June 1 - Xara Xone Guest Tutorial - Automotive Paintjob Makeover - FREE!

[Rik]

It's pink for a girl, isn't it?!

Oh well. I might as well go with the colour I was going to do first.
My first car was this colour!
The colour was called 'Le Mans Green'
Not sure I've reproduced it accurately enough but it's pretty close!
There was no 'bunny' logo on my car but it seemed to go well here.

[M1SS D3V10US]

Hey Rik,

You're right, something is not right about the color(s). The colors reflections do not look natural. :/

[Rik]

You don't have to tell me Madalynne.
I was not happy.

So, here's another go at it.
Hopefully this is a bit better!

[M1SS D3V10US]

Rik, I hate to say this, but, All of the colors in the car paint just do not look right. If you would please send me your .xar file so that I may look it over. From what I'm looking at in the final images the 2 you recently posted) there appears to be something wrong with the order of the layers in your file, I'd like to check it out. The car paint layer may not be located in the correct location of the layer gallery.

[Rik]

Well, I'll have another go as soon as I get a chance and if that's no good, then you'll have to look at it.
But the problem may well be in the layers.

I hate layers.
That's probably why I cannot do anything in PhotoShop. ALL THOSE LAYERS - it's jut me, but I hate them!

I'm much happier when I can move things backwards and forwards myself, rather having to go to a layer and then moving the layer.
Don't get me wrong, layers are probably very useful for a lot of people, but not for me.

I can cut, copy, paste, duplicate, whatever, right there on the page.
I'm sure someone will put me right about layers!

[M1SS D3V10US]

Layers are great for keep certain things separate OR to keep parts of your drawing in order from far to near. If the layers are out of order, then that would explain what I'm seeing in your final images. I realize you hate layers (I did too at first) but when you get the hang of them I'm pretty sure you'll love them. Some of my xara creations are huge and I really needed to learn how to use layers to keep things keep and looking correct.

You'll get the hang of it. Just let me know.

[wizard509]

Congratulations Madalynne. Great tutorial, and advice about using layers.

[ontos]

I know you have herd this several times but, Congratulations Madalynne. The tutorial is great well done, I will have to give it a shot when time permits

[M1SS D3V10US]

Thanks Merv

[aridzone]

Very nice tut Miss D

My wheels need a new paint job!

Thanks again