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Hey all!!! I finally finished my first series of Postwork tutorials for P4 users. This tutorial set includes: Part 1: Introduction and GI Simulation Part 2: Adding Character Depth/Shadow Overlay and Depth Part 3: "Ghosting" and general tips I know that a tutorial like this has been a long time coming, and I want to move forward with things and try to add to it when I can. I hope many people can find a use for it. The above link will take you to my home page, where the articles are currently residing in text format. I'll update these with the completed version, including step-by-step photos and screen captures when I find a place to host them. The text version will probably be good enough for the moment, as the full version is about 26 meg and will be harder for people to download. If anyone can think of any tricks they know and would like to share, please feel free to contact me at sepharim@msn.com. Special thanks to Gabriel, Kiera, Valandar, Lucy, and Steve Cooper for your invaluable help over the last few months. Paul Jenkins DGStudios

Paul, these are awesome tuts! Thank you so much for doing this!!

No problem. I just updated a few things a minute ago. If anyone finds anything that needs fixing, let me know and I'll work to get it straightened out. One of the advantages of posting them where they are and in that format is that I can fix things within minutes of finding a fault. ;) Paul P.S.: I've heard about a bajillion people asking for help on postwork, and thought that articles on the subject was long overdue. Kiera, Gabe, Valandar, Lucy_Fur, and many others helped a lot by contributing their tricks and advice, and I've tried to include as much as possible. Will update when I have more to share, probably once a week.

Oh please do keep us posted as I am one of those bajillion who need help. LOL Oh, poop, changes? Drat! And I am printing them out now........ sigh.............

Not very major changes, kayjay. The quote from Blackhearted in the conclusion of Part 3 should read, "a slight noise filter" instead of 4%, and continue to explain that it can "add detail and break up the large areas nicely." I also added a quote from CIM_LW in part 1 that's a more simplistic explanation of GI. I thought it would be good to offer his thoughts, as mine got kind of cumbersome, and it helps it flow better to think of it the way he stated it. ;) Glad to help.

To elaborate on the BH quote, I might add the words, between 1.5 and 5% depending on resolution. I set my filter at 6%, but I run it while the image is still 3,000 x 3,000. Gabe uses his on the smaller image I think, and runs it at 1.5%. As with all other places, I recommend experimenting within ranges to get a feel that's right for you. Paul

One final thing. I know a lot of people are uncomfortable asking questions or pointing out mistakes, but this is the first time I've written a tutorial for anything, and the scope and magnitude are such that I absolutely need feedback. My goal is to help people's work. I'm bound to stumble in a few places, and won't take any personal offense if you drop me a note saying "Such-and-such is unclear" or "you need to rewrite x" or "x doesn't seem to work." I'd much rather have someone tell me that something's screwed up, than to have 101 people get upset and give up. Paul

Thanks Paul. i will make the note changes on the pages on the tuts. I would be the LAST person to give advice on writing a tut. LOL, I figure if I could tell you what's wrong I would already know it. I really do appreciate this and I do hope you post more tuts.

Thankyou for sharing this

Thank you very much for this :o) Elaine

Entropic, thank you for all this hard work. This was a lot of work to put together and some very interesting tips.

blush Thanks, guys... My pleasure... While I accept negative feedback with good graces, it's the positive stuff that makes me want to do more. ;) Paul

Just finished reading your tut Paul. Great work! I don't think too many folks can get away with writing an art tutorial without illustrations...but you pulled it off. Your writing style makes it an easy read too! Keep it up! Pablo

Hey thanks! :) You have lots of nifty little tricks in there...good tips! I'm always on the look-out for different ideas...thanx for sharing! Sasha :)