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Hey guys.
I've just downloaded Xara X evaluation. I have recently gotten Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Poser, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Ulead Photo Impact and Bryce. I've had the trial versions but as of today, I have all the full versions (Most of which, I got for presents). [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] I invested in Plug-ins for Photoshop (Xenofex, Eye Candy, Vertigo HotText, Dreamsuite, SPG Webtools, and some more I can't name off hand). Oh, yeah, anyone know of any other plug-ins, layer and type styles for Photoshop, PLEASE let me know Links to and tutorials won't hurt either.
Oh and Jen, you just HAVE to tell me how you got you "Destineal" text to do that! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] You too, Mike "The Xar a ray picture" You guys rock! Kiwi, you make a good point about what you said, thanks so much. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Take care, guys. Thanks again. You've helped me more than you know. Please don't hate me if I call on you again for your wisdom. I know I have a LOT of practicing (and imagining, too) to do. Take care.
RJ
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RJ - With Xara X you can likely create the kinds of images you like. You'll have to learn to put its flexible tools to use rather than expect automatic effects. A good place to start learning is the tutorials at the xaraxone. and do visit the Xara X forum & Xara Gallery forums here at Talkgraphics.com
For you, I just made the attached image - it hopefully shows that with Xara X you can indeed layer many effects.
Regards, Ross
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"Please don't hate me if I call on you again for your wisdom."
RJ, Learning and sharing computer graphics is what these forums are all about, You are free to read, post questions, answers and images in all of these forums. Image copyright issues are just that, it applies here. The front page has links to some tutorials you can try out.
You have a nice assortment of software to work with, I hope you will post some of your art in the gallery for us to see.
The way I did the Xray thing is very simple, I used stock poser figures, an adult male was rendered first on a black background, then I used this image as a background for the skeleton so I could pose it in the correct position, I then rendered the skeleton on a black background, I used Xara to assemble the image, the Skeleton was imported first, then I imported the adult male on a new layer, aligned it and used a linear transparency to expose the skeleton, I added the
green glow and used a linear transparency on it as well.
Do you use a graphics tablet?
Practice drawing and play around with your software, you will do fine.
Have fun!
Mike [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]
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I did this one a while ago. I suppose these are relevant to a 3d forum because they show some 3d-like effects created in a so-called 2d illustration program. Both of these examples could likely have been created in photoshop - but not by me. They were relatively easily produced in Xara.
Oh, and for a really silly example of Xara photo manipulation check out my pic in my user profile [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
Regards, Ross
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[This message was edited by Ross Macintosh on January 28, 2002 at 19:55.]
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In the Xara X forum I've started a thread challenging other Xarians to design imaginary cd covers using Xara X.
I looked at the 'Pen&Pixel Graphics' site and was struck by how easily such graphics could be created with Xara X. Looking at their prices suggests to me they are using primarily Photoshop/Illustrator plus perhaps rudementry 3d for elements likely brought into those other programs for finishing. Their prices make me think maybe I should get into the quickie cd graphics market! With my ideas about how such designs would be accomplished in Xara X, I'm surprised by how much time they seem to suggest they take. What they suggest takes them a day's work would take me no more than an hour or two using Xara X. (It may just take them an hour too - but then they charge as if it takes a day. I wouldn't be surprised by that. I'm more surprised by the big names that supposedly use their service).
Anyways, I hope you'll visit the thread linked above. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]
Regards, Ross
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Hey man,
Nice cover. I have downloaded the eval of Xara X and I have tried to do that shape with my text that you have done on your cover and it's not working. If you look at the examples above posted by JEN, you will see that SHE does that arch-like text shape, too (the "Destineal" name). If you don't mind explaining it to me, I would REALLY appreciate it. Oh.. I like the other cover that the guy said it was his bands cover. Nice. One more thing I have to ask about Xara X, can you add your own home-made textures to your text or other things in it?? Thanks a lot. Hopefully, I will be getting in on your "cover" challenge soon. :-)
Ricardo J Swift
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We should probably take the xara-related discussion to the xara forum...
Regards, Ross
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