Graphic Artistry: Lesson #1

[InsanitySorrow]

No you just drop the new textures into your texture folder, the folder path is in the class. It'll act as a replacer which is fine for taking a screenshot.

[RonRay33]

Graphic Artistry; Lesson #1

After using the FO3 Archive to extract the Thalmor folder to my new Extract folder, I had these files dds of interest – thalmorboots - thalmorgloves – thalmorglovesf – thalmorrobes – thalmorrobesf.

Next, GIMP 2 was opened and the thalmorrobes.dds file was loaded from the Extract folder into the

GIMP graphics program. The Hue way then increased by +90 and the modified thalmorrobes.dds file was then supposed to be saved using the Save As, however, however, that is impossible in GIMP if the 'dds extension is desired. The modified thalmorrobes.dds file was saved using the GIMP required Export [File] option. Of course, other than the command used, save the file as desired. The export setting were set at a compression type BC1 / DXT1 and to generate mipmaps. These actions are shown in the next group of images – Fig 01 and Fig 02.

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Figure 01 Thalmor Male Robe texture on left, and HUE setting to +90 (prior to execution).

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Figure 02 Hue modified Thalmor Male Robe texture on left, and export setting on the right side.

Following the export, the dds was placed in the Skyrim/Data/Textures/Clothes/Thalmor directory. Skyrim was started and the two Thalmor robe types viewed. The one modified file was determined to have modified the two robe types of Thalmor clothing, but only when a male wore them. The identical

robe transferred to a female had none of the Hue modification. This can be seen in Figure 3, below.

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Figure 03 The same hooded robe on male and female left, and same non-hooded on the right.

The FormID: 0010C698 is the “ClothesThalmorRobesHooded†Item ID, while the FormID: 00065BBF is the “ClothesThalmorrobesâ€. Outside, in Skyrim 'sunlight' the green modification can be very difficult to actually see. Inside, the hue modification is distinctive.

The addition 4 Thalmor clothing dds file were modified in the same fashion and the image details are given below.

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Figure 04 thalmorboots.dds - copy opened on left, and Hue modified setting on the right.

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Figure 05 thalmorboots.dds modified on the left and the Export setting on the right.

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Figure 06 The resultant modified boots on male at the left and on a female at the right. One size fits all.

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Figure 07 thalmorgloves.dds (male gloves) copy at left. The Hue adjustment settings at the right.

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Figure 08 thalmorgloves.dds modified and Export settings left. At right, mod show on male only.

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Figure 09 thalmorglovesf.dds (Female gloves) copy at left. The Hue adjustment settings at the right.

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Figure 10 thalmorglovesf.dds modified and Export settings left. At right, mod shows on a Female.

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Figure 11 thalmorrobesf.dds (Female robes) copy at left. The Hue adjustment settings at the right.

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Figure 12 thalmorrobesf.dds modified and Export settings left. At right, both types shown.

That covers all the requirements, I do believe. If I missed anything, please let me know.

Edited February 5, 2013 by RonRay33

[InsanitySorrow]

Looks good, you can move onto Lesson #2

[Tigersong]

And here...

http://s1311.beta.photobucket.com/user/Jorin_Gedamke/media/thalmorrobesf_zps370711f9.jpg.html

...is the feminine robe.

Edited February 8, 2013 by Tigersong

[RonRay33]

Tiger, I just tried your link and got this:

"Sorry, but that does not appear to be a valid image. If you arrived at this screen by following a link on this site, please notify a system administrator"

[InsanitySorrow]

Looks good Tiger, you can move onto Lesson #2

[Chadric]

Smarty Says: Depending on the 2D application of your choice you may see a message asking whether you want to load MipMaps and other additional data, select yes to this so everything loads correctly.

Part Four: Saving our texture

When saving a texture you have to keep in mind what you need saved, for most textures the compression type will be DXT1. DXT1 saves the basic texture and non of the extra fancy stuff we'll be learning about later on.

Click File>SaveAs so we don't overwrite our original texture in-case we want to go back later and do things differently. Now you will get a little popup box asking you what settings you would like to use when saving, let's take a little look at what these are:

Photoshop users will see this box:

GIMP users will see this box:

Compression: This will allow us to select which compression type we will use for our textures: DXT1. DXT3 and DXT5. Each one allows us to save data a little differently depending on our needs.

Generate MipMaps: When a texture is saved with MipMaps it is saved with smaller versions of itself stored inside the texture. These smaller textures get used when the games texture settings are not set to the largest option. This helps to make sure the game looks correct.

The other settings are not important, so we don't need to cover those just yet.

For our green robes we need to make sure Generate MipMaps is checked and that our Compression is DXT1, once those have been selected you can save your texture.

 

Hi, firstly, as a lot of the early diagrams are missing this has been somewhat more difficult than I was hoping. Anyhow, I've got as far as recoloring the robes. That bit was easy, even without the pics. Trouble is I'm stuck on the MipMaps bit. I'm using GIMP, and it doesn't ask to load MipMaps, so when I try to save I don't get the Generate MipMaps check option nor any of the DXT compression options.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Chadric

[grond]

Chadric, I can't address the pics but check here for the Gimp dds plugin.  MipMaps are there.

[Chadric]

Yep, got that. I downloaded the "gimp-dds-win64-2.2.1.zip" file (presumably for 64bit systems, right?). That's how I got it to show the robes. But I still don't see anything about MipMaps in the GIMP interface, that is unless I've missed something?

 

I've tried "File" then "Open" but I'm not getting the small pop-up window. Instead I'm getting a large window called "Open Image", which doesn't say anything about MipMaps.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Chadric

[InsanitySorrow]

Missing pictures are due to Photobuckets bandwidth limit, nothing I can do there, it'll reset in a few days and the pictures will return.

[Chadric]

Got it working in the end via Paint. Looking forward to a looong career in modding!

[elfmoose]

Lesson 1 homework:

Thalmor robes - hue slider, save settings and in game:

 

 

 

 

Male gloves and boots:

 

 

 

Female robes and gloves:

 

 

 

In game shots:

 

 

[InsanitySorrow]

You can move onto Lesson #2

[Veinwolf]

Why the Thalmor, i mean..well np

in the freetime

Hue/Saturation setting:

 

Export setting:

 

Ingame test:

 

Homework:

 

 

[InsanitySorrow]

You can move onto Lesson #2

[xDXxAscension]

Here's my work.

 

Hue/Saturation + Save Settings

http://i.imgur.com/CXdC0TZ.png

 

Male + Female Colored Items in PS

http://i.imgur.com/V3i2FKo.png

 

Boots Inventory Screen

http://i.imgur.com/rAKSMsz.jpg

 

Gloves Inventory Screen

http://i.imgur.com/xp7Klua.jpg

 

Robes Inventory Screen

http://i.imgur.com/BA7TxP0.jpg

 

Male Clothes

http://i.imgur.com/DmolVDm.jpg

 

Female Clothes

http://i.imgur.com/nH5Ys2k.jpg

[Duck]

HI

 

I edited, this time with working links.

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/w69ulimjclgm3yh/Female%20Robes%20and%20Gloves.jpg

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0fnnj2jnc7bb6a/Hue%20%26%20Saturation%20Boots.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ir9ruql7mwyrs89/Hue%20%26%20Saturation%20Female%20Gloves.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mxhd89ygdwof964/Hue%20%26%20Saturation%20Female%20Robes.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/292ibbz0mpauauy/Hue%20%26%20Saturation%20Male%20Gloves.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ymefjuebr1c1ab/Hue%20%26%20Saturation%20Male%20Robes.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lssmhv2n482q627/Male%20Robes%2C%20Gloves%2C%20%2B%20Unisex%20Boots.jpg

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6leh7rbkd07lvwl/Saving%20%20Boots.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fepeobwz90pevhl/Saving%20Female%20Gloves.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ywja5cb81qs4pby/Saving%20Female%20Robes.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xfupv7gn8b310ki/Saving%20Male%20Gloves.png

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hag9bnu89hpk9rj/Saving%20Male%20Robes.png

Edited March 4, 2014 by Duck

[olnorton]

Is it still possible to do this tutorial with Gimp 2.8.10 ?

I have dds.exe in GIMP 2\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins, but get none of the save as options shown in the tutorial.

I tried the link to Paint.Net & got a virus warning.

[InsanitySorrow]

Rather late, but you two can move onto Lesson #2.

 

Is it still possible to do this tutorial with Gimp 2.8.10 ?
I have dds.exe in GIMP 2\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins, but get none of the save as options shown in the tutorial.
I tried the link to Paint.Net & got a virus warning.

 

 

I don't know if it's possible as I no longer use GIMP

[Notorious]

Is it still possible to do this tutorial with Gimp 2.8.10 ?

I have dds.exe in GIMP 2\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins, but get none of the save as options shown in the tutorial.

I tried the link to Paint.Net & got a virus warning.

Sorry to butt in, but in GIMP you will need to use the 'Export as' option under 'File'. Hope this helps

[Notorious]

Lesson coursework: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w8l5fn3elcu82i3/AACOp5oGsGfNRwq2dMzanhDqa?dl=0

 

Homework: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xu6rq4mfsuhcrp9/AAAksiLgsW6tuQqL9MJDjXn9a?dl=0

 

Extra credit: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xau2q4v2y3o9zk0/AACmGO0EbbEzj1EwfnTLN6k2a?dl=0

Edited November 6, 2014 by Notorious

[NoukNouk]

Hello! Thank you for hosting these lessons!

Here are my assignments:

Male
Ingame screenshot

Gloves Hue

Gloves DDS Export

Boots Hue

Boots DDS Export

Robes Hue

Robes DDS Export

Female
Ingame screenshot

Gloves Hue

Gloves DDS export

Robes Hue

Robes DDS Export