How to use create simple hard shadows

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iQue
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How to use create simple hard shadows

Postby iQue » Sun May 10, 2015 4:09 pm

Hi all,

I am not an artist, I am a programmer. But I want my game to look decent so I started toying with inkscape a few days ago and I like how user friendly it is.

However I think my characters look a bit "meh", and wanted to add shadows, but can't find any real tutorials on how to do it (I do not want to use gradients).

in the attachment is what I have tried but I am not really happy with the results. Are there any tutorials out there for this simple type of shading? I do not want to complicate things since my abilities are quite limited. Or is there anyone in here that have any tips? Anything appriciated :)
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Espermaschine
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Re: How to use create simple hard shadows

Postby Espermaschine » Sun May 10, 2015 5:54 pm

this blog might be what you are looking for:

2dgameartforprogrammers.blogspot.de
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hulf2012
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Re: How to use create simple hard shadows

Postby hulf2012 » Mon May 11, 2015 1:39 am

Hello,

There is something about those black strokes that I don't like at all...

The tutorial provided above is very good.
If you have problems:
1.- Post a sample (or samples) of your file please.
2.- Please check here:
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.html
3.- If you manage to solve your problem, please post here your solution.
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iQue
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Re: How to use create simple hard shadows

Postby iQue » Fri May 15, 2015 3:03 am

Here is what I have after reading up on that tutorial, it's getting better I think. till have a really hard time with arms/legs, and animations.
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Lazur
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Re: How to use create simple hard shadows

Postby Lazur » Fri May 15, 2015 3:50 am

Hi.

Not much into character drawing myself, so just a basic thought. Make sure the detail level is consistent. In my humble opinion the eye and leg contour, highlight edge is way too thin compared to the other parts.

On cel shading, thid topic may have some hints.

Oh and how I searched for that link posted by Espermachine.
http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15414
http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17243

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2D, animation, character, game, design, art, tutorial, indee, toon,
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