I snap back.

[`redoctober]

Guess what? Bit of a surprise.

I'm taking members car pictures and doing vector art illustrations of them..

First up? CLARKEY!

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/clarkeylines.jpg

Lines are done, and the rest of the car will be coloured and displayed when finished.

The others will be completely random and in no particular order, they will be created as I see fit. Feel free to send me a picture of your car, but if I think that the picture is not good enough it will not be accepted, and if this is the case I will tell you so. If you send me a picture, it will be selected at random and not put in a queue.

Stay tuned fellas,
-Rob.

EDIT: My email is robert@jusworldwide, please write "PHOTO FOR VECTOR" in the subject line (incl. caps) so I can sort it out from the spam mail.

[x_er_o]

E-mail address rob for those who dont know it?

-adam

[`redoctober]

E-mail address rob for those who dont know it?

-adam
I edited the post and added it.

[Holden Man]

Nice one red.

Would make a nice t-shirt design aswell.

(FYI Corel X3 has a nice trace function if you can get you hands on it)

[`redoctober]

Nice one red.

Would make a nice t-shirt design aswell.

(FYI Corel X3 has a nice trace function if you can get you hands on it)
I've barely finished it (probably about 10% done)

And I wouldn't ever dare touch Corel :yup:

(http://images.cainer.net//uploads/clarkeycolour.jpg little bit more ;))

[Holden Man]

I've barely finished it (probably about 10% done)

And I wouldn't ever dare touch Corel :yup:

If you know how to use it, Corel will outperform alot of the others as long as you are not going to get it professionally printed.(It prints just as well but the printers will most likely be set-up with Adobe)

I have all the Adobe suite and still use Coreldraw. Infact I've been using it here at work for the last ten years and never felt the need to cross.

But I still love my Photoshop ;)

[`redoctober]

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/clarkeycolour3.jpg

Update.

Another: http://images.cainer.net//uploads/clarkeycolour4.jpg

[`redoctober]

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/clarkeycolour12.jpg

Getting there :)

[zozza]

Still not finished rob?? Stop mucking around `cos you gotta do mine mate. You have no say in the matter:p :p :p

If the scars have healed, are we considering a possible night cruise again. We'll be selective this time:thumbsup:

P.S. some nice work there

cheers
zoran

[`redoctober]

Still not finished rob?? Stop mucking around `cos you gotta do mine mate. You have no say in the matter:p :p :p

If the scars have healed, are we considering a possible night cruise again. We'll be selective this time:thumbsup:

P.S. some nice work there

cheers
zoran
Not finished?! Look up, I've only got the wheels to go, and then I have to make a background. :yup:

Something like 10 hours work so far.

[vpcptr]

e mail sent red

[XLR8 V8]

Not finished?! Look up, I've only got the wheels to go, and then I have to make a background. :yup:

Something like 10 hours work so far.


Nice job. Needs a bit of a cleanup around the edges though. Lots of artifacts in the white section around the door sill, wheel arches, lower front bumper, bonnet, roof .... everywhere really :p
Best to get those cleaned up before you add the background and forget that they're there :yup: There's a bit of inconsistent smudging across the bonnet and windscreen too, where I assume you removed reflections from the original photo?

Other than that it's quite nice. (yes, a compliment to you from me ... who woulda thought?)

[`redoctober]

Nice job. Needs a bit of a cleanup around the edges though. Lots of artifacts in the white section around the door sill, wheel arches, lower front bumper, bonnet, roof .... everywhere really :p
Best to get those cleaned up before you add the background and forget that they're there :yup: There's a bit of inconsistent smudging across the bonnet and windscreen too, where I assume you removed reflections from the original photo?

Other than that it's quite nice. (yes, a compliment to you from me ... who woulda thought?)
On the bonnet, those are my attempts of imitating some clouds, it didn't work as well.

The artifacting is because I'm saving it at quality 8.

I didn't remove anything from the original photo, I made it as is with the pen, brush, and eraser tools. I didn't modify the original either, it's basically a cell shade.

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/clarkeyfinishedsmall.jpg

[mustanger]

Nice job Rob,well done:thumbsup:

[`redoctober]

Nice job Rob,well done:thumbsup:
15 hours of work paid off nicely :D

[XLR8 V8]

On the bonnet, those are my attempts of imitating some clouds, it didn't work as well.

The artifacting is because I'm saving it at quality 8.

I didn't remove anything from the original photo, I made it as is with the pen, brush, and eraser tools. I didn't modify the original either, it's basically a cell shade.



Nah mate, the artifacts I'm talking about aren't JPG lossy artifacts. They're just photoshop "overspray" for want of a better word.

On your larger file, zoom in on the areas I've highlighted here:
http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/clarkeycolour12feedback.jpg

The one above the roofline is still very noticeable in your final image with the background


P.s. there's a similar spray left above the rear window of your VE coupe 'chop here: http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=885761&postcount=22

[`redoctober]

Nah mate, the artifacts I'm talking about aren't JPG lossy artifacts. They're just photoshop "overspray" for want of a better word.

On your larger file, zoom in on the areas I've highlighted here:
http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/clarkeycolour12feedback.jpg

The one above the roofline is still very noticeable in your final image with the background


P.s. there's a similar spray left above the rear window of your VE coupe 'chop here: http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=885761&postcount=22

Ahh! I can't really see them too well on my laptop, I may slap a black background there and try find the layers to get rid of them. Thanks for that mate, I removed a couple but it's hard to see them. They're just "overspray" from highlights ive added.

Thanks again :)

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/smallnew.jpg

Finished except for background.. Time to find the new pic winner!

[vpcptr]

looks good mate:thumbsup: well done

[Phantom_Menace]

Well looks good so far Rob, how much are these mate? What format do you send them in so we can get them printed?

Phantom,

[LSX-438]

looks great, well done

[IH8FORDS]

also, would you be willing to print and frame these at an extra charge, maybe you could also offer a selection of backgrounds, not many though as this could start to get a bit complicated.
thanks again mate.

[nikola]

How are you doing this? What programs are you using? Do you know of any tutorial sites you can link me to?

I wouldn't mind giving it a go.

[`redoctober]

How are you doing this? What programs are you using? Do you know of any tutorial sites you can link me to?

I wouldn't mind giving it a go.
I'm using Adobe Photoshop CS2, it's a very complex process, and it took me 16 hours to do even with 5 years experience under my belt. But if you really want to give it a crack, google search "Photoshop Vector Tutorials".

[vpcptr]

wat pics next in line;)

[`redoctober]

wat pics next in line;)
Might be yours mate, who knows.. We'll find out when I put up the line art :)

[nikola]

I'm using Adobe Photoshop CS2, it's a very complex process, and it took me 16 hours to do even with 5 years experience under my belt. But if you really want to give it a crack, google search "Photoshop Vector Tutorials".

Cool, thanks. It's not that hard to get the hang of though. Here's about one hour of work, learning all the way.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1338/aliciakeysvectorho1.jpg

Though I can see why yours would have taken so long. All the blending and shading looks hard.

[vpcptr]

Cool, thanks. It's not that hard to get the hang of though. Here's about one hour of work, learning all the way.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1338/aliciakeysvectorho1.jpg.

its a lil frog

[`redoctober]

Cool, thanks. It's not that hard to get the hang of though. Here's about one hour of work, learning all the way.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1338/aliciakeysvectorho1.jpg

Though I can see why yours would have taken so long. All the blending and shading looks hard.
Realism is one of the hardest things to achieve when doing any type of artwork. The slightest mistake could make the whole thing looks crappy, and you may never be able figure out why it looks bad either.

You're doing pretty well, keep trying, and try to make more colour transitions between the lighter and darker so it gradually changes, rather than violently. Also, use the eyedropper tool a lot, it helps. :)

[nikola]

Realism is one of the hardest things to achieve when doing any type of artwork. The slightest mistake could make the whole thing looks crappy, and you may never be able figure out why it looks bad either.

You're doing pretty well, keep trying, and try to make more colour transitions between the lighter and darker so it gradually changes, rather than violently. Also, use the eyedropper tool a lot, it helps. :)

Yeah, it's just a rough sketch at the moment. I'll add the transitions for more detail as I go on. Though I'm already bored so I might just give up. :cool:



its a lil frog

Hit your refresh button.

Or, here is a proper upload.

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/Alicia Keys vector 01 copy.jpg

[`redoctober]

Though I'm already bored
Imagine 15-16 hours of it :lol:

[heavychevy]

Nah mate, the artifacts I'm talking about aren't JPG lossy artifacts. They're just photoshop "overspray" for want of a better word.

On your larger file, zoom in on the areas I've highlighted here:
http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/clarkeycolour12feedback.jpg

The one above the roofline is still very noticeable in your final image with the background


P.s. there's a similar spray left above the rear window of your VE coupe 'chop here: http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=885761&postcount=22


Well spotted XLR8 V8. :thumbsup:

Red, you might also get a surprise when you see an RGB image printed in CMYK. Those artifacts ( colours and other things ) could become much more obvious, especially if you're having problems spotting them on the screen you're using.

Before you commit to providing a print to customers, send me an image ( the best you can save - non lossy compression ) and I'll proof it and mail it back to you. It will be printed on the latest digital gear.

There is still no guarantee that you will get the result you want ( colour ) when you go elsewhere, as some printers tend to be a bit slack calibrating their colour devices, especially so when it's one or two prints.

You're doing good work, don't want it to backfire on you when it comes to the hardcopy.

[`redoctober]

Well spotted XLR8 V8. :thumbsup:

Red, you might also get a surprise when you see an RGB image printed in CMYK. Those artifacts ( colours and other things ) could become much more obvious, especially if you're having problems spotting them on the screen you're using.

Before you commit to providing a print to customers, send me an image ( the best you can save - non lossy compression ) and I'll proof it and mail it back to you. It will be printed on the latest digital gear.

There is still no guarantee that you will get the result you want ( colour ) when you go elsewhere, as some printers tend to be a bit slack calibrating their colour devices, especially so when it's one or two prints.

You're doing good work, don't want it to backfire on you when it comes to the hardcopy.
I'll save one and PM it to you now.

[heavychevy]

Rob,

Here's some feedback from someone that hasn't seen your work before.

Had your image open in Adobe Indesign today, ready to print it to see what the output would look like.

A workmate noticed the car pic and wandered over for a look. He thought I was doing a test for Holden ( we have gear there, though it's not my site )
Told him it was a test proof for a young bloke on the car forum.

He's pretty much the companies branch expert on things Adobe and was blown away by the pic.... zooming in and out and muttering stuff in 'PhotoShop Speak'.
' Fantastic work ' he reckoned, ' obviously the guys a pro '
He was amazed when I told him your age.

Rob, he's an expert that concurs with what others have said.

Get a portfolio together and get it to Holden. :yup:

I'll P.M. you the results of the proof. You will need some adjustment for CMYK.

[`redoctober]

Rob,

Here's some feedback from someone that hasn't seen your work before.

Had your image open in Adobe Indesign today, ready to print it to see what the output would look like.

A workmate noticed the car pic and wandered over for a look. He thought I was doing a test for Holden ( we have gear there, though it's not my site )
Told him it was a test proof for a young bloke on the car forum.

He's pretty much the companies branch expert on things Adobe and was blown away by the pic.... zooming in and out and muttering stuff in 'PhotoShop Speak'.
' Fantastic work ' he reckoned, ' obviously the guys a pro '
He was amazed when I told him your age.

Rob, he's an expert that concurs with what others have said.

Get a portfolio together and get it to Holden. :yup:

I'll P.M. you the results of the proof. You will need some adjustment for CMYK.
Thanks mate :) I've PM'ed back.

As for the portfolio, I'm doing much more stuff now, which is why I'm doing a lot of these artworks. I'm doing it all to build it all up to show to Holden to try and get work experience with them, hopefully it all goes well :)

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/gtsvectorlines.jpg

The new one :nyuk:

[zozza]

Top effort `red:thumbsup:

[`redoctober]

Top effort `red:thumbsup:
Once again it's not even done :D

[EXCESSV]

well done red. awesome work

now whos E Series HSV is that you are working on now???

[`redoctober]

well done red. awesome work

now whos E Series HSV is that you are working on now???
Well, it's a red GTS, and it belongs to a guy that goes by the name of John.

The next one after this will either be one of:
-A red VY SS lookalike with a pretty big intercooler.
-A black VY SS with some snazzy number plates.
-A white VY SS with some pretty nice rims.
-A black VE SSV with some nice badges.
-A black VE SV6 with a pretty crazy driver.

Let the guessing games begin!

[EXCESSV]

Well, it's a red GTS, and it belongs to a guy that goes by the name of John.

The next one after this will either be one of:
-A red VY SS lookalike with a pretty big intercooler.
-A black VY SS with some snazzy number plates.
-A white VY SS with some pretty nice rims.
-A black VE SSV with some nice badges.
-A black VE SV6 with a pretty crazy driver.

Let the guessing games begin!

i might have some good photos to choose from of a nice black VE SSV soon :deal:

[chrism697]

can you sketch rob?
because that is what holden would be really interested in!

[`redoctober]

can you sketch rob?
because that is what holden would be really interested in!
Yes, but not as well as I wish I could.

[Holden Man]

can you sketch rob?
because that is what holden would be really interested in!

I think they would want someone with great design ideas more than anything.

[chrism697]

yep, they do......but every designer is a good sketcher.
the best design ideas are useless if you cant get them across, designers do a lot more than saying "oh that looks good just flare those arches a bit more, drop that roofline 5mm" etc

not saying he cant do it but sketching is a vital skill needed.

Practice, practice, practice

have you thought about trying to get into a design course at a uni like monash rob?

they look awesome though rob,.....really good quality work

[Holden Man]

yep, they do......but every designer is a good sketcher.
the best design ideas are useless if you cant get them across, designers do a lot more than saying "oh that looks good just flare those arches a bit more, drop that roofline 5mm" etc

not saying he cant do it but sketching is a vital skill needed.

Practice, practice, practice

have you thought about trying to get into a design course at a uni like monash rob?

they look awesome though rob,.....really good quality work

I agree that sketching is part and parcel of car design but my point was that the "design ideas" would be the most important.

No point being a brilliant sketcher if you can't think of good original designs.

And red that Munro looks sh*t hot - well done.

[mustanger]

Well, it's a red GTS, and it belongs to a guy that goes by the name of John.

The next one after this will either be one of:
-A red VY SS lookalike with a pretty big intercooler.
-A black VY SS with some snazzy number plates.
-A white VY SS with some pretty nice rims.
-A black VE SSV with some nice badges.
-A black VE SV6 with a pretty crazy driver.

Let the guessing games begin!

Well ,let me see ! A red GTS ,owner is John:hmmm: I reckon it might be mine. Hanging out to see it Rob.......... Cheers John:thumbsup:

[zozza]

Once again it's not even done :D

That's why I'm so impressed:p


Well ,let me see ! A red GTS ,owner is John:hmmm: I reckon it might be mine. Hanging out to see it Rob.......... Cheers John:thumbsup:

It's not fair John. Just `cos your car is RED!!:bawl: :toetap:

zoran

[mustanger]

That's why I'm so impressed:p



It's not fair John. Just `cos your car is RED!!:bawl: :toetap:

zoran

Come on ZOZZA ,you know that the red ones are faster :woohoo: :cheers:

[`redoctober]

Come on ZOZZA ,you know that the red ones are faster :woohoo: :cheers:
I wonder which one would win in a drag.. Yours or zozza's? :p

Actually, probably yours, I'm sure zozza's clutch would give way 20m into it :lol:

[cashie]

Hey Rob, Great work so far, any chance of getting a copy of the Monaro but in red and with Series II wheels? Would this be reasonably easy to do?

[vyssbeast]

No cosmo VYII SS rob? guess those pics werent good enough

its ok i guess the usual white/black/red is more of a challenge to someone of your talent than old basic cosmo hey

lol jokes mate

Ill get ya some better pics to look at and decide if its worth givin a shot

[vyssbeast]

Spoilerless too

[RAWKUS]

Hi Rob. Did you give Josie that phone call yet? I assume you got my mail!:wave:
I'll send you a pic of my car to do next mate.:thumbsup:

[Dug]

No cosmo VYII SS rob? guess those pics werent good enough

Hey, he even SENT me photo's of my car that he thought were good enough to do a vector on, and somehow, ever after he picked the photo's, i didn't even make the short list!!!!

...Wonder how the DVD's coming? :stick:

[`redoctober]

I'm still deciding on the next car after this, so don't get your knickers in a twist boys.

[v8e30]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Firestorm11/325e/IMG_02083.jpg

you know you want to.

[`redoctober]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Firestorm11/325e/IMG_02083.jpg

you know you want to.
My god, yes I do.

robert@jusworldwide.com

Send a larger resolution one.

[diabolic]

Bump for Rob

[`redoctober]

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/newlineart2.jpg

Didn't like the old line art, so I started on a newy.. I'm still battling with getting the number plate holder looking right, but it'll look good enough soon. When it does, I'll start colouring.

(I'm also doing the back of it, so this should take me over 20+ hours) :)

[seedyrom]

you know you want to.

awesome shot! :D

[zozza]

I wonder which one would win in a drag.. Yours or zozza's? :p

Actually, probably yours, I'm sure zozza's clutch would give way 20m into it :lol:

I got my twin plate tex installed yesterday by Phonsy at GMM. Just need some race tyres now, get G&D to check out the tune and am off to Calder...... or to race John?????:idea: How about both;) P.S. race clutches should not be driven while wearing thongs :werd:

[vpcptr]

Spoilerless too
i sent him a fair pic but its front end but its up to red and you but i got a few other good ones that have no spoiler :yahoo:


I got my twin plate tex installed yesterday by Phonsy at GMM. Just need some race tyres now, get G&D to check out the tune and am off to Calder...... or to race John?????:idea: How about both;) P.S. race clutches should not be driven while wearing thongs :werd:
bout time you got off ya but and done it:teach:

[Dickie Knee]

Here is the line art of my Barge that Red has done.

Thanks Red.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Dickie%20knee/CapriceSS/capricelineslow.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/520000-520999/520333_29_full.jpg

(Lower res pics posted.)

[vpcptr]

Lookin good so far