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Bend of Time - Inactive Projects => Darkness Beyond Time - Dead Project Discussion => Chrono Series Tarot Card Project => Topic started by: tushantin on November 20, 2011, 06:54:08 am

Title: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 20, 2011, 06:54:08 am
UPDATE: Click here to download the Bolton font (http://www.dafont.com/bolton.font). Click the images to download the templates.

(http://i.imgur.com/jlnyD.jpg) (http://www.box.com/s/f859v7f3mbta40r5v9k3)(http://i.imgur.com/BA1v9.jpg) (http://www.box.com/s/a57bmji1fg8h3dt64621)



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Here's a newer design for the card. The Chronometer was made with Blender. Unfortunately, I'm horrible at reflective surfaces.

http://i.imgur.com/ChQk5.png
http://i.imgur.com/KxmX5.png

And here's the front design template.

http://i.imgur.com/NJ8cB.jpg
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: utunnels on November 20, 2011, 08:31:22 am
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I'm horrible at reflective surfaces.
Really? They look almost perfect to me, except some part of the edge of the hard light.

Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Manly Man on November 20, 2011, 01:15:20 pm
I think it looks pretty damned good myself. The only thing about the whole thing I might suggest is that you find a way to incorporate the actual Arcana itself into the card. For your example, have something actually with the sun in it, such as Lucca in the pose she makes to cast Flare, only instead of the waves of fire behind her, it's... well, a picture of the sun. If you have to, you'd probably have some luck with commissioning them from those of us around the site.

Just a thought, really. Otherwise, I'd say you're making great progress.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 20, 2011, 02:11:46 pm
Quote from: utunnels on November 20, 2011, 08:31:22 am
...except some part of the edge of the hard light.
I don't see what you mean. Which of the edges are you talking about?

Quote from: Manly Man on November 20, 2011, 01:15:20 pm
The only thing about the whole thing I might suggest is that you find a way to incorporate the actual Arcana itself into the card. For your example, have something actually with the sun in it, such as Lucca in the pose she makes to cast Flare, only instead of the waves of fire behind her, it's... well, a picture of the sun.
Thanks! That sounds like an interesting idea. We'll keep that in mind.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Mr Bekkler on November 20, 2011, 04:49:56 pm
I love the brown one!

I think what utunnels is talking about with the edge of the hard light is between the brown/red border and the yellow border, the edge where the "highlight" meets the background is noticeably pixelated.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: utunnels on November 20, 2011, 09:20:35 pm
Quote from: tushantin on November 20, 2011, 02:11:46 pm
I don't see what you mean. Which of the edges are you talking about?
The jagged edge.
It seemed you stretched a smaller image?
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 21, 2011, 01:55:32 pm
I think I see now. How about this? Fixed the Jagged edge and added a red back-light.

(http://i.imgur.com/RjPTT.png)
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Mr Bekkler on November 21, 2011, 03:05:08 pm
The one I was talking about is here. Don't get me wrong, I think the design looks fantastic. But if you're trying to be a perfectionist then you might want to fix this.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Lady Marle on November 21, 2011, 11:19:50 pm
Is the back template available for download?
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 22, 2011, 05:56:35 am
There is now.  :wink: http://www.box.com/s/6ek9qn3f9iig90b9hmzf

Just a note that initially in GIMP I used "Grain Merge" and "Grain Extract" for layers "Sheen" and "Shade", but it doesn't get carried over to PSD for some reason. I had to tweak settings to export to PSD in different blend modes. The outcome might be different from the original renders.

Also (to everyone), CMYK separation inevitably makes shades darker than they originally are. Shall we get rid of the black shade at the corners top left and bottom right?

@Bekkler: How about now?

(http://i.imgur.com/5ElrV.png)
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Mr Bekkler on November 22, 2011, 12:53:02 pm
Now THAT is beautiful, mate.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Manly Man on November 22, 2011, 07:39:28 pm
Honestly, I like it with the darker bits. The contrast signifies that, considering that they're for tarot readings, your fortune could end up either good or bad. Keep 'em.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 22, 2011, 11:46:38 pm
Just a note: I tried my own PSD export file in Photoshop recently... and it sucks. It looks different in PSD than it does in GIMP. Some masks shift about, some blends don't work as expected

I'll try to make a "proper" PSD file. But since I'm using CS4, I need a vote: Would you guys prefer a PSD file or GIMP?
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 23, 2011, 08:10:25 am
Gimp and Photoshop aren't friends, so here's a better "working" template for folks to work on (requires CS4 or higher; if you need more compatibility, just ask). (CMYK conversion is perfect now -- just "Flatten Image" then "Mode > CMYK")

First, download this font (http://www.chronotrigger.info/downloads/ChronoFont_charvie.zip). Click on the images to download the relevant templates.

(http://i.imgur.com/jlnyD.jpg) (http://www.box.com/s/f859v7f3mbta40r5v9k3)(http://i.imgur.com/mgoFp.jpg) (http://www.box.com/s/7yevr4z384ukkplbntqh)
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: DarioEMeloD on November 23, 2011, 08:38:03 am
I don't like the Chrono font in there, it just looks... out of place =/
Everything else is perfect though =D
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Syna on November 23, 2011, 04:51:23 pm
Take or leave this, since it's not from someone working on the art side of things, but: is there some way of putting the number of the trump on the card? Like XIX for the Sun? It's no big, that's just traditional and helps you keep track of the sequence of the trumps. =D
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on November 24, 2011, 04:11:58 pm
Quote from: DarioEMeloD on November 23, 2011, 08:38:03 am
I don't like the Chrono font in there, it just looks... out of place =/
Does everyone else share the same sentiments? If so, I'll change the font. Which one do you guys think would be suitable?

Quote from: Syna on November 23, 2011, 04:51:23 pm
Take or leave this, since it's not from someone working on the art side of things, but: is there some way of putting the number of the trump on the card? Like XIX for the Sun? It's no big, that's just traditional and helps you keep track of the sequence of the trumps. =D
Your wish is my command.  :P How's this?

(http://i.imgur.com/b9jcy.jpg)
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: TheMage on December 06, 2011, 08:56:41 pm
 I like how the XIX is in that design and the colors look good and font is clear and easy to read :D
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Lady Marle on December 07, 2011, 07:04:24 pm
Can someone email me the PSDs of the Templates? ren@randomeyecandy.com

THANK YOU <3
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on December 08, 2011, 04:45:26 pm
Guess I'll update the first post.

Lady Marle, download this font first: http://www.chronotrigger.info/downloads/ChronoFont_charvie.zip
And here's the template: http://www.box.com/s/mnx5bia0zfk8vatzuj1h
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: Angerona on December 09, 2011, 10:52:09 pm
Holiday vacations are about to start  and I will have some free time so I will become active during the following days with comments and the first sketches... Sorry for disappearing –again- =(…
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on December 10, 2011, 02:00:04 pm
No probs, lass! We aren't in a hurry anyway.  :wink:
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: tushantin on April 17, 2018, 05:31:11 pm
Head's up for the Tarot size! 70mm x 121mm. Make it 12000dpi if you can, otherwise up to 600dpi minimum will suffice.

I'll update the designs too when I can.
Title: Re: Chrono Tarot -- Trigger Card Designs and Templates
Post by: PrincessNadia78 on April 17, 2018, 06:08:17 pm
Awesome, thank you!!

I love that Lucca card that was created! So beautiful!