I need some help editing a skin

[TheBeast]

I made this NSS_Balao_T01.DDS (http://www.filefront.com/15850775/NSS_Balao_T01.dds) using Microsoft Paint(Native Vista Version:o) but I am unable to add any costic effects.:hmmm: Every time I start trying to do some coustic effects, it just trashes the skin.:damn:

Can someone help me out?:06:

-TheBeast

Did some more work on the aft keel area and added ripped effect on ballast tanks.

[Jan Kyster]

Won't you need a program able to work with layers? For ease, I mean? There are some free like GIMP o.a. or - if you want it - I have a Photoshop Elements 5 you can have? Works fine in both Vista and Windows 7.

Like your work :up: and double impressed if it's all made in Paint :o

[TheBeast]

Won't you need a program able to work with layers? For ease, I mean? There are some free like GIMP o.a. or - if you want it - I have a Photoshop Elements 5 you can have? Works fine in both Vista and Windows 7.

Like your work :up: and double impressed if it's all made in Paint :o

Thank you for the complement:salute:
I use DXTBmp to open the DDS and export it to Paint. I used the trial version of Photo Shop Pro X2 to make a few skins until it expired but I really can't justify spending $60.00 on a program(s) to edit skins for another game that cost $40.00. Using Paint is a pain.:hmmm:
I just resize the image to 4096 x 4096 to smooth any changes so editing painfully slow because the tools are so small and there are no effects in Paint. Then I resize down to 2048 x 2048 or 1024 x 1024 to save.

Is GIMP a Graphics Manipulator like DXTBmp or is it actually a editor?:06:
Not sure if giving me Photoshop Elements 5 is leagal but interested.:arrgh!:

-TheBeast

[Freebird]

Try this. It was developed as a replacement for MSPaint and is compatable with all common file types used. Will work in layers, too.

And, no I don't know how it works yet! It resizes screenies real nice!

http://www.paint.net/

Gary

[Gilbou]

+1

I installed it to be able to see some of the SH4 pics and it's free, fast and easy to use :)

[TheBeast]

OK, this Paint replacement is good but it doesn't have a Air Brush tool.:timeout:
I really like it's gradient tool.

Try this. It was developed as a replacement for MSPaint and is compatable with all common file types used. Will work in layers, too.

And, no I don't know how it works yet! It resizes screenies real nice!

http://www.paint.net/

Gary

[Jan Kyster]

Not sure if giving me Photoshop Elements 5 is leagal but interested.:arrgh!:Of course it is legal.
Original disc with original keys. No tricks or anything. PM me your address and it'll be shipped thursday :salute:

Just me looking for an excuse to get the new Elements 8 or LightRoom 2 :D

[jerm138]

GIMP is a very powerful editor. It's open source and free (legally :yeah:). It can do nearly everything that Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro can. You definitely want to learn to work with layers and alpha channel transparencies.

Plus, there's a 'portable' version (http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/gimp_portable) of GIMP that can run off of a thumb drive or memory stick.

I started off with Paint Shop Pro several years back, so the user interface was a little tricky to me at first, but once I got used to it, I use it all the time with no problem.

[TheBeast]

I would like to thank all of your for your assistance and input.
Thanks to Jan Kyster (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=228210). I am now using Photoshop Elements 5.0 to Make/Edit skins.
I just need to figure out how to make a Rust Brush effect and where the Airbrush is. I do almost everything with a Airbrush. Any advice welcome...

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