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Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on June 22, 2007, 08:20:54 pm (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/thisisonlyatest.gif)
If anyone has any comments to add, please do! If there's anything you think can be done to make the pics better, than I'd also appreciate constructive criticism. =) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/1.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/2.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/3.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/4.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/5.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/6.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/7.gif) Oh, and if anyone wondered, I edited the pictures with Adobe photoshop, got the color by playing around with Lightness, Saturation, and Contrast, and added the talk bubbles using the Custom shape tool in Photoshop. The font is JC, which can be downloaded here: http://simplythebest.net/fonts/fonts/jc.html NOTE: The site doesn't give me trouble, but vita told me that it went pop-up crazy on her, so be careful. Sorry it's a bit short! Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: vita4all on June 22, 2007, 10:31:50 pm Hi Evlevnz92,
Good gracious, by all means, continue! Intelligence, humor and creativity - what an unbeatable combination for a story or cartoon. Regarding Adobe Photoshop. The three features you mentioned are tools I use with every single photo. In addition: 1. You'll find that the Polygonal Lasso Tool is extremely useful. If your subject, for example, is light-complexion, and next to a dark complexion person or object, you have a problem if the lighting isn't just right. When you use light and/or contrast to lighten the dark person or object, the lighter person/object becomes too light and you lose some of the detail. I can see this in your 2nd photo. The lockers are perfect, but the face of main character is a little too light. Not enough for anyone to complain, but if you're striving for artistic excellence and have time to fart around with it, the lasso tool will help. There are several methods to do this. You could lasso, or rope off his face. then go to the upper left hand corner, click Edit, and scroll down to Copy, or even cut. You'd then adjust the rest of the photo for color/lightness/etc, and then copy and paste the original back on to where it it was. You may have to do the hands too, if they're showing. I'm sure there are other methods, but this is the main one I know so far. The other thing the Lasso Tool is good for is changing the background. I know there's another way, but I haven't learned it yet... more about that in a moment. See here for more specific instructions and before-and after-photos done by myself and another insem member: http://www.insimenator.org/showpost.php?p=780889&postcount=175 2. I don't know if you're interested in using the Filter (upper left hand corner on Adobe), but I love it and use it a lot. You can change the mood of a photo with it. The link above shows that too. I won't say good luck, 'cause this is about practice and patience more than luck, but you're already really good and could teach me a few things too, as your shots have things in it that I don't know how to do. Take care, Vita Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on June 23, 2007, 01:12:29 pm Wow, thanks Vita! I really appreciate your advice! =D
Title: And it All Goes to Hell in a Handbasket Post by: evlevnz92 on June 25, 2007, 10:45:36 pm (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/8.gif)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/10.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/9.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/11.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/13.gif) Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 25, 2007, 10:53:03 pm MORE! I need more! I mean NOW! Get to work! =D If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the influence for this story?
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on June 25, 2007, 11:42:56 pm Hehe, I'm workin on it!
And the influence? Mostly it's just random. Although I've been trying to make it kinda like manga (and a lot of the influence is from the game Atelier Iris...totally different, but lots of talking in that storyline...) Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 25, 2007, 11:51:54 pm Well, good job on the manga thing! I can definitely see that influence and I will be checking back a lot to see if you updated =D. <3 it!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Jagerjaques on June 25, 2007, 11:54:49 pm This is cute!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: cookie_monster8 on June 26, 2007, 12:04:24 am I love it! I need more. lol. Will be waiting for updates
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 26, 2007, 12:11:49 am Oh, I forgot to ask in my first post, but, (if you don't mind telling) where did you get Cole's hair? His skin is cute too, but I think I may have it. . . it looks a little like Pixie Glow, Light, or Loveless, I can't remember which one though. I could be totally off, though, lol.
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on June 26, 2007, 12:40:21 am Yea, it's an Enayla skin. And the hair is a pay one from Raonjena. Are we allowed to link to the booty here...?
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 26, 2007, 01:24:28 am I'm not sure if we're allowed to link there, but just pass me the number of the hair or what it's called on the booty site and I'll manage =D. Love the avvie BTW! I won't mess with him =D
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on June 26, 2007, 07:46:51 am =D
Male hair 16. Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: vita4all on June 26, 2007, 08:34:02 am Your update started my morning off with a laugh! I knew people would love this... keep it rolling and I'm betting you'll be famous one day :clock:
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 26, 2007, 08:39:03 am Thanks! Cole really does have 'such a cute face' by the way. :wink:
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Diva1108 on June 27, 2007, 03:05:48 pm im confused by their convo
Title: Ah, Well That Makes PERFECT Sense... Post by: evlevnz92 on June 27, 2007, 11:38:22 pm (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/14.gif)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/15.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/16.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/17.gif) (BTW: diva, what confused you?) Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: tellmewhatyoumeant on June 27, 2007, 11:53:23 pm Well, he is cute!!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: verenaheu on June 28, 2007, 09:25:31 am Keep it going on, please, it´s "adorable" !!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 28, 2007, 03:42:52 pm Awesome update! I really like Julie's outfit.
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: vita4all on June 28, 2007, 03:47:36 pm I laugh every time you update. Keep spoiling me!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Ashk on June 29, 2007, 12:10:26 am I love it! Keep it up!! :D
Title: 28 (divided by 4) Days Later Post by: evlevnz92 on June 29, 2007, 05:46:45 pm (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/18.gif)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/19-1.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/20-1.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/21.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/22-1.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/23.gif) I'm going on a 3-week vacation in a couple of days, so this is the second to last update for a while. The last one will be up soon. =) Title: What You Weren't Supposed to See Post by: evlevnz92 on June 29, 2007, 05:47:10 pm (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/24.gif)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/25.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/26.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/31.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/27.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/28.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/29.gif) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/30.gif) Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on June 30, 2007, 02:47:15 am Good updates, thanks =)
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: wawayaya on July 01, 2007, 01:44:52 pm Hilarious!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Escape_xx on July 01, 2007, 06:22:43 pm Omg New favorite Story ;D
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: xHannaHx on July 05, 2007, 07:46:48 am great story!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: mieley on July 12, 2007, 11:50:06 pm this is really cute and funny. please continue!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: chocolatedalek on July 13, 2007, 02:06:52 pm Continue!!! Please??
:) Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: cookie_monster8 on July 13, 2007, 02:20:01 pm Update? soon please
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: sumpsychochic on July 13, 2007, 05:21:13 pm o_O I LOVE this! It is soo cute!
Can't wait for you to get back from vacation and update! Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Ali Xavier on July 16, 2007, 11:10:03 pm Your cartoons reminds me of me and girls I liked when I was in middle school. The part where Ann couldn't close her bedroom door when Cole was visiting had me laughing. It hit home. This was good. Hope you continue this.
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Stonelily237 on July 20, 2007, 01:32:46 pm Lovin' it! Post more soon, kay?
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: lustmyeyes on July 25, 2007, 04:28:35 am I love it! <3
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on August 03, 2007, 08:51:16 pm Pleeeaaase tell me you are still on vacation and will update as soon as you get back. =) I need more!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: ryannrules86 on August 03, 2007, 09:41:41 pm More!!!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: xHannaHx on August 14, 2007, 02:12:03 am will there be an update on this i realy love this story :D please update soon
Title: Totally Random Side Story, Pt. 1 Post by: evlevnz92 on August 15, 2007, 02:28:23 pm Hey guys! Sorry for not updating, I...okay, in all honesty, I'm just the epitome of laziness. -_-
In any case, though, I really do apologize. Here's two updates for ya! ((NOTE: See title. Yes, this really is just a totally random side story.)) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/1.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/3.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/4.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/2.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/5.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/6.jpg) Title: Totally Random Side Story, Pt. 2 Post by: evlevnz92 on August 15, 2007, 02:30:37 pm ((In case anyone wondered, yes, that IS Cole's little sister. Marietta. Apparently I'm also the epitome of creators-of-uncreative-names...))
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/7.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/8.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/9.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/10.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/11.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/12.jpg) (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/spark44/13.jpg) Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: xHannaHx on August 15, 2007, 03:37:39 pm yay for updates! great job :D
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: wawayaya on August 15, 2007, 09:51:17 pm That bit with the cousin is sooo funny!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Naima on August 17, 2007, 12:09:00 am Haha, Good updates!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: silent_addict on August 17, 2007, 09:55:16 pm Pls tell me where did you get the lovely hairstyle of Ann and the globe. Also, what happens next? That's the end?
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on August 18, 2007, 12:41:25 pm Ann's hairstyle comes from XM Sims. There was no globe (that I'm aware of, anyway). And, as I stated before, that was just a random side story, so no, that is not the end of the entire story. Just the random side story. =)
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: silent_addict on August 18, 2007, 07:23:03 pm What's the number of Ann's hair? And where did the globe come from if there wasn't any?
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on August 20, 2007, 07:29:30 am Hair #51. And...um...I guess it came from nowhere? Which pic is the globe in? Sorry, my memory sucks...or maybe I'm just really stupid.
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: wawayaya on August 20, 2007, 10:34:06 am The globe is on the teacher's desk in the first chapter, the 2nd to the last picture, if I counted right.
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on August 20, 2007, 08:57:47 pm Ah, okay. (Thanks for that, wawayaya!)
I'm pretty sure that the globe came with the lot. http://thesims2.ea.com/exchange/lot_detail.php?asset_id=160814 Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Medagic on August 21, 2007, 12:13:56 pm I can't believe I just now discovered this story! It is soooo cute and funny and I LUV the format!!!!!:worship::blob5:
Medagic Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on August 21, 2007, 09:16:10 pm Thanks Medagic! =)
Anyway, sorry again for lapsing back into no-update mode. I'll try to have another chapter up soon. =) Actually, I'm hoping to get onto a regular update schedule...maybe Tuesdays and Fridays or something...anyway, I'll have that figured out and a new chapter up soon. Thanks for reading and for all the comments, you guys! I really, REALLY appreciate it! Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: degrassi_sim_kr on September 02, 2007, 06:58:52 pm Poo. No update!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: chocolatedalek on September 03, 2007, 01:05:59 pm This gets better and better... Except I'm Amy... And I look kinda like that... Please continue!!!! :)
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Tenshii~Akari on September 04, 2007, 02:05:25 am This is very good! Your characters are very interesting, and have me wanting to learn more about them. ;) I'll be patiently keeping an eye out for any updates. :angel:
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: silent_addict on September 05, 2007, 08:30:48 am Oh shucks. The globe's in the exchange! I can never get it since my CD key's always marked invalid. Stupid ea...
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: Sam the T-man on September 11, 2007, 07:57:01 pm Hey, I've been following for a while - I like this, cute and different, made me chuckle :D Good job :)
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: vickylougrl on September 11, 2007, 08:40:15 pm This is adorable! I just love it! It has a comic book feel to it that is real easy to follow. I love the characters too!
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: evlevnz92 on September 19, 2007, 04:12:34 pm Thanks for the comments! And sorry about the Exchange issue, silent addict. You should check the School/Playground list over at S2C forums...I swear that had quite a few links to globe downloads on it.
And sorry about the whole no-update-or-schedule thing...school hates me. And before school hated me, I was just unbelievably lazy. ....now I'm both. ***Ah, and chocolatedalek, sorry, it wasn't intentional! xD Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: JGARxx on September 26, 2007, 12:23:03 pm WRITE MOREE!
this story is great Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: tonyaj7 on September 29, 2007, 10:42:48 am I really love this story. It's awesome.
Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: JacobM on October 13, 2007, 12:26:18 am Wow. Cole's character is adorable.
Please update. :D Title: This is Only a Test (OFFICIALLY DEADENED) Post by: sjam on November 28, 2007, 02:17:53 pm Love this, please update soon!!!!! :D
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