

[email protected]

stormbringer · junior member Member # Joined: 12 Apr 2000 Posts: 2

wow...lots of great info here. Thanks to everyone for the help!

Frost · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2000 5:35 am

April:

One pic in particular has a light reflection on water coming from an invisible light source and such. But overall, it's very nice -- I couldn't do better. =]

I think you become member at your 21st post -- unless that's changed...

frost.

Oscar Alexander · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2000 7:02 am

Check out Leo's great Cloudmasters on the Digital Artist's Resource:

http://dar.3dpalette.com/tutor_cloudmasters.php3

AprilYSH · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2000 6:21 pm

i tried the cloud tute on dar... i got a better result using the full tute on digitoils... prolly cos the cloud tute on dar is not a tute, more like a walkthrough. tutes tell you what settings... how to do everything. but i think walkthroughs are actually better cos u have to use your own brain. plus you get more of a glimpse of special techniques you won't get in a cut and dried tute. more walkthroughs please!!!

(okay, i'll see when i hit member! i don't post much cos it takes long enough just to read all new posts each day!)

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