Second Life Forums Archive - My first skin : comments please?

Trixibelle Dufaux

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12-20-2007 06:48

***WARNING*** Skins are nude in order for you to judge them in a more precise whole way. So don't open the attatchments in an uncomfortable environment e.g. work...

I don't have a store, and I am very new to all of this, but I've always loved art and do graphic design as a hobby and decided to make a skin. This is my first. Any comments or constructive criticism are welcomed! I think the shadowing on the legs is hard.. and also, does anybody have any tips on matching seams when it comes to skins? I think it is most DEFINATELY the hardest part.

Robustus Hax

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12-20-2007 12:34

A little warning that the skins are nude, just opened them up here at work :-/

Trixibelle Dufaux

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12-20-2007 12:44

I'm sorry, I will add that to the description!

Michael Bigwig

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12-20-2007 13:09

lol...

I opened them at work too...even with the warning. Thank god for privacy screens.

I think the skin looks nice. Especially for your first run at it. Maybe a few more details, hand painted...or a few freckles, imperfections in the texture base...

I love the size and color of the areolae--they are perfect. My favorite.

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Trixibelle Dufaux

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12-20-2007 13:30

Lol those were one of the main things I did ONLY with circular brushes, no photos used but sometimes that works best. They're pretty simple.

Rhaorth Antonelli

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12-20-2007 15:15

very nice
the tummy looks strange to me though

might just be me LOL

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Trixibelle Dufaux

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12-20-2007 15:27

I'm trying a 2nd style and the tummy is always the hardest to get right! I want it to kind of look toned but not over-toned

Wildefire Walcott

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12-20-2007 15:30

From: Michael Bigwig

I love the size and color of the areolae--they are perfect. My favorite.

Yes.

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Rhaorth Antonelli

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12-20-2007 16:27

I agree, the body seems to be hard, but tummy hardest
which is why mine are not all that detailed

I keep trying though

thank god for the beta grid, else it would cost me a fortune to test them out

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Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar.

They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...

Trixibelle Dufaux

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12-21-2007 04:30

Can you test them for free on the beta grid?? I've actually been uploading spending 10L$ a time each time and if that's true it would help... a lot. x]

Trixibelle Dufaux

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12-22-2007 05:51

Any comments on how I could improve this skin?

nubiian Craven

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Ur first Skin

12-23-2007 06:22

The skin is very nice... (no matter) first or 10th... I love that u didn't have any super dark shading on it... especially around the butt cheecks ... I have skins that are beautiful except for the butt and crotchal areas. You CANNOT* have overly dark shadings in these areas. They end up looking very odd...(way not good)... and with all the super *openned legged* dance moves out there... alot of avies end up looking not so appealing. Well ...to me anyways.

Congrats on ur first!!! It looks good... I am a fan of simply, well done. *smilin*

***huggzz***

nu (-'

Wildefire Walcott

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12-23-2007 07:24

From: nubiian Craven

I have skins that are beautiful except for the butt and crotchal areas.

I think the proper term is "crotchular area."

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Wildefire Walcott

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12-23-2007 07:29

From: Trixibelle Dufaux

Any comments on how I could improve this skin?

Yes, model nude for me whenever you make a new one?

Hehe, seriously though, shading seems to be a terribly difficult thing to master. Make it too subtle and the skin looks flat, too extreme and it gets unnatural and distracting. You only have one pic here that shows the face, so I can't tell how much is lighting and how much is the skin, but it looks like there's too much contrast between the highlights and the darker regions up there. I'd try muting the highlights a bit to see if you can keep the depth without making it too noticeable.

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Rhaorth Antonelli

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12-23-2007 15:37

From: Trixibelle Dufaux

Can you test them for free on the beta grid?? I've actually been uploading spending 10L$ a time each time and if that's true it would help... a lot. x]

your avatar has to be of a certain age or older, not sure when last snapshot was done for the beta grid

you get free lindens to use there, anything there is not transferable to the main grid, and the money is not able to be exchanged on the exchange

so yes it is free

I use beta when I remember to hehe, saves a lot on uploads, wish I had done it yesterday (over 200L in uploads trying to do texture for prim lashes BLAH, anyone know where to find the texture for prim lashes? hehe)

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Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar.

They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...

Trixibelle Dufaux

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Join date: 8 Dec 2007

Posts: 19

12-27-2007 15:16

any more comments on how i could improve the skin? REALLY would appreciate more advice is poss from everyone out there!

Tarina Sewell

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12-28-2007 11:20

I have mixed feelings about the nipples... the stomach is not right.. But the rest looks awesome to me... It seems you have no lines of demarcation anywhere and that in itself is a wonderful thing!

Salindria Thunders

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12-31-2007 08:08

The skin is really looking good, remember to try and match up the collar bones at the right height, do not highlight to much at first (unless your trying for that effect), the stomach (abs area) seems a bit rounded don't forget to make it fade a bit into the lower skin template other wise you have to much of a separation.

From the angle of the images you have put up the scapula look fine but not sure photos are on angles. The face looks super from the distance but you need to show a close up of the face too for proper critique. Good job on the nails, from the angle shown they look good. The areola seem fine and are not to hard on the edges, the nipples themselves seem to be flat highlights though a bit more darkness on one area of the edge may bring them out more.

About all I can say at the time is great work, keep it up and then see about makeup
options as well, and when doing makeup options don't forget the nail options as well.

My first skin : comments please?
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-20-2007 06:48 *WARNING* Skins are nude in order for you to judge them in a more precise whole way. So don't open the attatchments in an uncomfortable environment e.g. work... I don't have a store, and I am very new to all of this, but I've always loved art and do graphic design as a hobby and decided to make a skin. This is my first. Any comments or constructive criticism are welcomed! I think the shadowing on the legs is hard.. and also, does anybody have any tips on matching seams when it comes to skins? I think it is most DEFINATELY the hardest part.
Robustus Hax Registered User Join date: 4 Feb 2007 Posts: 231	12-20-2007 12:34 A little warning that the skins are nude, just opened them up here at work :-/
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-20-2007 12:44 I'm sorry, I will add that to the description!
Michael Bigwig ~VRML Aficionado~ Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 2,181	12-20-2007 13:09 lol... I opened them at work too...even with the warning. Thank god for privacy screens. I think the skin looks nice. Especially for your first run at it. Maybe a few more details, hand painted...or a few freckles, imperfections in the texture base... I love the size and color of the areolae--they are perfect. My favorite. _____________________ ~Michael Bigwig __________________________________________________Lead Designer, Glowbox Designs
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-20-2007 13:30 Lol those were one of the main things I did ONLY with circular brushes, no photos used but sometimes that works best. They're pretty simple.
Rhaorth Antonelli Registered User Join date: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 7,425	12-20-2007 15:15 very nice the tummy looks strange to me though might just be me LOL _____________________ From: someone Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar. They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-20-2007 15:27 I'm trying a 2nd style and the tummy is always the hardest to get right! I want it to kind of look toned but not over-toned
Wildefire Walcott Heartbreaking Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 2,156	12-20-2007 15:30 From: Michael Bigwig I love the size and color of the areolae--they are perfect. My favorite. Yes. _____________________ Desperation Isle Estates: Great prices, great neighbors, great service! http://desperationisle.blogspot.com/ New Desperation Isle: The prettiest BDSM Playground and Fetish Mall in SL! http://desperationisle.com/ Desperation Isle Productions: Skyboxes for lots (and budgets) of all sizes!
Rhaorth Antonelli Registered User Join date: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 7,425	12-20-2007 16:27 I agree, the body seems to be hard, but tummy hardest which is why mine are not all that detailed I keep trying though thank god for the beta grid, else it would cost me a fortune to test them out _____________________ From: someone Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar. They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-21-2007 04:30 Can you test them for free on the beta grid?? I've actually been uploading spending 10L$ a time each time and if that's true it would help... a lot. x]
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-22-2007 05:51 Any comments on how I could improve this skin?
nubiian Craven Registered User Join date: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 6	Ur first Skin 12-23-2007 06:22 The skin is very nice... (no matter) first or 10th... I love that u didn't have any super dark shading on it... especially around the butt cheecks ... I have skins that are beautiful except for the butt and crotchal areas. You CANNOT* have overly dark shadings in these areas. They end up looking very odd...(way not good)... and with all the super openned legged dance moves out there... alot of avies end up looking not so appealing. Well ...to me anyways. Congrats on ur first!!! It looks good... I am a fan of simply, well done. smilin *huggzz* nu (-'
Wildefire Walcott Heartbreaking Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 2,156	12-23-2007 07:24 From: nubiian Craven I have skins that are beautiful except for the butt and crotchal areas. I think the proper term is "crotchular area." _____________________ Desperation Isle Estates: Great prices, great neighbors, great service! http://desperationisle.blogspot.com/ New Desperation Isle: The prettiest BDSM Playground and Fetish Mall in SL! http://desperationisle.com/ Desperation Isle Productions: Skyboxes for lots (and budgets) of all sizes!
Wildefire Walcott Heartbreaking Join date: 8 Nov 2005 Posts: 2,156	12-23-2007 07:29 From: Trixibelle Dufaux Any comments on how I could improve this skin? Yes, model nude for me whenever you make a new one? Hehe, seriously though, shading seems to be a terribly difficult thing to master. Make it too subtle and the skin looks flat, too extreme and it gets unnatural and distracting. You only have one pic here that shows the face, so I can't tell how much is lighting and how much is the skin, but it looks like there's too much contrast between the highlights and the darker regions up there. I'd try muting the highlights a bit to see if you can keep the depth without making it too noticeable. _____________________ Desperation Isle Estates: Great prices, great neighbors, great service! http://desperationisle.blogspot.com/ New Desperation Isle: The prettiest BDSM Playground and Fetish Mall in SL! http://desperationisle.com/ Desperation Isle Productions: Skyboxes for lots (and budgets) of all sizes!
Rhaorth Antonelli Registered User Join date: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 7,425	12-23-2007 15:37 From: Trixibelle Dufaux Can you test them for free on the beta grid?? I've actually been uploading spending 10L$ a time each time and if that's true it would help... a lot. x] your avatar has to be of a certain age or older, not sure when last snapshot was done for the beta grid you get free lindens to use there, anything there is not transferable to the main grid, and the money is not able to be exchanged on the exchange so yes it is free I use beta when I remember to hehe, saves a lot on uploads, wish I had done it yesterday (over 200L in uploads trying to do texture for prim lashes BLAH, anyone know where to find the texture for prim lashes? hehe) _____________________ From: someone Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar. They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...
Trixibelle Dufaux Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 19	12-27-2007 15:16 any more comments on how i could improve the skin? REALLY would appreciate more advice is poss from everyone out there!
Tarina Sewell Just Browsing Thank you Join date: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 2,180	12-28-2007 11:20 I have mixed feelings about the nipples... the stomach is not right.. But the rest looks awesome to me... It seems you have no lines of demarcation anywhere and that in itself is a wonderful thing!
Salindria Thunders Registered User Join date: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 29	12-31-2007 08:08 The skin is really looking good, remember to try and match up the collar bones at the right height, do not highlight to much at first (unless your trying for that effect), the stomach (abs area) seems a bit rounded don't forget to make it fade a bit into the lower skin template other wise you have to much of a separation. From the angle of the images you have put up the scapula look fine but not sure photos are on angles. The face looks super from the distance but you need to show a close up of the face too for proper critique. Good job on the nails, from the angle shown they look good. The areola seem fine and are not to hard on the edges, the nipples themselves seem to be flat highlights though a bit more darkness on one area of the edge may bring them out more. About all I can say at the time is great work, keep it up and then see about makeup options as well, and when doing makeup options don't forget the nail options as well.

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