Let's See Some Cool Stuff - ToyArk Edition

scarrviper · 08-06-2016, 04:21 PM

Corporate Mercenary by scarrviper, on Flickr

Monte Williams · 08-07-2016, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Cool. Quick tip, if you zoom out the paint brush strokes will be very abstract, if you zoom in, the painting gets more refined and detailed.

Boy howdy! That really does make all the difference. I find that most any brush tool works when you're super zoomed in, but my favorite (and remember I'm using my phone, which seems to have different brushes, or at least different names for the brushes) is "Small Fill".

The first photo I tried to play with using this tool was that Lone Ranger portrait. Here is the original, pre-PaintCan:

And here again is my first PaintCan attempt:

I like it more now than I did at first. His face looks nice and muted, especially.

But the sloppy bits bugged me, particularly his hat, so I kept experimenting and finally tried the zoom-in tip you'd suggested. I was very pleased with the results, until realizing it was a bit too sharp; it arguably doesn't look like a painting, just a blurry toy photo:

So then I gently went over it with a soft brush:

I think that's my favorite of the bunch.

Next, it occurred to me that if I purposefully left a portion of the photo sloppy or even blank, it'd look like a painting in progress, which might help sell the paint gimmick a bit. One thing I like about the app is that it's so quick and painless to save a photo during any given step along the way; once I was done, I'd saved what almost adds up to an animated sequence detailing the "painting" process:

I have two other sequences, but they're about a dozen photos each, and I've taxed everyone's patience and endurance sufficiently for one night.

Thanks so much for mentioning the app, Joe!

Joe Moore · 08-07-2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Williams

Boy howdy! That really does make all the difference. I find that most any brush tool works when you're super zoomed in, but my favorite (and remember I'm using my phone, which seems to have different brushes, or at least different names for the brushes) is "Small Fill".

The first photo I tried to play with using this tool was that Lone Ranger portrait. Here is the original, pre-PaintCan:

And here again is my first PaintCan attempt:

I like it more now than I did at first. His face looks nice and muted, especially.

But the sloppy bits bugged me, particularly his hat, so I kept experimenting and finally tried the zoom-in tip you'd suggested. I was very pleased with the results, until realizing it was a bit too sharp; it arguably doesn't look like a painting, just a blurry toy photo:

So then I gently went over it with a soft brush:

I think that's my favorite of the bunch.

Next, it occurred to me that if I purposefully left a portion of the photo sloppy or even blank, it'd look like a painting in progress, which might help sell the paint gimmick a bit. One thing I like about the app is that it's so quick and painless to save a photo during any given step along the way; once I was done, I'd saved what almost adds up to an animated sequence detailing the "painting" process:

I have two other sequences, but they're about a dozen photos each, and I've taxed everyone's patience and endurance sufficiently for one night.

Thanks so much for mentioning the app, Joe!

There's so many possibilities, right? Those all look great. It all depends on what you want to do. I do like using a mix of abstract and detailed to create a modern illustrated look.

Joe Moore · 08-07-2016, 12:09 PM

A few new Paintcan paintings.

Tim · 08-07-2016, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

A few new Paintcan paintings.

Those are some Badass pictures

Monte Williams · 08-07-2016, 07:11 PM

That gremlin looks great!

scarrviper · 08-08-2016, 03:09 PM

Cobra Infantry by scarrviper, on Flickr

TheBlueMarvel · 08-09-2016, 04:08 AM

Yeah...as a novice, Photobucket works best for my needs.

Monte Williams · 08-09-2016, 06:10 AM

I used Photobucket for years. I still do if it's just something like a meme or a catalog photo or something, but I find that the clarity leaves a lot to be desired.

TheBlueMarvel · 08-09-2016, 06:55 AM

I use a ten (plus) year old Olympus X-775 camera that one could buy on eBay for twenty dollars. If I ever stop collecting figs to the point that investing in a digital camera upgrade becomes an option, I'll likely delve deeper into Flickr and the use of editing software.

Monte Williams · 08-09-2016, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

I use a ten (plus) year old Olympus X-775 camera that one could buy on eBay for twenty dollars. If I ever stop collecting figs to the point that investing in a digital camera upgrade becomes an option, I'll likely delve deeper into Flickr and the use of editing software.

Fair enough! I use a beat-to-hell Canon PowerShot that's about six years old. I suppose I should upgrade one of these days.

redx24 · 08-09-2016, 01:14 PM

TheBlueMarvel · 08-09-2016, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Williams

Fair enough! I use a beat-to-hell Canon PowerShot that's about six years old. I suppose I should upgrade one of these days.

Yeah, the benefits that my camera gets from Flickr's bump in resolution are marginal (noticeable, but just barely). When I advance my 'technology,' I'll look at other 'techniques' (like editing software and better image hosts). Until then, I'll just work on posing, composition, and angles.

scarrviper · 08-09-2016, 04:41 PM

Bug Hunter by scarrviper, on Flickr

Tim · 08-09-2016, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarrviper

Bug Hunter by scarrviper, on Flickr

Great pics! Did you end up liking him I haven't purchased one yet and am either way if I'm going to get him

Monte Williams · 08-09-2016, 08:13 PM

I Hope I Didn't Scare You by Monte Williams, on Flickr

h82blat · 08-11-2016, 02:00 PM

Voltron Display

TheBlueMarvel · 08-11-2016, 02:03 PM

That is very cool!

Riddick · 08-11-2016, 02:35 PM

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Riddick · 08-11-2016, 02:35 PM

My Diorama (11) by allen lamb, on Flickr

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Riddick · 08-11-2016, 02:36 PM

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Riddick · 08-11-2016, 02:37 PM

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Riddick · 08-11-2016, 02:37 PM

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Monte Williams · 08-12-2016, 01:56 PM

Palisades Muppets Bunsen Honeydew by Monte Williams, on Flickr

Joe Moore · 08-12-2016, 05:50 PM

A few new Adobe Paintcan pieces.

08-07-2016, 12:24 AM	#5127
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 866	Quote: Originally Posted by Joe Moore Cool. Quick tip, if you zoom out the paint brush strokes will be very abstract, if you zoom in, the painting gets more refined and detailed. Boy howdy! That really does make all the difference. I find that most any brush tool works when you're super zoomed in, but my favorite (and remember I'm using my phone, which seems to have different brushes, or at least different names for the brushes) is "Small Fill". The first photo I tried to play with using this tool was that Lone Ranger portrait. Here is the original, pre-PaintCan: And here again is my first PaintCan attempt: I like it more now than I did at first. His face looks nice and muted, especially. But the sloppy bits bugged me, particularly his hat, so I kept experimenting and finally tried the zoom-in tip you'd suggested. I was very pleased with the results, until realizing it was a bit too sharp; it arguably doesn't look like a painting, just a blurry toy photo: So then I gently went over it with a soft brush: I think that's my favorite of the bunch. Next, it occurred to me that if I purposefully left a portion of the photo sloppy or even blank, it'd look like a painting in progress, which might help sell the paint gimmick a bit. One thing I like about the app is that it's so quick and painless to save a photo during any given step along the way; once I was done, I'd saved what almost adds up to an animated sequence detailing the "painting" process: I have two other sequences, but they're about a dozen photos each, and I've taxed everyone's patience and endurance sufficiently for one night. Thanks so much for mentioning the app, Joe! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/geek_creek/

08-07-2016, 12:08 PM	#5128
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,301	Quote: Originally Posted by Monte Williams Boy howdy! That really does make all the difference. I find that most any brush tool works when you're super zoomed in, but my favorite (and remember I'm using my phone, which seems to have different brushes, or at least different names for the brushes) is "Small Fill". The first photo I tried to play with using this tool was that Lone Ranger portrait. Here is the original, pre-PaintCan: And here again is my first PaintCan attempt: I like it more now than I did at first. His face looks nice and muted, especially. But the sloppy bits bugged me, particularly his hat, so I kept experimenting and finally tried the zoom-in tip you'd suggested. I was very pleased with the results, until realizing it was a bit too sharp; it arguably doesn't look like a painting, just a blurry toy photo: So then I gently went over it with a soft brush: I think that's my favorite of the bunch. Next, it occurred to me that if I purposefully left a portion of the photo sloppy or even blank, it'd look like a painting in progress, which might help sell the paint gimmick a bit. One thing I like about the app is that it's so quick and painless to save a photo during any given step along the way; once I was done, I'd saved what almost adds up to an animated sequence detailing the "painting" process: I have two other sequences, but they're about a dozen photos each, and I've taxed everyone's patience and endurance sufficiently for one night. Thanks so much for mentioning the app, Joe! There's so many possibilities, right? Those all look great. It all depends on what you want to do. I do like using a mix of abstract and detailed to create a modern illustrated look. __________________

08-07-2016, 12:09 PM	#5129
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,301	A few new Paintcan paintings. __________________

08-07-2016, 07:11 PM	#5131
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 866	That gremlin looks great! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/geek_creek/

08-09-2016, 06:10 AM	#5134
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 866	I used Photobucket for years. I still do if it's just something like a meme or a catalog photo or something, but I find that the clarity leaves a lot to be desired. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/geek_creek/

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