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Title: Tribute-Pixelhugger - FINAL PSD's download
Post by: wol-nz on May 25, 2011, 10:16:47 pm
Here is the link to download the two files [photoshop .psd]
Note: you will need WINRAR to uncompress these. [size of compressed files =160MB]
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4VE1TO4Q (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4VE1TO4Q)

PLEASE NOTE: over 80 downloads on the other files have been reached - only one download may happen at any one time so please keep trying.

HAVE FUN WITH IT --- the download may not represent the attachments shown as i have been updating them.
Add your own sprinkling of planetary condiments  ;D
Add your own Latin quotes
Add your own boarders and text...

The size of the canvas is
Marquee: 62cm x 20cm
Control Panel: 62cm x 30cm  

HISTORY::
I've alway been fascinated with Pixelhuggers  remarkable ability to create something original and beautiful.
Although I can't recreate Pixel's work pixel by pixel - I like the design.
I've just got some galaxian green and purple t-moulding - so not sure if i'm going purple or green

EDIT: you may want to use the SPACE WOOZIE font for MC and I used Galactican font for 'the simulacrum'

UPDATE: I gave up on the cogs design - got a little side tracked.
Cogs can be a real pain - so just for now these mechanically won't work  :dunno but with a little time they will :laugh:

BTW: I've never liked spinners or trackballs - guess I've never really played any games on that hardware.

Comments and critiques welcome - these are all made from scratch from photoshop.
Title: Re: Tribute to Pixelhugger - draft version opinions please
Post by: BobA on May 26, 2011, 09:54:13 am
Both system controls cogs say player 1 ready not player 1 and 2. 
Title: Re: Tribute to Pixelhugger - draft version opinions please
Post by: wol-nz on May 26, 2011, 07:07:22 pm
Haha - the oldest trick in the book [copy] [paste] with out modifying the content.

So here is the direction i'm heading
- a colorful iris type alien interface
- changing the environment (backdrop) graphics to more of a computer PCB wiring loom idea.
- I think i may print this on translucent film and adhere to plexi - that way the color from the iris and cogs will shine with LEDs.


Title: Re: Tribute to Pixelhugger - draft version opinions please
Post by: SammyWI on May 26, 2011, 07:35:39 pm
Looks nice.  i actually design gears as part of my job and you're right: those wouldn't work very well - but they look pretty good!  :cheers:

I assume this is for a Control Panel?  If so, do you have a control layout in mind?  You might want to overlay the hole cutouts on the art to see how things line up.
Title: Re: Tribute to Pixelhugger - draft version opinions please
Post by: mgb on May 26, 2011, 10:41:45 pm
Looks pretty cool.
It seems like the name on the marquee could be a little bigger. I'm not sure if that would ruin the electric effect of it.
Title: Re: Tribute-Pixelhugger - draft - PSD's to come
Post by: SNAAKE on May 30, 2011, 02:47:25 pm
so you are building a mission control cabinet too??

looks good :cheers:
Title: Re: Tribute-Pixelhugger - draft - PSD's to come
Post by: wol-nz on May 31, 2011, 12:35:26 am
so you are building a mission control cabinet too??

looks good :cheers:
I wish I had the time and expertise to build the 'Mission Control' - BUT damn it I want one now.
I've changed direction and ripping it off completely - sorry Pixel but your work is too damn good to not.

OK so here is the draft of the MC control panel - with a little tidying i should be able to replicate it closely.
I will upload the photoshop .PSD's once finished.

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Cheers
Title: Re: Tribute-Pixelhugger - draft - PSD's to come
Post by: Pixelhugger on May 31, 2011, 01:37:01 pm
I see you have mastered my Thousand Hand Offset Path Intersection Overlaid Fighting Style of Fu. Most impressive.  :cheers:

I know recreation is half (or more) of the fun in these projects, but if you'd like the originals, they are yours to use and modify as you please. I can post them here as PDF's or the original AI's (along with the Space Woozies font.)
Title: Re: Tribute-Pixelhugger - draft - PSD's to come
Post by: wol-nz on May 31, 2011, 06:21:46 pm
I can post them here as PDF's or the original AI's (along with the Space Woozies font.)

AWwwl * squeals of delight* I would love the AI file. Yet to try Illustrator and am only a self taught Photoshop user.

Yes certainly the recreation of the final product gives a sense of pride and accomplishment - but having some insight from the master would certainly be welcomed.
Many thanks  :cheers: