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Indae — Emoticon expression tutorial

Published: 2011-04-17 17:17:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 13465; Favourites: 335; Downloads: 727
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Description Disclaimer: I'm not an expert This is just the way I work.

I really hope this is a helpful step by step guide for someone looking to improve their emote expressions. I find that having exagerated facial features helps a lot with static emotes, as there is no movement. (And sorry if there are typos)

If you want any help, don't hesitate to ask Note or comment~

Here are the stock images I mentioned:

Thanks to ~Gracies-Stock , `DanHeffer-Stock and ~DeAtHBuTtErFly-stock



EDIT:
Thank you so so much for the Daily deviation! This make four, I'm really honoured :') My keyboard is broken at the moment, but I'm replying as fast as I can!
Thanks to ^krissi001 too!
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Comments: 115

lizziecat1279 In reply to ??? [2011-05-12 02:45:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much and ya I've played around with other pixel works, just not emotes ^^

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I-is-smart In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 17:01:12 +0000 UTC]

I usually keep mine pretty simple, but i might try this idea out, seeing as i am trying to improve. also i agree about the outer border color, i almost always use that for my faces.

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Indae In reply to I-is-smart [2011-05-10 17:50:44 +0000 UTC]

I think a few experienced emoticonists use that colour It really does work better in my opinion Thanks!

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catluvr2 In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 16:38:34 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD!

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Indae In reply to catluvr2 [2011-05-10 17:51:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It was a lovely surprise

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Solarune In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 15:43:55 +0000 UTC]

That's really awesome – it's fun doing emoticons, but I'd never thought of using photos. Thanks for sharing

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Indae In reply to Solarune [2011-05-10 17:51:15 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it is And i'm glad I inspired you!

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litecrush [2011-05-10 15:20:16 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant

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Indae In reply to litecrush [2011-05-10 17:51:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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litecrush In reply to Indae [2011-05-16 13:52:07 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!
(sorry for the late reply)

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gillianivyart [2011-05-10 14:59:00 +0000 UTC]

Very kewl process. I really enjoy the expression and attention to detail. Grats on the DD. Very fun.

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Indae In reply to gillianivyart [2011-05-10 17:53:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot Attention to detail is everything!

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namenotrequired In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 14:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD!

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Indae In reply to namenotrequired [2011-05-10 17:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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Katuend In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 12:36:09 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD

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Indae In reply to Katuend [2011-05-10 17:52:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Hunny!

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oOnyaOo In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 12:04:25 +0000 UTC]

EEE! Congrats! <3<3

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Indae In reply to oOnyaOo [2011-05-10 17:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! Really lovely surprise :')

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SparklyDest [2011-05-10 11:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Congrats on the DD!

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Indae In reply to SparklyDest [2011-05-10 17:51:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Kirsui In reply to ??? [2011-05-10 11:12:30 +0000 UTC]

Hm, that's certainly an interesting way to do it. Thank you for sharing!

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Indae In reply to Kirsui [2011-05-10 17:52:04 +0000 UTC]

Any time! Good luck!

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SparklyDest In reply to ??? [2011-04-26 19:33:04 +0000 UTC]

The stock you mentioned were begging me to interpret them. Whether I did them justice is another matter, but I had fun trying!

[link] and [link]

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Indae In reply to SparklyDest [2011-05-10 17:52:49 +0000 UTC]

You really did do them justice! Awesome pieces

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SparklyDest In reply to Indae [2011-05-10 17:53:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Indae In reply to SparklyDest [2011-05-10 18:00:22 +0000 UTC]

Any time

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gillianivyart In reply to SparklyDest [2011-05-10 14:58:00 +0000 UTC]

As soon as I saw the DD, I thought of yours! ;D I do love your interpretations.

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SparklyDest In reply to gillianivyart [2011-05-10 15:02:08 +0000 UTC]

I am happy this got a DD because it could hopefully inspire others to try it too! Thank you.

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gillianivyart In reply to SparklyDest [2011-05-10 15:03:23 +0000 UTC]

I hadn't seen the inspiration besides the stock photos. This was definitely cool to see, as is her entire gallery ;D

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Indae In reply to gillianivyart [2011-05-10 19:59:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you (':

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SparklyDest [2011-04-26 15:08:07 +0000 UTC]

I love how your emote really does convey the emotion of intense fear. You have inspired me to make one, using these stock photos.

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Indae In reply to SparklyDest [2011-05-10 17:52:30 +0000 UTC]

(Sorry for such a late reply Broken keyboard)
I'm glad

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ClefairyKid In reply to ??? [2011-04-18 13:13:33 +0000 UTC]

This is great!! I will have to keep these tips in mind when I go and improve on my emoting skills Thanks for sharing!

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Indae In reply to ClefairyKid [2011-04-18 13:35:22 +0000 UTC]

That's alright! Good luck

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ClefairyKid In reply to Indae [2011-04-18 13:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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cleareo In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 19:36:49 +0000 UTC]

i just realized i havnt made an emote in forever

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Indae In reply to cleareo [2011-04-17 19:39:22 +0000 UTC]

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stuck-in-suburbia In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 18:54:19 +0000 UTC]

I totally tried out your tutorial on this .

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Indae In reply to stuck-in-suburbia [2011-04-17 19:29:59 +0000 UTC]

I feel honoured

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stuck-in-suburbia In reply to Indae [2011-04-17 19:30:38 +0000 UTC]

It's always fun to try new things.

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Indae In reply to stuck-in-suburbia [2011-04-17 19:32:27 +0000 UTC]

It really is

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rickyrico In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 18:52:12 +0000 UTC]

You should make it animated!

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Indae In reply to rickyrico [2011-04-17 19:30:32 +0000 UTC]

The emote?

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rickyrico In reply to Indae [2011-04-17 20:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Yes, like from the basic one to the final one!

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Indae In reply to rickyrico [2011-04-17 20:34:27 +0000 UTC]

Ooohh I don't have them anymore I could always pixel them again...

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rickyrico In reply to Indae [2011-04-17 20:37:14 +0000 UTC]

And animated.

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Indae In reply to rickyrico [2011-04-17 21:20:00 +0000 UTC]

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DrawingTheLine In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 18:44:06 +0000 UTC]

This is actually quite a useful tutorial, just for facial expressions It does a really good job at outlining the key features in expressions

And it resulted in a darn cute emote <3

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Indae In reply to DrawingTheLine [2011-04-17 18:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I hoped it would help!

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Katuend In reply to ??? [2011-04-17 18:12:57 +0000 UTC]

I've....never used that technique even though I tend to make the face I'm tryignto draw/pixel

I have a new plan then

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