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ZontarZon [2013-07-31 02:01:47 +0000 UTC]

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"StoryProjector" by RoboticMasterMind is Invader Zim fan art that shows off an impressive amount of detail in the main focus as well as Robotic's talent for recreating and embellishing the style and designs in the original show.

An analysis of the artwork, specifically the projection, gives me reason to believe that this isn't simply a display that is "viewing only". Based on the two circular portions on either side of the projection, along with the miniature Irken icons in the middle of them that are at different angles, I get the strong impression that the projection is actually a reel-to-reel. It's based on either that or a tape deck, with the two circular, spinning components. This means that the Irken smeet is much more likely to be listening to the story, not necessarily watching it. Thus is why I don't think that the title of the picture is too fitting. But at the same time, "Storybook" doesn't exactly fit, either. I would suggest renaming it to something that fits a little better, yet is unique to the device that Robotic created here.

As for the projection itself, it is exceptionally well done. Everything from the circles, details, and angle is flawless from what I can see. The best aspect is that it actually looks like a hologram projection due to the lighting, glow, and features of the base of the machine. It's not too intense, but it's not too dim. I would bet that this took quite a while to make, and if it did, it was time well spent.

My biggest complaint about this picture would have to be the background details, such as those on the sides of the picture. While the main focus is extremely detailed and exact in appearance, the background seems to have been a little rushed; the pipes on the left and northeast edges of the picture are not as smooth and agreeable with the lighting. The shading on these pipes seems to be coming from the direct sides of them, which isn't based on the foreground projection. The curves of the lines aren't particularly smooth. Rather, they curve sharply and change the size of the pipe endings. Fixing the dimensions of the pipes, as well as receding some of those portions of shade to change their light location to fit the glowing projection, would fix this problem.

As for the large, circular object attached to the wall to the north of the picture, directly to the northeast of the smeet's head, its middle line doesn't match the curve of the line showing the connection of the object to the wall. The line, to be exact, that is just to the left of where the pipe enters the large object, has less curve in its middle. Adding a little more curve to it, in order to match the line representing the junction between the object and the wall, would remedy this and fix its irregular shape.

The picture overall really isn't bad; it only needs a few touch-ups to the background is all.

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DasTierLockjaw [2013-09-25 03:56:50 +0000 UTC]

"Smeet" that name is all sorts of adorable XD as well as the image itself. Very nice work!

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sailorcelestial [2013-08-08 10:10:31 +0000 UTC]

Aww! So cuuute! Dunno why I didn't comment on this! It's great!

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axalona [2013-07-26 08:36:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow! The story projector thing looks so awesome!

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FortheLoveofKei [2013-07-24 01:10:25 +0000 UTC]

Woahhhh this is so neat!!! I love the projection! It's just... woah.

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MovieCatMar [2013-07-24 00:43:40 +0000 UTC]

awesome!

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fangrim [2013-07-23 23:14:44 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job on this. The shading looks great, and I really like the effects and the perspective. You put a lot of detail in it too. Over all this is a fantastic picture! ^^

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DarkQueen43 [2013-07-23 21:28:38 +0000 UTC]

pretty....;w; nice shading and details and I agree with the other people I also was reminded of treasure planet 0u0 i liked that movie 'w'

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Emmbassador [2013-07-23 19:39:24 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute. c: And my god, I love how you do the affects for this. xD It's awesome!

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DarkDivaLocura [2013-07-23 19:22:34 +0000 UTC]

in my mind i find it kind of ironic that the Aztecs and other "primitive" civilizations used circular stones to tell stories (like their calendar) and then it's used here as a story book for an advanced alien race.... (i'm just thinking like a conspiracy theorist, XD something i rarely do)

look's awesome though! i love how the StoryProjector looks as well as everything else.

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Heavenbat [2013-07-23 18:51:18 +0000 UTC]

I agree with ~RadioactiveParadigm XD I was instantly reminded of Treasure Planet!
I really like the way you did the "book"... and awesome background!

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ParadigmLaboratories [2013-07-23 17:05:56 +0000 UTC]

It kind of reminds me of Treasure Planet. Anyhow, keep up the great work! 

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IrkenArtistKeizy [2013-07-23 17:04:40 +0000 UTC]

nice job!

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Kovyx [2013-07-23 17:00:34 +0000 UTC]

I want one of those o-o

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