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A photo shop piece I designed.

For those who enjoy visuals of the universe, galaxies, the cosmos, I give you The Xeno Nebula.....

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fxenonebula.jpg&hash=bcb61ada3ac959b876782c55bee3fe7eda165ac6)

Good!

Something like this would make for some clever box art for sure! ^_^

Thanks xmorphine and nrage.

Quote from: Nrage on Mar 01, 2013, 07:19:56 AM
Something like this would make for some clever box art for sure! ^_^

Agreed. Put a moon in the background and the nostromo in it and you've got an Alien poster or dvd cover 8) Great work biomechanoid :)

Ooooh... really nice. Like the look and the idea others have of art for promotional and/or packaging.

Thanks Terx and Reyals

Here's another one of my designs.

For those into nature, I call this Strolling in a Rainforest at Night.

http://scifimoviezone.com/SFMZPhotoshop.shtml (http://scifimoviezone.com/SFMZPhotoshop.shtml)

More photoshop stuff...

Nostromo insignia bronze plaque....

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The Handshake....
Primary filters: Watercolor, Fresco

Plasma Power
Primary filters: Neon Daub

Very neat at first I could not see the alien but I did see it and looks like a picture I seen before still great.

Thank you Dark Blade

Next:
Predator Mask for Other Worlds

Some great work here

Much appreciated, Russ.

Next:
The Chain Room
Filters: Required numerous filters. The background was photo image and the creature was a 3D rendering that's been floating around the web for years. So I layered in several filters with differing transparency blends to get both photo image and 3D rendering to produce a matched, painted visual feel.

note - I know that's the wrong type alien for the chain room, but I really liked the pose of that rendering in relation to the background.

I really like that. Interesting texture to the Alien.

Thank you, Hicks.

I actually had to spend more time on the background. As you know from the film, there is no complete view of the chain room. You might remember in the movie, the camera view starts at the bottom and then pans up to reveal the upper area with water dripping down. I grabbed a number of screenshots from bottom to top, pieced them together, and blended the seams.

Unfortunately, the camera view did not pan up parallel to the view. It did a swivel pan up (sorry, I don't know cinematography lingo/talk). So that changed the angle on objects when piecing it together. The large machine or whatever it is, suspended by chains, blended okay. But it was the chains that are out of whack. In fact if you look right under the creature's right hand, you can see two chains not lined up. Each time I tried to line them up it threw the big machine out of whack. So I sacrificed the chains in favor of the machine.

Part two of the design above: For those who would like to see the complete chain room pieced together, strictly photo image, no photoshop filters, here you go....

Working on anything new?

No, my current project is working on another enhanced script presentation.

Meanwhile, here's another merge pan view. Aliens 86. We never see the alien-encrusted chamber in a  complete view. Merging a few screen shots and blending the seams, here's the chamber in it's complete view.....

It's been a long, long time since I've added anything new to this thread, but here's a couple Photoshop collages I designed for Covenant......

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Faliencovenant115.jpg&hash=26c748c954a239304c245ffe18f66748b7176912)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Faliencovenant186.jpg&hash=8f1f6b33be882c2f2b56c811c48730aa3bca8f5c)

Most recent design: I love playing with banner designs for my site's Alien section. Here's a recent top header banner design I did for my Alien Franchise section, using frames and javascript..... (I can't post it in here due to coding restrictions, you can see it in action on its page..... http://www.scifimoviezone.com/avpalien08.shtml (http://www.scifimoviezone.com/avpalien08.shtml)

Submit that on Global dude. They'll put it on their site news and gallery

Quote from: Iron Infililtrator on Sep 10, 2017, 04:47:22 AM
Submit that on Global dude. They'll put it on their site news and gallery

First time I heard of Gloval AVP. I'll check it out, thanks.

Quote from: Biomechanoid on Aug 08, 2017, 12:54:26 PM
It's been a long, long time since I've added anything new to this thread, but here's a couple Photoshop collages I designed for Covenant......

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Faliencovenant115.jpg&hash=26c748c954a239304c245ffe18f66748b7176912)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Faliencovenant186.jpg&hash=8f1f6b33be882c2f2b56c811c48730aa3bca8f5c)

Nice job, man! Really dig those. Do you make forum signatures at all? Bet you could do some kickass ones.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 10:49:01 AM
Nice job, man! Really dig those. Do you make forum signatures at all? Bet you could do some kickass ones.

Thanks Hicks. I used to make static signature templates for another alien forum for members to add their own text. (alienexpressions? alienconnection?, I forget the name). This template was one of the more popular signature templates at that forum back then....

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fquadborder99.jpg&hash=23b42a73430a987c35681da477ffe67e6eaf32a4)

Signature Template 002 - PNG image. 600x116. Space on the right to add your text. Be sure to save as .png to maintain transparent background. It will adopt any color of any forum's background color as its background.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fsignaturetemplate002.png&hash=1f203e223c9a979b33814228eb26ad9ddfd118a8)

Signature Template 003 - Same PNG instructions to maintain transparent background, apply as above.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fsignaturetemplate003.png&hash=85e0cba5ef8dff95497333350bc861390a8954ef)

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By the way, you don't have to stick with the transparent background for the PNG images. Another option is to embed them on top of your desired background.

Examples below.....

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fsignaturetemplateexample.png&hash=999f4f67ad5ef59c3a4ce95942f6bbdabc17c7f6)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fsignaturetemplateexample2.png&hash=68aa4d8d0f15a0f05db9821e4779a228881b485a)

Signature template004. You can add your text in the transparent area in the upper right.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fsignaturetemplate004.png&hash=7583626295945e6da2bbf14b055c993f07e70471)

Signature template005 - Predators explore the derelict ship.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fsignaturetemplate012.png&hash=255f36450d66ceff93181e5e65e65bb1864a2d0d)

Alien Experience, perhaps? That's the kind of colour scheme they used to use. And another awesome looking piece.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 03:05:33 PM
Alien Experience, perhaps? That's the kind of colour scheme they used to use. And another awesome looking piece.

Yea, that was the site. Also, I see you don't allow motion graphic signatures anyway. I'll see if I can dig up more templates buried somewhere on my server, members can add their own text.

That sounds fantastic. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more of what you've done.

That hasn't uploaded mate.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 06:12:29 PM
That hasn't uploaded mate.

Oops....I had png images blocked from being hotlinked. Fixed now.

Those are fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I think I need to cross-post them to the signature thread in the General board.

Thanks, these images are for anyone who wishes to use them in anyway. Also, since you have a bucket list of avatars for your forum, you might check out my bucket, I have close to 400 Alien and Predator avatars. If you see any you want to add to your bucket, feel free to grab them. . . . . http://www.scifimoviezone.com/avpforumavatars.shtml (http://www.scifimoviezone.com/avpforumavatars.shtml)

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing those.

I keep meaning to do a nice big update of avatars actually. Was always just something I enjoyed doing when I had nothing to do.

Fan of LeRoy Neiman?

Here's a photoshop piece I designed of the Covenant xenomorph in the style of LeRoy Nieman.

For those not familiar with Neiman, he was an American artist well known for sports paintings who's style included bold splashy paint strokes and brilliant colors.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fxenonieman.png&hash=d20a4ddb3678a6470f4956e233c58f855b1f6a52)

Click here for a larger view...... http://www.scifimoviezone.com/imageavp/xenonieman.png (http://www.scifimoviezone.com/imageavp/xenonieman.png)

Only thing that would make this better would be a Warhol style xenomorph 4-piece portrait. ;D

Quote from: Deadmeat on Sep 18, 2017, 08:44:49 AM
Only thing that would make this better would be a Warhol style xenomorph 4-piece portrait. ;D

My guess, Warhol would have loved Photoshop.

Quote from: Biomechanoid on Sep 18, 2017, 01:14:00 PM

Quote from: Deadmeat on Sep 18, 2017, 08:44:49 AM
Only thing that would make this better would be a Warhol style xenomorph 4-piece portrait. ;D

My guess, Warhol would have loved Photoshop.

He did, in fact, dabble in digital art on a Commodore Amiga (https://www.wired.com/2014/05/watch-andy-warhol-computer-art/) computer in the mid eighties! Your guess is spot on, friend. He would have loved Photoshop. :D

If not an alien, definitely think of making a David portrait, Warhol-style. Now that's something I'd love to see. ;)

Quote from: Deadmeat on Sep 19, 2017, 09:46:55 AM
He did, in fact, dabble in digital art on a Commodore Amiga (https://www.wired.com/2014/05/watch-andy-warhol-computer-art/) computer in the mid eighties! Your guess is spot on, friend. He would have loved Photoshop. :D

Yea, he died just one year before Photoshop was created.

Quote from: Deadmeat on Sep 19, 2017, 09:46:55 AM
If not an alien, definitely think of making a David portrait, Warhol-style. Now that's something I'd love to see. ;)

I took early retirement so I have lots of free time and you mentioning Warhol inspired me to design a Warhol version of Predator. It didn't turn out like I had imagined. I should have removed more detail to match Warhol's pop art minimalist tone.

I modeled it on Warhol's Marilyn Monroe portrait......
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fmonroe.png&hash=062899bdca9c399272a551061b702086f765919a)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fwarholpredator.png&hash=012aa4e3a5341770ef350d3c8f23f26ca0ee965c)

Try posterizing it more, your version seems to have too defined edges and areas. If you wanna achieve Warhol's style you're gonna have to be VERY loose on the light/shadow thresholds. Other than that it looks great. :) Just keep tweaking and experimenting until you find what's most pleasing ;)

Quote from: Deadmeat on Sep 21, 2017, 09:10:06 AM
Try posterizing it more, your version seems to have too defined edges and areas. If you wanna achieve Warhol's style you're gonna have to be VERY loose on the light/shadow thresholds. Other than that it looks great. :) Just keep tweaking and experimenting until you find what's most pleasing ;)

Posterizing wouldn't really work, that would add black outlines to the facial/head shape. Warhol was not really big on adding black outlines on subjects.

Subject is everything, and honestly I think predator is not the ideal subject to recreate a Warhol impression. Your suggestion of David would be a better subject.

That xeno and pred in your photoshop is amazing. I loved that!

Thank you, Neo.

My non-alien/predator Photshop designs:
Jurassic Park - Old 60's style movie poster design

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fnonavpdesigns001.png&hash=4ef3d0693afb4ced16bd1ad9e2715c6d3c6b1a2a)

Battered Predator

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fbatteredpredator.png&hash=be284cfdcf034060595846bb9f51d1083454f164)

My non-alien/predator Photoshop designs:
Blade Runner fan poster

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimagebladerunner%2Fbrsfmzposter06.jpg&hash=474c56b0e76a5da54f7aebb4e50f0f2aed120165)

Those are f**king great man !

Thanks Big Daddy.



Xeno grabs a tiger by the tail

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Famzgallery009.jpg&hash=0c510e1983ba4baa6d3b7b58baf3f1b87460170c)

My non-alien/predator Photshop designs:
2001 ASO fan poster

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scifimoviezone.com%2Fimage2001%2F2001fanposter01.jpg&hash=db7e95b509dc1c7a31d86575f5378a7bd04fc4b6)

Danny Boy Get His Say - Sponge Painting

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Famzgallery043.jpg&hash=8d077f5fbe07eb1de41797fd966a7bdf89072ca1)

Been a long time since I've added anything to Xenos in the Photo Shop.....

Praying Mantis......(larger image no longer available)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Famzgallery005.jpg&hash=6688d8a7734322c92f1b897c9d1bd8992481bdfc)

Predator Desktop Wallpaper - 1366X768
Change your look to a charcoal and red display theme for text and windows, ties in really nice with this wallpaper......

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscifimoviezone.com%2Fimageavp%2Fpredatordesktop22.jpg&hash=ffc497e996fe01c42ce738b5bf0d70b74a5ba21c)

That's another sweet one! You've got some cool desktop paper.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2019, 05:46:41 PM
That's another sweet one! You've got some cool desktop paper.

Thanks. They're fairly easy to make. Pick a desktop design from the tens of thousands available on the web and layer in your choice of Alien and or Predator images, or any other characters. If you google image the key words "high tech desktop wallpaper" there's a lot of designs that would work well with Alien and Predator imagery.....along with other sci-fi.

I don't know which thread I should place this, so I'll just dump it here....

Trying to learn basics of video editing. This 5 Minute Alien is just a compilation of Alien 79 scenes. I still need to learn more on the basics like fading out music, effects overlays, etc.....

http://scifimoviezone.com/5minutealienb.mp4 (http://scifimoviezone.com/5minutealienb.mp4)

Exercise 2 - Predator: Challenge Accepted.

I figured out how to fade in/fade out sound bytes. Now I just need to figure out how to apply fade to black for scenes/ending.

Aliens: Let's Rock!

http://scifimoviezone.com/AliensRock4.mp4 (http://scifimoviezone.com/AliensRock4.mp4)

I've been using canned music from the software app to learn the basic audio tools, on previous exercises. Now attempting to properly embed soundtrack/songs from the given movie......

You better run!

Exercises continued.... manipulating scenes and soundtrack clips to learn editing. Also finally figured out how to do scene fade.

IT: First Encounters.....

This is a trailer remix of all five Avengers Endgame trailers.

Another note: While designing the ratings videos I've been posting in the reviews thread, something I never really noticed before - apparently the snare drum hit/rim shot is a very popular sound effect for those folks who craft film trailers professionally.

Need a sound effect for someone getting punched? Use a snare drum hit. A villain thrown into a wall? A snare drum hit. A gun shot? A snare drum hit. A machine gun blasting off? A snare drum roll. It's so popular I now have a collection of snare drum hit sound clips I use here and there.