Saturday, January 3, 2009

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen - movie wallpaper - part 1

Let’s create a new file (File>New) of 1280x1024 px and 72 dpi. Using the Paint Bucket Tool (G), it’s possible to give the new file black color. Set the next parameters for the made layer: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:




Next we’ll try to draw the face of a robot transformer. In this case we’ll select the Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool for the necessary corrections. All the elements have white color.




Make a copy of the last made layer and select Free Transform option to turn over the copy, situating it the same way shown below:

For the next element we’ll choose the same tools indicated above:



Make a copy of the last made layer containing the new element and select again Free Transform option to turn over the copy, placing it the way indicated below:


Now we must put together all the elements composing the robot’s head into a single rasterized layer. In this case we’ll just press Ctrl button, mark out the corresponding layers and then press Ctrl+E. The new layer will need the next demonstrated parameters: Blending Options>Drop Shadow
Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss

Next make a copy of the rasterized layer containing the transformer’s head and select again the Paint Bucket Tool (G) to fill each element with the color #FFD528. Change also the parameters of the copy’s layer: Blending Options>Bevel and Emboss
Blending Options>Satin

Create a new layer again which must be painted with black color, selecting for this operation the Paint Bucket Tool (G).
Choose for this layer the selection from here: Filter>Render>Clouds

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Iron Man movie wallpaper - part 3

Choose this time the Ellipse Tool (U)

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to represent a highlight: The layer’s parameters: Opacity 33%, Fill 0%
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient’s parameters:

Using the Pen Tool (P)

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and the Convert Point Tool, try to make another element on Iron Man’s head:
The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Inner Shadow
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay
Gradient’s parameters:
Blending Options>Stroke
Gradient’s parameters:


Next we have to make the openings for the eyes. Let’s use this time the line tool too (the same way described above) for keeping the asymmetry. The tools applied in this case are the well known Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool. The layer’s color in this case is black.
The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Drop Shadow
Blending Options>Inner Shadow
Blending Options>Stroke

Applying the above mentioned tools, it’s possible to represent the first eye on the head:
The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Outer Glow
Blending Options>Inner Glow

Make a copy of the earlier made layer containing the eye. Applying the Free Transform option, it’s possible to turn around the copy’s layer and situate it the way indicated next image:
Mark out the face’s contours, choosing for this operation the Pen Tool (P) and the Convert Point Tool (for the appropriate corrections).

The layer’s parameters: Fill 0%
Blending Options>Drop Shadow

Blending Options>Stroke
Gradient’s parameters:

The final result!