Lusch Motors templates - Revision history

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imported>OwenLusch: /* Notes */

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‎Notes

imported>OwenLusch at 16:27, 31 August 2012

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imported>OwenLusch at 16:25, 31 August 2012

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imported>OwenLusch at 18:00, 30 August 2012

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 Use this template to make your own custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]]. This is not recommended for novice users.
-Custom theme requests can be directed to [[DriverKid Baxter]]
+Custom theme requests can be directed to [[DriverKid Baxter]].
 Download the template here: [http://ntbigroup.com/TEMPLATES/LUSCH/LuschMotorsAllstarthemetemplate.PSD]

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-Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].
+Use this template to make your own custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]]. This is not recommended for novice users.
-Download here: [http://ntbigroup.com/TEMPLATES/LUSCH/LuschMotorsAllstarthemetemplate.PSD]
+Custom theme requests can be directed to [[DriverKid Baxter]]
 == Software ==
-It's advised to use Photoshop, or any other software that is capable of opening .PSD files, to edit these templates. Also, basic knowledge of image editing is advised. I tried my best to make the template easy to use, but if you find it too hard to use, stick with the pre-installed themes and colors, or ask a friend to make you a theme.
+The provided template is a Photoshop Document, or PSD. You must use software capable of opening a PSD file, such as Photoshop or GIMP. Knowledge of your photo-editing software is required, as the document provided comes in layers and groups. Please note that Photoshop Elements does NOT support groups, making editing the vehicle hard.
 == Layers ==
-The template consists out of different layers.
+The template consists out of different groups.
-- UVmap: use this as a reference, makes editing a lot easier. Don't forget to hide it before you export it to SL
+- UVmap: Use this as a reference for lining up text and symbols, makes editing a lot easier. Don't forget to hide the UVmap before you save the image and upload it to Second Life!
-- Shadowmap: ambient occlusion map that creates a soft shadow
+- Shadowmap: Ambient occlusion map that adds texture-based shading the the vehicle.
-- Highlight overlay (folder): these highlights go over the base color and the theme, to create a shiny effect. Tweak the opacity to set the strength. Dark colors need a lower opacity than bright colors
+- Highlight overlay (group): These highlights go over the base color and the theme, to create a shine effect. Tweak the opacity to set the strength. Dark colors usually look better with a lower opacity than bright colors.
-- Your Theme (folder): build your theme in this folder
+- Your Theme (group): Build your theme here.
-- Highlights (folder, hidden by default): This highlight folder goes under the theme folder, this is primarily for the basecolor. Especially bright colors (white, light grey) can benefit from this folder. In some cases you can even duplicate it, to create a stronger effect
+- Highlights (group, hidden by default): The highlight group goes under the theme folder, and is primarily for the base color. Brighter colors (white or light grey for example) can benefit from this group. Duplicating this group will create a stronger effect.
-- BaseColor: this is the base color
+- BaseColor: this is the base color. Tweak it to change.
 == Notes ==
-- The area inside the side windows will only be visible on the Panel Van version. On all the other versions, this will be glass
+- The area inside the side windows will only be visible on the Panel Van version. On all the other versions this will be glass.
-- The rear doors have a small gap between them, if you put text there, make sure the letters have enough space between them
+- The hood area is slightly stretched out and bended, so you may need to tweak any text or symbols there to look right.
-- Don't duplicate the Highlight Overlay folder, the shadows and highlights around the windows will become too strong. Use the Highlights (lower) folder
+- The rear doors have a small gap between them. This may cause warping of text or symbols. Setting a small space on your texture between them will fix this.
-- Texture size in SL is limited to 1024px by 1024px. Don't add too much details or small graphics to the template, it might turn out blurry
+- Do not duplicate the Highlight Overlay folder, the shadows and highlights around the windows will become too strong. Use the Highlights (lower) group instead.
-- Always save as a JPEG. Don't use alpha layers and/or save it as 32bit Targa/PNG, the alpha layer will conflict with other parts of the car
+- Texture size in SL is limited to 1024px by 1024px. Small details on your texture may appear blurry.
-== Need a template? ==
+- ALWAYS save as a JPEG. Saving as a Targa or PNG, will cause an alpha conflict with other parts of the car.

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	Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].		Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].

−	Download here: [http://~~www.~~ntbigroup.com/TEMPLATES/LUSCH/LuschMotorsAllstarthemetemplate.PSD~~\|Download~~]	+	Download here: [http://ntbigroup.com/TEMPLATES/LUSCH/LuschMotorsAllstarthemetemplate.PSD]

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	Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].		Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].

−	Download here: [http://~~www11~~.~~zippyshare~~.com/v/~~18189259~~/~~file~~.~~html~~\|Download]	+	Download here: [http://www.ntbigroup.com/TEMPLATES/LUSCH/LuschMotorsAllstarthemetemplate.PSD\|Download]

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 - Texture size in SL is limited to 1024px by 1024px. Don't add too much details or small graphics to the template, it might turn out blurry
-- Always save as a 24bit Targa. Don't use alpha layers and/or save it as 32bit, the alpha layer will conflict with other parts of the car
+- Always save as a JPEG. Don't use alpha layers and/or save it as 32bit Targa/PNG, the alpha layer will conflict with other parts of the car
 == Need a template? ==
 If you need a custom template or color made, you can contact DriverKid.Baxter inworld.

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	Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].		Use this template to make your own, custom themes for the [[Lusch Motors Allstar]].

−	~~Downloadlink~~	+	Download here: [http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/18189259/file.html\|Download]

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	Downloadlink		Downloadlink

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-- UVmap: use this as a reference where, what goes
+- UVmap: use this as a reference, makes editing a lot easier. Don't forget to hide it before you export it to SL
 - Shadowmap: ambient occlusion map that creates a soft shadow
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 - Texture size in SL is limited to 1024px by 1024px. Don't add too much details or small graphics to the template, it might turn out blurry
 == Need a template? ==
 Contact xxx to request a custom template. Disclaimer with info about price, time, etc etc (THIS IS NOT DONE YET)