- Photoskinning Tutorial -

[Innocent]

The other day while talking to Kim and Kathy I accidently mentioned that I should make a photoskinning tutorial for dummys. And then Kathy said that it would be great if I did do it. So I made it and here it is. I hope that it helps everyone out who had been wanting to do this but never did it.
 
First of all I want you guys to know that I am NOT a professional and that this tutorial will have some words like " use this thingy " lol. It just very basic so that whoever wants to make clothing can at least have some kind of idea on how to do it.
 
For this tutorial you will need to have some basic knowledge of image editing and an image editing program. I am using Paint Shop Pro 9.. ( I know that people like to use differnt ones and that is fine. As long as you know the tools.)
 
Before I get started let me tell you that if you dont have Paint Shop Pro and would like a free trial version you can get one >>>here<<<.
 
 

 



















 

[kathy]

Fantastic tutorial babe! Thanks so much for writing it for people!

[Charley]

i am using paintshop pro X but it doesn't seem to be the same as what you are using, i get to the point where i have to copy the image of clothing as a transparent layer, i cannot paste it like that at all. do you have any ideas what i should do from there?

Thanks
Charlie
xxx

[MaR]

Thanks a lot Maria, this is very helpful for dummies like me You rock!

[The Mule]

This is great!

What are some good sites other than gojane to get the clothes in the first place? I keep googling up pages with models inside the clothes, or the clothes angled. The neck is always a tough part - that and getting the backsized up.

[Innocent]

i am using paintshop pro X but it doesn't seem to be the same as what you are using, i get to the point where i have to copy the image of clothing as a transparent layer, i cannot paste it like that at all. do you have any ideas what i should do from there?
 
Thanks
Charlie
xxx

Charlie:
Hmm no sorry I have always been able to paste the image. Sorry.

The Mule:
Yeah I tried looking for websites like gojane and and didnt find any. You can use pics with models in them. I just paint over the models with white paint and crop the picture as much as I can.

try these sites: www.forever21.com  www.expressfashion.com www.gap.com you can also try regular stores like JC Penny and even Target. You can go all out and google runway pics. Whatever you like.

[The Mule]

Hadn't thought of that (painting the models - just a dumb UAW guy)...but usually they're moving and messing up the clothes. How about sleeves? How do you do those? (Another tut perhaps - another excuse for me to see your avatar?!). Thanks for the links. Rue21 has some usuable stuff too.

Charlie (another nice avi), Gimp will work more or less the same way as what the gorgeous innocent one is saying - there's tuts and links for that over at MTS2

Thanks again innoccent.

[Innocent]

Hadn't thought of that (painting the models - just a dumb UAW guy)...but usually they're moving and messing up the clothes. How about sleeves? How do you do those? (Another tut perhaps - another excuse for me to see your avatar?!). Thanks for the links. Rue21 has some usuable stuff too.
 
Charlie (another nice avi), Gimp will work more or less the same way as what the gorgeous innocent one is saying - there's tuts and links for that over at MTS2
 
Thanks again innoccent.

Yeah the sleeves are a bit harder. Im still in the process of learing. I will think about another tutorial. I was actually thinking of doing one for alpha edits first. But I dont know yet.

I also take my own advise and just keep trying new stuff out. To see how different textures and tools effect the look of the clothing.

And for Charlie yeah you should try to use Gimp if you cant get that other program to work. I have never tried it before so I dont know if its that your program doesnt support it or there is something wrong with it.

Your Very Welcome Mule.

[Charley]

Sorry found out i was doin it wrong doh!! anyways thanks for the quick response. just thought would show people what i had done, know its  not very good, but for it to change from what it was previously is a big achievemnt for me lol





Please don't laugh!!!! p.s really good tutorial
Love
Charlie
xxx

[The Mule]

Then alpha you should go...what am I thinking...sleeves? They cover skin! Since when do I like that?

[justluvly101]

this is really helpful thank U for takin the time bookmarked it !

[Innocent]

LOL Mule... Yes I have to agree sometimes less is more!

Charlie - That is a really great start. My first piece of clothing was a shirt and it was backwards, lol. So keep trying and Im sure you will get very good.

Justluvly - Your welcome. Hope to see some of your stuff soon.

[Mickey57]

Maria, Thanks so much, this has been a great help and one of the most simple to follow tutorials I have seen!  Thanks again, Mickey!!

[Innocent]

Maria, Thanks so much, this has been a great help and one of the most simple to follow tutorials I have seen! Thanks again, Mickey!!

Yay Im so glad that I could make it easy! Your very welcome. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

[The Mule]

How about a tut on what to do with Warlokk's "alpha skirt" or marvines if you prefer...the ones with two textures and two alpha's.....I see people make all sorts of cool things with those but I don't know where to begin. And what's warlokk's UV map for?