Icon creating program

[DESTROYER123]

Hey everyone!!
It's been a while since I have started to look for icon creating programs.
I have found photoshop which is awsome but not free.
So I'm looking for a free icon making program that it's almost similar to photoshop.
Thanks in advance!!!

 

[8512590215848]

Laughin. Use gimp or paint.net.

Also u can use pirate photoshop. Why not?

 

[I3lackDeath]

So I'm looking for a free icon making program that it's almost similar to photoshop.

THE standard definition of GIMP.

Let's not touch the subject of piracy here, though.
PS Elements is also another alternative - more rudimentary than Photoshop, but much cheaper.
Still, GIMP would be the best option for you. It offers a wide variety of tools and can be extended by using scripts and whatnot.

Just do us all a favour and practice before you actually upload anything to the resource sections.
Create a thread in the 2D Art forums (--> here), where you can post images of your progress. Best way of gathering feedback for beginners.

 

[DESTROYER123]

Can I create from scrach with gimp??

 

[I3lackDeath]

Can I create from scrach with gimp??

>______________>

Of course you can...

 

[DESTROYER123]

Thanks people!!!!

 

[DESTROYER123]

Got another question.
How can I create borders in gimp??
I mean the wc3 borders.

 

[UgoUgo]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/tools-560/button-manager-v1-8-2-a-116280/

VERY convenient

 

[DESTROYER123]

I'll check it out.
Also another question.
My icon is saved as an .xcf file.
Can I change it to .jpg just imputing it at the end instead of the .xcf at the save as button??

 

[UgoUgo]

You use 'save as/save' option when you want to save the file as .xcf
You use 'export to/export' option when you want to save the file as something other than .xcf

 

[I3lackDeath]

You have to export it properly. You can select a filetype from a list when selecting "Saving as...".
*.XCF is GIMP's very own filetype, just like *.PSD is for Photoshop - basically a project file that keeps all your layers, settings etc.

And once again:
Do not upload anything to the resource sections yet.
Create a thread in this forum (Text. & Surfacing) and gather feedback.
99% of beginners are incapable of creating acceptable quality resources.

 

[DESTROYER123]

Thanks so much people!!!

I was not goind to upload a stupid volcano made in 15 min.
I'll train hard and do all this stuff.
Thanks!!!!
+rep to all of ya!!

 

[I3lackDeath]

Good. And just because I still have this and I think it's going to be useful for ya:

Important 2D Art Tutorials http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/nfwars-tutorials-178780/ http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/basic-icon-guide-166366/ http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/icons-crazyrussian-93857/ http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2d-art-tutorials-281/basic-soft-shading-technique-179756/

 

[DESTROYER123]

You saved my time from searching!!!
To thank you I'll show you my icon. (don't laugh)
It's that small (64x64)

 

[I3lackDeath]

Why would I laugh? -_____-

Another thing: never work in 64x64 pixel resolution. Even icons require details and stuff, which are best created in larger resolutions. I personally used 500x500 and 600x600 resolutions, but you want to find out what works best for you.

You will have to learn to work efficiently.
Too many and too small details won't show up in and clutter the icon.
Too harsh work will result in a raw, unfinished looking icon.
Balance between those is the key.

 

[DESTROYER123]

I'll have that in mind.
Btw NFWar's Tutorial is really good.
Thanks!!!!

 

[I3lackDeath]

You're welcome.
Enjoy drawing stuff, as that's the most important part.

 

[DESTROYER123]

Thanks!!!!