thelightbox_x

MOVED

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:24:43 GMT

I've never really mentioned this ....

BUT I HAVE MOVED!

to

liesofmidnight

{icons}

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:14:22 GMT

{x11} 'Burnout' CSI icons
{x1} CSI wallpaper
Comment. Credit. No editing, stealing, claiming them as your own.
Teasers:

Burnout icons:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8.

Wallpapers:

1024x768

Credit for the CSI Caps: Beyond-Imagination
Like what you see? Then join the community!

veronica mars & csi

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:19:19 GMT

[6] Veronica Mars - Misc. Icons
[5] CSI - Misc. Icons

Comment. Credit. No hotlinking. Textless are not bases. People who edit icons bite.
Teasers:

( sometimes i feel like im entering the 'post mortem' stage in a 'built to kill' mood )

Multi-Fandom Icon Post

Sun, 21 May 2006 20:46:00 GMT

[09] House - 'Episode #223' (random)
[06] Catherine Willows - CSI

Comment. Credit. No hotlinking. Textless are not bases.

Teasers:

( this is the end. the journey is at a hault. and damnit we're out of sodapop )

So long, farewell....

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:49:29 GMT

This journal is basically, archived.

Well, no. I am using it post in goodbyetuesday, where I was asked accepted to post with the talented artists weisy , triedtoholdonto and jadyn

All of my graphics post will be THERE for now on, and this journal will be, well DEAD.

If you want to view my graphics for now on, you need to join goodbyetuesday !!!

Tutorial Number 2 : CSI: NY

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:52:43 GMT

It has been a while since I have made a tutorial, and cofi_shot had asked that next time I made a tutorial that I should make it in Photoshop, so I am, but this time in Photoshop Elements 4.0. I'm sure you can translate it as it's a piece of cake and very easy.

We are from to in Photoshop

Step One:
Take this photo of Mac Taylor of CSI: NY and crop it to your liking.
I decided to crop it this way:

Noticed how I did not focus directly on Mac and left the blue square in. This will help
us achieve the color we want later on.

Step Two:
Duplicate your base two (2) time [the shortcut way to duplicate is to press CTRL + J] and set Layer 1 Copy to Linear Dodge, 100% oppacity and
Layer 1 to Screen, 10%. Depending on your icon, you will need to play around with the oppacities and the number
of duplicated layers you have. My layers menu looks like this right now:

And right now my icon looks like this:

Now Merge your image [the shortcut way is to press CTRL + SHIFT + E]

Step Three:
Add This Color Twice and set it to Color Burn, 100% oppacity

Add This Color and set it to Linear Burn, 100% oppacity

Add This Color again and set it to Color Burn, 100% Opacity

Your Layers Menu now looks like this:

Now Merge your image [the shortcut way is to press CTRL + SHIFT + E]

And your icon looks like this right now:

Step Four:
Duplicate the icon once [the shortcut way to duplicate is to press CTRL + J] and set to Overlay, 100% oppacity. Merge your layers [[the shortcut way is to press CTRL + SHIFT + E]
And you're done!

The end result is this:

Feel free to add text, brushes, shapes, etc! Comment on the tutorial and I'd love to see what you guys get!

I for one have been dying to get this style for ages and I have finally found how to get it!

~Shane

18x CSI - 'Spellbound' Icons, Batch #1

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 23:39:13 GMT

Rules: May be used on forums/communities. Credit / comment when using. Do not hotlink icons!

Credits and FAQ, here.

Textless Icons are not Bases!

Teasers:

t1. t2.

I got tired of iconing today, thus I am going to do 2 batches. I tried alot of different styles in this batch to try different things. Tell your friends about the icons and comments are love.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Your Choice Icons Batch

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:03:27 GMT

Fellow lightbox_x fans!

Between now and April 15, I will be holding a entry where everyone can ask for a certain 'something' in my upcoming 'Your Choice Icon Batch.'

If you are interested in participating, please click the cut.

Date of Running
March 31, 2006 - April 15, 2006

Rules
Reply to this post with the following information:

Your LJ Username: [the one that you are using to request]
Fandom of Icons: [CSI, 'V for Vendetta, or whatever tickles your fancy]
One Good Comment about thelightbox_x icons: [that would be me]

The first 15 people to reply will receive 5 icons of that fandom requested in the 'Your Choice Icon Batch' with your name in the dedication.

Have fun and sign up NOW!

15x Misc. House Icons [Batch #1]

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:56:59 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

Textless Icons are not Bases!

Teasers:

t1. t2.

Here we are folks, my first batch of HOUSE icons. Expect at least 20 more =} This entry is also dedicated to dj43 of dj_capslock. She does so much hard work and her capping is just so ubber superb! Thank you so much DJ!

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15.

House Caps courtesy of dj_capslock, cosmo_mouse, and stelladives

15x Misc. CSI Icons

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:55:11 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

Textless Icons are not Bases!

Teasers:

t1. t2.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.6.

7. 8. 9.

10.11. 12.

13. 14. 15.

24x 'Pirates of the Third Reich' (CSI) Icons

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:36:39 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

(All are textless and may NOT be used as bases)

t1. t2.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24.

NOTE: You'll notice they're all of Grissom and Lady Heather. Why? Because they made the episode pure joy!! They're also textless, because I hate adding text, also because I'm lazy. So, enjoy and comments are loveeee!!!!

Icon Tutorial Number One : Colors in Depth

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:55:33 GMT

I have people asking me for a tutorial. I ask people for tutorials. What is the deal with that? Anyways, I found a tutorial a while ago I once liked and I changed it around quite a bit. Editing steps, adding steps, etc. There is no better iconist in my opinion than _impress_me , but that is my opinion. *waves to Zsazsa* But I want to become a budding artist. I have PS and PSP on my computer, and this tutorial is for PSP but is easily translatable into other programs such as Photoshop. Anyways, here is today's tutorial:

The original image: transforming into:

The method I used for this is called indepth colors/vivid colors/curves, whatever. I'm not going to coy artists and their styles, cuz I'm not like that. So I'm gonna change some things around. Yay!

Step One: Crop image to 100 x 100 pixels and sharpen image. It should look like this:

The picture is of Doc Robbins from CSI and I found it at Erica's CSI Caps. Her site rocks. :p

Step Two: Here is where all the coloring begins. Since I'm using Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8, I believe, I'm going to go to Adjust > Automatic Contrast Audjustment. Then you should get a pop-up. Enter in the following information: Bias=Darker, Strength=Normal, Appearance=Bold. The pop-up should now look like this:

Click okay. :D You're icon now looks like this:

Step Three: Going back to Adjustments > Automatic Saturation Enhancement. A pop-up box appears and enter in this information: Bias=More colorful, Strength-Strong. Make sure you click the box that says Skintones present. Your window looks like this:

Click okay and your icon should look like this (or similar)

Here comes the last few steps. Go to Adjust > Brightness and Contrast > Curves. You'll get a window. At the top of that window is a drop-down box, click that and select Lighten. Click okay

and your icon will look like this:

Of course you can decorate your icon, but sometimes I don't like to. It ruins the icon. Here are some other samples I did with my tutorial:

Comments are always appreciated!!!!

x8 William Petersen (at Golden Globes) Icons

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:48:43 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

t1. t2.

Big Thanks to Erica for the photos!!!

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

Again, major thanks to ericasj for the photos. Without her, I would have had to dealt with the major ugly watermarked photos. :()

4x MONK (Batch #1) for 100 Icons Challenge

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 23:58:04 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

t1. t2.

artist note: I plan on doing 100 icons. a busy schedule prevents me from doing big batches so they'll be in small groups. Be Monkish!!

1. 2. 3. 4.

Important Post : Please Read

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 19:31:50 GMT

The TV season is now in full-swing and I now have more time on my hands. And with more l_j communities being created, I am finding my caps. So I am posting here what my plans are regarding art:

NCIS
CSI
CSI: Miami
CSI: NY
LOST
That 70's Show (Past Seasons)
24

That's pretty much it. I might have some specials now and then, but this is primarily my goal for the rest of the season,.

Also, don't forget to credit my art when using. Whether it's on a forum or on L_j. I like credit for my work.

Thanks!

Shane

8x Greg Sanders (Random CSI) Icons

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:44:29 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

t1. t2.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

numbers 4, 6 and 1 didn't turn out how I want them to. But this is this post. I promise a heap of GREAT looking icons in the next post.

7x CSI (PCA 2006 Awards) Friends Only Banners

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:15:35 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here

t1.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

New Affiliate

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:49:18 GMT

We have a new affiliate. Head on over to csifanvids to view and post CSI fan made videos. Lots of neat things to check out.

9x CSI: NY (Promotional Photos) Icons

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 02:41:19 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

t1. t2.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

I wasn't really pleased with these, but I still posted them. Enjoy!

Accepting Affiliates

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:02:05 GMT

I am now accepting affiliates. For more details, click the cut.

I am now accepting affiliates, but there are some rules.

1. I only accept art journals. Such as my journal. If you have one you qualify. (I sound like an insurance broker)

2. If I add you, you add me. That's the way it works. If you don't want to add me, fine. Then I don't want to add you.

Submit the following information in an email to the email address: csilvfan2000@aol.com with the subject: THELIGHTBOX_X AFFILIATE

Your Name

L_j username:

-Shane

8x CSI (Promotional Shoot) Icons

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 03:04:39 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here.

t1. t2.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8.

2x CSI, 2x CSI: NY Colorbars

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 04:00:07 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here

t1.

t2.

7x CSI and 1x 24 LiveJournal Friends Only Banners (Batch 2)

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 04:54:41 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here

t1.

CSI

And with those, I wisheveryone a safe new year!

x1 YoBling! Wallpaper

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 23:22:28 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here

5x CSI and 1x 24 LiveJournal Friends Only Banners

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 01:33:52 GMT

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Credits and FAQ, here

t1.

<b>CSI Banners</b>

<b>24 Banners</b>