Spiral Knights - Calling all artists out there!! I offer an opportunity!! Or a plead for help. :)

Calling all artists out there!! I offer an opportunity!! Or a plead for help. :)

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Mon, 11/07/2011 - 11:32

Nomahd

As of recently, I have been creating tutorials for Spiral Knights.
For example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko5Nu9ntYRc&feature=channel_video_title

Anyways, going back to the topic. I've been working on some new material just to make my tutorials to make it MORE EXCITING, however the problem is.. I can't draw for crap.. I'll give you CE if you help me with some type of ART for these videos.
I don't have money, I can give you CE. Why only CE? I make these tutorials for free, in order to help people.

The drawings that I would LIKE will CONSTANTLY in the tutorials be used.. Basically, I was thinking something on the lines of some Spiral Knight or little Snipe that guides you. Just something that comes out of the corner and says stuff in a dialog bubble. (Kinda like Navi from Zelda)

It'll basically be a cut out of some sort.. That I'll render using Adobe and Vegas..

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, ADD ME IN GAME: I'll give more detail.. Plus, you'll get a sneak peak into what I'm working on....

"You don't have to be professional or OMGZ TAHTS SO AMAZING!" I've seen what all of you are capable of and WOW ALL OF YOU ARE GOOD!

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 12:11

Axonio

Is something like this what

Is something like this what you are looking for? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igY2l9x5vMc

Just wondering.

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 12:00

Za-Ck

Sent you a friend request

I'm interested in that opportunity, I'll see what i can whip up :)

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 12:04

Nomahd

ROFLLL! Yes something similar

ROFLLL! Yes something similar to that. Man, a lot! You summarized my ideas well..

Axonio, you hit the name RIGHT ON THE HEAD.
I wouldn't ask for that many different types of expressions though.. Just seems kinda mean for me to push such a task.. on the artist.
I mean, these could be as simple as a pen drawing that's colored. I've seen someone who uses a pink pen, who's just fantastic.

Za-Ck if your interested, is there any way I could contact you to send you a link of some sort?

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 12:11

Axonio

Alright, I'm in this project

Alright, I'm in this project of yours.

Is not like I got much to do these days.

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:22

Za-Ck

Sure, I'll send you an

Sure, I'll send you an in-game mail with my gmail address.

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 16:34

Scarred-Knight

Well...

...sure, I'll give it a go. Contact me in game or something and I'll try and think something up.

Btw, in game name is Ailment. I was thinking of using one of the more common spiral knight looks, which could include any from the proto gear (although the tailed path has my attention).

Hmm... I'll get to you in a couple of hours with something...I got an idea in my head and I won't put it to rest until I try it out. :)

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 19:58

Scarred-Knight

Idea put into pictures.

...and here is a preview of my idea...

Basically, it's like a GM, but designated in your video to helping newer players out.

I have already designed three poses you can use, and I am currently making more.

http://i.imgur.com/Tdez6.png
http://i.imgur.com/TXUu4.png
http://i.imgur.com/brL6C.png (wtf facepalm)

If you should decide to use these, I would like you to cite that these works are mine.

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 20:15

Nomahd

Hey those are great

Hey those are great Scarred-Knight! I have others like Za-Ck and Axonio whipping something up.

I'll use them if you would like! Just is there name for that character? lol

Actually, I'll use anything that you put in front of me. Or at least TRY to. =D

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 20:44

Scarred-Knight

Thanks.

By all means use them if they appeal to you. Just make sure you give me credit for the work. :)

As for a name? Well...haven't really thought of one. I have been labeling these pictures as "Helptip," but that's hardly a name...

I do have a name floating around, which is Elvara. Weather you choose to use either is up to you.

Speaking of which *pop* three more poses for you. :)

http://i.imgur.com/HGwzz.png (fuu that was a loud noise)
http://i.imgur.com/TZMxn.png (OBEY ME!!!)
http://i.imgur.com/Y8cjC.png (wtf did I just say?...)

And more are coming up =D

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 21:45

#10

Za-Ck

Some Samples

I quickly whipped together quick sketches of my work so you can get an idea of what I am capable of, and to possibly give you some ideas on what you could want me to make.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18001357/Spiral%20Samples.png

likely I will color the real deal when I get to em

For an example of coloring I did:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18001357/Ash-Ice%20Spiral%20Knights%20Final.png

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 22:38

#11

Nomahd

Wow, Za-Ck. Man, you can

Wow, Za-Ck. Man, you can draw!!! I like the sketches of the Snipe and of the Knight!! I'm guessing this took you like 15 mins? lol =D

I just need a certain character or whatever. With emotions or faces to represent certain things.. Like happy, idea, sad, epic fail.. etc. You know how people use certain faces in anime's and cartoons etc.

As I figure out what I am going to do for the next videos I make.. I'll probably be able to give a more specific idea..
I was thinking of doing a Lockdown and Bomberman and Overall monster fighting Tip video tip video for ppl starting out.

However, I'll probably ask what tips ppl think are useful at another time.

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 22:59

#12

Scarred-Knight

Phew...

First of all, nice drawings Za-Ck, very well defined and well done overall. I love the expression the Knight has personally.

And just for you Nomahd, I completed a, well, collab of all the images I made of Helptip/Elvara. Enjoy to your hearts content :)

http://i.imgur.com/Uw4Rb.jpg

Helptip/Evlara's notes on each (going left to right, top to bottom).

1. Hai there new knight. :3
2. Did I say my line right? >.>
3. Ack, that knight is such a noob... >.<
4. *Achoo* *sniffles* )X
5. YOU WILL KILL ALL THE JELLIES!!! D:<
6. Did I just say that... o.o
7. Happy thoughts... ^.^ (alternative: What dark ritual? ^.^)
8. ...meh... -.-
9. I SAID HIT THE LEVERS!!! >:(
10. -sigh- -_-
11. STOP !@#$ING SCREWING AROUND!!!!!! DX
12. yes, that was correct... :|
13. ...I think I told him to do the wrong thing : /
14. Goodjawb :)

Edit: Fixed link >.>

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 23:17

#13

Za-Ck

Thanks

First of all, thanks for the complements you two :D

I really like your use of the in-game models Scarred; impressive posing and very well done on the expressions too, I find them quite amusing.

Lol, those sketches in total still took a good 30 minutes or so, the knight was the hardest part.

I guess I'll just use that knight design for the images you want, I'll just spruce it up a bit next time and add more emotes. This was really just a test drawing to get a feel for the shape and everything. I still don't know a good name for him yet.

I had a small idea; how about having my knight and Scarred's knights "co-commentating" on whatever the video is showing. Like both will provide tips and pointers, but at times they will argue a bit with each other, you know for a hint of humor and whatnot. (his knight would be in the right-hand corner and my knight would be on the left or something)

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 23:36

#14

Scarred-Knight

Agreed.

I like your idea Za-Ck, originally I hoped my picture would be talking to some noob in game (thus being frustrated at times), but I like the idea of having two different knights talking/arguing with each other, gives more than one opinion on one matter.

I'm done making more Helptip/Elvara pics unless one needs a certain pose, since I think 14 is enough to get started o.O

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 23:48

#15

Nomahd

Omg lol. This might actually

Omg lol. This might actually be a good idea.. =P
It'd be a pain to edit, but a really good idea!!

My computer takes a real beating trying to render these videos as fast as possible.

I could actually get a couple friends to do voices for these chars but idk. We'll have to see... I DO have a mic and wanted to do commentary for a long time.. I could have it like.. I'm sorta arguing with the knights while playing lockdown or whatever..

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 23:47

#16

Scarred-Knight

Voice Acting?

...now thats pushing it if you want me to do all this for free :)

Then again my voice could work...although my knight is a girl o.O

...

might have to make another knight if we go down that path, for if I use my voice >.<

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 23:50

#17

Nomahd

Like I said, I could always

Like I said, I could always get someone else to do the voices. But, meh. idk. It's just a thought. I do know plenty of people who do voice acting and such.

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 23:55

#18

Za-Ck

I was thinking of actually

I was thinking of actually having small speech bubbles, but voice acting can work too if you do it right. Maybe the footage should pause for a bit and blur into the background a little while the two knights are interacting with one another, and then resume when they are done, so the audience doesn't miss anything while paying attention to the little knights in the corners.

Tue, 11/08/2011 - 00:18

#19

Nomahd

It could go on like a "Let's

It could go on like a "Let's play video" I mean.. I usually do SOME type of text bc well youtube has been doing sound to speech.. I believe for deaf ppl, so I try to always put some type of writing.

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Calling all artists out there!! I offer an opportunity!! Or a plead for help. :)