#zee's tutorials

[aashiqeddiediaz]

hello! im a newby gimaker and i want to follow your tutorial on sharpening but i dont know how you got to the photoshop page you started from where it looks like a video timeline. can you tell me how you got there? <3

Hey!!

Welcome to the wonderful world of gifmaking <3 yes i can lead you through to that point. I have a mac so this might look different for you, but all the steps stay the same - I just shifted from windows to mac so i know this xD

I'm going to show you how to do this on this gif:

I prefer to use screenshots for my gifs (I also don't know how else to make them), so I use Mplayer for that. I used to use MPV player but that stopped working with my new computer system.

First, you want to make sure that you're using a high-quality file. If 1080p is available to you, use 1080p at the very least. This will make sure your gifs are crisp and sharp.

Open your file with Mplayer. Then find the bit that you want to gif. I sometimes search forward by frame by using the ">" key. Once you're at the start point of your desired gif, pause the video. Then, Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + S to start screenshotting. The video will start to play slowly as the screenshots are captured. (They go to the desktop automatically but you can change that in interface settings).

The rest of the tutorial is under a cut:

Once you get your screenshots, you're going to go Photoshop. File > Scripts > Load Files Into Stack.

You're going to get a dialogue box. Click Browse and load the screenshots that you want. This is what that looks like when you finish:

Next, you're going to crop your gif, using the crop tool. You can press C on your keyboard for this or use the tool with this icon in the sidebar.

For this, I'm using an aspect ratio of 540 x 400:

Click that checkmark to crop. Once you do, we're going to resize the image. Use the Cmd/Ctrl + I function to bring up this box. For tumblr gifs, you want to change the width. The height doesn't really matter but if the width doesn't match up, Tumblr is going to fix it for you and it'll look funky. Per row:

1 gif , we use 540px

2 gifs, 268px each

3 gifs, 177, 178, 177 px

We're just doing one, so I'm using 540px.

Now, you want to make sure you can add the timeline. In the top bar, go to Window > Timeline

This will bring up the timeline.

From there, click "Create Frame Animation" (you might have to press the arrow in the timeline bar first.)

It's going to look like this:

We're going to use those three lines in the corner of the picture above. The first option we'll select is "Make Frames From Layers"

That looks like this:

Now, when these load in, you may notice that they're all in reverse. To make them go back in order, we're going to go back to that menu and click "Reverse Frames."

Then, in that same menu, click "Select all Frames." We're going to change the animation speed. You want to make sure you have the first frame selected. We're going to click the arrow next to the "0 sec"

When you click that, it will give you a menu. Click, "other..." You should get a dialogue box that says "Set Frame Delay", just like the one below.

You want to use anywhere between 0.05-0.1 seconds. I find that anymore more is just too slow, so I prefer 0.06. This is fully changeable at the end of my sharpening tutorial, and you can use what you want, but that's what I prefer.

When you do that, it'll change the frame speed of all the gifs.

Now, go back into that little menu, and click, "Convert to Video Timeline."

This is what it'll look like:

Now we're going to select all the layers in the right-hand pane. Once we do that, right-click and select, "Convert to Smart Object."

And you're there! Now you can use the sharpening tutorial to your liking.

Pro tip: Make an action with all these steps so you don't have to do them by hand with every single gif you make.

Hope this helps and it wasn't super long winded. Let me know if you have any questions <3 Happy giffing!

[steelart]

If you wouldn’t mind sharing your secrets, can you drop a quick tutorial for the hades art style? You seem to capture it very well!

Hey anon! Thanks so much, I’m flattered you think so!

To be honest there's really no secret, just a lot of trial and error. I am an amateur, but I’ll point out a few of my observations of the amazing Hades team’s work that I attempted to incorporate into this Astarion drawing, especially SuperGiant Games art director Jen Zee. Everything below is just my layman’s observation of her much, MUCH better work. You should check her out yourself!

First off, here’s a simple split out of the whole process (this will be long, more below the cut:)

POSE & PERSONALITY

Hades art is full of personality so the first challenge was to pick a pose that illustrates just one or two aspects of the character. For example, Dionysus from Hades 1 below has a languid, draping pose that reflects his chill-guy party vibes. Just looking at him you get an immediate idea of his personality.

And as much as I love the later wet-cat version of Astarion as he matures as a person, for the purposes of illustration in this style I chose a pose and expression that leaned into his early, less complex, more wily self. The dagger, wink, jaunty hips and head tilt are meant to communicate, without additional context, that he’s both trying to be appealing and is not trustworthy. 

LINEWORK & SHADING

Next is the linework and blocking! The Hades art team tends to use a combination of near-mono-thickness black lines, where exterior lines are thicker and interior lines are thinner or have no lines at all. They will often forgo an interior line to communicate form via color blocking instead. The style also makes heavy use of absolute black for the deepest shades, especially on more sinister characters or spooky aspects of a characters design. (See: Zagreus’ three dog head skulls and his red eye perpetually cast in deep shadow.)

It took some back and forth to find the right balance of black shading for Astarion. Too much and he looked too sinister and not approachable enough. Too little and he looked too innocent. 

Picking a strong light source helped with determining the direction and placement of the shadows so that just enough was obscured/revealed. It also helps in differentiating forms from each other so that, for example, the arm doesn’t disappear into the chest and become unreadable.

Using heavy black shading was a particularly useful trick in Astarion’s case, because his camp clothes color palette is fairly monochromatic between his light hair, pale skin, and white/cream shirt. That much light color can easily blend in too much and become boring: the flats I used were slight variations of white, from a warm reddish-peach to a yellowy cream to a cool light gray for the dagger.

COLOR & LIGHTING

Last is color! In Hades 1 and even more so in Hades 2, the lighting schemes are deceptively complex. There are often multiple light sources and use of bounce lighting to add a lot of visual interest. For example, check out this lighting on Polyphemus from Hades 2:

Not only does he have a cool moonlight hitting him from above, he also has a warm orange rimlight lighting him from the left, AND cool lavender bounce light bouncing off the ground and hitting him from below. All these combine and layer on top of one another to help emphasize the forms of the cyclop’s musculature and the textures of his sheep wool coat. 

I don’t think I was as successful in my own lighting scheme, because I’m an amateur, but I determined that the scene in which I was placing Astarion has a high sun and was outdoors. This means that the light hitting him from above would be a light, warm yellow and the bounce light hitting him from the left would reflect the nearby water and blue sky of the environment. 

To achieve this, I made use of different layer modes in my art program (Clip Studio Paint) to apply purple shadows (via the Multiply layer mode) and highlights (via the Soft Light layer mode) in a light sky blue and a light yellow for the primary and secondary light sources.

I ran into trouble with the blade, because it was also a light metal in an already light-color-heavy color scheme. At first, it was blending in too much and hard to read. So I decided to give it a bit of a magic teal glow to help it stand out, which meant adding a few specks of magic light reflecting back onto the face and clothes as well. 

INTEREST & DETAILS

Speaking of, Hades style art makes extensive use of adding little speckles of high-saturation color to add visual interest and cohesion. See this Zagreus portrait which is primarily made of grays, a tan bone-color, and reds: 

But sprinkled in are neon teal and magenta that don’t relate to the lighting at all. It’s just there to break up the blocks of color, bring unique colors like his green eye into the rest of the portrait, and direct the viewer’s eye. These highlights are slightly less bright in Hades 2, but still there, such as in this depiction of Apollo, who mostly glows with a warm sunlight but also has random pops of sky blue and green flecking his armor and hair.

The pops of color are often placed more centrally on the figure to keep your eye on the important parts of the portrait, like near Apollo’s face and on his armor. The color pops aren’t as frequent at the extremities; too much on the arm and your eye would be drawn away from his face.

I took a similar approach where I grabbed some of the brighter colors (like Astarion’s red eye, and the teal glow of the dagger), to add dabs of color that normally would not “make sense” from a lighting perspective, but add a little visual interest:

Also I totally studied their approach to Apollo’s curly hair to create the impression of Astarion’s curls!

Anyway, I think that's all I got for now, I hope this helps! There's more but this is already REALLY long so I'll stop here. In the end, it's really just a process of observation and replication of things you love in artwork you admire. Give it a try, it's a lot of fun :)

[ask-evo-grian]

You miss your home server, correct?

Who all was there? Would you like to tell me about them?

…

Also, if you could, would you want to meet them now? Or would you prefer to not know too much about the future for when you get back?

- @ask-robot-grian

I'm not even sure it's possible to go back. I mean, the Watchers are powerful and all, yes, but would They really have the kind of power to bring me.. what, years in the past? Maybe versions, but actual years?

I do wanna meet future them. T- Jimmy, Martyn and Netty, and Salem, Tom.

I wonder how they are in my time.

Uhm, Martyn and Tim- Jimmy. They were the Property Police. They were really fun to hang out with.

Pearl, she joined a few days before the update for the end.

There was Salem and Netty, Netty and Martyn were together actually.

Taurtis.. he just kinda dispeared one update and the Watchers took down his air balloon.

Tom and Zee, Tom followed a few of my building tutorials and Zee was an amazing builder.

B, Mini, they were fun too. BigB pranked me with a cookie in the Empi- my old base.

[44gamez]

The 14 best Baldur’s Gate 3 quality-of-life and style mods

Although Baldur’s Gate 3 is a multi-award-winning and extremely regarded fantasy RPG, you may at all times obtain some mods so as to add much more individuality and customization to your playthrough (for those who’re taking part in on PC, that's). Do you would like Astarion was femme? There’s a mod for that. Would you like extra character customization choices? There are tons of mods for that. And if the precise gameplay isn’t precisely what you need, there are dozens of mods for that, too. Combing by accessible mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 may be time-consuming, particularly when some mods could also be similar-looking, even when they perform in clearly alternative ways. That’s why we’ve compiled the next listing of the most effective BG3 mods to boost your gameplay expertise. Earlier than downloading any of the mods under, it is advisable obtain LaughingLeader’s BG3 Mod Manager. Try LaughingLeader’s information for setup or, if you'd like an additional breakdown for organising mods with out breaking your recreation, take a look at Reddit consumer lilpidgeons’ quick and easy tutorial to get began. For non-cosmetic mods, you’ll additionally want Norbyte’s Baldur’s Gate 3 Script Extender, which comes with an set up information. With the latter, beware: Each time Larian Studios patches BG3, you’ll have to attend for the script extender to be up to date earlier than loading your save file. When you don’t, you run the chance of breaking your complete factor and having to begin over from scratch. Though Larian is being very beneficiant with post-release patches primarily based on participant suggestions — introducing new epilogues and kissing animations, for instance — these updates will create havoc for modded video games. Final however not least, if you wish to set up mods from the pre-release period, take a look at Probability Santana-Wees’ Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Fixer to drive the story to recompile and make these mods work with the complete recreation. When you’re having issues loading the sport after Patch 5 as a consequence of mods put in earlier than the replace, do that temporary fix by blightedmods. Now that you just’re outfitted to begin modding your Baldur’s Gate 3 expertise, listed below are the most effective mods to boost your recreation.

Mods that enhance high quality of life in Baldur’s Gate 3

ImprovedUI ReleaseReady

Picture: AlanaSP, ShinyHobo, Djmr, Zee/Nexus Mods This mechanics mod alters the UI to boost modified video games for a smoother, higher expertise total. Along with enhancing character creation choices, ImprovedUI ReleaseReady additionally removes in-game warnings and gives non-obligatory information primarily based on participant suggestions to exchange different UI parts. On the time of writing, the creator has launched a Patch 5-compliant replace, so it's going to work with the present model of the sport. WASD Character Movement

Picture: Ch4nKyy/Nexus Mods In vanilla Baldur’s Gate 3, gamers transfer characters round by clicking the mouse across the map, which can really feel clunky or arduous to handle for PC gamers who're used to utilizing the WASD keys on their keyboards. When you’d somewhat use keyboard controls, Ch4nKyy’s WASD Character Movement mod is a must have. On the time of writing, this mod has been up to date for compatibility with Patch 5. Achievement Enabler When you’re taking part in a modded model of Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam or GOG, you could discover that you just’re not unlocking achievements, which is an issue for PC avid gamers who each wish to tailor their play expertise and nonetheless unlock these shiny badges. Relaxation assured: DK’s Achievement Enabler reinstates the flexibility to unlock Steam and GOG achievements in modded video games. On the time of writing, this mod has been up to date for Patch 5. Camp Event Notifications

Picture: Kvalyr/Nexus Mods When you’re grinding arduous by BG3 and never stopping for lengthy rests usually sufficient, you could miss camp-specific occasions and dialogue scenes which can be solely accessible at sure factors throughout the story. To keep away from shedding wealthy character and story moments, you may allow Camp Event Notifications, a mod that provides visible notifications for when it's best to go for lengthy relaxation nights at camp. The unique mod by Kvalyr is in English, and there's a Korean-language version by bk0n9. Show Approval Ratings in Dialogue Choices

Picture: Knapper234/Nexus Mods Dialogue choices in Baldur’s Gate 3 are decided by class and abilities, and every creates a special final result in conversations with NPCs. When you’re involved about sustaining or deteriorating sure relationships, it’s price downloading Knapper234’s Approval Ratings mod, which lays out precisely how what you say will elevate you up or knock you down within the eyes of your companions. This lets you make extra knowledgeable choices within the dialogue wheel, which can forestall the necessity to save scum for each cutscene.

Mods that customise look and clothes in Baldur’s Gate 3

Unique Tav Custom Appearance If you'd like your Tav to have a unique look as you make your method by Faerûn, look no additional than this mod by kartoffel, which provides new and distinctive face make-up and tattoo textures, physique textures and fashions, and non-obligatory, upscaled physique tattoos. There's a plethora of further mods you may add to this one for an much more catered look. Watch the dialogue subjects for bugs as Larian releases patch updates: This mod is nice, however generally requires further endurance. Customizer’s Compendium - NPC Options Unlocker Read the full article

[how-to-pjsk]

About Me!

Hiii! My name is Zee, and I've been playing EN PJSK for a few months now. PJSK is one of my first gacha games and I found a good bit of a learning curve but not many resources for it, so I decided to make a tumblr blog dedicated to posting tips and tutorials!

If you have any questions, feel free to send an ask and I'd be happy to answer it <3

Tags:

✨performance time! = Tutorials/Tips!

🌸new sekai? = Answered asks!

💕wonderhoy! = Other posts!

[lakkievishwakarma]

Lakkie Vishwakarma: Shaping the Future of Dance in Bollywood and Bhojpuri Cinema

Lakkie Vishwakarma is a name that resonates with creativity, innovation, and excellence in the world of dance and cinema. As a renowned choreographer and director, Lakkie has revolutionized the art of dance in the Bhojpuri and Bollywood industries, leaving a lasting impact on performances and the next generation of dancers.

A Journey of Creativity and Passion

Lakkie Vishwakarma's journey began with a deep passion for both dance and the entertainment industry. Starting his career by directing and producing music videos for emerging artists, Lakkie quickly realized the importance of high-quality choreography and video production. His breakthrough moment came in 2019 when he choreographed a music video for Zee Music Bhojpuri, which solidified his status as one of the leading choreographers in the industry.

Since then, Lakkie has worked with some of the most prominent music labels, including Saregama Hum Bhojpuri, Balaji Records, Tips, Venus, and Wave. He has played a key role in bringing Bhojpuri cinema to new heights, working on iconic productions that have garnered widespread attention.

Collaborating with Top Stars

Lakkie Vishwakarma’s choreography has become synonymous with the biggest names in Bhojpuri cinema. Some of the stars he’s worked with include:

Khesari Lal Yadav

Neelkamal Singh

Pawan Singh

Each collaboration has brought fresh energy and stunning performances, elevating the visual and emotional experience for audiences.

Lakki Dance Academy: Nurturing the Next Generation of Dancers

Understanding the importance of nurturing talent, Lakkie Vishwakarma founded the Lakki Dance Academy—a hub for aspiring dancers to receive professional training in various dance styles. The academy offers classes in:

Bollywood Dance

Contemporary Dance

Classical Dance

Zumba

Hip-Hop

Freestyle Dance

Garba

Lakki Dance Academy is not only about mastering dance techniques but also gaining real-world exposure. Thanks to Lakkie’s strong connections in the industry, students at the academy have opportunities to perform in films, music videos, and live performances, with the promise of 100% breaks for deserving candidates.

The Impact of Lakkie Vishwakarma’s Work

Lakkie’s choreography blends traditional dance styles with modern techniques, creating performances that are both visually stunning and narratively rich. His ability to merge various elements of dance into cohesive performances has made him one of the most sought-after choreographers in the Bhojpuri and Bollywood industries.

Through his innovative approach, Lakkie has brought stories to life, turning every song and film he works on into a visual masterpiece that captivates audiences.

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Beyond the stage and screen, Lakkie Vishwakarma has built a robust online presence. His social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, are filled with behind-the-scenes footage, choreography tutorials, and highlights from his work. His followers—ranging from aspiring dancers to fans of Bollywood and Bhojpuri cinema—look to him for inspiration and guidance.

With an ever-growing presence online, Lakkie continues to influence the next generation of dancers and choreographers.

Why Choose Lakkie Vishwakarma?

Whether you're looking to take dance lessons or you’re an aspiring dancer hoping to break into the world of film and music videos, Lakkie Vishwakarma offers:

🎭 Comprehensive Training

Learn diverse dance styles, improve your skills, and gain the expertise necessary for a successful career.

🎥 Professional Exposure

Get the chance to showcase your talent in films, music videos, and live performances.

🌟 Expert Guidance

Receive mentorship from one of Bollywood’s top choreographers, ensuring that you gain valuable industry insight and training.

Join the Dance Revolution with Lakkie Vishwakarma

At Lakki Dance Academy, students are not just trained; they are empowered to pursue their dreams in the film and music industry. If you’re looking to refine your dance skills and take your career to the next level, Lakkie Vishwakarma offers the best training and mentorship in the industry.

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from one of the most influential choreographers in Bollywood and Bhojpuri cinema today!

[zicaanimationborivali]

Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA): Nurturing Creative Excellence for Tomorrow's Visual Innovators

Pioneering Creative Education in the Digital Age

Zee Institute Creative Art (ZICA) stands as a beacon of excellence in creative education, offering aspiring artists and designers a comprehensive platform to transform their artistic passion into viable professional careers. Established with the vision to bridge the gap between creative talent and industry demands, ZICA has consistently evolved its educational approach to stay at the cutting edge of the rapidly changing digital creative landscape.

The ZICA Legacy: Building Creative Futures

Since its inception, ZICA has dedicated itself to providing world-class education in animation, visual effects, graphic design, and digital arts. The institute's philosophy centers on nurturing both technical proficiency and creative expression, producing graduates who are not just skilled technicians but innovative visual storytellers capable of shaping the future of entertainment and design industries.

Under the prestigious Zee Education umbrella, ZICA has established itself as a trusted name in creative education, with a network of centers across major cities in India. Each campus maintains the highest standards of infrastructure and teaching quality, ensuring consistent educational excellence regardless of location.

Comprehensive Programs for Diverse Creative Aspirations

ZICA's curriculum is meticulously designed to cater to various career paths in the creative domain. The institute offers specialized programs in Animation, Visual Effects, Graphic Design, Web Design, and Digital Filmmaking, each structured to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills relevant to current industry standards.

The flagship programs include Advanced Diploma in Animation & VFX, Professional Certificate in Graphic Design, and specialized courses in Character Design, Game Art, and Motion Graphics. These programs combine fundamental artistic training with specialized technical education, allowing students to develop versatile skill sets that align with industry requirements.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Innovative Pedagogy

What distinguishes ZICA from conventional art schools is its dynamic curriculum that evolves in tandem with industry trends. The programs are developed in consultation with leading professionals and undergo regular updates to incorporate emerging technologies and creative approaches. This ensures that ZICA graduates are not only well-versed in current practices but are also prepared to adapt to future developments in the visual arts landscape.

The teaching methodology at ZICA emphasizes learning by doing, with a significant portion of the curriculum dedicated to hands-on projects, workshops, and collaborative exercises. This practical approach helps students develop problem-solving abilities and fosters creativity within real-world constraints—essential skills for thriving in professional environments.

State-of-the-Art Facilities for Unlimited Creativity

ZICA's campuses are equipped with cutting-edge technology that mirrors professional studio environments. The computer labs feature industry-standard hardware and software, while specialized workspaces for traditional art, photography, and filmmaking provide students with comprehensive resources for their creative endeavors.

The digital libraries at ZICA offer extensive references and learning materials, including exclusive access to online courses and tutorials from global leaders in creative education. This infrastructure ensures that students have everything they need to experiment, learn, and create without limitations.

Faculty of Working Professionals

The institute takes pride in its faculty comprising working professionals who bring their real-world experience into the classroom. These instructors not only teach technical skills but also share invaluable insights about industry practices, client management, and career development. Their mentorship extends beyond formal education, providing students with guidance on portfolio building, job applications, and professional networking.

Industry Connections and Placement Support

ZICA maintains strong connections with leading companies in the creative industry, facilitating internships, workshops, and guest lectures that expose students to professional environments. The dedicated placement cell works tirelessly to connect graduates with suitable employment opportunities, providing career counseling, interview preparation, and portfolio reviews.

The institute's annual industry showcase events allow students to present their work to potential employers, often resulting in immediate job offers for exceptional talent. This robust placement support has contributed significantly to ZICA's impressive employment statistics year after year.

Beyond Technical Skills: Cultivating Creative Entrepreneurs

ZICA's educational philosophy extends beyond technical training to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets among students. Special modules on business aspects of creative industries, copyright law, client management, and personal branding prepare graduates to pursue independent careers or start their own ventures.

Many ZICA alumni have established successful studios and creative businesses, contributing to the institute's reputation as a breeding ground for creative entrepreneurs.

Global Perspective with Local Relevance

While maintaining global standards in education, ZICA emphasizes the importance of cultural context in creative expression. The curriculum incorporates elements of Indian art traditions alongside contemporary global practices, encouraging students to develop unique creative voices that can resonate across cultural boundaries.

This balanced approach produces graduates who can work seamlessly in international projects while also contributing meaningfully to India's growing creative economy.

Continuous Learning and Alumni Support

The relationship between ZICA and its students doesn't end with graduation. The institute offers alumni continuous learning opportunities through workshops, refresher courses, and networking events. This commitment to lifelong education ensures that ZICA graduates continue to grow professionally throughout their careers.

Shaping the Future of Visual Arts

As the creative industry continues to evolve with technological advancements and changing consumer preferences, ZICA remains at the forefront of creative education in India. By maintaining a delicate balance between artistic foundations and technical innovation, the institute continues to produce versatile creative professionals who shape the visual landscape of tomorrow.

For aspiring artists seeking to transform their passion into profession, ZICA offers not just education but a complete ecosystem that nurtures talent, builds confidence, and opens doors to exciting career opportunities in the ever-expanding world of visual arts.

[pokeglitchden]

Hey I'm on a roll Zee! Check out this board!!

Kind of a tough solve but I think I'm making progress! You should give it a try. I can give you a quick tutorial if you like.

-Simon

Having a TON of fun playing games tonight, skiddos! I’ve got a few coins now, and I’m trying not to think about it too much, but some of the prizes do actually look tempting. I see why game corners are so popular in these regions.

@pokeglitchden has been sitting at the Voltorb Flip table for… Hours now, though. It’s almost unsettling.

[manchesterau]

hey zee! do you happen to have a link to the full performance/lyrics of the song at the end of the show? i'd like to learn the lyrics and choreography, and for some reason have a vague memory of you possibly mentioning a video? if not no worries tho

hello anon! i just went on a little dig and so far ive found this (here) if anyone has the full video of the song pls link it in the replies and if i find anything else ill edit the post and link it!!

edit: little snippets here

edit: someone made a tutorial for the dance!

[aashiqeddiediaz]

gradient text tutorial

This tutorial is for @ladynephthyss​​ but y’all can have it too xD

We’ll be adding text so the final gif looks like this:

This tutorial assumes basic knowledge of gif-making, Photoshop, and coloring. I’ve only described the text tutorial in this.

Tutorial under the cut:

Couple things to note beforehand:

There is a lot of trial and error involved when doing any sort of text, and this is no exception! You might have to play around with the colors and the settings before you find something that looks good and readable!

This tutorial is inspired by the difference text effect in these tutorials: one and two by @anya-chalotra​ (highly recommend checking those out!), just done a different way.

This text effect works better on big gifs (540px width) that have quite a bit of movement below the text so you get that effect.

Find fonts that have bold shapes or some width to them, so you can see the movement.

This is my starting gif, after sharpening and coloring.

First, I position my text where I want it. (this can be moved around later, I just like to get an idea). Remember what I said about fonts? Try to use ones that are thick for this effect so you can see the gradient/movement underneath the letters. I’m using Intro. 

It doesn’t matter what color the text is at this stage, I just do white text so I can see it:

Then, add a gradient map in the color you want your text to be. For this one, I chose black and purple. The more contrast there is in your colors, the better it looks. You’ll be able to change this later though, if you don’t like the way it looks. 

This is how it looks with the gradient map:

Now, we’re going to go over into our layers panel, and where we have the white box (the layer box), we’re going to select and delete that...

...so it looks like this:

Then, while pressing Ctrl, we’re going to hover our mouse over the T in our text layer. Your cursor should show a white box with a dotted border. Press the T in the text with the specialized cursor, and you should get a dotted line all around the letters, like so: 

(I’m not able to get a screenshot of the cursor for some reason but I hope the instruction made it clear!)

Then, make sure you have your gradient map layer selected, and press the layer mask button (shown by a white arrow in the below image - it looks like a white rectangle with a black circle in the middle.)

This is what it should look like:

Right now, it’ll look like some solid color (which depends on your gradient). This is because we still have the text layer visible. Once we press the eye icon next to the actual text layer to hide it, you can see that this is what it looks like:

(You can also delete the text layer, but I don’t, just because if I decide to put these two words on two lines, or change their spacing or whatever, I don’t want to have to make a new layer. I can just edit that one before re-masking.)

As you play your gif, you’ll see that this is what the whole movement looks like:

You can see that the movement of him lifting the glass to drink his tea shows through the text, too. Almost like a weird color X-ray type thing, where the lighter color shows on darker shades of the gif, and the darker color shows on the lighter part of the gif.

Note: sometimes, depending on the way your gradient is made, you might get text that looks like the picture below. Just hit the reverse button (shown with a white arrow), and you should get the text looking like it does above.

This is the basic way to do it. Now, we can easily edit this, if we feel like there’s too much purple and not enough black. To do that, we go into the gradient, and change the slider positions of the colors. This is purely an aesthetic preference, but I’ll show you how to do it below:

For example, I moved those sliders so there’s more black and less purple, and the gradient feels more like two colors only, instead of all the various hues of dark purple/gray-purple. 

This is what the gif looks like:

In the gif before this one, the black was more of a muted gray. In the one directly above, you can see that it looks much more striking. So play around with that until you find something you like. 

It still doesn’t look very visible to me, so I’m going to add a drop shadow underneath (again, this is a preference thing). You’d do it just like you would with a regular text layer. Right click the Gradient Map layer and select Blending Options. Add a drop shadow.

This is what mine looks like:

And that’s it! You can keep playing around with the whole thing until you’re happy with it. You can even keep changing the color, and the great thing about that is you’ll be able to preview it as you change it to see what works with your scene. For example, I tried white and black text here:

And that’s it! Feel free to drop me an ask if anything’s confusing! Happy giffing!

[zeearts]

......vash wing tutorial?? Pls?? On like how you color them?

oh gods a wing tutorial? Colouring this is using as many digital artist cheats as possible but I will endeavour to explain. First I fill it on 1 flat colour like this!

I then add where I want the glow spots to go like this:

they're just flat dots i try to make as patchy as possible!! Then I add in where the shadows go, to make it more obvious what is on top and what is on the bottom and to make some of the feathers stand out just a smidge more. This took like 2 multiply layers and a light grey-lilac colour if you're curious.

then I run over it with a bit of lighter blue overlay to make the feathers pop more!!

more digital art magic: using gradient maps. I saw someone do it once! Tbh all this does is give my colours a bit more depth. I choose a gradient of colours i'm fond of (usually pink blue purple because I CAN. Beaming bisexuality on all my art lets go-) and then i just run a soft brush over areas on the masking layer, I want to retain the original colours and leave the bits where I don't mind for it to be darker cause its not the focus areas.

and then I once again run through with another 2 overlay layers of light blue to give it that nice blue sheen!

Then its my favourite part!! Colour dodge layer! This is where I start adding glows and speckles with a glow and speckle brush, to make things start looking glowy! I abuse this way too much. You can probably cut back a little, unlike me. I also line some of the feathers for a bit of light reflection. I threw in some purple for that galaxy feel :>

thats it! Sorry its not as uh, in depth as maybe people are hoping?? I just use a lot of layers an experiment until it looks the way I want and that I'm happy with. I'm glad people are enjoying how I do his wings 😭

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im going to go on the monster lore tangent

i think i established that Monsters are in a way, an artificial danger created to keep people stimulated for all eternity, much closer to a sort of cosmic magic ai than something with a true consciousness

but what about monsters that do have some individuality, for instance the fungor that talks to you and gives you a passive aggressive tutorial? well, that's what we call an "ascended" NPC

zee is also one of those-- before bat broke zee's "programming" they had no true consciousness or self awareness, it was only after being forced out of the loop that zee began to develop a sense of self

things like this can happen to monsters as well-- whenever they somehow break from their loop and are not able to do anything within their "programming" to correct it, the same happens-- note that it's not like they were always in there and they're free now, it's more like an empty shell was suddenly given life for the first time. so something is probably up with that fungor...

but also note that this is a different process to how amblers were domesticated-- amblers do not have a true consciousness, rather they were simply modified to disable monster behavior

anyway, what is a "battle" exactly?

im not answering that right now

What typesof bugs are there

well, for starters there's this little guy

it's called a skritter, and it can be found in populated areas like cities and towns-- you know chest mimics? these are kinda like a tiny version of those, they carry small items around as a disguise until they've grown big enough to fit in a discarded box or other container

and of course there's the ambler, which is sort-of beetle adjacent-- they're sometimes used as a form of transport, like a horse, but they're also kept as household pets

what's interesting about them is that they're technically monsters*, but they've been hacked and modified so much over many cycles that most have become completely benevolent

*when i say monsters I mean that in a meta, edge of the fourth wall sense, they're pieces of reality code that basically only exist to keep the people of the Rift occupied, like how generic monsters in a video game only exist for gameplay purposes and you're not supposed to think very hard about the ethics of beating them up... but the term "monster" in this case is not to be confused with people that you DO fight who are technically NOT monsters, as in, people who have reason and motive to fight you that goes beyond the fact that they were programmed to, often subverting video game rpg rules to do so e.g galaxy guardian

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CRUSTY SHADOW FILBO VERSION OF AN OC (Or any character in that case) (PART 1)

Ever saw my shitposts and went "Damn I wanna do that too" ? Well, here's how I go about it with an even shittier looking tutorial made in MS Paint! (I can make legit good ones if asked, it can be a bit hard to read)

For the designs and drawing I'll make more stuff later, here's just some basics to help you out!! The other ones I'll make are just for how exactly I make it, so no need to follow it, y'all go use your unique styles and have fun :D

(One thing I suggest is just attacking your younger self and your interests back then LMAO- Like, just rab onto that nostalgia and just have fun. Oh, and try to get into character and make it as if a younger version of said character was making an edgy self-insert, if that'd help)

I middle-school edgy phased Zee for this, look at what you've done /lh

He definitely was the kind of kid to have a emo phase, come on

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Hug Tutorials

summary: Constantine is stuck baby sitting. Not exactly his area of expertise. So how is he supposed handle a feral 8 year old? Help comes from an unexpected source.

A/n: I am pretty new to the Hellblazer fandom so forgive the characterization. I own nothing except Ruta (in all his bratty glory) and the plot. Maya belongs to the wonderful @birdy-bat-writes who is a wonderful human being. This thing is kind of part of a crack au me and Riya have been brain storming.  I will probably edit or rewrite this later.  Yes, I need a better title. 

warnings: awkward hugs, implied child neglect, and a lot of swearing

word count:  1,709 (This is actually really short.)

Ruta knows it hadn't started out like this.

He remembers when his mother used to try and help him read. She tried her best but the shapes on the page just made no sense to him. Not the way it did for Raffie or Mimi. 

He tries memorizing the words she said to him and parroting them back to her. It works! For awhile...  

He also remembers the walks to the park and how they'd listen to him about transparent people. 

They probably think he's too young to notice the change. 

His mom's slowly cut back on their nightly reading sessions opting for game night with his siblings. They were playing monopoly and that required a little too much reading for him to play. 

They haven't read together in months. Maybe he's the only one keeping track. 

He still tells them about the transparent people and now he tells them about the shadowy people but now they simply nod out of time with what he says. They used to be better at pretending and nodding in time with what he said. 

His dad got mad at him once when he started crying about the shadow people when they were at the market. He shook him, just a little, just enough to make him feel woozy, looking red with embarrassment. Ruta felt bad about it. He felt really horrible about  embarrassing his dad that he decided never to mention them again even when they got too close. 

The good news is he now had Count Von Bon Bon who listened and read aloud to him. He wasn't allowed inside the house because he was such a big bird but when they went outside he kept the shadow things away.  

He doesn’t need anyone else. He’ll be ok. 

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If you asked John Constantine how on Earth he found himself in the mess, he'd likely give you a dumbfounded look, shrug, and mumble something about being too sober. 

But in all honesty, how does one find themselves watching their 8-year-old charge about to throw hands with not one but two Green Lanterns who should know better? 

Ruta stood , small and imperious, with his little arm crossed and his head thrown back after a great laugh. "I'd like to see ya do it, dumb carrot headed shit!" 

Guy, looking as red as, well, Sinestro, looks like he's about to deck the kid.  "Oh, I'm gonna,"  

John with all the good sense he's got fumbles over to the tiny terror.  "Sorry 'bout that lil' Ruta 'ere's just a bit nippy from 'avin' to wake up early. Yanno 'ow kids are,” He grabs the kid by his sweater who makes a little squawking noise not too different from his devastatingly posh familiar who would have been really helpful right now.  The kid wriggles a little, trying to claw John's hand away from the sweater.  He pauses and John thinks that maybe, just maybe, the kid had gotten some sense knocked into him.

Unfortunately for him, John Constantine is one unlucky bastard.

With the smarmiest grin plastered on his little face, Ruta slips out of the, admittedly, ill-fitting sweater. The kid basically sprinted back toward the lanterns who, by the way, still looked pissed as all hell. 

"Oh for the love of-" John is honestly going to pop a blood vessel.  He grabs the kid's arm since the kid despite his speed hadn't made it far. 

Ruta did not have the expected reaction.  He froze. Breath seizing. Body going rigid. John thought about letting go but thought better of it. 

"Ruta-" 

Ruta begins to thrash violently and make petulant noises. John rolls eyes even as the kid snarls a few colorful words. "Yer gonna hafta do bettern’ that lad if-"

CHOMP

"Sonuva! Zee, a little help would be appreciated, love,"

"Sorry John, I’ve got no clue about how Maya usually gets him to settle down,"

Well, that helped.

Justice League members gather in bewilderment as they watch Constantine let out a string of curses as he tries to pry Ruta off his arm. The kid's teeth were actually digging into his flesh.  John is pretty sure he would rather be fighting off all the demon's he's encountered over the years than be here, right now, getting his flesh torn.  

Bats and Supes enter the room. Now, John normally didn't give a rat's ass what those two thought but there was a special kind of embarrassment that comes with a tantruming child.  He now had a little more sympathy for people with kids in grocery stores. 

The next few seconds are hard to process. 

Bats discussing something about Earth's defenses with Supes wordlessly walks over to John, pats Ruta on the head,  the kid- miraculously- relinquishes his death grip on John's arm, and in a disturbingly fluid motion Bats scoops him up into his arms, settles Ruta on to his hip, walks back to his conversation as if nothing happened. 

The kid makes a brief distressed noise and a weak attempt at fighting before huffing and wrapping his wreathy little arms around Bats’ neck as Bats rubs circles on his  back. 

God, the kid looked so small all of a sudden. Had Ruta been that tiny this whole time? 

He looked a little relieved aside from his face which was red and screwed up like all his effort  was being devoted to trying not to cry. His breath is still uneven but it was settling down. He’s limp against Bats. For once, he looked like he wasn't about to turn tail and run or to tell someon to fuck off or  bite someone's face off.

Fuck, when was the last time the kid looked so relaxed?

The newer league members watch with a mix of awe and confusion while the older ones shake their head and murmur something about not seeing that in a while. 

It takes a few minutes, the entire conversation actually, for Batman to realize that all his kids are too big for him to comfortably carry like this even with his size. He panics thinking he accidentally kidnapped a young child.  It takes him a moment longer to realize who it is. 

"How the fuck did you manage that?" John finally stiffles out, awe clear in his voice.

Batman glares at John for cursing in front of the kid.

 "Wot? He’s said worse,"

"That’s cus you’re a fucking cunt," Ruta mumbles his cheek still smooshed into Bats' shoulder. Bats looks as stone faced as ever but from the frown tugging at his lips he seemed mortified but he made a grunt that sounded more nostalgic than reprimanding. Batman adjusts his hold on the kid looking like he was honestly debating on whether to keep carrying the kid around and keep working or give him back to the clearly inexperienced Constantine. He decides it was probably best to give him back to Constantine but a part of him just really wanted to keep holding the little one trembling in his arms. When was the last time he held someone this small. It kind of reminded him of when Jason was small right down to the fowl mouth. 

Ruta clearly also doesn't want to let go. Bats is sturdy and surprisingly warm.  He looked like he would cry if he let go. The kid’s knuckles were white from gripping Bats’ cowl for Christ’s sake. Sadly, Igris, his annoyingly posh familiar, shows up from who the fuck knows where. 

 "Little prince, this is no way to behave," He admonishes in an eerie vernacular that was only barely understandable due to exposure. Ruta's face grows hot from embarrassment and with a nod he extricates himself from the caped crusader's arms. 

The kid definitely looks like he's about to cry but he mutters a glum ‘Yes, Count Von Bon Bon’.  

 "Where the bloody hell have you been?" John asked. God, he needed a smoke. 

"I've been watching over Maya as the little prince had asked," John gives him a questioning look. "I got bored" The bird adds, shrugging in an oddly human manner.  

Ruta extricates himself looking sheepish but mostly tired. Kid has probably been stressed and on adrenaline for a while. The sudden feeling of safety just made him crash.  

John hesitantly wraps his arms around the kid. The kid freezes but hugs back hesitantly. John tries to lift the kid but the kid stiffens. John honestly had no idea how to hold this kid. He maneuvered his hands clumsily around the kid. Ruta made no objections but he was clearly uncomfortable. 

 "No. You have to support both of his back and legs. Sometimes you have to lean back a bit to get them to so he leave into you- yeah just like that,"  Bats instructs, sounding oddly gentle. His usual gravel absent. It kind of scared  John, to be honest, so he did his best to follow along.  

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At some point, Maya shows up after her ‘date’ with Damian- not much of a date when there are a bunch of people watching you- and finds Bruce coaching John on how to hold a tired elementary schooler who was drooling on John's favorite beige coat. She tried her best to stifle a laugh. Thankfully, she didn't have to try too hard. 

 "EXCUSE ME????? B, since when were you a child whisperer?" Dick exclaims as dramatically as humanly possible. Damian and Tim radiated second hand embarrassment while Jason just plays it like he doesn't know his older brother. Maya guessed that if Bruce wasn't used Dick he would be cringing too. 

 "Nightwing, I've had more than 5 children. I believe I know how to handle children,"  

"Uhuh- sure, B.  Whatever you say,"

Bruce makes a neutral grunting noise. 

"Please tell me you're not adopting that one,"

"Of course no-"

"Yeah sure, B,"

"He's- He's Constantines,"

"Tt, father, you are a terrible influence,"

It is a spectacle to watch Bruce's kids team up on him. 

Maya shakes her head and laughs before heading over to John. 

“Well, bring me a biscuit and call me Christy Bats’ was right” He mutters rocking the feral child.  Ruta’s little arms wrap around him a little tighter. 

“‘Course he is, Christy. He’s Batman,” Maya drawls smiling innocently.

"Please never leave him with me again,"

"Dunno, Christy. Looks like you're doing fine,"

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