DH Wallpaper -- Work in Progress

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 04:45 AM

Link to full size below:

Full Size Image

Progress Image:

Link to full size:

Full Size Progress Image

drakesteakn · Feb 21, 2004, 05:21 AM

looking good Dyre, can't wait to see the finished one

GutterPunk · Feb 21, 2004, 06:11 AM

looking good... great start!

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 07:07 AM

Updated images above.

Accepting all kinds of comments and criticism.

fireball · Feb 21, 2004, 09:55 AM

very nice! looking very good! look foward to see it finished

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 11:19 AM

Updated.....

wertret · Feb 21, 2004, 11:40 AM

Looking good Dyre, my only suggestion would be to remove that shape under the title, i think it doesn't play well with the composition, just my oppinion

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by wertret
Looking good Dyre, my only suggestion would be to remove that shape under the title, i think it doesn't play well with the composition, just my oppinion

Do you think the shape would work well as a backdrop to the title? With lots of contrast, that is?

Zardon · Feb 21, 2004, 11:49 AM

I agree with wertret, also I think the Dh cutout mid section should be warped into depth perspective so its in the same 3d positioning as the planet. it seems too flat.

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 12:40 PM

Per some suggestions:

Full Size

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
I agree with wertret, also I think the Dh cutout mid section should be warped into depth perspective so its in the same 3d positioning as the planet. it seems too flat.

In this program (Photo Impact XL which I'm testing) there's a Z-merge option as well as a Defringe. Neither of those are giving me the effect I'm trying to get. The Warp tool for the 5-pointed symbol defaults to only 4 grab points. So, that options out.

Zardon · Feb 21, 2004, 01:09 PM

what program are you using? if you dont have fine enough control over the dh cutout section, save it on its on or take a screenshot, cut it out with bezier curves, isolate it on a layer with transparency over the background and warp it in photoshop. then merge layers and save as the final image.

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
what program are you using? if you dont have fine enough control over the dh cutout section, save it on its on or take a screenshot, cut it out with bezier curves, isolate it on a layer with transparency over the background and warp it in photoshop. then merge layers and save as the final image.

I can create as many grab points as I like for the path. In fact, that's how I created the symbol to begin with. I used a 5-sided default polygon and just added a new grab point for each default one. Then I converted all the straight lines to curves and proceeded from there.

I'll be checking out some other options in the program to see what I can come up with.

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 08:25 PM

Another Update:

Small Rendering:

Link to Original 1500x1200

Transparent · Feb 21, 2004, 08:26 PM

The DH logo looks cool animated, but not many people use Active Desktop, so you're better off with a jpeg or a png.

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by Transparent
The DH logo looks cool animated, but not many people use Active Desktop, so you're better off with a jpeg or a png.

I know.

But, for those who do....

Anyway, I can definitely post a link to a non-animated one if anyone really wants to use this. Mostly, this is just an exercise for my own sake to see what this program can do....and show others, too.

Transparent · Feb 21, 2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by Dyre Straits
I know. But, for those who do....

Anyway, I can definitely post a link to a non-animated one if anyone really wants to use this. Mostly, this is just an exercise for my own sake to see what this program can do....and show others, too.

Ah, I see. That's cool. Keep it up! Don't get lazy like me, either.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Feb 21, 2004, 10:35 PM

link fails

Dyre Straits · Feb 21, 2004, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
link fails

It may be the server. Give it some time.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Feb 21, 2004, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dyre Straits
It may be the server. Give it some time.

if i save as it downloads a small 1/2 icon size white .gif image with a line on one side so i dunno man

its a transparetent gif other wise i'd post it

Dyre Straits · Feb 22, 2004, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
if i save as it downloads a small 1/2 icon size white .gif image with a line on one side so i dunno man its a transparetent gif other wise i'd post it

Which download are you trying to get? I just did a test download of the latest 1500x1200 and it shows up and works fine when viewed in the browser window. In fact, it resizes to fit within the boundaries of whatever size you adjust to window.

Transparent · Feb 22, 2004, 12:47 AM

Try clearing your cashe and trying again?

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wertret Still watching... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orihuela (Spain) Posts: 1,560 Rep Power: 0	Looking good Dyre, my only suggestion would be to remove that shape under the title, i think it doesn't play well with the composition, just my oppinion __________________ "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."

Feb 21, 2004, 08:26 PM	#15
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	The DH logo looks cool animated, but not many people use Active Desktop, so you're better off with a jpeg or a png. __________________

Feb 21, 2004, 11:49 AM	#9
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	I agree with wertret, also I think the Dh cutout mid section should be warped into depth perspective so its in the same 3d positioning as the planet. it seems too flat.

Feb 21, 2004, 01:09 PM	#12
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	what program are you using? if you dont have fine enough control over the dh cutout section, save it on its on or take a screenshot, cut it out with bezier curves, isolate it on a layer with transparency over the background and warp it in photoshop. then merge layers and save as the final image.

Feb 21, 2004, 10:35 PM	#18
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	link fails __________________

Feb 22, 2004, 12:47 AM	#22
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	Try clearing your cashe and trying again? __________________