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BluE3 — Anti-Aliasing Tutorial by-nc-nd

Published: 2011-06-14 17:59:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 42618; Favourites: 890; Downloads: 471
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Description A tutorial about anti-aliasing in pixel art... includes what anti-aliasing is, choosing colors for anti-aliasing, and placement of colors, along with a few other tips.

Post any questions or comments about anti-aliasing here.


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Comments: 114

BluE3 In reply to ??? [2012-06-01 05:41:34 +0000 UTC]

I think it was graphicsgale.

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pearl7052 In reply to BluE3 [2012-06-01 10:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you!

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CreamSodaYum In reply to ??? [2012-02-19 15:04:12 +0000 UTC]

omgiloveyouthankyousomuch, you saved the babies of the world

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DreyaCira [2012-01-04 21:27:48 +0000 UTC]

They do not, in fact, teach anti-aliasing in medical school. So I'm sure glad I read your tutorial or I would be missing vital information about saving lives!!

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Nikury [2011-12-10 13:24:49 +0000 UTC]

this is by far the most helpfull anti-aliasing tut in dA

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hvmaker In reply to ??? [2011-11-13 20:07:51 +0000 UTC]

HELP SAVE THE BABIES! ²

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SeerWalker [2011-09-23 07:18:30 +0000 UTC]

HELP SAVE THE BABIES!

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Dracona-Wynne-Hale In reply to ??? [2011-07-28 16:27:59 +0000 UTC]

This is both hilarious and REALLY useful! Thank you!

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BluE3 In reply to Dracona-Wynne-Hale [2011-07-30 02:22:42 +0000 UTC]

No problem, I'm happy to help :]

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Aceryn In reply to ??? [2011-07-19 21:50:16 +0000 UTC]

Was fun reading this xD

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BluE3 In reply to Aceryn [2011-07-21 17:00:01 +0000 UTC]

xD Happy to hear it

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Sylvaur In reply to ??? [2011-07-18 09:01:54 +0000 UTC]

You, and this, is cool !

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BluE3 In reply to Sylvaur [2011-07-21 16:59:51 +0000 UTC]

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Sylvaur In reply to BluE3 [2011-07-21 17:13:17 +0000 UTC]

:icolaplz:

I luv las!

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BluE3 In reply to Sylvaur [2011-07-22 05:54:54 +0000 UTC]

xDD

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Sylvaur In reply to Sylvaur [2011-07-21 17:13:33 +0000 UTC]

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Halpthiuian [2011-07-02 09:47:53 +0000 UTC]

Nice, quick basic overview of the subject. Quite informative in the space used.

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BluE3 In reply to Halpthiuian [2011-07-02 18:16:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks :] I'm glad.

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negativesanchez98 In reply to ??? [2011-06-20 05:55:53 +0000 UTC]

very helpful tutroial

I will definatly be using this.

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BluE3 In reply to negativesanchez98 [2011-06-20 06:13:08 +0000 UTC]

Excellent, let me know how it goes ^^

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negativesanchez98 In reply to BluE3 [2011-06-20 06:27:56 +0000 UTC]

ok sure XD

I occasionally post to this group you'll be sure to see it.

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BluE3 In reply to negativesanchez98 [2011-06-20 06:45:19 +0000 UTC]

Sweet :]

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negativesanchez98 In reply to BluE3 [2011-06-20 18:04:07 +0000 UTC]

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Toteruu In reply to ??? [2011-06-19 05:51:01 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!!!! this has helped me alot~!!

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BluE3 In reply to Toteruu [2011-06-19 13:35:29 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, I'm glad that it's helpful! ^y^

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CCM In reply to ??? [2011-06-19 03:53:06 +0000 UTC]

This is very helpful. i've tried AAing before but fail. this tutorial makes it seem simplier xD

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BluE3 In reply to CCM [2011-06-19 04:10:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad it is helpful for you! Yes, this is the fundamental of AA, so it should be simple, and I'm happy that my tutorial makes it so. ^^

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shymri [2011-06-18 18:40:12 +0000 UTC]

this is probably the most hilarious tutorial I've read ("A baby could fall on this and die" XD) also very useful

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BluE3 In reply to shymri [2011-06-18 19:01:13 +0000 UTC]

xDD I'm glad it's useful!

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PixLs-Ink [2011-06-17 21:24:26 +0000 UTC]

But, anti-aliasing isnt always good.
Sometimes you need good, crisp edges.

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BluE3 In reply to PixLs-Ink [2011-06-17 21:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it depends on the artist's goals.

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Latharion [2011-06-17 16:27:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you for this!

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BluE3 In reply to Latharion [2011-06-17 16:36:55 +0000 UTC]

you are quite welcome :]

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reach4tehstarz In reply to ??? [2011-06-16 15:59:51 +0000 UTC]

GASP, that cop farted a rainbow
huurr, I wish I could critique this but I've nothing bad to say. This is a great tutorial that is easily understood and not to mention the fact you gave us the chance to be super heroes and save da warld *kicked* and also funny tutorial that teaches anti-aliasing d[>u<]b thumbs up yo

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BluE3 In reply to reach4tehstarz [2011-06-16 22:03:30 +0000 UTC]

xD

Thank you for your kind words. They fill my heart with immense joy and unfathomable hope that one day mankind can live in a peaceful, anti-aliased world where jagged edges do not exist.

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reach4tehstarz In reply to BluE3 [2011-06-16 23:47:28 +0000 UTC]

NAO GO SHAVE (Shave?) DA WARLD WID A-A XD

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BluE3 In reply to reach4tehstarz [2011-06-17 16:36:42 +0000 UTC]

xD

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reach4tehstarz In reply to BluE3 [2011-06-17 16:38:12 +0000 UTC]

XD

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ironspriter In reply to ??? [2011-06-16 07:22:32 +0000 UTC]

this is a very helpful tutorial! +Fav!

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BluE3 In reply to ironspriter [2011-06-16 22:01:16 +0000 UTC]

^_^ TY!

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BobRedding In reply to ??? [2011-06-16 05:46:52 +0000 UTC]

' a baby could fall on this and die!'

I almost snorted my gatorade.

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BluE3 In reply to BobRedding [2011-06-16 22:00:51 +0000 UTC]

xD careful, I hear that's addictive...

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perpetualdamsel In reply to ??? [2011-06-15 23:17:16 +0000 UTC]

very nice, thanks for sharing!

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BluE3 In reply to perpetualdamsel [2011-06-15 23:19:17 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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Sergeant-McFluffers In reply to ??? [2011-06-15 22:01:31 +0000 UTC]

Hmmmmm I shall try this out!

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BluE3 In reply to Sergeant-McFluffers [2011-06-15 23:04:46 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, let me know how it goes

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Sergeant-McFluffers In reply to BluE3 [2011-06-15 23:39:27 +0000 UTC]

Alrighty!

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TrentVermin In reply to ??? [2011-06-15 19:56:07 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial! Should be helpful.

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BluE3 In reply to TrentVermin [2011-06-15 23:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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valokilljoy [2011-06-15 17:30:52 +0000 UTC]

so, I just saw this. even though I know how to do this, I love how you explain things and add humor. a n00b would be like "OMFG I CAN HAZ PIXEL NAO!"

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