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Centauri-Works In reply to XelfrepuslaX [2012-11-06 17:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Do you recommend any particular tutorial for specific things , such as lens flares ?
The planets are indeed the same , i just changed the colour of it , and i can't manage to find a texture than doesn't look low quality once spherized with photoshop
Thank You

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to Centauri-Works [2012-11-06 20:56:34 +0000 UTC]

Well firstly for lens flares, what I would do first is learn how to use the feather tool.
Then for the lens flare you can find a stock one, or (paint one yourself if you really want to), but you should have one with a black background. You can then put the lens flare on screen, and delete the edges using a feathered selection by 40 pixels or so. Then to add more emphasis with those circles, I would add a lensflare (generated by photoshop) on top of the one you just made, and then delete the main part of it. (The circles as seen on your orange planet). I would then desaturate them to give them a more blended feel.

For the texture that doesn't look low. You should use a very large texture to create a small planet. That way you don't lose as much quality. There are many planet tutorials out there I will link you some. I would use this tutorial to create an atmosphere (Most of the time)
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And this one to help generate a beautiful texture (and atmosphere if you want)
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And an interesting tutorial to generate an interesting effect:
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But really, you have to play around to get the result you want. To create a planet texture sometimes you have to merge different images to get what you want. You can do this using the clone tool and playing around with the settings .

Hope it helps

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Centauri-Works In reply to XelfrepuslaX [2012-11-07 21:18:26 +0000 UTC]

* Saving the instructions *

Actually , i used quite a large picture , in HD quality i think . i'm taking my stock pictures on CG textures . * ctrl+d-ing the tutorials *

Thanks for linking those tutorials , they really seem helpful , as well as your explanations , thanks a lot , mate

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to Centauri-Works [2012-11-08 07:01:30 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome, goodluck on doing space art!

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Centauri-Works In reply to XelfrepuslaX [2012-11-08 21:34:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !
I did a watercolour space art at school , but a3 format , can't scan it
Not awesome , but the gradient in the sky looks nice

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to Centauri-Works [2012-11-09 06:32:31 +0000 UTC]

No problem , you should keep practicing like this, atmosphere of planets is what people normally mess up :d, apart from good textures.

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Centauri-Works In reply to XelfrepuslaX [2012-11-09 23:12:21 +0000 UTC]

I shall practice again and again , i'm joining an art high school next year , so i might get better for sure
Space scenes are so relaxing and harmonious , it's my favourite kind of " landscapes "

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XelfrepuslaX In reply to Centauri-Works [2012-11-09 23:22:24 +0000 UTC]

They are indeed mine as well .

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Centauri-Works In reply to Bellaura [2012-10-16 15:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Je suis une énorme fan de Science Fiction , évidemment que j'aime les planètes

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