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BVE => BVE/OpenBVE Support => Topic started by: lboorse2 on January 17, 2011, 04:54:17 pm
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OK - I need some tips on creating a handle object for my Cineston controller. I've tried a few methods:
- Started with a photo - chopped out the entire handle and tried rotating using paint.net layer rotating tool and perspective plug-in for various angles and all looked horrible
- Started with a photo - tried chopping the handle into pieces (for a center, a handle, and a knob) to move around in certain combinations. Still didn't look right.
- Tried creating one from scratch in Paint.net - (My own drawing skills are terrible.
I could go with a simple black handle for version 1 of the Septa M-3, but was hoping to create something a little more proto-typical even if it's not photo-real.
What do you all typically use? Do you use an object creator (like the various cylinder generators I see for download) or do you use some other methods. I need some good tips here.
Thanks,
Lee
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OK - I need some tips on creating a handle object for my Cineston controller. I've tried a few methods:
- Started with a photo - chopped out the entire handle and tried rotating using paint.net layer rotating tool and perspective plug-in for various angles and all looked horrible
- Started with a photo - tried chopping the handle into pieces (for a center, a handle, and a knob) to move around in certain combinations. Still didn't look right.
- Tried creating one from scratch in Paint.net - (My own drawing skills are terrible.
I could go with a simple black handle for version 1 of the Septa M-3, but was hoping to create something a little more proto-typical even if it's not photo-real.
What do you all typically use? Do you use an object creator (like the various cylinder generators I see for download) or do you use some other methods. I need some good tips here.
Thanks,
Lee
I typically warp handle to fit the right perspective in Photoshop. Maybe GIMP would do something like that too?
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Is the function in Photoshop actually called "warp"? I'll have to see if I can find something similar for Paint.net.
I think my biggest problem is on the few photos I have of the handle, there's a lot of glare from camera flash or sun. It's pretty wavy shape too... I'd have an easier time with a handle that had a few corners....
Here's what it looks like:
(http://www.chicago-l.org/trains/gallery/images/1-50/cta1d.jpg) (http://www.pa-trolley.org/Roster/Images/606/CoP606Motor.JPG)
I may create something generic for now until I can get some better photos. Ideally I'd get photos in every position if possible, but I just don't have that resource right now.
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Is the function in Photoshop actually called "warp"? I'll have to see if I can find something similar for Paint.net.
I think my biggest problem is on the few photos I have of the handle, there's a lot of glare from camera flash or sun. It's pretty wavy shape too... I'd have an easier time with a handle that had a few corners....
Here's what it looks like:
(http://www.chicago-l.org/trains/gallery/images/1-50/cta1d.jpg)
I may create something generic for now until I can get some better photos. Ideally I'd get photos in every position if possible, but I just don't have that resource right now.
You should be able to rip the color off...
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Ooohh... I didn't even think about stripping the color. That might make things easier for sure.