NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

[TigerRama977]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

Thanks great cover, has any1 got any different kobe ps3 covers ?

someone doesn't like the cover given to him

[RoyalBoyle78]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

what program are you using to do this it's not paint right?

[TigerRama977]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

what program are you using to do this it's not paint right?

Photoshop

[jjd06e]

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is it possible for someone to make a rasheed wallace ps3 cover please?

using maybe this photo

http://nationallampoonsplog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/rasheed_wallace.jpg

or any rasheed piston photo for that matter, thanks a lot

[jcrusick]

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is it possible for someone to make a rasheed wallace ps3 cover please?

using maybe this photo

http://nationallampoonsplog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/rasheed_wallace.jpg

or any rasheed piston photo for that matter, thanks a lot

How about this, your picture was too small.

[jcrusick]

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can some one make me a cover for 360 with carmelo anthony and allen iverson in the front????
-thanks

Here you go.

[xXYungMeloXx]

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damn that looks good thanks for making it for me.. i have a question how do u make one i just bought photoshop yesterday so i am not that use to it yet and i was wondering if u can give me some steps on how to do it..
-thanks

[jcrusick]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

damn that looks good thanks for making it for me.. i have a question how do u make one i just bought photoshop yesterday so i am not that use to it yet and i was wondering if u can give me some steps on how to do it..
-thanks

Not a problem.

Here are a few tips:
1. You need to download a template. Here's a link to Cyclones templates: http://customsportscovers.proboards1...read=46&page=1

2. Once you have the appropriate template, then you will need to find some player cuts to use for your cover.

If you make your own cut, you will need to find images that are at least 700 pixels tall. The bigger the better. I use the Lasso tool to do all of my own cuts. It takes a bit of practice and patience to make good cuts.

The easiest way is to find players that are pre-cut. That way all you have to do is copy and paste into the template. Here is a good site for cuts: http://www.o2designz.com/

3. Next you add your own effects to the cut. I use a combination of the Unsharp Mask filter, the Smudge Tool, and the Inner and Outer Glow effect on my covers. It has taken me about 4 months to finally get an effect that I really like. It is best just to play around and try different combinations until you find something that works for you.

I hope this helps.

[23bluesman]

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Thanks for the tips man, I really like your covers, very well done! And you've got EAs "Tony Parker (lighting and such) effect" down pat!

Oh, and I've sent you a pm man.

[xXYungMeloXx]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

Here you go.

Not a problem.

Here are a few tips:
1. You need to download a template. Here's a link to Cyclones templates: http://customsportscovers.proboards1...read=46&page=1

2. Once you have the appropriate template, then you will need to find some player cuts to use for your cover.

If you make your own cut, you will need to find images that are at least 700 pixels tall. The bigger the better. I use the Lasso tool to do all of my own cuts. It takes a bit of practice and patience to make good cuts.

The easiest way is to find players that are pre-cut. That way all you have to do is copy and paste into the template. Here is a good site for cuts: http://www.o2designz.com/

3. Next you add your own effects to the cut. I use a combination of the Unsharp Mask filter, the Smudge Tool, and the Inner and Outer Glow effect on my covers. It has taken me about 4 months to finally get an effect that I really like. It is best just to play around and try different combinations until you find something that works for you.

I hope this helps.

yea its helps thanks alot man, i have one more question i look at your Philip Rivers cover you did and i was wondering how do u do the smudge like u did and how to do the inner/outer glow???
-thanks

[jcrusick]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

yea its helps thanks alot man, i have one more question i look at your Philip Rivers cover you did and i was wondering how do u do the smudge like u did and how to do the inner/outer glow???
-thanks

For the smudge, I set the strength between 5-10%, the brush size between 5-15, zoom in once to 200% and I smugde the entire cut. I try to follow the contours of the cut when smudging. On the faces it is good to zoom in more and lower the brush size to 5 since there is more detail. Other cover makers say only to smudge the skin and not the jersey. Personally, I like the way it looks when I smudge the whole thing.

For the glow effect, select the layer that your cut is on. You can right click on the appropriate layer in the layer box and find the glow effect under Blending Options or just double click on the appropriate layer in the layer box and it will bring up the Blending Options. Once you are in the Blending Options (Layer Style) you will have a list of different blending options to choose from. I use a bit of both the Outer and Inner Glow on my covers. Make sure you select the entire tab for the Outer Glow (not just the check box). This will allow you to adjust the amount of glow you use, change the color, etc.

Good luck!

[xXYungMeloXx]

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For the smudge, I set the strength between 5-10%, the brush size between 5-15, zoom in once to 200% and I smugde the entire cut. I try to follow the contours of the cut when smudging. On the faces it is good to zoom in more and lower the brush size to 5 since there is more detail. Other cover makers say only to smudge the skin and not the jersey. Personally, I like the way it looks when I smudge the whole thing.

For the glow effect, select the layer that your cut is on. You can right click on the appropriate layer in the layer box and find the glow effect under Blending Options or just double click on the appropriate layer in the layer box and it will bring up the Blending Options. Once you are in the Blending Options (Layer Style) you will have a list of different blending options to choose from. I use a bit of both the Outer and Inner Glow on my covers. Make sure you select the entire tab for the Outer Glow (not just the check box). This will allow you to adjust the amount of glow you use, change the color, etc.

Good luck!

well yea i found out how to do the glow effect but i still cant find were the smudge tool is????
-thanks

[jcrusick]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

well yea i found out how to do the glow effect but i still cant find were the smudge tool is????
-thanks

You can find it here. The default is set for the Blur Tool. Just right click and select the Smudge Tool.

[xXYungMeloXx]

Re: NBA Live 09 Custom Covers Thread!!!

You can find it here. The default is set for the Blur Tool. Just right click and select the Smudge Tool.

yea i found it thanks but it does not come up like how yours does in the cover any tips ....
-thanks

[kalikoura]

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could u please do me a allen iverson, linas kleiza or carmelo anthony for ps3 please. not in the same one though just normal nba live 09 cover with one of them on. cheers mate