Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-19 at 03:12:15
Simple question: What do you use for GRP editing (if you do any)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by BroodKiller on 2006-03-19 at 06:04:50
To be perfectly nerd-ish, I will say that there is nothing like GRP-editing. What we use to call GRPediting are in fact two things: GRP-Extraction/Compilation and BMP-Editing.
For the first thing, we use RetroGRP to extract or compile bitmaps (.BMP files) from or into a GRP. For the other thing - tools like Photoshop, PaintShop Pro or GIMP are used to edit the bitmaps.
Yeah, I know...I've been in modding for too long....
For the first thing, we use RetroGRP to extract or compile bitmaps (.BMP files) from or into a GRP. For the other thing - tools like Photoshop, PaintShop Pro or GIMP are used to edit the bitmaps.
Yeah, I know...I've been in modding for too long....
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EzDay281 on 2006-03-19 at 12:38:11
Of course, some of us dont' bother with all that fanciness, and just use MSPaint to do what we need, regarding the bitmap editing part.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Corbo(MM) on 2006-03-19 at 14:28:15
QUOTE(EzDay281 @ Mar 19 2006, 11:37 AM)
Of course, some of us dont' bother with all that fanciness, and just use MSPaint to do what we need, regarding the bitmap editing part.
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Same Here i use MS Paint
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-19 at 20:38:03
this is best selection combo for editing and creating GRP
it is sure method in my experience
compile/Decompile ->GRP editor of StarDraft SE / Retro GRP
2d sprite editor
(it is not important what u would use that all tool is no problem to use just pick what u like thing )
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PhotoShop
Paintshop <- these tools are help u to use advance function and raise the efficiency of work
GIMPS <- it is compare favorably with Photoshop /paintshop and Totally Free
that is best good thing for user of Free stuff
Cosmigo's Promotion <- it is pretty cool tool to professional 2d graphics and animations
Atucally many pro desingers had been used this many times
3d modelling /rendering
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3dsmax
Maya <- you know what?... these software are professional and spend money pretty much
open source and free 3d tools
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Gmax <- it is totally samething like 3dsmax and that's Freeware too
gmax allows users to produce everything from characters and vehicles to
landscapes and props. Not only do you get to customize your games with gmax, you also learn 3D design within a professional-level tool.
and this author is 3dsmax's staff and realeaed by that company
also it is Free~!!!
Blender <- it is pretty cool for user of Free stuff
that it.... those are best choice combo for GRP and other Game Graphics
it is sure method in my experience
compile/Decompile ->GRP editor of StarDraft SE / Retro GRP
2d sprite editor
(it is not important what u would use that all tool is no problem to use just pick what u like thing )
--------------------
PhotoShop
Paintshop <- these tools are help u to use advance function and raise the efficiency of work
GIMPS <- it is compare favorably with Photoshop /paintshop and Totally Free
that is best good thing for user of Free stuff
Cosmigo's Promotion <- it is pretty cool tool to professional 2d graphics and animations
Atucally many pro desingers had been used this many times
3d modelling /rendering
-------------------------------
3dsmax
Maya <- you know what?... these software are professional and spend money pretty much
open source and free 3d tools
-------------------------------------
Gmax <- it is totally samething like 3dsmax and that's Freeware too
gmax allows users to produce everything from characters and vehicles to
landscapes and props. Not only do you get to customize your games with gmax, you also learn 3D design within a professional-level tool.
and this author is 3dsmax's staff and realeaed by that company
also it is Free~!!!
Blender <- it is pretty cool for user of Free stuff
that it.... those are best choice combo for GRP and other Game Graphics
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-20 at 02:27:25
QUOTE(nirvanajung @ Mar 19 2006, 07:37 PM)
this is best selection combo for editing and creating GRP
it is sure method in my experience
compile/Decompile ->GRP editor of StarDraft SE / Retro GRP
2d sprite editor
(it is not important what u would use that all tool is no problem to use just pick what u like thing )
--------------------
PhotoShop
Paintshop <- these tools are help u to use advance function and raise the efficiency of work
GIMPS <- it is compare favorably with Photoshop /paintshop and Totally Free
that is best good thing for user of Free stuff
Cosmigo's Promotion <- it is pretty cool tool to professional 2d graphics and animations
Atucally many pro desingers were used this many times
3d modelling /rendering
-------------------------------
3dsmax
Maya <- you know what?... these software are professional and spend money pretty much
open source and free 3d tools
-------------------------------------
Gmax <- it is totally samething like 3dsmax and that's Freeware too
gmax allows users to produce everything from characters and vehicles to
landscapes and props. Not only do you get to customize your games with gmax, you also learn 3D design within a professional-level tool.
and this author is 3dsmax's staff and realeaed by that company
also it is Free~!!!
Blender <- it is pretty cool for user of Free stuff
that it.... those are best choice combo for GRP and other Game Graphics
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it is sure method in my experience
compile/Decompile ->GRP editor of StarDraft SE / Retro GRP
2d sprite editor
(it is not important what u would use that all tool is no problem to use just pick what u like thing )
--------------------
PhotoShop
Paintshop <- these tools are help u to use advance function and raise the efficiency of work
GIMPS <- it is compare favorably with Photoshop /paintshop and Totally Free
that is best good thing for user of Free stuff
Cosmigo's Promotion <- it is pretty cool tool to professional 2d graphics and animations
Atucally many pro desingers were used this many times
3d modelling /rendering
-------------------------------
3dsmax
Maya <- you know what?... these software are professional and spend money pretty much
open source and free 3d tools
-------------------------------------
Gmax <- it is totally samething like 3dsmax and that's Freeware too
gmax allows users to produce everything from characters and vehicles to
landscapes and props. Not only do you get to customize your games with gmax, you also learn 3D design within a professional-level tool.
and this author is 3dsmax's staff and realeaed by that company
also it is Free~!!!
Blender <- it is pretty cool for user of Free stuff
that it.... those are best choice combo for GRP and other Game Graphics
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On the 3d editors, im mainly looking for something that will automatically break it up into the BMP files that i need to create the sprites..
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-20 at 15:41:57
there is no Automatical u have to work for modelling and creat or edit texture
and if u need animations then have to animating ... rendering , convert to BMP and compiling too at finally
that's all need to work by ur self there is no Autmatic Anything
those 3d software just help u to creating easy and be fast
and if u need animations then have to animating ... rendering , convert to BMP and compiling too at finally
that's all need to work by ur self there is no Autmatic Anything
those 3d software just help u to creating easy and be fast
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-21 at 02:40:27
i want one that allows you to easily edit wireframes, and edit vertexes ect.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-21 at 11:58:15
QUOTE(Firebird @ Mar 21 2006, 01:40 AM)
i want one that allows you to easily edit wireframes, and edit vertexes ect.
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if u want that then pick 3dsmax or Gmax
There are a lot of cool editing functions in polygon modelling menus
and that is very easy~!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-22 at 01:14:15
ok, i have gmax, but it wont install properly.. it just freezez...
Edit: nvm, its working..
Edit: Now, how do i use this for starcraft graphics?
Edit: nvm, its working..
Edit: Now, how do i use this for starcraft graphics?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-22 at 13:39:37
modelling or load 3d models and if u need then make texure and rendering to images finally
when redered images complete done then just covert to SC graphics
that's it....
if u know how to use Gmax then search tutorials for Gmax
and Gmax is same usage as like other 3d tools like 3dsmax / maya etc......
when redered images complete done then just covert to SC graphics
that's it....
if u know how to use Gmax then search tutorials for Gmax
and Gmax is same usage as like other 3d tools like 3dsmax / maya etc......
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-23 at 02:31:45
yeah convert... but how?
(googleing)
(googleing)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-23 at 11:37:27
refer to my Pinned tutorial for photoshop and GIMP
that is answer ~!
basic step to make custom GRP with Gmax or other 3d softwares and image editor
like this.....
1. render to image files with Gmax (or other 3d softwares)
2. open with image editor(it may support many image file format)
3. reset pallete and colors of opned image
4. save to BMP (must be indexed 256colors 8bit )
5. compile to GRP
that's it...................
if u want get basic usage with Gmax ? then go urls below..........
offical Gmax offer site : http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax
Gmax free renderer Script : http://kupio.lunarpages.com/%7Etru7h02/halo/gmax_render/
basic tutorial
http://www.vmbollig.de/msts/tut_en/index.html
Essential Gmax Tools
http://www.davidhsmith.net/Essential_Tools.htm
that is answer ~!
basic step to make custom GRP with Gmax or other 3d softwares and image editor
like this.....
1. render to image files with Gmax (or other 3d softwares)
2. open with image editor(it may support many image file format)
3. reset pallete and colors of opned image
4. save to BMP (must be indexed 256colors 8bit )
5. compile to GRP
that's it...................
if u want get basic usage with Gmax ? then go urls below..........
offical Gmax offer site : http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax
Gmax free renderer Script : http://kupio.lunarpages.com/%7Etru7h02/halo/gmax_render/
basic tutorial
http://www.vmbollig.de/msts/tut_en/index.html
Essential Gmax Tools
http://www.davidhsmith.net/Essential_Tools.htm
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-24 at 02:24:29
hmm... ill try it out now
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-24 at 02:26:53
get Gmax free renderer Script :
http://kupio.lunarpages.com/%7Etru7h02/halo/gmax_render/
and render to image file
next step is same above
http://kupio.lunarpages.com/%7Etru7h02/halo/gmax_render/
and render to image file
next step is same above
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-24 at 02:33:01
QUOTE(nirvanajung @ Mar 24 2006, 01:26 AM)
get Gmax free renderer Script :
http://kupio.lunarpages.com/%7Etru7h02/halo/gmax_render/
and render to image file
next step is same above
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http://kupio.lunarpages.com/%7Etru7h02/halo/gmax_render/
and render to image file
next step is same above
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ok i got the 2 downloads, there in the folder... ill test it now..
Edit: hmm.... still cant find the "render to image file" thing anywhere......
Report, edit, etc...Posted by nirvanajung on 2006-03-24 at 02:38:14
get read that's Documentation
there is how to use that renderer scripts
there is how to use that renderer scripts
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Firebird on 2006-03-24 at 02:51:16
ty... sorry i have been a bit lazy, its friday and school just finished....for the week.... >.< 
Edit: i have been reading the instructions, and im stuck here:
Lastly, you have to set up a viewport to show what your camera is seeing. Pick a port, and right click on the title of that viewport. Mouse down to Views, and pick the Camera option at the very top.
Edit: When i use the export, it comes up a pure black >.<!
Edit: i have been reading the instructions, and im stuck here:
Lastly, you have to set up a viewport to show what your camera is seeing. Pick a port, and right click on the title of that viewport. Mouse down to Views, and pick the Camera option at the very top.
Edit: When i use the export, it comes up a pure black >.<!