DavideDozza Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Hi there 👋 This time I tried to recreate my old work with Blender. The challenge was not to use 3D programs, but only free images and AP of course! In the attachment, I have put the images used and also the Affinity Designer brush that I created to make the chain. To use it in AP create a curve in AD, assign the brush to it as a Stroke, and copy and paste in AF. From here you can change the chain's shape and thickness from the control panel - I haven't figured out how to create it directly in AF yet... 🤔 I hope you like it! Ciao e grazie Davide catena.afbrushes SolidSnake2003, VectorWhiz, Alfred and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurea Ratio Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) Interesting. 🙂 Another reminder for me to give Blender another try, but boy the steep learning curve and so little spare time... Edited February 14 by Aurea Ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavideDozza Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 9 hours ago, Aurea Ratio said: but boy the steep learning curve and so little spare time... You're right, any 3D program is... demanding... 🤯 I felt comfortable starting with simple projects and focusing on one problem at a time. For example, a simple image with a rock as the main subject and dozens of tutorials on how to create it to find the best one and adapt it to your needs. Once the rock has been created I can move on to another element, such as grass and so on. You learn and create something at the same time! 😀 I also use the same method with 2D, for example when I decided to add sunlight beams, I tried 4 or 5 methods before finding the right one, but now if I have to do it again it takes me a fraction of the time! I don't have work deadlines, so I use the time I need and have fun experimenting! Ciao e grazie Davide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurea Ratio Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I intended to learn it as a sort of lighting consultant for my illustrations, so I could simulate light and shadow on elements in the evening, which I draw from daylight scenes. And I started with simple examples from basic tutorials, but the problem is just that I forgot everything from week to week because I don't use it that much. Grazie e ciao per ora DavideDozza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdefence Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Would be nice to have the blender version as a comparison. DavideDozza 1 Quote iMac 27" 2019 Somona 14.3.1, iMac 27" Affinity Designer, Photo & Publisher V1 & V2, Adobe, Inkscape, Vectorstyler, Blender, C4D, Sketchup + more... XP-Pen Artist-22E, - iPad Pro 12.9 (Please refrain from licking the screen while using this forum) Affinity Help - Affinity Desktop Tutorials - Feedback - FAQ - most asked questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavideDozza Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Sure thing! Lost Identity But keep in mind this was made back in 2012... 😅 Everything was created in Blender, then I put it all together in Photoshop where I added the crows, the sky, and the atmosphere. I liked the effect at the time, but now it feels like it lacks depth... 🤔 In the 2D version, I decided not to include the masks to make the mannequin stand out more - it should be the main focus after all 😎 Overall, the 2D version is still the best for me, even if it has some flaws... ☺️ I can't help but always find something to improve, even when something is already pretty good. It's a curse! I have a ton of unfinished work because I keep going back and trying to make it better... ironically, it usually turns out the other way around! 😅 Ciao e grazie Davide Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 3 hours ago, DavideDozza said: I can't help but always find something to improve, even when something is already pretty good. It's a curse! The sign of a true artist — always striving for perfection, but never quite managing to convince themself that they’ve achieved it. DavideDozza 1 Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdefence Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I like the 3D version, it's more surreal. DavideDozza 1 Quote iMac 27" 2019 Somona 14.3.1, iMac 27" Affinity Designer, Photo & Publisher V1 & V2, Adobe, Inkscape, Vectorstyler, Blender, C4D, Sketchup + more... XP-Pen Artist-22E, - iPad Pro 12.9 (Please refrain from licking the screen while using this forum) Affinity Help - Affinity Desktop Tutorials - Feedback - FAQ - most asked questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidSnake2003 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Great job, looks great. DavideDozza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavideDozza Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Hi all I messed around a bit with the brush in AP and I managed to recreate the chain made in AD The issue was that the second image was on top of the first one, but by setting the "rotation" setting in the brush dialog to 50%, the second image was positioned correctly! For anyone interested, here is the brush ... Remember to use the Stabilizer for best results! Ciao! Catena.afbrushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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