Useful Resources to Sphaxify

Share your unfinished mod patches and get feedback on your progress. Don't be shy!

Do not post mod pack patches here.
Post Reply 
User avatar
Former Staff
76 Posts
 x 0

Post 12 Sep 2014, 02:34

GUI helper guide (colors and tricks on the PSD :ninja: )

Just Show to get a preview 8D

Show
Image Beautiful, no? :shock:


Thanks to SPARKST3R for this video tutorial! :D

:star: The Sparkst3r video in question: :star:
Show
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8iaVe2ZDnY[/video]
Nice video, hein? :dork:

:star: Example: :star:

Show
Image This is just an example! Don't make an arrow like me 8)


I hope you enjoy ;)
:love: :love: :love:
Last edited by coujean99 on 13 Sep 2014, 07:24, edited 9 times in total.
If you like our work please consider becoming a Supporter and get an ad-free experience.
User avatar
BDcraft Web Admin
6590 Posts
 x 430

Post 12 Sep 2014, 02:50

The shadows coming from the elements are wrong. They're too dark and in the wrong direction (look at any normal PureBD GUI).

Also, Sphax never indents arrows, etc. on GUIs, but I guess this just depends on the style you're attempting to achieve on machines.

Last I recall watching Sparkst3r's videos I'm sure he said he was doing them wrong :P

Also, from what I use for GUIs (and have compared closely to Sphax's stuff):
  • Drop Shadows from light elements are: #614B2B, 40% opacity, 106 Angle, 4 length (maybe 5 length)
  • Elements like arrows that go on the wood backgrounds, etc. are: #614B2B, 50% opacity
  • Elements like arrows as above, but when active for progress are: #322817, 85% opacity
[these are close approximations, obviously I can't know without seeing Sphax's PSDs, but they match pretty closely]
Profile pic by TsaoShin: https://www.deviantart.com/tsaoshin
User avatar
Patch Creator
129 Posts
 x 6

Post 23 Oct 2014, 19:17

Two very random things:

Atoms
Show
Image
Gears
Show
Image
Go nuts ;)
MC U/N: Grumpy_Pirate
User avatar
BDcraft Web Admin
6590 Posts
 x 430

Post 24 Oct 2014, 05:10

What are those gears used for? If they're items and oreDict compatible they're going to be all flashy in NEI when compared with the ones from BuildCraft/ThermalExpansion where they're using CadenDonut's "3D" style.

Image
Profile pic by TsaoShin: https://www.deviantart.com/tsaoshin
User avatar
Patch Creator
129 Posts
 x 6

Post 24 Oct 2014, 06:35

They're just basic flat gear shapes I've used for detail on a few blocks. I wouldn't recommend using them as items.
MC U/N: Grumpy_Pirate
User avatar
BDcraft Web Admin
6590 Posts
 x 430

Post 24 Oct 2014, 08:09

Fair enough :P
Profile pic by TsaoShin: https://www.deviantart.com/tsaoshin
User avatar
Lifetime Supporter
18 Posts
 x 0

Post 26 Oct 2014, 11:31

@GrumpyPirate Beautiful green nuclei =)

They would make nice accents as gems.
User avatar
26 Posts
 x 0

Post 31 Oct 2014, 01:29

Hello, can I request a psd for gravel, sand and clay please :)
User avatar
Patch Creator
129 Posts
 x 6

Post 31 Dec 2014, 20:17

Photoshop action for making very basic, ever-so-slightly-3D versions of items. Distorts the selected layer into a slightly-3D perspective, adds a 6px stroke and a simple drop shadow.

Image

Instructions for use:
  • Rasterise any text layers
  • Select the layer/group desired (no merging needed!)
  • Run the action - bam, slightly-3D items.
It's not perfect nor amazing, but should do well as a quick fix for most 'thin' items - and you can of course edit the styles afterwards. I made this action simply to unify (and speed up) the 3D effect across a ton of items I was making at the time.
Happy new year :)
MC U/N: Grumpy_Pirate
User avatar
BDcraft Web Admin
6590 Posts
 x 430

Post 01 Jan 2015, 12:53

GrumpyPirate wrote:
...
Added to OP.
Profile pic by TsaoShin: https://www.deviantart.com/tsaoshin
Post Reply