LeftCoast Skinz FAN Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 hey west coast skins fan i think a cool cover would be these 2 pickshttp://americansportsblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/clinton-portis.jpg http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/IRV11909200433.jpg (maybe leave santana mossin the guy if u want haha) but yeah these two with the splash stains like things from the santana and j camp cover and the stadium background from CB5 cover thanks ) Those would be good but they are too small. They will look very distorted if I used those images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftCoast Skinz FAN Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Here is one of Jason Campbell.Any comments/suggestions welcomed! http://i29.tinypic.com/343goeg.png The image is too flat. There isn't enough depth on JC. Also, he looks pretty washed out. You want to go back and do some enhancements to the image to bring the color out of it. You are on the right track though, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisacerg Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 The image is too flat. There isn't enough depth on JC. Also, he looks pretty washed out. You want to go back and do some enhancements to the image to bring the color out of it. You are on the right track though, keep it up. Thanks for the comments. I tried the techniques that you guys talked about in the Portis wallpaper thread, but I couldn't see to "bring the color out of it". There are some awesome covers by you, some on the EA forums, and Operation Sports, and they all seem to have mastered the art of making the players look like Fitzy and Polomalu on the actual cover. I still can't seem to figure it out though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks for the comments.I tried the techniques that you guys talked about in the Portis wallpaper thread, but I couldn't see to "bring the color out of it". There are some awesome covers by you, some on the EA forums, and Operation Sports, and they all seem to have mastered the art of making the players look like Fitzy and Polomalu on the actual cover. I still can't seem to figure it out though! I'm not exactly sure but I guess there are templates for the madden covers and all you have to do is stick the players in there. The cut you made of Campbell is too choppy. I'm not the best at cuts either but what I do to bring up the render and make it look cleaner is a technique called the gaussian blur overlay. Take the campbell cut out and do this: 1) Duplicate the image of campbell 2) With the duplicated Image (The top image) go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian blur 3) Set it to 1.8 4) Then go to the blending option and go through the blending modes until it looks good. Usually its overlay but it depends on the picture quality. This should make the render pop more. You still need to learn how to blend the render more. but it is not a bad job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisacerg Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Alright guys, trial #2, this time with Peyton Manning. Let me know what you think. I will give Jason Campbell another shot tomorrow probably. http://i27.tinypic.com/xaq83c.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketCitySkins Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I've got a question for you Photoshop guys.As you can see, in the Madden 10 cover, the players almost have a cartoony look to them. Is there a Photoshop Plugin to make that effect on the player? Or is there a method already in Photoshop that allows you to do that? Any help is appreciated! (I am trying to make some as well) I know the Topaz programs are very popular. You can use Topaz Vivacity, Go to Topaz Clean, Go the the Advanced settings and slide all three adjustments to their highest level. You can turn this picture Into this picture. Or you can adjust to what you would like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftCoast Skinz FAN Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Alright guys, trial #2, this time with Peyton Manning. Let me know what you think. I will give Jason Campbell another shot tomorrow probably.http://i27.tinypic.com/xaq83c.png Much better this time. Very nice pic of Manning you used. Much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisacerg Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Much better this time. Very nice pic of Manning you used. Much better! Thanks man! Here is Trial #3, this time back to Jason Campbell! http://i26.tinypic.com/9viiib.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMSCPALLDAY Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 arite how bout these http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/54110/photos/PHOTO_3120223_54110_4510789_main.jpg http://blog.pennlive.com/lvsports/2007/09/landry.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Here is my first attempt at a Madden 10 cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I was just screwing around and came up with these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubskins24 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Here's my very own version of the Madden 10 cover... lol ... no template here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 You guys really should use HQ images when making this. Theres a reason Taylor looks so pixelated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Does anyone have the LL and ST cover that was posted before?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I love that PS3 one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastfromtheEast Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Alright I've never messed with madden covers before, but I really wanted one for myself this year so I decided to take a stab at it. Let me know what you think!!! http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/7512/maddencover.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Alright I've never messed with madden covers before, but I really wanted one for myself this year so I decided to take a stab at it. Let me know what you think!!!http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/7512/maddencover.jpg It's not what I was expecting, but it made me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastfromtheEast Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 haha, thanks? I'll definitely take some criticism or requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Here is my second attempt at a cover. I think this one is way better than my first one and looks more like the real cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LeftCoast Skinz FAN Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 It is better but the image is still flat. There is no depth on ST. You need to create some depth with highlights and shadows. But I like where you are headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 how is this LeftCoast? I added a drop shadow and a lens flare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I just looked at yours and Soup's Portis wallpaper thread and a hard light layer to ST. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Here's my very own version of the Madden 10 cover... lol ... no template here! God Bless you sir. I really like this. Them 360 ones are nice. I mighty do what I said and just get an old 360 case and put my Madden for the PS# in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftCoast Skinz FAN Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 I just looked at yours and Soup's Portis wallpaper thread and a hard light layer to ST. What do you think? Yeah, you are getting better. It is starting to look more like it should, not so flat. You keep learning more about lighting and shading and you will have a superb cover. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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