Handle Object Creation

[lboorse2]

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

[Rayvon]

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?

[lboorse2]

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:



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.

[Bombardier01800]

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:



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...

[lboorse2]

Ooohh... I didn't even think about stripping the color.  That might make things easier for sure.