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Posted on 04/11/14 10:04:12 AM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
The latest recruit to the Cyberman army wonders where he was when the exoskeletons were being handed out.  _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 04/11/14 10:05:43 AM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Apologies to all those viewers who do not follow Dr Who - to whom this image will be completely incomprehensible. _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 04/11/14 2:59:49 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 5675 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Nothing like a good gossip between old friends ..........  _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 04/11/14 5:22:19 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Delightful _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 05/11/14 07:31:53 AM |
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Linda Eckert
maîtresse marocaine Posts: 148 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
He has taking over my job!  |
Posted on 05/11/14 11:36:24 AM |
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james
Surreal Spoofer Posts: 1194 Reply  |
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Posted on 05/11/14 12:45:19 PM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4005 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Just playing. 
_________________ If at first you don't succeed then skydiving is not for you. |
Posted on 05/11/14 6:06:23 PM |
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Emy
Composition Chef Posts: 390 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
_________________ Why not! |
Posted on 05/11/14 6:15:01 PM |
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Emy
Composition Chef Posts: 390 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
And this is what the people should do with them after the event has passed.....  _________________ Why not! |
Posted on 06/11/14 11:34:06 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 3063 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
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Posted on 06/11/14 8:13:20 PM |
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darrenandcolleen@telus.net
Serene Synthesist Posts: 119 Reply  |
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Posted on 06/11/14 9:05:41 PM |
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Emil
KAFKAsFRIEND Posts: 413 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
This time a little bit of animation: From Photoshop: 
and from After Effects: Skeleton After Effects DuIK Script Animation |
Posted on 07/11/14 01:45:32 AM |
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shaneworth71
Meticulous Montagist Posts: 27 Reply  |
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Posted on 07/11/14 08:15:03 AM |
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Steve Caplin
Administrator Posts: 7025 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Like Halloween, Tom shows up about once a year. His entries are always multi-textured and spectacular: this lit-up, pumpkin-headed skeleton is a glorious invention. Slightly odd perspective on the carpet behind him, perhaps, but I like the crackling around the head. One of the most famous on-screen skeletons appeared as a prop in the British 1960s sitcom Steptoe and Son, as depicted here by Josephine Harvatt. She's moved them to larger premises, but it's good to see they've brought so much of their clutter with them. Still bickering, I see. And glad to see your interest in Doctor Who hasn't waned in the second entry - but getting rid of the middle cyberman would have given the skeleton more breathing room. Attic storage from Frank, with a great many skeletons very neatly arranged: I particularly like the poses of the front row on the left, all leaning on each other and falling over. A very fine pose on the boy, as well, good choice of figure. Good use of the Harry Potter font on the sign! My only change would have been to darken all the contents of the attic to match the lighting in the room itself. I haven't seen the sheep on a window in Deborah Morley's entry before, but it certainly seems like a good addition to the street furniture. The skeleton matches it rather well, certainly. Beware of adding too crisp a shadow on what's clearly an overcast day, though; and perhaps we could do with the faint reflection of a foot in that lower window? A very entertaining entry from GKB, whose skeletons are relaxing with bottles of beer - I really like the way it's pouring down the throat. An excellent idea, realised with great skill and charm. Perfect. And have you been playing with Photoshop's new Fire filter in the second entry? A new member this week, and Wörn gives us a whole array of royal skeletons - the monarch waving on the balcony, the guards and even their horse, the statue and the flag. I like the guard waking up out of his coffin, too. Just one small thing: the figure on the balcony is rather too large - there's nowhere for his legs to go behind that canopy. But an excellent first entry. Welcome to the forum, Werner! A surreal entry from brewell, with a group of skeletons buying clapped-out old cars from each other. Excellent integration of the skeletons into the scene, and a very fine starkness to the whole thing. Very appealing. A rather beautiful night shot from Garfield72, with a group of skeletons sitting, running and drifting in the moonlight. I especially like the reflection of the boat, which is very nicely judged. The lighting on the building is somewhat at odds with the position of the moon, though. A novel mirror stand from srawland, with a well-chosen combination of subject and reflection. I like the skeleton's fingers just poking around the edge of the mirror - neatly done. A bizarre image from tooquilos, which reminds me of the glorious (some would say ghoulish) photographs of Joel Peter Witkin. The Danse Macabre in the animated version is really funny - an interesting way to animate the mouths. And is this the first time you've performed your own vocal soundtrack? The scene of them walking down the road is splendid! A great cemetery scene from Vibeke, with the skeletons sitting around on gravestones. A very good arrangement; but since the shadows of the trees are so strong, wouldn't the skeletons cast a few shadows themselves? The pumpkin is a good addition. A truly grisly spider from michael sinclair, with a magnificent animation - and a very tasty skull behind, too. Just one technical point: since the shadow on the skull is entirely thrown by a light source on the left, isn't the spider's shadow on the wrong side? A beautiful image from DavidMac, with three old people gossiping on a bench. The skeleton has been perfectly integrated into the scene, in a truly splendid arrangement. I really like this a lot. I like Linda Eckert's pianist skeleton, perfectly perched on the piano stool with his right foot resting on the sustain pedal. The raised hand benefits from its reflection in the shiny lid of the piano - that could have been a little stronger. Is his shadow just a little too clear? A skeletal encounter down at the pub from James, with many neat touches: the wolf howling at the moon, the two cats in the foreground, and the glimpse of the lit interior. I looks as if you've created the night shot by partly inverting the pub building - an interesting approach! A fantastic entry from Emy, with a bunch of skeletons consigned to the trash. Their pose, arrangement and above all texture are perfect - and the man casually looking in really makes the scene. Terrific work. A glimpse inside Damien Hirst's workshop from Mariner, with the diamond-encrusted skull appearing in his trademark box of formaldehyde. I like the cracked glass, the skull's reflection and the hammer resting on top - especially well-judged shadow from the hammer. Excellent! A wonderful scene of skeletal mayhem from Darren, with dozens of Lego skeletons marauding through the crowd outside Legoland. There's so much going on in this packed image - the broken sign, the panicking crowd, the explosions... my only quibble is with your choice of headline font. Not Times, especially over a photograph! A sans serif font will always work much better. An interesting comparison from Emil, showing first an animated walking skeleton in Photoshop, and then the same skeleton animated much more smoothly in After Effects. A big difference! Incidentally, Poser has a walking tool built in - you should check that out for smooth and controllable animations. A very curious scene from shaneworth71 - I can't quite read the name on the sign, but I like the pose and arrangement of the skeletons. Watch your shadows, though: those are rather too strong for the room. Subtlety is always the preferred option! Happy Halloween, everyone. |
Posted on 07/11/14 08:29:30 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 3063 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Thanks, Steve, and a happy (belated) Halloween to you too. |
Posted on 07/11/14 08:55:37 AM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4005 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
'Fraid not Steve; I did it the old-fashioned way and used a single photograph of flames several times. They were scaled, flipped, warped and bits were erased to get the effect. Some images used screen blend and others hard light. Thanks for the comments. I had the idea for the pub image from a scene in Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride' which must rate as one of his best films. _________________ If at first you don't succeed then skydiving is not for you. |
Posted on 07/11/14 09:22:09 AM |
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josephine harvatt
Gag Gadgeteer Posts: 2603 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Much as I would love to lay claim to Steptoe and Son it is in fact Ant's entry 
The Dr Who was a bit of a rush job I am afraid so I had to squeeze skelly in where I could _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 07/11/14 09:47:38 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2898 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Thank you Steve. Ive used a text to talk application once before but it was quite primitive. This newer one I use now is called Natural Reader. Its still not ideal but it did the job for what I wanted it for. The mouths were animated and keyframed using After Effects Split. The link to the photographer is fascinating. Never heard of him before today. His work has overtones of Dante’s Inferno depicting his journey into Hell. _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |
Posted on 07/11/14 10:05:46 AM |
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Emil
KAFKAsFRIEND Posts: 413 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Thank you for the Poser tip, Steve. |
Posted on 07/11/14 10:42:11 AM |
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Emy
Composition Chef Posts: 390 Reply |
Re: Challenge 529: Skeletons in the cupboard
Thank you Steve. _________________ Why not! |
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