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    Guild Apprentice Pablo Diablo's Avatar
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    Question Method Request- Slate Rooftops?!

    Not sure if this goes here or under "Tutorials" (with the 'question' tag)?!?!

    I'm not quite sure how to do this and am looking for some input-

    Working in Photoshop, for either single buildings or village layouts:

    I am looking to do a slate or tile rooftop on a building and am having trouble getting good results. I would guess that it should be a seamless pattern, and then apply a grunge overlay (clouds w/ multiply or something similar) and either a deep bevel/emboss (which has the benefit of fitting the global light source) or a custom shadow layer...

    ...But I'm getting not-so-good results! Any hints / thoughts? I feel like my base texture is no good... Are there any web resources for shots of tile roofs? Or do people have a method for making a texture and divided slate shingles?

    Any input is appreciated!

    PD

    Edit: Oops! Yeah, I suppose a reference would be good, hm?
    www.dungeonartist.com has a lot of good stuff, but I can't bookmark individual pictures....

    And you guys have already thrown out some great suggestions! Thanks!
    Last edited by Pablo Diablo; 10-10-2007 at 05:13 PM.

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