VGA backgrounds.
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VGA backgrounds.
Hi there,
I have a small problem, I have the time and resources to make some decent artwork. But I have no idea how to make a Sierra style background? I know how to make EGA backgrounds and I'm pretty good at that too. I can and am good at every style of graphics but I have no idea how to get around VGA? I know how to set pallets, set resolutions and all that, its just that I dont know how to start? I'm also handy with programming in AGS. Well please help, giving URL with usefull info will be apprechiated. Thanks.
-Rog
I have a small problem, I have the time and resources to make some decent artwork. But I have no idea how to make a Sierra style background? I know how to make EGA backgrounds and I'm pretty good at that too. I can and am good at every style of graphics but I have no idea how to get around VGA? I know how to set pallets, set resolutions and all that, its just that I dont know how to start? I'm also handy with programming in AGS. Well please help, giving URL with usefull info will be apprechiated. Thanks.
-Rog
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Hey, did you send me an email, through IA? If so, I've been meaning to write back to you.
There are many tutorials on the AGSforums boards http://www.agsforums.com/yabb
Check those out.
My advice, take a look at all the Sierra VGA backgrounds you can. Then take a look at all the LucasArts VGA backgrounds you can. Study them in close detail. Then try to replicate. The screensize is always 320x200. We also say VGA, but it's never strictly sticking to 256 colors.
You just have to practice, study and get opinions. And then just keep trying so more! Good luck. If you ever want opinions, just post some art somewhere. I'll try to help out.
Bt
There are many tutorials on the AGSforums boards http://www.agsforums.com/yabb
Check those out.
My advice, take a look at all the Sierra VGA backgrounds you can. Then take a look at all the LucasArts VGA backgrounds you can. Study them in close detail. Then try to replicate. The screensize is always 320x200. We also say VGA, but it's never strictly sticking to 256 colors.
You just have to practice, study and get opinions. And then just keep trying so more! Good luck. If you ever want opinions, just post some art somewhere. I'll try to help out.
Bt
Yes, it is a good idea to check the tutorials.
In general, the most important thing if you want to make VGA-backgrounds is however - to gain the skill of drawing. Even though you had the best graphic programs and tools, you can't make a good pictures if you aren't a good drawer.
I started my own game project about 1,5 years ago, and it took over year to learn how to make good enough backgrounds. Now, when I know how to make them it takes normally just an one day to make one background. Please check the thread "Background pictures" to see some of them. Instead of 320x200, I'm using 640x400 resolution but it doesn't mean that the game couldn't have a same kind of atmosphere as Sierra's games had.
Probably there is not just one simply way to make "Sierra-style backgrounds". Someones make such as backgrounds by altering original backgrounds from Sierra's games, but I personally don't like that technique. Like Blackthorne519 said, you must just practise drawing and ask opinions about your pictures.
Good luck.
In general, the most important thing if you want to make VGA-backgrounds is however - to gain the skill of drawing. Even though you had the best graphic programs and tools, you can't make a good pictures if you aren't a good drawer.
I started my own game project about 1,5 years ago, and it took over year to learn how to make good enough backgrounds. Now, when I know how to make them it takes normally just an one day to make one background. Please check the thread "Background pictures" to see some of them. Instead of 320x200, I'm using 640x400 resolution but it doesn't mean that the game couldn't have a same kind of atmosphere as Sierra's games had.
Probably there is not just one simply way to make "Sierra-style backgrounds". Someones make such as backgrounds by altering original backgrounds from Sierra's games, but I personally don't like that technique. Like Blackthorne519 said, you must just practise drawing and ask opinions about your pictures.
Good luck.
I have not found any that apply to my situation.There are many tutorials on the AGSforums boards http://www.agsforums.com/yabb
Thanks for the help, so what I must do is draw out every background then scane it, then re-size it to the classic resolution, then outline it in black or something, then add colour?
Well, my problem is how to color it? I mean how do you get the pixel like effects and stuff like that?
Tutorials
Here are some tutorials that might help you. Many people have their unique style, so just practice some styles and see what you find the best method to create backgrounds.
backgrounds
http://www.barnettcollege.com/tutorial1.htm (very good)
http://allitis.com/agast/backgroundex1.html
http://www.gfxartist.com/features/tutorials/27609
colouring
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/colo ... lorps.html
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/real ... alism.html
http://www.sijun.com/dhabih/mainscreen.html (very good)
details
http://www.elverquisst.se/grasstut.html
http://www.optidigit.com/stevens/cloudtut.html
If you've finished a background i'd sure like to see it
backgrounds
http://www.barnettcollege.com/tutorial1.htm (very good)
http://allitis.com/agast/backgroundex1.html
http://www.gfxartist.com/features/tutorials/27609
colouring
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/colo ... lorps.html
http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/real ... alism.html
http://www.sijun.com/dhabih/mainscreen.html (very good)
details
http://www.elverquisst.se/grasstut.html
http://www.optidigit.com/stevens/cloudtut.html
If you've finished a background i'd sure like to see it
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Nope. King's Quest 6, huh? Learn to paint. Scan backgrounds. Resize to 320x200. Rinse. Repeat.Rog wrote:Well I tried out all of those tutorials. They are nice but not what I want. I dont think there are ant tutorials for a Kings Quest 6 kind of backgrouds? Anybody know one or two, maybe more?
OR.... look at Sierra Backgrounds till your eyes are numb. Try to copy. Rinse. Repeat.
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A tutorial tells how it's done. I suggest you check out "Bob Ross' The Joy Of Painting". He's the frizzy-haired dude from PBS who painted "happy little trees".
Other than that, that's how you make 'em. Except for collaging, and there are no tutorials for that - that's trial and error photoshopping man. There is a tutorial by a Gentelman named CORBY, it could help you out. It's a very good tutorial on making QFG like backgrounds.
Let me say this: THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO MAKE VGA BACKGROUNDS. It will all require a lot of patience, practice and time.
Bt
Other than that, that's how you make 'em. Except for collaging, and there are no tutorials for that - that's trial and error photoshopping man. There is a tutorial by a Gentelman named CORBY, it could help you out. It's a very good tutorial on making QFG like backgrounds.
Let me say this: THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO MAKE VGA BACKGROUNDS. It will all require a lot of patience, practice and time.
Bt
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This tutorial looks amazing! just what I want, Im going to try it out!Corby wrote:http://this-is-me.ca/corby/lesson/tut.htm
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and thanks Blackthorne!