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[uk_skinner]

Here is set4(new).  I think it is much better than set4.  Would it be possible to make the image sharper?  If you compare the weather icon and button, the image of weather icon is much "clearer", right?  Thanks for your great effort, I know it is hard and will take a lot of efforts.

[Wichtel]

Differences.

[uk_skinner]

Wichtel:

  What is new one?

[Wichtel]

I have just made a new button > New one

[Timmy]

Here is set4(new).  I think it is much better than set4.  Would it be possible to make the image sharper?  If you compare the weather icon and button, the image of weather icon is much "clearer", right?  Thanks for your great effort, I know it is hard and will take a lot of efforts.

Uk_skinner,

Thanks for the upload!

There's a problem in rezising to a bigger format:  new pixels are made and other pixels were changed... So you never get what you realy want...

But in the particular case of the weather icon: I can use a part of that icon and put it in the HammerSkin icon. That's no problem.

Uk_skinner, I want you to compare the pics of the two versions I made so far. I'll send a picture by mail to you.

Timmy
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EDIT: Uk_skinner, thanks for placing this example in my post! (I wonder how you did manage to do that...   )

Question: Who prefers set1 and who prefers set1(new)?!? Wichtel: what do you think?!?

[ZapMe1]

Just my $.02  

I've tried to resize icons many times now, and I've found that when you do this, there is a "splash" of color created outside and around the image !!
You can sharpen the image, but this only corrects the problem slightly..
What I've found that works the best (for me), is to first sharpen, then to "zoom-in" on the image as far as it will go..   You can then see the "splash" much more..   Then just trim and erase the extra splash as much as possible !!
When viewed at actual pixels once again, the image seems much clearer !!

Not sure if this was any help, but this has worked for me on most images !!  

[joelw135]

Nice job on the icons, no matter what you do unless you start with a high res image you will get only a small amout of sharpness increase. And like Zapme1 said that splash or over-splash is common.

[Timmy]

@Joelw135 & @ZapMe1 & @other members,

Thank you both for your remarks!

I used a different traject for the set4 icons than for the set4(new) icons. And I'm curious to know what icons you liked best. Please, let me know...

Timmy

[ZapMe1]

I used a different traject for the set4 icons than for the set4(new) icons. And I'm curious to know what icons you liked best. Please, let me know...

I like the (New) set..   They seem much sharper and clearer !!   What process did you use to do this ?  

Very good work !!  

[Timmy]

I like the (New) set..   They seem much sharper and clearer !!   What process did you use to do this ?   :?:

Very good work !!   :approve:

ZapMe1,

Here's the process:
1) Adjust pic1: Resize pic1 200% and use the Bicubic Resample Method.
2) Make a copy1 of pic1, and work further with copy1.
3) Selct the subject of copy1, for instance a clock.
4) Make a new pic of that clock: pic2.
5) Retouch/sharpen pic2.
6) Select the inner site of copy1, and fill that area with the linear gradient filltool.
7) Put pic2 into copy1.
8) Select the inner site of copy1, and bring the selection back into pic1.

Now pic1 is ready. Pffffffffffff.....

Timmy

[ZapMe1]

@Timmy

Very nice !!  

I think I'll give your process a try !!
I use PhotoShop 7.0 ..    What do you use ??

[Timmy]

@Timmy

Very nice !!  

I think I'll give your process a try !!
I use PhotoShop 7.0 ..    What do you use ??

ZapMe1,

I use Ulead PhotoImpact 10.

Timmy

[LooxJunior]

Hallo @ all

The German Hammersin in VGA see

Tank you uk_skinner for your work bevor ...  

sorry for my english ...

[uk_skinner]

Hallo @ all

The German Hammersin in VGA see

Tank you ukskinner for your work bevor ...  




sorry for my english ...

LooxJunior:

  Your English is much better than my German...Thanks for testing it and correct the mistakes I made....