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Critique => Pixel Art => Topic started by: HarveyDentMustDie on October 15, 2012, 11:40:02 am

Title: Psycho Twitch (Animated) [C+C]
Post by: HarveyDentMustDie on October 15, 2012, 11:40:02 am

Hi guys. I'm trying to make creepy horror twitch. Any suggestions how to make it better?

(http://www.pixeljoint.com/files/icons/full/jacketsmall2.gif)

Title: Re: Psycho Twitch (Animated) [C+C]
Post by: Seiseki on October 15, 2012, 12:06:57 pm

When I read the title I expected someone with a twitchy eye..
I'd suggest adding a crazy eye twitch before the head turn/scream, since that's kinda freaky :)

Also, maybe make the eyes a bit creepier, like they're staring into your soul..

Title: Re: Psycho Twitch (Animated) [C+C]
Post by: rikfuzz on October 15, 2012, 12:25:58 pm

I think this effect was pioneered in Jacob's Ladder, which is a great film if you haven't seen it!  The director was originally inspired by Francis Bacon's paintings, which you might study too for inspiration on your picture.  ('Heads' I presume)

In the DVD commentary he mentions that because of the extreme motion blur and distortion etc, it's hard to make out if it's human or not, and gets a lot of it's horror from that sort of uncertainty. 

Title: Re: Psycho Twitch (Animated) [C+C]
Post by: HarveyDentMustDie on October 15, 2012, 06:08:12 pm

@rikfuzz
This is the first time I've heard about Jacob's Ladder, I watched the scene and it's very creepy. Thanks for the info.  ;D

@Seiseki
I've tried it, it looks goofy not scary...  :)

Title: Re: Psycho Twitch (Animated) [C+C]
Post by: Seiseki on October 15, 2012, 08:03:31 pm

I think your guy looks quite uninterested or bored, due to the low eyebrows.
And when he twitches he looks raging mad, rather than bat shit crazy :D

I was thinking something like this:(http://share.cherrytree.at/showfile-7841/twitch.gif)

Title: Re: Psycho Twitch (Animated) [C+C]
Post by: HarveyDentMustDie on October 15, 2012, 08:37:37 pm

Interesting, I like it. Very good job, thanks for your help.  ;)  :D