So I was looking for a new wallpaper so I made this one, not quite happy with it so any suggestions on ways I can improve would be appreciated. Thanks.
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| Author: | Jamie990 [ Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Space wallpaper |
So I was looking for a new wallpaper so I made this one, not quite happy with it so any suggestions on ways I can improve would be appreciated. Thanks.
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| Author: | molly [ Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Jamie it all a matter of preference. I think that is very nice. good job. |
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| Author: | Jamie990 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Thanks molly think I muse just be my own worst critic. |
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| Author: | molly [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
I think constructive criticism is the best thing for upcoming artists, for any artists for that matter. I think we can all learn from it. We can either accept it or go our own way but at least it is nice to get ideas from other people. |
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| Author: | Draconian [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
How did you make the spiral galaxy on the left? I use clouds/whirl & pinch/spread noise. Looks pretty good, although I'm not a big fan of that particular glow bush for making comets. |
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| Author: | alc59 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
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| Author: | molly [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Beautiful alc. |
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| Author: | alc59 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:32 pm ] |
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Thanks Molly, space backgrounds are fun 
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| Author: | Jamie990 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Wow they're really nice. |
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| Author: | molly [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
You can do that Jamie. There is a very good tutorial in here somewhere, I will see if I can find it for you. Here ya go. Spinning Globe by Oregonian |
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| Author: | Draconian [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:35 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper | ||
There are several tutorials on this type of work. For the very best starfield or deep space background, then I have to say this one is it.... http://gallery.artofgregmartin.com/tuts ... field.html. Although it is a Photoshop tutorial, it is not difficult to convert it to GIMP as is done here.... http://www.gimp-tutorials.com/tutorial/ ... P-278.html For planets go here.... http://mygimptutorial.com/the-ultimate- ... t-tutorial If you have hours and hours to spend, try this site with 50 PS tutorials with some really stunning work! http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/08 ... e-effects/ I've spent many moons (sorry) looking for stuff on the internet and it is definitely out there. These few sites should keep you busy for a while. LOL! Here's a few of my recent creations.
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| Author: | bkh1914 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Nice collection of planets. But I couldn't help but notice that all but two of them have an atmospheric glow on the dark side. |
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| Author: | Jamie990 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Should keep me bust for a while thaanks everyone here rocks! |
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| Author: | alc59 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Thanks for the link Molly, that was before i joined here so i missed it I'll be checking out the Drac links also..thanks I like making the backgrounds instead of using images from google Now how do i keep my background from getting washed out when i combine it with a .gif  Some real Space stuff happening |
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| Author: | molly [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
Wow that is very cool. Did you use o's tutorial for that. |
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| Author: | alc59 [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
I used my background and scaled it down to a square- made it seamless (thanks O ) and combined the background with the new spinning globe |
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| Author: | Draconian [ Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:35 am ] | |||
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper | |||
bkh1914 wrote: Nice collection of planets. But I couldn't help but notice that all but two of them have an atmospheric glow on the dark side. Thank you. They really are relatively easy to make. The first one on the second row is the only one I missed. I don't see the second one, the atmospheres are there they are just not that easy to see. Guess I need to tweak them a bit more. Thanks for noticing. I make my planets a little differently than most of the tuts out there, although I did use several as a basis for formulating my own steps. I may make a mini-tut someday if the interest is there. I'm currently working on formulating a really good way to make planetary rings. I'm not satisfied with the results of some of the other tuts I've seen out there. I've also been playing around with explosions. Here's one I did yesterday. The washed out looking one is actually the png so you can snag it if you like and use it on any background.
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| Author: | alc59 [ Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
I like the exploding planet Drac I had to try the planet tut link, i didn't follow it exactly but i like it figuring out planet rings would be nice also  
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| Author: | Wallace [ Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Space wallpaper |
I know this is an ancient thread,
but I've been playing around in outer space lately. Made a few images intended as cellphone wallpaper. Attachment: space_4_pack_08_640x960 (1).png [ 768.73 KiB | Viewed 394 times ] Attachment: space_4_pack_08_640x960 (2).png [ 723.72 KiB | Viewed 394 times ] Attachment: space_4_pack_08_640x960 (3).png [ 810.64 KiB | Viewed 394 times ] Attachment: space_4_pack_640x960 (4).png [ 453.82 KiB | Viewed 394 times ] Attachment:
File comment: This is a "bonus" image, whatever that means. hehe space_4_pack_BONUS_640x960.png [ 471 KiB | Viewed 394 times ] |
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