Call of Duty 4: Minimap Stock Like - Revision history

CoDEmanX at 18:05, 28 July 2009

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	''By CoDEmanX''		''By CoDEmanX''

			[[Category:Call of Duty 4]]
			[[Category:Minimap]]

CoDEmanX at 04:59, 18 July 2009

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CoDEmanX at 01:17, 18 July 2009

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	*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (merge layers). This will rasterize them automatically. {{Key\|Shift+Click}} on the layer names to select multiple layers)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Layers-Blending-and-Merge.png]]<br><br>		*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (merge layers). This will rasterize them automatically. {{Key\|Shift+Click}} on the layer names to select multiple layers)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Layers-Blending-and-Merge.png]]<br><br>
	*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>		*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>
	*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)}}		*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)<br><br>Set blend mode and opcacity to whatever looks good for the whole composition.}}<br>[[Image:Photoshop-Drop-Shadow-Layer-Style.png]]

CoDEmanX at 01:11, 18 July 2009

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CoDEmanX at 00:19, 18 July 2009

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CoDEmanX at 20:48, 17 July 2009

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	{{Warning_advanced}}		{{Warning_advanced}}
	{{Note\|Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in CoD4~~/CoD5 Stock~~ maps.}}		{{Note\|Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in CoD4 stock maps.}}

	== Visual reference ==		== Visual reference ==

Zeroy: Protected "Call of Duty 4: Minimap Stock Like" [edit=autoconfirmed:move=autoconfirmed]

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	{{Note\|Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in CoD4/CoD5 Stock maps.}}		{{Note\|Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in CoD4/CoD5 Stock maps.}}

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	~~[[Image:Nutshell.png]]~~ Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in ~~COD4~~ Stock maps.		{{Note\|Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in CoD4/CoD5 Stock maps.}}

	== Visual reference ==		== Visual reference ==

	*~~download~~ the [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Nvidia ~~dds~~ Photoshop Plugin] and install it		*Download the [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Nvidia DDS Photoshop Plugin] and install it
	~~get~~ a stock minimap out of an IWD~~, compass_mp_~~.iwi		Get a stock minimap out of an IWD (compass_map_mp_.iwi)
	*~~convert~~ it to ~~dds~~ using iwi2dds or [http://diegologic.net/CoD/XmodelExporter.htm ~~iwi_x_dds~~]		*Convert it to DDS using iwi2dds or [http://diegologic.net/CoD/XmodelExporter.htm IWI_x_DDS]
	*~~load~~ it in ~~photoshop~~ and have a look at the channels. RGB = color, Alpha = transparency.		*Load it in Photoshop and have a look at the channels. RGB = color, Alpha = transparency.
	*~~use~~ the stock minimap to look up and pick the Infinity Ward colors		*Use the stock minimap to look up and pick the Infinity Ward colors


	== Prepare your minimap image ==		== Prepare your minimap image ==

	*~~load~~ your minimap screenshot and crop it (if not already)		*Load your minimap screenshot and crop it (if not already)
	*~~adjust~~ the colors ~~(turn~~ saturation down)		*Adjust the colors by turning '''saturation down'''


	== Outlines ==		== Outlines ==

	*~~use~~ the shape tool to draw lines:		*Use the shape tool to draw lines: {{Box\|Color: #bedfe7<br>Thickness: 6 px}}

	~~color: #bedfe7~~		*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and roundness all the way up
	~~thickness: 6 px~~		*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (this will rasterize and merge them)
			*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)
	*~~you~~ may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to a minimum and roundness all the way up		*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)}}
	*~~when~~ finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (this will rasterize and merge them)
	*~~use~~ the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)
	*~~add~~ a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion:

	~~angle~~: 129°
	~~distance~~: 4 px
	~~overfill~~: 16%
	~~size~~: 6 px
	~~contour~~: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)


	== Inaccessable areas ==		== Inaccessable areas ==

	*~~you~~ can use the ~~polygon-lasso~~-tool to create selections for inaccessable areas (like buildings)		*You can use the Polygon-Lasso tool to create selections for inaccessable areas (like buildings)
	*~~fill~~ it with a cyan-darkgreen (or any color and "overwrite" it using an overlay color in the fill options)		*Fill it with a cyan-darkgreen (or any color and "overwrite" it later using an overlay color in the fill options)
	*~~turn~~ the layer opacity down and go thru the blending modes to find a good looking one		*Turn the layer opacity down and go thru the blending modes to find a good looking one


	== (~~non~~)playable area ==		== (Non)playable area ==

	*~~use~~ the ~~lasso~~ tool to select the playable area. ~~smooth~~ the selection and add feather (10-20 px ~~i guess~~)		*Use the Lasso tool to select the playable area. Smooth the selection and add feather (something like 10-20 px)
	*click the vector mask button for a smooth transition from opaque (playable area) to transparent (non-playable area)		*click the vector mask button for a smooth transition from opaque (playable area) to transparent (non-playable area)
	*~~create~~ a new layer underneath the feathered minimap and fill it with color: #~~4d4d4d~~		*Create a new layer underneath the feathered minimap and fill it with color: '''#4D4D4D'''


	== Alpha channel ==		== Alpha channel ==

	*go to the channels window, add new (Alpha 1)		*Go to the channels window, add new (Alpha 1)
	*~~fill~~ it with color: #464646		*Fill it with color: '''#464646'''
	*~~create~~ a gradient from #595959 (non-playable area) to #~~acacac~~ (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline		*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline
	*~~this~~ is a bit tricky, ~~you~~ can create a lasso selection, fill, contract, fill etc.		*This is a bit tricky, but there are several ways to do this. Here are two recommendations:
			**You can create a lasso selection, then fill, contract, fill, contract etc.
	**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border)		**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border)
	*~~hold~~ Ctrl and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection		*Hold {{Key\|Ctrl}} and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection
	*~~you~~ might have to contract it by 1-2 px		*You might have to contract it by 1-2 px
	*go back to the channel window and select the alpha channel		*Go back to the channel window and select the alpha channel
	*~~fill~~ the selection with white (#~~f9f9f9~~); you don't have to use the color bucket, but hit the delete key while having the background color set to white		*Fill the selection with white ('''#F9F9F9''');<br>you don't have to use the color bucket, but hit the delete key while having the background color set to white/the color you want


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	''By ~~CodemanX~~''		''By CoDEmanX''

Zeroy: New page: Image:Nutshell.png Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in COD4 Stock maps. == Visual reference == *download the [http://developer.nvidia....

2009-07-17T13:30:06Z

New page: Image:Nutshell.png Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in COD4 Stock maps. == Visual reference == *download the [http://developer.nvidia....

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[[Image:Nutshell.png]] Advanced tutorial using '''Adobe Photoshop''' to create Minimap Images just like in COD4 Stock maps.

== Visual reference ==

*download the [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Nvidia dds Photoshop Plugin] and install it
*get a stock minimap out of an IWD, compass_mp_*.iwi
*convert it to dds using iwi2dds or [http://diegologic.net/CoD/XmodelExporter.htm iwi_x_dds]
*load it in photoshop and have a look at the channels. RGB = color, Alpha = transparency.
*use the stock minimap to look up and pick the Infinity Ward colors

== Prepare your minimap image ==

*load your minimap screenshot and crop it (if not already)
*adjust the colors (turn saturation down)

== Outlines ==

*use the shape tool to draw lines:

color: #bedfe7
thickness: 6 px

*you may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to a minimum and roundness all the way up
*when finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (this will rasterize and merge them)
*use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)
*add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion:

angle: 129°
distance: 4 px
overfill: 16%
size: 6 px
contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)

== Inaccessable areas ==

*you can use the polygon-lasso-tool to create selections for inaccessable areas (like buildings)
*fill it with a cyan-darkgreen (or any color and "overwrite" it using an overlay color in the fill options)
*turn the layer opacity down and go thru the blending modes to find a good looking one

== (non)playable area ==

*use the lasso tool to select the playable area. smooth the selection and add feather (10-20 px i guess)
*click the vector mask button for a smooth transition from opaque (playable area) to transparent (non-playable area)
*create a new layer underneath the feathered minimap and fill it with color: #4d4d4d

== Alpha channel ==

*go to the channels window, add new (Alpha 1)
*fill it with color: #464646
*create a gradient from #595959 (non-playable area) to #acacac (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline
*this is a bit tricky, you can create a lasso selection, fill, contract, fill etc.
**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border)
*hold Ctrl and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection
*you might have to contract it by 1-2 px
*go back to the channel window and select the alpha channel
*fill the selection with white (#f9f9f9); you don't have to use the color bucket, but hit the delete key while having the background color set to white

== What it looks like ==

RGB View 
[[Image:compass_map_mp_bog.png|500px]]

ALPHA View 
[[Image:compass_map_mp_bog_alpha.png|500px]]

ALPHA+RGB View (transparency in 50% red) 
[[Image:compass_map_mp_bog_alpha_red.png|500px]]

Closer look at the cyan lines with green glow and black drop shadow 
[[Image:compass_map_mp_bog_zoom.png|500px]]

Picking the base line color 
[[Image:pick_color.png|500px]]

''By CodemanX''

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	*Download the [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Nvidia DDS Photoshop Plugin] and install it		*Download the [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Nvidia DDS Photoshop Plugin] and install it
	Get a stock minimap out of an IWD (compass_map_mp_.~~iwi~~)		*Get a stock minimap out of an IWD: <code>compass_map_mp_MAPNAME.iwi</code> (most can be found in iw_01.iwd)
	*Convert it to DDS using iwi2dds or [http://diegologic.net/CoD/XmodelExporter.htm IWI_x_DDS]		*Convert it to DDS using iwi2dds or [http://diegologic.net/CoD/XmodelExporter.htm IWI_x_DDS]
	*Load it in Photoshop and have a look at the channels. RGB = color, Alpha = transparency.		*Load it in Photoshop and have a look at the channels. RGB = color, Alpha = transparency.
	*Use the stock minimap to look up and pick the Infinity Ward colors		*Use the stock minimap you just extracted to look up and pick the Infinity Ward colors


	== Prepare your minimap image ==		== Prepare your minimap image ==

			*How to take the top-view image: [[Call of Duty 4: Minimap\|Minimap]] & [[Call of Duty 4: transparent Minimap\|Transparent Minimap]]
	*Load your minimap screenshot and crop it (if not already)		*Load your minimap screenshot and crop it (if not already)
	*Adjust the colors by turning '''saturation down'''		*Adjust the screenshot colors by turning '''saturation down''', you may leave a slight touch of color


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	*Use the shape tool to draw lines: {{Box\|Color: #bedfe7<br>Thickness: 6 px}}		*Use the shape tool to draw lines: {{Box\|Color: #bedfe7<br>Thickness: 6 px}}

	*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and ~~roundness~~ all the way up<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Line-Tool-Settings.png]]<br><br>		*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and concavity all the way up<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Line-Tool-Settings.png]]<br><br>
	*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (~~merge layers~~). This will rasterize them automatically. {{Key\|Shift+Click}} on the layer names to select multiple layers)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Layers-Blending-and-Merge.png]]<br><br>		*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer ('''Merge Layers'''). This will rasterize them automatically. {{Key\|Shift+Click}} on the layer names to select multiple layers)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Layers-Blending-and-Merge.png]]<br><br>
	*Use the ~~fill options~~ to create ~~the~~ glow effect (~~outer glow~~, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>		*Use the '''Blending Options''' to create a glow effect ('''Outer Glow''', looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>
	*Add a ~~drop shadow~~ and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)<br><br>Set blend mode and opcacity to whatever looks good for the whole composition.}}<br>[[Image:Photoshop-Drop-Shadow-Layer-Style.png]]		*Add a '''Drop Shadow''' and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)<br><br>Set blend mode and opcacity to whatever looks good for the whole composition.}}<br>[[Image:Photoshop-Drop-Shadow-Layer-Style.png]]


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	*You can use the Polygon-Lasso tool to create selections for inaccessable areas (like buildings)		*You can use the Polygon-Lasso tool to create selections for inaccessable areas (like buildings)
	*Fill it with a cyan-darkgreen (or any color and "overwrite" it later using an overlay color in the fill options)		*Fill it with a cyan-darkgreen (or any color and "overwrite" it later using an overlay color in the fill options)
	*Turn the layer opacity down and go thru the ~~blending modes~~ to find a good looking one		*Turn the layer opacity down and go thru the Blending Modes to find a good looking one


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	*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline		*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline
	*This is a bit tricky, but there are several ways to do this. Here are few recommendations:		*This is a bit tricky, but there are several ways to do this. Here are few recommendations:
	**You can create a ~~lasso~~ selection, then fill, contract, fill, contract etc.		**You can create a Lasso selection, then fill, contract, fill, contract etc.
	**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border).		**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border).
	**You can do this gradient on seperate layers (RGB channels~~) as well~~. It will allow you to use ~~fill options~~ and so on. The ~~inner glow~~ effect works pretty good if you use a color gradient and adjust the size, choke and range. When finished merge the layers you created, select all, cut, go to ~~alpha~~ channel and paste.		**You can also do this gradient on seperate layers using RGB channels instead of Alpha. It will allow you to use Blending Options and so on. The Inner Glow effect works pretty good if you use a color gradient and adjust the size, choke and range. When finished merge the layers you created, select all (refers to active layer only), cut, go to Alpha channel and paste.
	*Hold {{Key\|Ctrl}} and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection		*Hold {{Key\|Ctrl}} and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection
	*You might have to contract it by 1-2 px		*You might have to contract it by 1-2 px
	*Go back to the ~~channel~~ window and select the ~~alpha~~ channel		*Go back to the Channel window and select the Alpha channel
	*Fill the selection with white ('''#F9F9F9''');<br>you don't have to use the color bucket, but hit the ~~delete~~ key while having the background color set to white/the color you want		*Fill the selection with white ('''#F9F9F9''');<br>you don't have to use the color bucket, but hit the {{Key\|Delete}} key while having the background color set to white/the color you want


	== What it looks like ==		== What it looks like ==

			Minimap example of the stock map "Bog" (mp_bog)


	RGB View<br><br>		RGB View<br><br>
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	ALPHA+RGB View (transparency ~~in 50% red~~)<br><br>		ALPHA+RGB View (red = transparency)<br><br>
	[[Image:compass_map_mp_bog_alpha_red.png\|500px]]		[[Image:compass_map_mp_bog_alpha_red.png\|500px]]

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	*Use the shape tool to draw lines: {{Box\|Color: #bedfe7<br>Thickness: 6 px}}		*Use the shape tool to draw lines: {{Box\|Color: #bedfe7<br>Thickness: 6 px}}

	*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and roundness all the way up		*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and roundness all the way up<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Line-Tool-Settings.png]]<br><br>
	*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (~~this~~ will rasterize ~~and merge~~ them)		*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (merge layers). This will rasterize them automatically. {{Key\|Shift+Click}} on the layer names to select multiple layers)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Layers-Blending-and-Merge.png]]<br><br>
	*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>		*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>
	*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)}}		*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)}}
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	== (Non)playable area ==		== (Non)playable area ==

	*Use the Lasso tool to select the playable area. Smooth the selection and add feather (something like 10-20 px)		*Use the Lasso tool to select the playable area. Smooth the selection and add feather (something like 10-20 px)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Select-Modify.png]]<br><br>
	*~~click~~ the ~~vector~~ mask button for a smooth transition from opaque (playable area) to transparent (non-playable area)		*Click the layer mask button for a smooth transition from opaque (playable area) to transparent (non-playable area)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Layers-Create-Mask.png]]<br><br>
	*Create a new layer underneath the feathered minimap and fill it with color: '''#4D4D4D'''		*Create a new layer underneath the feathered minimap and fill it with color: '''#4D4D4D'''

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	== Alpha channel ==		== Alpha channel ==

	*Go to the channels window, add new (Alpha 1)		*Go to the channels window, add new (Alpha 1)<br><br>[[Image:Photoshop-Channels-Create-Alpha.png]]<br><br>
	*Fill it with color: '''#464646'''		*Fill it with color: '''#464646'''
	*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline		*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline

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	*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and roundness all the way up		*You may turn on the arrow feature, width & length set to minimum and roundness all the way up
	*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (this will rasterize and merge them)		*When finished outlining, reduce the line shapes to a single layer (this will rasterize and merge them)
	*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)		*Use the fill options to create the glow effect (outer glow, looks best if you use a custom gradient with slate blue - dark green - lightgreen)<br><br>[[Image:CoD4_-_Minimap_Outline_Gradient.png]]<br><br>
	*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)}}		*Add a drop shadow and adjust the parameters, suggestion: {{Box\|Angle: 129°<br>Distance: 4 px<br>Overfill: 16%<br>Size: 6 px<br>Contour: first curve in the second row (looks like a sinus growth)}}

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	*Fill it with color: '''#464646'''		*Fill it with color: '''#464646'''
	*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline		*Create a gradient from '''#595959''' (non-playable area) to '''#ACACAC''' (playable area) in the shape of the outer outline
	*This is a bit tricky, but there are several ways to do this. Here are ~~two~~ recommendations:		*This is a bit tricky, but there are several ways to do this. Here are few recommendations:
	**You can create a lasso selection, then fill, contract, fill, contract etc.		**You can create a lasso selection, then fill, contract, fill, contract etc.
	**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border)		**or use the brush tool and paint with hardness set to 0% (smooth border).
			**You can do this gradient on seperate layers (RGB channels) as well. It will allow you to use fill options and so on. The inner glow effect works pretty good if you use a color gradient and adjust the size, choke and range. When finished merge the layers you created, select all, cut, go to alpha channel and paste.
	*Hold {{Key\|Ctrl}} and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection		*Hold {{Key\|Ctrl}} and click on the thumbnail of the outline layer to create a selection
	*You might have to contract it by 1-2 px		*You might have to contract it by 1-2 px