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Golden Band from Tigerland Vector
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:22 am
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:22 am
While football may be the focus of gameday, there are many other aspects that add to the experience of Saturday Night in Death Valley. The Golden Band helps create the incredible atmosphere. (On a personal note, I absolutely love Neck).
Here is my tribute to these individuals:
Original photo by Jeff:
Band Photo
Unfortunately, the nature of this photograph doesn't lend itself to desktop wallpaper very well.
However, here is a sig:
I try to create one of these images per week. Some take longer than others. As next week is Thanksgiving and I will traveling spend the holiday with my family, I doubt I will have time to get another one finished. Hence, two images this week.
From an artistic standpoint, this initially looked like a straightfoward project. The devil is in the details, as they say, though; much more work than anticipated. I try to match or exceed the quality of my best work with each new image and I am proud to say this one one of my favorites.
Here is my tribute to these individuals:
Original photo by Jeff:
Band Photo
Unfortunately, the nature of this photograph doesn't lend itself to desktop wallpaper very well.
However, here is a sig:
I try to create one of these images per week. Some take longer than others. As next week is Thanksgiving and I will traveling spend the holiday with my family, I doubt I will have time to get another one finished. Hence, two images this week.
From an artistic standpoint, this initially looked like a straightfoward project. The devil is in the details, as they say, though; much more work than anticipated. I try to match or exceed the quality of my best work with each new image and I am proud to say this one one of my favorites.
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Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:14 am to timdallinger
Can you explain what a Vector is? Technique? Style? Process?
Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:32 am to Trauma14
Generally speaking, there are two types of digital images: raster and vector. Most images you see are raster. They are made of pixels. The more pixels, the higher resolution. Zoom into any raster image and you can see the individual pixels. When you change the size of the image, a computer just resizes those pixels. That is why most enlarged images appear fuzzy.
Vectors are different. They are "lossless." That means they are saved in smooth lines. If you zoom in very close to a vector, the line remains smooth. Vectors are characterized by clean, solid lines. They don't have gradients. For this reason, they are good choice for logos.
Here is where things get a little a complicated. The files I posted are raster images exported from vector files. I create a vector illustration but to post it, I have to export it as a bitmap. So you are truly seeing the vector.
The type of image I create is like a rotoscope (think Scanner Darkly). They are vector traces of photographs. Their complexity depends on the detail and the number of discreet colors used. There are filters that can create vector images. I use these to help. However, a design done by hand will look better than a filter. For example, there is a specific rotoscope filter that was used for A Scanner Darkley. It is not available for purchase though. Anyway, even with that incredible digital tool, it still took 50 artists over 500 hours to create that film.
Vectors are different. They are "lossless." That means they are saved in smooth lines. If you zoom in very close to a vector, the line remains smooth. Vectors are characterized by clean, solid lines. They don't have gradients. For this reason, they are good choice for logos.
Here is where things get a little a complicated. The files I posted are raster images exported from vector files. I create a vector illustration but to post it, I have to export it as a bitmap. So you are truly seeing the vector.
The type of image I create is like a rotoscope (think Scanner Darkly). They are vector traces of photographs. Their complexity depends on the detail and the number of discreet colors used. There are filters that can create vector images. I use these to help. However, a design done by hand will look better than a filter. For example, there is a specific rotoscope filter that was used for A Scanner Darkley. It is not available for purchase though. Anyway, even with that incredible digital tool, it still took 50 artists over 500 hours to create that film.
Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:37 am to timdallinger
Here is a tutorial from a very talented artist:
rotoscope tutorial
He doesn't use any filters and the results are extremely impressive.
rotoscope tutorial
He doesn't use any filters and the results are extremely impressive.
Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:37 am to timdallinger
Nice work Tim!
Posted on 11/18/10 at 12:07 pm to timdallinger
Swimothy, you amaze me. 
Posted on 11/18/10 at 2:50 pm to timdallinger
Awesome work 
Posted on 11/18/10 at 3:06 pm to TxTyger13
Thanks all for the kind words.
Where is your sig photo from? I am not planning on creating another Golden Band themed piece but that image has the potential to look really impressive as a vector. Very clear photo. Vibrant colors. Shadows and reflection.
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TxTyger13
Where is your sig photo from? I am not planning on creating another Golden Band themed piece but that image has the potential to look really impressive as a vector. Very clear photo. Vibrant colors. Shadows and reflection.
This post was edited on 11/18/10 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:12 pm to timdallinger
Love it!
Hopefully we can start playing Neck again so we can play it for you!
Hopefully we can start playing Neck again so we can play it for you!
Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:49 pm to timdallinger
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Timdallinger
Great tutorial. Thanks for putting it up. Also the GBfT Vector is top notch stuff!
Posted on 11/19/10 at 8:46 am to timdallinger
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timdallinger
Its from the sax group from last year..
This is the actual picture..i dont think i can find it any bigger..
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