#anyway thank u cait for the tag it was so much fun going back to see wtf i did here kjshfd

[parisakamali]

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i was tagged by @thequeenosnes​ to talk about this tgib edit! thank you for the tag, cait, it was a lot of fun!! 💛

1. planning:

this is my usual "planning stage" cause i don't really plan my edits because usually i just scrap everything in the middle of the editing process... but the first thing i do is make a pinterest board for the book i'm about to edit (if i don't have one already). i also go through other people's boards to gather pictures (sometimes quotes) and to get inspired. here's my pinterest, and here's my board for tgib. i always try to find the most high quality pictures and i do that by reverse google searching all the pictures i want to use in order to find the best qualityTM. the next thing i do (and did for this one) is go back to my book highlights to choose some (preferably) short quotes to use. i tried to find pictures and quotes that fit together and i got lucky this time, but sometimes i do end up making random panels that don't necessarily make sense. i usually save way more pictures than i actually need; in this case i saved 24 and ended up using 6.

2. creating:

2.1. order

once i had (allegedly) everything i needed, i went into photoshop. the first thing i did was make 6 new canvases, all 600x750. i like the sizing for when i make 6 panel edits cause they're big enough so i can see what i'm doing, but not too big in case i have smaller pictures, so i don't lose the little bit of quality i have. i also like it because with this sizing i can see all of them on my phone once posted lol i try to put the pictures in an order that makes sense, but that usually changes after i add the text. what i try to avoid is having two panels with people in them next to each other or two very busy pictures next to each other.

i always make a really big canvas (3500x4000) where i arrange my pictures similar to how i intend for them to be posted on tumblr. it helps me A Lot to see the final vision. i always add the pictures only with the coloring, then as i edit, i add over those the versions with the texture (if i use textures for the edit), and finally the ones with text which are normally the final product. this helps a lot in cases where i don't finish the edit in one go and i have to continue the next day or whenever - this way i always see my progress and the order i picked. i don't remember if it happened for this edit, but i usually end up having to choose other pictures after this step cause i'm not happy with how the ones i chose look together.

2.2. coloring + textures

i was planning on making this edit pretty basic and similar to the other edits i have from a coloring point of view. the only different thing i did was add the oil effect cause i just used it for my fea edit. this is how it looked the first time:

i think i even used the same coloring from my fea edit since i made both of these in the same day. i don't really know what made me change my mind, probably the fact that it would've been too similar to my last edit and i don't like making two things that look too alike. so i started going into my textures folder (which is. so so messy) choosing random textures and dragging them into the canvas. when i got to this texture pack i noticed that, because of the coloring layers i had, the pink turned into red and i thought that would be a nice nod to the cover of the book.

i pretty much used the same picture from the pack, but i rotated it and stretched it a bunch of times for it to look different on each panel; and i set it to Pin Light, so parts of the actual picture are still visible. the first panel was actually the first one i made and based on how the eyes fit in the places where the texture had "gaps", i made the other panels in a similar matter. i merged the original picture with the texture layer and added the oil effect so it looks more smooth. i ended up with this:

initially i wanted the pictures to be b&w so the red would pop off more, but i think i forgot and just rolled with what i already had lmao another reason why i added the oil effect if because the picture in the 3rd panel isn't the best quality and even if it's mostly covered by the texture, it still looked ugly, so i wanted to fix it as much as i could. i also added a grain texture and a smokey one because i found it helps with lighting and shades, and it gives the edit more ?? depth kinda

2.3. text placement

my most dreaded step... i hate text placement with my entire being. i had the hardest time with the last panel cause i really wanted to use the quote i used but i couldn't find a way for it to fit the way i liked. i try to limit myself to no more than 5 fonts per edit because that's what i was thought in uni 😭 allegedly if you have more than 3 different fonts in a poster, it looks tacky (i agree tho) so i try to not use to many. for this edit i used: Couture, Finches, Taken by Vultures, and Karla. i really like the 4th and 5th panels because i used finches in both lowercase and uppercase and i think it looks pretty cool.

i ended up changing a bunch of the original quotes i chose in order for them to look nicely... i try to not use the same font combination in two panels that are next to each other or under each other unless i only use 2 fonts in the edit (which wasn't the case here). because the lighter parts of my texture wasn't white, but a gray-ish colour, i set the text to #dfdfdf so it doesn't stand out too much, but it's still visible and readable.

3. posting:

i think i made 3 or 4 edits during the weekend i made this one so it sat in my drafts for a while. i always ask my friends for opinions cause i'm always insecure... i wasn't super happy with the 3rd panel so i asked! coco suggested i switch the 2nd and 3rd panels and that would've looked really cool but i realised that i would mean the middle panels would both have the text placement in the center, and also two super red panels would be next to each other and i didn't like that. i like how the whiteish parts from the 3rd panel kinda connect the 1st one with the 5th one idk mansi also suggested i add more texture on the panel i didn't like, but i was on my phone when i asked them and forgot by the time i opened my laptop 😭 but the more time passed the happier i am with the edit, so it's okay!!

tagging:

@princekiem for this tshoeh edit

@nicovaralica for this kaz brekker edit

@juliettecai for this tamar & tolya edit

@jesperfayhey for this tshoeh edit

@marksfarrows for this iwwv edit

[returnn-of-the-mac]

I love the way you write the companions! Especially X6! Companions react to Sole giving them nicknames based on pre-war movies?

Thank you! X6 is one of my favorite characters to write (along with Ada and Danse)! Sorry this took so long, there were a few characters I struggled with (looking @u gage & preston). Also, again, I usually write a silent Sole, but I couldn’t for this one, obviously. Please enjoy!😄

Fo4 Companions React: Sole Giving Them Pre-War Movie Nicknames

Strong:

Strong and Sole where walking around Sanctuary when the super mutant heard rustling in the bushes.

“COME OUT, PUNY RADROACH! STRONG SMASH YOU INTO THE GROUND!���

Sole smirked, “Easy there, Hulk. It’s just Dogmeat.”

Strong scratched his head, “Who Hulk? He a Radroach?”

Danse:

Sole was in Danse’s quarters as the Paladin was trying on some new patriotic power armor he had designed. He stepped out in his red, white, and blue mechanical suit and twisted around a bit to show Sole.

“What do you think,” He asked, “Is it too much?”

Sole giggled, “You kinda look like Optimus Prime.”

“You mean Liberty Prime?”

“Nope. I mean Optimus Prime. He’s a Cybertronian from a pre-war movie called Transformers.” Sole explained.

“Cybertron? Is that like a synth,” Danse scoffed, “Cuz I’d be damned if I looked like a synth.”

“Well, no. Cybertron is the planet they’re from. It’s complicated, but it’s basically a fictional species of robots that can transform from ordinary objects. Like cars.”

A confused Danse gave his companion an acknowledging nod, “Ah, okay. That actually sounds pretty interesting. Maybe the Brotherhood could start crafting armor based off of these ...uh...’Cybertronians.’ You’re going to have to show me sometime, soldier.”

Nick:

“Hmm...” Nick pondered, looking over his latest case, “This Marowski fellow seems to be up to no good, yet again. His chem lab is more secure this time too...I’m thinking we’re going to have to tinker around with some scrap and invent a device to break into there undetected.”

“And what do you suggest we create, Inspector Gadget?”

Nick rolled his eyes. “Ha ha. Very funny. I happen to who that is, you know.”

MacCready:

MacCready and Sole where camping out at Outpost Zimonja for the night, lying under the stars, next to a campfire.

“You know what stinks,” Macready began, “Being an adult. So much is expected of you, and all the other adults are all just a buncha bullies.”

Sole gazed at their companion and he continued, “I swear, the kids at Little Lamplight were more mature than at least half the mungos in the Commonwealth. I wish I’d never had grown up...I wish I could’ve stayed a kid forever.”

“Okay, Peter Pan,” Sole laughed, “Growing up is a part of life. Everyone goes through it. Society wouldn’t thrive if people didn’t get older.”

MacCready was still caught up on the first part of Sole’s statement. “Peter...who? Who’s that?”

“Peter Pan. He was a mythical boy who never grew up, and he lead a group called The Lost Boys in Neverland. They’d go on adventures and stuff. It was a story that got adapted into a popular pre-war movie,” Sole explained.

MacCready was captivated by the description. “That seems...awesome, actually! Can you tell me more about it?”

Ada:

Sole and Ada were trekking through the wilderness just beyond the glowing sea when a RadStrorm hit. Adamant about making it to their destination, Sole continued to their journey, despite the wind, rain, and rads.

“[Sir/Ma’am],” Ada beckoned, “Being that I am non-organic, these rads don’t have an effect on me. You, however, might get sick if we continue.”

Sole ignored Ada and continued to press forward. Ada tried again.

“[Sir/Ma’am]? It is highly likely that you will not be able to successfully complete your mission if you were to fall ill.”

Sole, once again, ignored their companion and continued forward. Ada, ardent about keeping her companion healthy, tried a third time.

“[Sir/Ma’am]? I believe I saw an abandoned barn a few miles back. We could camp there for the night.”

Sole stopped and gave Ada a stern look. “C-3PO. Please. Be quiet for just a minute. I can’t even hear myself think.”

Ada beeped a few times. “I am unfamiliar who this model C-3-P-O is. My model number A-D-4.”

Piper:

“Okay, look. I think we’re really gonna get him this time, Blue,” Piper began, peeking through her binoculars at an unsuspecting Mayor McDonough, “Oh! Oh! Look! He put the toilet paper on the holder flap-side-up. Mm-hmm. Definitely a synth.”

Sole raised an eyebrow, “And what’s your master plan here? We gonna break in there and catch him in the act of changing his toilet paper, Lucy Stevens? Kinda not a good look.”

Piper cocked her head to the side, “Lucy...Stevens? Who’s that?”

Sole giggled, “She’s a reporter from one of my favorite pre-war movies.”

Piper smirked, “And what movie would that be?”

“Detective Pikachu.”

Gage:

Sole and Gage were building a raider base when suddenly Gage stopped hammering.

“Hey, got any more nails over there? Can’t see for shit with this eyepatch.”

Sole rolled their eyes and handed the raider the container of nails, “Why don’t you just take it off then? I know you have a fully-functional eyeball under there.”

“Yeah but it’s part of the image.”

“Alright, One-eyed Willie.”

“The fuck is that?” Gage asked, “You pickin on me, boss?”

Hancock:

Hancock and Sole were hanging out in Hancock’s quarters listening to the radio, taking hits of jet, and drinking whiskey.

“This is niice,” Hancock mused, taking a long hit of jet, “Sometimes ya need a break from running the city, yanno?”

Sole nodded.

Suddenly, the song changed and Hancock grunted. “I hate this one. It kills the vibe in here.”

As he got up to change the station, drink in hand, a random Goodneighbor resident barreled into the room, nearly knocking the mayor over.

“Woah, friend, I’ve got a beverage here.” It was then the ghoul noticed he had spilled his drink all over himself and the rug. “Ah, come on, brother. That was a new rug.”

“Easy there, Lebowski,” Sole consoled, standing up and putting a hand on their companion’s shoulder, “Whiskey shouldn’t be too difficult to clean off a rug.”

“Sorry Hancock,” the resident apologized, “But your friend here is right. I mean it is practically water.”

Cait:

Cait and Sole were crouched behind a stack of boxes, fully prepared to ambush a group of raiders who were holding an innocent settler hostage.

“Can’t wait to use this new machete ye gave me,” Cait gushed, excitedly studying the weapon, “Never have had the chance to use one of these before.”

Sole smiled.

“Ready darlin?”

“Ready.”

The pair sprung out from their hiding spot and began their onslaught. Sole took cover behind an old desk, shooting at the raiders with ease and Cait decapitated them with her machete.

“I’m just gettin warmed up, ye clowns!”

The redhead suddenly ran up a side wall and did a flip, slicing two raiders heads off at the same time. Sole lowered their weapon and watched in awe as their partner singlehandedly decimated the raiders with her melee weapon. When the last raider was taken out, Cait took a little bow.

“Damn, Uma Thurman! Leave some for me next time,” Sole joked.

“Couldn’t help it. This machete is way too much fun.”

Deacon:

Deacon and Sole were hiding in an air vent, preparing to take out some synths as asked by Drummer Boy, when Deacon started fumbling around.

“What are you doing?” Sole whispered harshly, annoyed by their partner’s commotion.

“I’m due for an image change,” Deacon answered matter-of-factly, taking his shirt off, “I’ve been in my Elvis Presley Wannabe disguise for two hours now.”

Sole clenched their teeth in frustration.

“What do you think I should go for? The intelligent Bald Doc or intimidating Street Punk?”

“How about the bumbling Austin Powers?”

Deacon chuckled, “Yeah bAbY! I’m flattered you would even suggest that. Such a cool character.”

Sole rolled their eyes as Deacon began to dress as the iconic British spy.

Curie:

Curie and Sole were walking along the coast of Salem when the synth suddenly stopped. Sole turned around, concerned.

“You okay, Curie?”

The synth looked at Sole and smiled. “Oui. I was just thinking...thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to exist in human form.”

“No problem! I’m just glad you’re happy.”

Curie nodded, “It’s not like I wasn’t happy being in my old body it’s just...I can do so much more now in this new body. Do field work, collaborate, share my findings and be taken seriously. That and...this body is very flattering. Much more attractive than metal and bolts.”

Sole laughed, “Hey, I thought your EVE form was adorable.”

“Eve? Who is that?”

“She was a character— a robot— from a pre-war movie called WALL-E.”

“I see...well, that is very interesting, [Madame/Monsieur]!”

Longfellow:

“Damn snow. I hate the North. Move me to the tropics,” Longfellow complained as he and Sole walked through a light snow flurry.

“It’s not even that bad,” Sole reassured, “Besides, what would Christmas be without snow?”

“I don’t care about Christmas. Got no family to celebrate it with anyway.”

“Oh come on, Scrooge,” Sole teased, “We can celebrate Christmas together if you want.”

“Yeah, you’re right. I am old Ebenezer. Bah humbug,” Longfellow grumpily muttered, taking a shot of whiskey.

X6-88:

X6 and Sole were on a mission tag a synth with a tracking beacon when Sole suddenly stopped.

“Is something wrong, [sir/ma’am]?” the synth asked, concerned.

“No it’s just...what would you look like without your glasses? I’ve never seen you take them off. Do you even have eyes under there?”

X6 nodded, “Of course I have eyes. The glasses make me look slick. More professional, if you will.”

“You look like Morpheus from The Matrix.”

“And he was an influential individual, was he not?”

Sole remained silent.

“Case in point, [sir/ma’am].”

Preston:

Sole had just returned to Sanctuary after a lengthy fight with some gunners with Preston beckoned to them.

“Another settlement needs our help,” he began, “The settlers at Nordhagen beach are complaining about a wobbly chair and—“

Sole raised their hand in the air, “Do it yourself, Fix-it-Felix,” they mumbled before retreating to their room for a nap.

Codsworth:

Sole and Codsworth were in their old house, assembling furniture and reminiscing about the past.

“This was such a happy home before the bombs dropped. I wish we could go back to it, [sir/mum].”

Sole nodded in agreement as they discovered old photographs in cracked frames. Codsworth hovered over to examine Sole’s finding.

“Ah! That photograph! That was the first day you adopted me,” the robot gushed, “I’m so glad you chose the name Codsworth and not any of the absurd names the [hubby/wife] was suggesting.”

Sole laughed, “But Codsworth was their idea! I was going to name you BB-8.”

“Seriously? Why? Just because I’m round and I’m a robot?”

“Exactly!”

Codsworth huffed in annoyance and floated away from an amused Sole.