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Published: 2013-10-23 11:05:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 14755; Favourites: 312; Downloads: 0
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Yo!Here's another Step By Step for those of you who requested it.I'll be using Capcom's Strider Hiryu Vs the Emperor Dragon this time.
I'll do this one step at a time,so stay tuned for more soon-ish.
Enjoy!
Step 1:the rough sketch...of course.
Step 2 A:Clean lines on Strider.
Step 2 B: Clean lines on the dragon.
Step 3 A: Added basic colors on Strider.
Step 3 B: Basic colors on the Dragon.
Step 4 A:Added a layer for shadows on Strider and the dragon.Keep in mind that before you add shadows,make sure you have a light source.In this case it ll be the Dragon's mouth,so around the middle between those two.
Step 4 B: Another layer for shadows was added,giving it more depth.
New! Step 5 : I add some lighting around both of them and a dark background. The final step is adding some extra effects,like fire and glows etc. Which will be uploaded on its own.
I hope this little tutorial on how i work was a bit helpful to some of you : )
Here's how the final piece looks!
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When you make a lovely piece like this, what size/resolution do you start with?
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i usually keep it at 300 dpi.i bump it up to 600 if i want something printed out.
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Thanks. I'm trying to teach myself digital drawing and painting in my spare time, so any info from someone talented that I follow is much appreciated.
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Hi, can you guide/hint at your color selection process , cause most of the colors I pick are like too saturated (ugly) or opposite really dull.
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its really personal preference,so you pick which color looks best to you.
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so cool that it's going step by step... so we get to see the improvements over time
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so cool
I really like that idea
we get to see it as you go :"D
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Looking real good. The coloring I understand...it's that energy and foreshortening that inspires me.
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Thanks man,its just a matter of pushing your skills.try different things.
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I am looking at your step by step and all I can say is that: I'm impressed! I really like what's going on and how you're going at it :3 it's goig to be gorgeous! keep going love!
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You are very welcome my dear
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oooh God I love it!! Great work flow is really helpful and is taking an amazing look!! thank you so much for shared! 
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You're welcome : )
I like using gradients for depth,or places that are usually darker.Or just in general,gradients for skin etc.
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quick question for shading do u use grey shades and multiply them or do u use individual colors for shading.
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I actually use colored shades and lower the opacity.
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looks like you're using gradients here to add depth---I need to try that
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Yup,i recommend it,looks nice too.
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One silly, silly question Hanzo-sama... On what does it help putting base colors (like grey on Strider and orange on the dragon)? I mean, can it be any colors 'cuz yer just using them to make the layer selection easier or does it help to remark perspective/depth/illumination on the plains? 
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No problem,it's for the layer selection and it helps distinguish characters and objects,since i usually have them in separate layers.
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Ah, okTnk ya much for the explanation!
Now I know a new things! 
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Hellz yeah. Strider is one of my favorite characters of all time. He's just such a badass. I had the original Genesis game and it's still one of the best platformer series IMO. Astro Boy Omega Factor was pretty amazing too though.
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Cool! Step 2 is here!
Are you working with a "simple" tablet or do you use a Cintiq type one?
I don't seem to be able to draw a proper line with my tablet so that your clean lines put me in awe...
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Actually Step 3 ; )
Nah,just a regular Intuos 3.Someday i might get a cintiq,but these things require a lot of space...
Just learn to keep your hands steady and make sure the overlay sheet on your tablet isn t full of scratches.
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Yippie, step 3 already!
And I guess I just need to keep on practicing with my tablet then.
Maybe in one or two hundred years, I'll be able to do half of the things you do
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Nah,you just need to train hard everyday and you ll improve in no time.I'm still learning too ; )
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I just wish I could spend more time practicing :[
Anyway, I have one last question if I may?
How do you manage to pick your base colors with a white background?
If I don't start by setting the background color to something close to the target, it totally obscures my judgement...
(that said, maybe you'll actually stick to a really light background on this one)...
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I normally use a grey-ish background,but thats cause all the white hurts my eyes after a while.I left it white this time so its easier for you guys to see what i m doing.
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Dude this step by step process is mad cool. This is really helpful seeing it all come forth.
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Dude thats really a cool thing of you!
In name of all who don't know how to color, Thanks!
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