Tips on Creating Icons???
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 by Stewarts | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hey Everyone. I am new here, but I would like to know if there are any suggestions to creating custom icons. I know that sounds vague, but currently I use PhotoShop and the method that I am using is:
I create a transparent PSD file that has a res of 320 X 320, create the graphic, then resize. The problem that I always get is an extreme loss of quality and detail. Is there any way to rememdy this?
I noticed that the icons that most of you use here are extremely impressive and I hope that someone can direct me in the right direction as to how some of this is accomplished. I am not necessarily looking for artistic tips, just application tips. Thanks,
Stewart.
I create a transparent PSD file that has a res of 320 X 320, create the graphic, then resize. The problem that I always get is an extreme loss of quality and detail. Is there any way to rememdy this?
I noticed that the icons that most of you use here are extremely impressive and I hope that someone can direct me in the right direction as to how some of this is accomplished. I am not necessarily looking for artistic tips, just application tips. Thanks,
Stewart.
mormegil
Reply #2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:11 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:11 AM
Just remeber when you design them, that they will be smaller when done, dont let the image get to clutterd, or busy, becuse they will get blurd together at the smaller sizes.
Also, it helps to use as many clean lines, and edges as posible. Look at treetogs Icons for a great example of this.
Also, it helps to use as many clean lines, and edges as posible. Look at treetogs Icons for a great example of this.
treetog
Reply #3 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 12:02 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 12:02 PM
some small tips:
Usually I try to make the template exactly in the same size as the biggest icon I will use (most of them 128x128 pixels). Resizing to small is easier then to larger.
If you are using PS 6 or 7, then use vectors, they are by far better to resize later.
Now the most important tip, listen to mormegil, the best icon maker around.
Usually I try to make the template exactly in the same size as the biggest icon I will use (most of them 128x128 pixels). Resizing to small is easier then to larger.
If you are using PS 6 or 7, then use vectors, they are by far better to resize later.
Now the most important tip, listen to mormegil, the best icon maker around.
Ingui
Reply #5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:44 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:44 PM
Question, is it me? or does Axialis seem to have a much better painting "engine" when it comes to image reduction. Not large images, usually 160x160-ish to 200 down to 48x48. I can reduce the same .png in PSP and IconWorkshop, and it always seems to retain better (to me) when done with axialis.
DarkMist
Reply #8 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 4:16 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 4:16 PM
Tips on icons...
They hard complicated and i gave up trying
They hard complicated and i gave up trying
Koasati
Reply #9 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 6:30 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 6:30 PM
The best advice I can offer is, read posts #2 & #3.......
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Reply #1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 8:44 AM