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Old 05-07-2008, 04:09 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by justafan View Post
Thanks Ambermonk, I may try some noise.
Good choice! I think you'll be pleased with the textured (and more realistic) results. Also, keep in mind that the darker the jersey - the more noise (and color noise) you have to use.

Although it's a matter of personal taste, since you are using the layer system, you can get away with lighter shading for a more realistic (and cleaner) look. I don't know if you read some of my previous threads about shading, but I always use two layers of shading! The higher layer I always have set to Normal, but the lower layer is set to Darken, Multiply, or Color Burn depending on what looks best on the jersey color & darkness. Note also on the shading templates that some have white backgrounds while others are transparent. I generally prefer the white backgrounds because it makes the jersey look a little more worn & used (lighter/washed out). For brighter jerseys - use the transparent background on the shading.

Hope this info will be useful to you (or anyone else).
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