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saftkeks13 β€” The Background Tutorial

Published: 2012-10-12 11:04:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 6428; Favourites: 208; Downloads: 0
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Description So here you go, the first one of my new tutorials: background.
It's pretty short and simple, no fancy magical tricks. You should be able to finish a background within 60min if you follow this tutorial.
Tell me if this is helpful, useful, and if you use it, I'd be pleased to see the results. I will comment, I promise, and if you want critique, I can do that, too - I made this to share my knowledge with you so you can maybe improve a little bit (given that you're not already better than me ;D).

Rock by *AlaskaStock [link]
Mountains by ~mimose-stock [link]
Sky by ~Dragoroth-stock [link]

Background for "Breath of Life" [link]
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Comments: 23

Danceswithsidhe [2013-06-21 19:00:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for this tutorial!

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saftkeks13 In reply to Danceswithsidhe [2013-06-21 20:03:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad if it helped! (:

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DiamondHoofbeats [2013-06-18 00:21:22 +0000 UTC]

Yayayayay!!!!! I love your tutorials!

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Children7 [2013-03-01 18:30:16 +0000 UTC]

This is really cool!

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saftkeks13 In reply to Children7 [2013-03-01 18:33:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! <3

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gurtagon [2012-10-12 21:00:30 +0000 UTC]

YAY! Thanks! Next, (when you are done with all the others) can you do an eye tut?

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saftkeks13 In reply to gurtagon [2012-10-12 21:02:50 +0000 UTC]

OMG, an eye tutorial? I never knew my eyes where that good Actually it's simple: make the eye pretty dark (but not black - and avoid fancy green or violet tones, it's just not realistic and looks creepy in most cases) and put a few, almost white highlights into it - smudge them a little bit and put another dot in the middle of your highlight. Done. Was that confusing?^^

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gurtagon In reply to saftkeks13 [2012-10-12 21:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Lol, kinda (on the confusing part)... And, your eyes are better than mine
But I just don't know where to start.... You are like, so amazing at everything. I guess what I seriously need to work on (the 2 main things) are:
Horse Prepping (detailing/shadows/highlights/smudging, etc.)
Manes & Tails

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEE help me with those!

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saftkeks13 In reply to gurtagon [2012-10-12 21:21:08 +0000 UTC]

Horse prepping may be the next one. And because people are begging me for mane and tail, I'll probably do that, too, even though I don't really see how my manes are so outstanding compared to others... Don't give up, just keep looking at tuts and keep practicing, it'll come. Go look at :derperfectperfection:'s gallery, she just uploaded a collection of her old stuff - we all started at the level of no idea and no experience, and now she's a goddess ;D

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gurtagon In reply to saftkeks13 [2012-10-12 21:26:38 +0000 UTC]

YESSS And *perfectperfection is soo good! Also, *devils-horizon is amazing...

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saftkeks13 In reply to gurtagon [2012-10-12 22:09:21 +0000 UTC]

Right. But they had to start too, so don't give yourself up!

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Amberlootje [2012-10-12 13:52:33 +0000 UTC]

I think this 'll help me making my first manip with my tablet, ghihi ^^,

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saftkeks13 In reply to Amberlootje [2012-10-12 17:42:20 +0000 UTC]

Do you already have it? O.o I'd be happy if it helps you

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Amberlootje In reply to saftkeks13 [2012-10-13 09:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Nope, I haven't got it yet, but whΓ©n I do, ghehe ^^

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saftkeks13 In reply to Amberlootje [2012-10-13 09:09:20 +0000 UTC]

I bet ;D I'm still debating with myself if I should upgrade to Intuos 5... :-/ *unsure* But in that case, I'd also have a tablet which I don't use - however, my sister may claim that.^^ But I'm sure you'll get yours sometime soon (maybe even this year, lol ;D)

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Amberlootje In reply to saftkeks13 [2012-10-13 14:21:22 +0000 UTC]

I hope to get it as soon as possible, ghehe. I'm really looking forward, though :') But only patience can save you, although, that's what my parents have taught me

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saftkeks13 In reply to Amberlootje [2012-10-13 14:30:47 +0000 UTC]

I'm an impatient person *throws manip in process against a virtual wall where it explodes in tons of 0s and 1s*.

...^^

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Amberlootje In reply to saftkeks13 [2012-10-13 21:54:21 +0000 UTC]

Ghaha NOOOOO DON'T DO THAAAAAT *Takes it back and limes all the thousands of pieces*

...

*Gives it back after hours and hours of work*

*Smile*

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saftkeks13 In reply to Amberlootje [2012-10-14 09:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Girl you're simply adorable ^^

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Amberlootje In reply to saftkeks13 [2012-10-14 17:14:09 +0000 UTC]

Ghehe, well, you know.. With that contest on BMH I haven't only won a manip, but I also won a wonderful friend. I'm so glad I chose you girl, I really do

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saftkeks13 In reply to Amberlootje [2012-10-15 21:18:46 +0000 UTC]

Yup, me too! Seriously.

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Skyfaxi [2012-10-12 12:44:14 +0000 UTC]

Sehr hilfreich und gut erklΓ€rt. Danke ;D

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saftkeks13 In reply to Skyfaxi [2012-10-12 17:41:35 +0000 UTC]

Kein Ding, freut mich wenn ich helfen kann ;D

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