Soquili's Corn Brush

[bcdeb]

I did Soquili's corn brush tutorial, and it certainly opened my eyes up to the create-brush possibilities. But I don't understand it. How can I find out a whole lot more about how to create brushes with Xara? I don't understand why 3 little circles, with the middle one the way it is, lined up that way and grouped and with the brush settings Soquili used would have that result. Also, I made my corn more kernel-shaped as was suggested, but on my cob the pointy end sticks outward on some of the kernels rather that inward toward the cob. Is there anything I can do about this? I'll try to do an attachment but last time I tried, I was told that I wasn't the original author.

[bcdeb]

I did Soquili's corn brush tutorial, and it certainly opened my eyes up to the create-brush possibilities. But I don't understand it. How can I find out a whole lot more about how to create brushes with Xara? I don't understand why 3 little circles, with the middle one the way it is, lined up that way and grouped and with the brush settings Soquili used would have that result. Also, I made my corn more kernel-shaped as was suggested, but on my cob the pointy end sticks outward on some of the kernels rather that inward toward the cob. Is there anything I can do about this? I'll try to do an attachment but last time I tried, I was told that I wasn't the original author.

[Soquili]

Hi BCDeb,

Sorry, I should have explained further. When you edit the circles to a kernal shape, the pointy ends should be toward the center circle. I noticed you also edited the shape of the center circle. This isn't necessary as the cob is mostly round in shape.

As for getting the results of applying the settings, I'm still trying to figure that out myself. I'm sure one of the brainier members can explain why it happens. Probably something to do with math [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

Soquili [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

[This message was edited by Soquili on May 02, 2001 at 05:36 PM.]

[This message was edited by Soquili on May 02, 2001 at 05:37 PM.]

[bcdeb]

Yeah, I realized about turning the kernals inward after someone else posted a mini-tutorial to your mini tutorial thread, which showed them that way.

I'm going to try one more time to post an attachment, because I meant for my attachment to show as an image, not as a download file. If I don't get it right this time can somebody please tell me what the trick to it is? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif[/img]

[Ross Macintosh]

Bcdeb - Now that one definitely needs a butter pat! It looks perfectly yummy!

Regards, Ross

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[gwpriester]

Here's a challenge for you, since you've mastered the corn brush, add a subtle reflection of the corn in the plate, then the image will really come to life.

Go ahead and try it. I'll wait :-)

Gary

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[Christine Farrelly]

If you want to see how a brush works try this -
create a small line using the brush, then with the shape editor tool selected, select one end of the line. Using the arrow keys on the keyboard move the end of the line left or right and you can see each stroke of the brush as it is made.

Christine

[bcdeb]

All I did was remove the shadow, then duplicate the corn twice, put the lowest cob back of the middle cob, select both, combine, subtract, and then put the partial cob under the original cob with a 90% flat transparency. I don't think it looks right. It would be better if I created a new corn2 brush in much lighter yellows and never mind the transparency. And put a partial copy under the original cob. I might try that tomorrow.

[bcdeb]

I tried your suggestion and I see what you are talking about. That will be very helpful, thanks [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

[gwpriester]

Deb

That looks pretty awesome. While you're at it, however ;-) you might try extending the shadow--making it deeper, and use a Linear transparency to fade it into nothing (thus eliminating the need for two duplicates.

And, the reflection will be not as saturated as the corn, (less color) nor as light or dark. This can be accomplished by starting the Linear transparency beyond the beginning of the corn reflection.

Just some refelctions on relections, eh?

Gary

Gary Priester

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