joltan 0 Posted March 27, 2004 How about some hints for starters? What tricks do you use to improve the looks of your screenshots? I know that sharpening the images adds a more crisper look, but what else do you use? What tools/filters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acecombat 0 Posted March 27, 2004 How about some hints for starters? What tricks do you use to improve the looks of your screenshots? I know that sharpening the images adds a more crisper look, but what else do you use? What tools/filters? Umm can i ask who exactly are you asking this specific qestion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniperuk02 0 Posted March 27, 2004 nice pictures all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nilz 0 Posted March 27, 2004 How about some hints for starters? What tricks do you use to improve the looks of your screenshots? I know that sharpening the images adds a more crisper look, but what else do you use? What tools/filters? Print Scrn -> Screenshot folder -> Photoshop -> Auto Contrast -> Blur or Sharpen -> Save -> Imageready -> resize -> photoshop -> save as That's usually what i do, then i just upload both pics (1024x768 and 640x480) and show them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joltan 0 Posted March 27, 2004 How about some hints for starters? What tricks do you use to improve the looks of your screenshots? I know that sharpening the images adds a more crisper look, but what else do you use? What tools/filters? Umm can i ask who exactly are you asking this specific qestion? Just something in general - I see that most pictures in this thread are 'enhanced' in several ways - not just sharpened. Do you modify the colouring, if so why and in which way, etc. What about special filters? Any recommendations (like 'for night shots I prefer to use...', etc.) are welcome - if they are more general (i.e. also applicable for non-Photoshop users) that's just fine. Just some hint's for us uninitiated! I use The Gimp for image editing, and I've used sharpening together with slightly modified colors for great effects, but in comparison to what i see here that seems pale. Edit: a kind of effects collection would be great - a list of possible effects and how to achieve them in general terms. Or just links to good sites/tutorials about that topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted March 27, 2004 Print Scrn -> Screenshot folder -> Photoshop -> Auto Contrast -> Blur or Sharpen -> Save -> Imageready -> resize -> photoshop -> save as Why not resize in photoshop? Would save switching programs just for one function... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXSHADOWS 0 Posted March 27, 2004 I just had to post this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted March 27, 2004 http://home.arcor.de/parvus/mpc/OPEF_ingame_30_760.jpg Marines, not Soldiers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanz 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Same thing.... kinda Very nice pics all Keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nilz 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Print Scrn -> Screenshot folder -> Photoshop -> Auto Contrast -> Blur or Sharpen -> Save -> Imageready -> resize -> photoshop -> save as Why not resize in photoshop? Would save switching programs just for one function... Photoshop 7 is bad @ resizing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Instead of auto-contrast I use curves in photoshop to get it just how I like it. Then resize in there. I have 6.0, whats so different in 7? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acecombat 0 Posted March 27, 2004 I have PS 7.0 its much better at resizing. Btw joltan i use auto-contrast usually and simply sharpen the pic once and then i just crop/resize the pic as fit to bring file size to forum rules. Well thats all i do with my usualy normal pics , except for those 'some' of those editted ones like planes one with wind filter and others added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acecombat 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Umm guys i have a request see , its strictly a personal preference but DONT you think we've had too many BH pics in here already. How about something new for a change i swear i will puke if i ever see another BH pic here for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco 944 Posted March 27, 2004 Puke damnit puke! No more with those, they have been burned out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somebloke 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Thats the trouble i think with the latest addons, people see them so much they get bored of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somebloke 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Exactly, like the saying, Absense makes the heart grow fonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milkman 1 Posted March 27, 2004 --- --- Just a little road block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Rutger 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Here's my first pic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Rutger 0 Posted March 27, 2004 Maybe it's a stupid question, but when i'm taking screens in ofp, its 2mb. How can I make it under 100kb without getting small pictures (as the one above)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SFG 1 Posted March 27, 2004 Use jpg format, and resize if its still too big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cpt. FrostBite 0 Posted March 27, 2004 jpeg compression in programs like Photoshop works very well with little loss of quality (compared to using paint ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites