Targa and the alpha channel.

How's it done with Paint.NET?

Published on November 15, 2005 By scorpio-logic In SkinStudio

I know there's a few of you out there that have used Paint.NET for a graphics editor, and a lot of you adept skinners/coders/artists know more of editing graphics than I do. I have searched for tutorials on the subject of Targa image editing, but have come up with such a small amount of info that I have, in three days of trying, yet to build targa files that SkinStudio will use as transparent. A step by step, as if I were as ignorant of technology as I am, would be nice. Thanks a lot for any and all response. Happy Skinning!

Comments (Page 2)

scorpio-logic

on Nov 15, 2005

So, if I want like a glow for a button, I adjust the transparency from closest to the "button" 100% and gradient it to say 10% as I move outward. Does that sound right? Or would I add a "layer" for each level of transluscency?

Koasati

on Nov 15, 2005

You're welcome Lantec.

s-l ... I'm not sure how to answer that one. I need to go help my wife right now. I'll play around with a glow image, and try to give you some tips later.

crissy14

on Nov 15, 2005

scorpio-logic
I found this VERY simple tutorial about creating an alpha channel
http://steam4me.railpage.org.au/trainsim/tutorials/pdv_alpha1.html
I hope that helps.

Koasati

on Nov 15, 2005

Sorry, I was in a hurry, and couldn't concentrate on what you were saying....... I think you're on the right track. Just keep experimenting, and you'll develope your own technique.

scorpio-logic

on Nov 15, 2005

Thanks for the link(s) crissy.

Thanks Koasati. Normally, I just need to be pointed in a direction. Experimentation is my forte.

Koasati

on Nov 15, 2005

crissy ... I fixed your link (and removed the duplicates)....

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