First I created this map in CD3 and wanted to see if I could copy the look using Photoshop and Illustrator. I ask you all to take a look and give me some feedback on on the Photoshop/Illustrator version. Thanks.
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First I created this map in CD3 and wanted to see if I could copy the look using Photoshop and Illustrator. I ask you all to take a look and give me some feedback on on the Photoshop/Illustrator version. Thanks.
I like it a lot, looks pretty darn good. I had thought about doing this once but I didn't even know where to start...something you have accomplished so kudos. I hope you do a tut for this.
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Looks good.
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Yeah, you made some nice improvements using Photoshop and Illustrator! The trees especially look good. The water still needs some work, the banks have become a bit pixelated in the edited version.
And do I see my tutorials at work here?
Oh, and you might want to increase the size of the fields next time.
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Gandwarf has fallen into shadow...
Did you also create the buildings in Photoshop, or are they the buildings from CD3?
It looks remarkably similar!
The buildings I created using Sketchup, Illustrator, and Photoshop.Originally Posted by landorl
The only real difference I could spot was that the CC3 symbols 'seemed' a bit brighter (but that just might be me).
Nice job regardless.
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Not only brighter, the symbols are looking different as well. Compare them again
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I was torn for a few minutes, but I think I've decided that I prefer the Photoshop/Illustrator version, personally. The CC3 version looks a little bit cleaner, but I think the PS/ILL version looks much more artistic, while still sacrificing little legibility.
Great work!
-asp
I didn't really look very closely until you said that. Now I see the difference, and the PS ones fit into the map a little better (IMO) The CC3 ones have a little sharper edges, which don't seem to fit with the rest of the map.Not only brighter, the symbols are looking different as well. Compare them again
I still think that CC3 is a great tool, but I do know that if you have the time and ability that PS/Illustrator will give a little bit better results.
Great job!
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