Art Support: || How to make GFX (Beginners)

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#1

Hello! :slight_smile:

I get a lot of questions on how I make my GFX, so I decided to make it a post to refrain from explaining over and over again.

To begin with, I use the following programs:

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  • Roblox Studio - To load any assets such as characters, props and background buildings.
  • Blender - To render, model and position any assets used along side HRDI’s and Lightings to do mostly everything.
  • Paint.net and Adobe Photoshop for effects and other editing details.
  • dafont.com for fonts.

To learn how to use and make GFX like me, I gathered up a playlist to binge during lockdown.

You can find the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5mj0fA1mK-O2e4nKnokowKufET0Mzjt

Happy to help any beginners! Feel free to reply with your GFX and I’ll give it a :heart: and some feedback.

If you want to order some GFX by me, all information can be found on my portfolio: [OPEN] Lava's Professional GFX Artist Portfolio (Cycles and Eevee)

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#2

This is located in the wrong category. This topic belongs in: #resources:community-resources

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#3

Fixed. Thanks, my mistake. (30 chars)

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#4

Also I’d suggest changing the title to something like; “Youtube playlist for GFX beginners”
Or something along those lines. Its very nice of you to try and help the community! :stuck_out_tongue:
Might even check them out myself, I need to improve my lighting,

#5

If you need to fix your lighting, I recommend using a HRDI. Theres a video about it on the playlist I linked. :+1:

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#6

Update: Cleaned this post up a little to make it a bit more user-friendly.

#7

Im on Mac and paint.net doesn’t work. What should I do?

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#8

Try using gimp for an alternative. It’s like paint.net and photoshop, but it’s available for all devices (including macs)

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#9

Like this user said, I would recommend this title.

Your not really showing how to make GFX, your giving links where others show how. It would be nice if you gave a real tutorial with photos/videos of how to make it, not just resources.

Hope this helps.

#10

Is there a video on the playlist on adding props/scenes?

#11

Yes, on the rig video.

#12

I have a big problem with the rig. I could only move one part of the arm and not the rest. Like it is not selectable. Please help me.

#13

You need to go in pose mode in blender. That should help. :+1:

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#14

I did tho it’s just not selecting the other parts.

#15

My workflow is a little bit different. I first load in ONLY characters and rig them in studio. Then I use Cinema 4d for making background assets and rendering. Then I postprocess in photoshop,

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#16

You have to do one part at a time. Just click the black outlines in your desired area.

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#17

Oh ok. I actually did all those steps I wonder what is it.