Difference between revisions of "Loading Screen Images"
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When exporting make sure the ''Generate Mipmaps'' box is unchecked. DOn't even bother with the advanced options. | When exporting make sure the ''Generate Mipmaps'' box is unchecked. DOn't even bother with the advanced options. | ||
== Near-Perfect Loading Screens using Photoshop CS3 == | == Replicating the Existing Image Format == | ||
=== Near-Perfect Loading Screens using Photoshop CS3 === | |||
Done using Photoshop CS3, but it will work with lower versions as well. | Done using Photoshop CS3, but it will work with lower versions as well. | ||
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Try playing around with the numbers if you don't like what you're getting. The source screenshot will affect outcome, as will the resolution at which you capture the source screenshot. Bethesda seemed to use a higher resolution which resulted in higher detail. | Try playing around with the numbers if you don't like what you're getting. The source screenshot will affect outcome, as will the resolution at which you capture the source screenshot. Bethesda seemed to use a higher resolution which resulted in higher detail. | ||
==Alternative Photoshop Method== | ===Alternative Photoshop Method=== | ||
'''Note:''' Following these directions exactly is required since some of the functions operate differently depending on whether the Background Layer is visible. | '''Note:''' Following these directions exactly is required since some of the functions operate differently depending on whether the Background Layer is visible. | ||
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== Scripts == | === Scripts === | ||
Scripts (or macros) can be used to automate the process of creating a load screen. Preferrably, they allow one to start with a screenshot from the game and turn that directly into an image in the same style as Oblivion's load screens. | Scripts (or macros) can be used to automate the process of creating a load screen. Preferrably, they allow one to start with a screenshot from the game and turn that directly into an image in the same style as Oblivion's load screens. | ||
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Greybird made a [http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=4263 Loading Screen Design Kit] for Photoshop. | Greybird made a [http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=4263 Loading Screen Design Kit] for Photoshop. | ||
== Update: How to properly add brand new loadscreens == | === Update: How to properly add brand new loadscreens === | ||
by Lancillotto | by Lancillotto | ||