Cloud HK Charaset

[Ibeatsephiroth]

Hello people! This is the first topic I post so be gentle. I noticed that nobody have made Cloud as a Half-Kaizer character so I decided to make one myself. It's not finished but that's just because I want to hear what you people think about this before I make more progress.

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This resource is intended to be in the HKCP when it's finished(Don't steal! )!

I hope I did this right...

 

[Grathea]

Err... no.
Sorry, but this just isn't that great. Here are a couple of things you could fix:
Number one, most importantly: NEVER save pixel work as a jpg, since it destroys pixel quality. I'll have to review this based on what's left of it.
Two, the shoulder-guard thingy is pillow shaded, and it's really obvious.
Actually, now that I look at it, it's all pillow shaded. That really needs fixing up.
Finally, the hair needs to be shaded better. I'd give a more detailed criticism than that, but I can't until you upload a .png or a .gif.

If you want references on a good way to shade things, take a look at SK's workshop.

 

[CeruSkye]

The shading is very weak. And you pillow shaded it. I'm not a huge fan of remade character sprites, especially those of the FF7 game, because it's been done WAY too many times. But the sprites general composition isn't bad.

Just the shading isn't great. Here's some links to some very useful tutorials.

http://www.rmxp.org/forums/index.php?topic=15318

 

[Ibeatsephiroth]

Err... no.
Sorry, but this just isn't that great. Here are a couple of things you could fix:
Number one, most importantly: NEVER save pixel work as a jpg, since it destroys pixel quality. I'll have to review this based on what's left of it.
Two, the shoulder-guard thingy is pillow shaded, and it's really obvious.
Actually, now that I look at it, it's all pillow shaded. That really needs fixing up.
Finally, the hair needs to be shaded better. I'd give a more detailed criticism than that, but I can't until you upload a .png or a .gif.

If you want references on a good way to shade things, take a look at SK's workshop.

Ok, I'll put that in mind, oh and I posted it in jpg so no one could use it before it's finished. Thanks for the tip, I'll try to make it better.

And I'm not gonna reply to Cerulean Skye because he said almost the same things as you.

 

[Fenris]

Needs more shading and deep colors. More bright yellows in the hair would be good too. Also, the eyes look uneven...

 

[CeruSkye]

And I'm not gonna reply to Cerulean Skye because he said almost the same things as you.

Um, I am a she. But thats okay XD.

 

[Grathea]

Err... no.
Sorry, but this just isn't that great. Here are a couple of things you could fix:
Number one, most importantly: NEVER save pixel work as a jpg, since it destroys pixel quality. I'll have to review this based on what's left of it.
Two, the shoulder-guard thingy is pillow shaded, and it's really obvious.
Actually, now that I look at it, it's all pillow shaded. That really needs fixing up.
Finally, the hair needs to be shaded better. I'd give a more detailed criticism than that, but I can't until you upload a .png or a .gif.

If you want references on a good way to shade things, take a look at SK's workshop.

Ok, I'll put that in mind, oh and I posted it in jpg so no one could use it before it's finished. Thanks for the tip, I'll try to make it better.

And I'm not gonna reply to Cerulean Skye because he said almost the same things as you.

Hey, if you don't want anyone to use it, just say so. Anyways, it's not like a single frame really is worth stealing. Also, hereare a couple of topics where this sort of thing has been attempted before - take a look at the critiques given there and use those as a jumping point for better things.

 

[Ibeatsephiroth]

Err... no.
Sorry, but this just isn't that great. Here are a couple of things you could fix:
Number one, most importantly: NEVER save pixel work as a jpg, since it destroys pixel quality. I'll have to review this based on what's left of it.
Two, the shoulder-guard thingy is pillow shaded, and it's really obvious.
Actually, now that I look at it, it's all pillow shaded. That really needs fixing up.
Finally, the hair needs to be shaded better. I'd give a more detailed criticism than that, but I can't until you upload a .png or a .gif.

If you want references on a good way to shade things, take a look at SK's workshop.

Ok, I'll put that in mind, oh and I posted it in jpg so no one could use it before it's finished. Thanks for the tip, I'll try to make it better.

And I'm not gonna reply to Cerulean Skye because he said almost the same things as you.

Hey, if you don't want anyone to use it, just say so. Anyways, it's not like a single frame really is worth stealing. Also, hereare a couple of topics where this sort of thing has been attempted before - take a look at the critiques given there and use those as a jumping point for better things.

Ok now THAT, just ruined my inspiration on finishing this character. I can't make a characterset someone else is doing,! Besides it looks much better than mine! How could I miss this one!? Close this topic please! T_T

 

[Fenris]

Hey, hey. Don't let that ruin you.

Honestly, starting on such a large charaset at first, I sucked ass. Then, somehow, I was pulled into a site called Anitaria as a pixel artist. I sucked, messed up the site completely (Literally, Leo (The owner) got piiiised~)

Now I am able to do pixelling to a larger level with half kaizers, and my favorite, the Johnny set.

You simply have to practice more with shading basics. I can help you out if you get me on an instant messenger. I wouldn't mind it. I like helping people out with art stuff. ^-^

 

[Ibeatsephiroth]

Hey, hey. Don't let that ruin you.

Honestly, starting on such a large charaset at first, I sucked ass. Then, somehow, I was pulled into a site called Anitaria as a pixel artist. I sucked, messed up the site completely (Literally, Leo (The owner) got piiiised~)

Now I am able to do pixelling to a larger level with half kaizers, and my favorite, the Johnny set.

You simply have to practice more with shading basics. I can help you out if you get me on an instant messenger. I wouldn't mind it. I like helping people out with art stuff. ^-^

Thanks for the backup, Fenris. Sadly, I'm not gonna continue on this Cloud charset. You know, what's funny? This topic only lasted half a day. :neutral: But I'll add you on MSN. Now Gratheo, close this topic.

We don't actually close topics on request. Just leave it and it'll sink to the bottom of the page on its own. ~Gratheo

 

[Fenris]

Bah. I say you shouldn't give up. I'm not too much a fan of the other Clouds (Not saying I am any better at Pixelling, just not what I had in mind for Cloud.)

But okay. Find something else to make then. =3

 

[meian]

For the record, Seph, none of those other Cloud HK pixelators actually finished their sprites, from what I can see from those links, so it's not like you have any *actual* competition. Just a lot of false starts, hardly anything to get discouraged over.

Good luck. :3

 

[Fenris]

Murph. Maybe I should get into this? Making a FFVII set would be fun.... =3

 

[meian]

Murph. Maybe I should get into this? Making a FFVII set would be fun.... =3

I'd do anything but FFVII, really. It's my own personal opinion that it was a weak game and a weak installment of the series, but even that aside it really is over-exposed.

Maybe like, 4? 9? 10? 12? That shit was awesome. Even 6. Or ... 1~! Quintessential Final Fantasy. I don't think I've ever seen those. Makes me almost kind of want to do that myself, I'm sure I'd get cool points. Wouldn't want to remake the game, though ... I think.

 

[Fenris]

Er... VII was my favorite. I do not see how you think it is weak. The story is amazing, and Aerith dying and Nanaki's story makes me so sad. ._.

The story of the game is amazing, which is why people love the series.

 

[meian]

Er... VII was my favorite. I do not see how you think it is weak. The story is amazing, and Aerith dying and Nanaki's story makes me so sad. ._.

The story of the game is amazing, which is why people love the series.

I ... am not going to discuss this further, sorry. I feel bad hijacking this person's thread, anyways.

But, ah, c'est la vie, I suppose?