The Sims 2 - TS3 Store Velvet Seclusion Curtains for TS2( shadows wanted)

[takart]

hi all can anyone extract the shadows for these curtains so I can use lighter material and put the shadows on so they dont look flat when recolsoured

these curtains by The Ninth Wave
The Sims 2 - TS3 Store Velvet Seclusion Curtains for TS2



I dont want to use the original fabric but when i try to use photoshop to get the fabric folds the original pattern shows through and I dont want that
sorry If Im confusing everyone

the curtains can be found HERE
I have tried to contact the ninth wave..

[MsTeaQueen]

Trudi, I just took a look at the mesh and usually with a mesh like this and for a lot of converted Sims 3 objects the best approach for recoloring is to play around with photoshop hues. Unfortunately, the pattern will remain unless the hue is dark that will somewhat hide the pattern on the mesh. I could be wrong, but I just don't think having the "shadow" is going to make a difference.....but it's worth a try.

I have made you a transparent background that can be used as an overlay on the texture you want to use. I have not tested this in game so I am not sure how this will work because I can still slightly see the patterns, so try playing around with the transparency in photoshop. When I have some free time today I will see what else I can do. Here's the file:

UPDATED

http://www.mediafire.com/?eppf3rob2vsjs29 and a picture....



On the left is a transparent of the original curtain, the picture on the right is what your recolor will look like when you place the transparent overlay on top of your texture. Note that you do lose some of the details and that the curtain on the right is transparent (shear) as well.

You can find instructions on how to make your curtain transparent, here: http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showth...dummies-please)

[mrspottsmom]

I hope you're able to make this work Trudi! These are great curtains, or they will be with the right shadows! I'm pulling for ya girl!!

[takart]

Trudi, I just took a look at the mesh and usually with a mesh like this and for a lot of converted Sims 3 objects the best approach for recoloring is to play around with photoshop hues. Unfortunately, the pattern will remain unless the hue is dark that will somewhat hide the pattern on the mesh. I could be wrong, but I just don't think having the "shadow" is going to make a difference.....but it's worth a try.

I have made you a transparent background that can be used as an overlay on the texture you want to use. I have not tested this in game so I am not sure how this will work because I can still slightly see the patterns, so try playing around with the transparency in photoshop. When I have some free time today I will see what else I can do. Here's the file:

UPDATED

http://www.mediafire.com/?eppf3rob2vsjs29 and a picture....



On the left is a transparent of the original curtain, the picture on the right is what your recolor will look like when you place the transparent overlay on top of your texture. Note that you do lose some of the details and that the curtain on the right is transparent (shear) as well.

You can find instructions on how to make your curtain transparent, here: http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showth...dummies-please)

thanx darl I will give it a bash..have a top weekend

[takart]

MsTeaQueen, I did a recol with the transparent file, heres what the preiview looks like with lace..can I use that file to recol or is it just a extra, sorry Im not quit simpe or photoshop savvy to that extreme as yet

[takart]

haha im stupid i tried to recol that file u gave me..it didnt even show in game, i will just recols them anyways "without" the fabric folds and hope everyone will like them, and maybe fiddle with photoshop more too hahah thanx again im off to bed I think, well I cant think, Im sooooooo anemic im exausted 24/7 cant wait to get this operation next week to fix me, so thanx again ur wonderful xxooo

[MsTeaQueen]

Right, the file I sent you is to be used as an overlay. So what you will do is recolor as you normally do and take my file and layer it on top of your texture. You will have 3 layers;
Layer O = Mesh
Layer 1 = Texture (yours)
Layer 2 = My transparent file (make sure that it is on top of your texture)

Your recolor will show as a solid recolor in game. If you want a sheer recolor you will use the same recolor steps above and then follow the instructions from Tinkle.

[takart]

thanx MsT, would you belive it, the recols didnt take at all, arggggg maybe The Ninth wave can help argggg and I made some glorious lace ones with real lace textures arggg