Action Shots Template - Better Map Posts

Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by H3C x Nevz, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. H3C x Nevz

    H3C x Nevz Ancient
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    In my post about Infiltrate and SnipeFlag, I wrote down a specific set of steps for effects to achieve some very good looking action shots. I enjoy making these, and if you would like me to make some for your map post, please either just recommend me a game film or link me all of the raw, un-edited screenshots, and I should have them fairly quickly. Not a whole lot is done: mainly saturation, contrast, shadows and highlights are edited, then there is a vertical color mask effect, and it is cropped to 500 px by 200 px with a 1 px black border. Here are some examples.

    Kentucky Tango v2 by Cosmic Rick:

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    Gridlocked (Non-MM) by Draw the Line:

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    - Nevz
     
  2. Hazza

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    I have to say, when I first found saw this effect on a map post, I loved it - looks great.
    I'll subscribe to this thread and hopefully, one day i'll ask for your help on it.

    Thats when I have the time to finish making a map...
     
  3. H3C x Nevz

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    Thanks Hazza. I have a different (slightly) template for those who dislike the vertical color fade. This one just has a circular gradient over the outside which is a bit less overpowering.

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    (Games from my map in progress, Frontlines)
     
  4. Novak

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    Wow that bottom set is awesome. The circular border is sweet.
     
  5. H3C x Nevz

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    Thanks Novak. Now you have some experience with the actual game too :D but I do like the circular border better.
     
  6. EGP

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    Wow you are truly amazing with this kind of stuff. I wish you could turn my map sanskrit v2 thread, into something like that.

    Nice job
     
  7. Catmon

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    Those pictures are brilliant, definately put the maps in good light when you look at them.
    I'll keep this in mind, you're a lot better at photoshop/whatever program you use than I am.
     
  8. Novak

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    Haha, maybe a bad experience though... last one left on my team everytime, getting triple teamed with needlers and turrets, lol.
     
  9. H3C x Nevz

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    Lol, last man isn't a very highly regarded role, but it's always got to be someone. The whole thing about 300% health is an adapted trait we have from playing so much Team Gladiators - it's similar, only there is only one life per round and a single teleporter opens after 20 seconds. Much more organized. It's a bit hard to get used to playing in a game like that, but it gets more fun as you have more experience with it.
     

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