Sack Material by Constantin Malkov

Sack Material by Constantin Malkov
http://www.filterforge.com/filters/4192.html

Excellent work. My only suggestion would be to make the default preset a bit more dense, by setting Size to 20-30 pixels. The result would look like this:

Crapadilla wrote:

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Also, a funtioning Alpha Map would be most delicious.

Yes please~

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Excellent work. My only suggestion would be to make the default preset a bit more dense, by setting Size to 20-30 pixels. The result would look like this:

? Well one of these days I'll figure out what makes editors pick. But not today. I looked in the filter because it reminded of Ub's Weavee filter. When I peeked in the filter I saw simple gradients, and two noise filters one set on horizontal line (except for some curves that's about the jest of the filter). Also pointing out that the two noise components with one set on horizontal is a pretty common occurance here in Filter Forge Land, of which you are king I bow humbly in your presence.

Then I saw 5 components left on the screen not plugged into the filter.

To Constantin Malkov... Congrats!!! Vlad likes you and the filter is not too bad ... does need an alpha though, JMO. Vlad's suggestion of a tighter weave is going to look very nice and can't wait to see when you are done~ ((Trying to help)). Congrats and welcome to filter forge. As in all advice take what works for you and discard the rest~ I'll go back to making filters now.

Very Nice!!! .....and congradulations!!!

Thank You very much for comments suggestions and congratulations!

All of you - the real masters!

I've decided to use FF only when I've seen your works.
And I was learning FF using Your filters as examples

P.S.

I`m planning to add some controls in this filter
so as I always say "I'm always open to any advices and
comments"

Best regards,
Constantin

Wow, yeah, not optimized for speed at all, an unecessary *Repeat* on the ProfGrad Curves after the switch, and it still renders in 3 seconds and looks pretty darn cool (and apparently got an editor's award also). Nice work Constantin.

jffe

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Persidio wrote: Don't forget to grab those loose components and delete

Actually, this is not a big problem -- loose components don't slow the filter down, FF simply ignores them. Anyway, I'd also prefer to delete them.

Vlad, maybe you should post this as a sticky thread somewhere... 'Vlad's 10 Simple Rules for Editor's Picks' or something.

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----Pfftt, I had a Blur running into a Sharpen for the radius control on one of my early filters that I just fixed the other day, if that's not more random and dumb, then what is ha-ha.

LOL Well you are the only one who gets my jokes~ Gawd luv ya!! I'm living in a world of updating right now so I hear ya loud and clear on that one. We must speak the same alien language or something~ LOL

The blur running into the sharpen... you know I wouldn't doubt I have that somewhere... I'm updating some of my first and eariler filters. After this post that's where I'm heading. Then later I come back to your comment areas because I was making varients and testing your filters last night, look for me in your comment areas later... no under the hood stuff but I do have some athestic comments from making so many varients. Unless you want me to look under the hood (hehe)(evil laugh) I can do that~

Hi Vlad~ I feel bad (my bad) because.. I was joking in a light and jovial way and you gave sincere repsonses (your a sweetheart, thank you) . Thank you for the genuine feedback. I have made comments and saved them in a text file for when a thread is started in the General Discussion Forum. I do have a ton to say on the issue... good stuff, intellectual perspectives, market but all stuff not related to this particular filter, JMO (just my opinion based stuff). You are 'da'boss and if you prefer to talk about it in this thread then I will (can't see you wanting me to continue the discussion in a filter comment area which really is about the filter), however I did save it in a text file so that I can follow your lead and talk about it in the spot 'you choose'. Good postitive feedback stuff just let me know where.

Now back to Constantine's filter. My apologies Constantine for making the light hearted comment. Had no idea Vlad would actually write back (another joke) It's okay jffe will find that funny~

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Wow, yeah, not optimized for speed at all, an unecessary *Repeat* on the ProfGrad Curves after the switch, and it still renders in 3 seconds and looks pretty darn cool (and apparently got an editor's award also). Nice work Constantin.

Oh I saw that~ I was/am so impressed to see a new FF user playing with the curves, that along with my other comments felt it was too much at once for me to mention. And no way did I want to risk discouraging that,,, very glad you brought that to his attention. You just don't see a newbie experimenting with the curves like that. Which I why I hope he stays with it and let's his experience build and progress. I'll also send him a quick uplifting email message later today~

Very fast indeed. I made 10 presets with it last night. I did find out that the filter produces a smaller texture on many varients. Not really sure now whether I support the notion of taking the filter to a smaller texture... I think the filter artist was 'right' (and btw when I use bold it's emphasizing not yelling)... because as it is now the filter produces smaller and larger textures both. Also I like the color varients it produces. Since he is new he might need a little help with the alpha to get him started... let's all make sure he gets the help and support he needs. 2nd filter out of the gate and you get an editors pic and people looking under the hood,,, not an easy thing. Maybe some of you heavy hitting old timers (reference to how long you've been with FF and not a slight towards us over 40)(LOL) can take him under your wing~

I'll clarify ... 'joke'... it is coming... here it is...

Persidio flambé' is not available today however hordeorves will be served in the General Discusion area~

Good morning, have a great day... if you don't see me that means I'm in FF working on updates~ Hope everyone has a wonderful day, night or whatever time it is in your part of the world~ Outspoken American woman says 'Over and Out'~

Hi jffe~

I was so tired yesterday. Everything I needed to do yesterday will have to be done today.

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----Anyways, back on topic, perhaps Constantin will update this filter, and we can see where he takes it from here. And well, we ought to be getting at least one more out of him if he's going for the free copy of FF eh

I look forward to seeing his work via updates or new filters~

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----I dunno if I'd say I even got it, I usually just respond to comments that have to do with me, or something I feel I know half a % about, which explains my low post count for the most part eh

LOL

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Yeah, Vlad can sometimes pick and choose odd ones to respond to eh, I just wander, and if I see my name around, I try and say something, maybe Vlad is like me only not as lazy and random ha-ha.

I always feel quilty when he replies back because I know he is very busy in reference to this filter. I dont' want to bother him with ya'know?

Well Constantine if you need any help please one of the FF hotshots, or you can ask me but I'm not one of the hotshots~ . We are rooting for you~

Headed over to one of your filters jffe~

.....and I'm ready to read it

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Vladimir Golovin wrote: the controls are stable on High randomization (mostly because of their simplicity and the absence of Lighting).

I'm a confused about the "absense of lighting" and "useful maps" as stated in Dilla's last Editor's Pick.....

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StevieJ wrote: I'm a confused about the "absense of lighting" and "useful maps" as stated in Dilla's last Editor's Pick.....

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Foxxee wrote: If we are wondering the same, Steve... I thought the use of lighting was what we should be aiming for Question

Obviously, surface lighting can't be an Editor's Pick criteria for simple-type filters...

Congratulations on your EP and this is definately a wonderful filter that will get a lot of use.

I migrated away from surface to simple filters for that reason a while ago.....

When using the surface result, it seems like I'm in a constant battle between pixel size, lighting height, and lighting direction with the ball.....trying to get the "cleanest" look possible.....

I cannot say I like the last update.

This is a perfect example of how adding more controls can ruin their stability. With this update, half of the variations generated on High Randomization look like this: