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November 11, 2008, 05:20:40 PM
Hey. I just discovered how to make lightsabers using GIMP, and I thought I'd display what I'd done so far, and also see if anyone else knows how to do this.
This 1st one is a production photo from Episode II. I just added the lightsaber blade to the prop.
This next one is a pic I found of two guys messing around in a yard, but I thought I'd make it a bit more epic:
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November 11, 2008, 05:27:55 PM
They look really cool!
I've also tried something similar, but the result wasn't the best... <.<
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November 11, 2008, 06:07:48 PM
Check out this tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa0ELCEosGI
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November 11, 2008, 06:13:55 PM
Thanks! I'll check it when I can!
Also, I use one other method, since I rarely create images, I limit myself to cut and paste, then perfect, using Powerpoint, Paint and sometimes a little Photoshop, but rarely...
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November 11, 2008, 06:23:22 PM
Here's an updated version of the second pic, this time with light from the clashing blades:
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November 11, 2008, 09:34:08 PM
It looks like with that one can, with patience, create stills & screen shots from what one could pretend to be a movie one has made.
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November 12, 2008, 01:07:01 AM
I've seen a similar tutorial on lightsaber creations on Photoshop...which I've used, and I must say it works wonders! These are very well done. I've been meaning to take more snapshots of myself with a lightsaber and manipulate the image, but no such luck.
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November 12, 2008, 01:30:31 AM
Good luck. Maybe some of the folks here can share tips.
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