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zyzzyvette
23rd Jan 2010, 07:27 AM
I usually don't mess around with my Sims' faces in this much detail, but I just found out that POTC 4 is being filmed this summer and, well, I'm a big fan and when it comes out I'm probably going to want a POTC-themed neighborhood... which means I'm going to need some good likenesses of the actors. The big stars all seem to be covered already so I thought I would start with one of my favorite supporting actors. :deal:

I think it's off to a pretty good start, but I could use some help in getting the details right.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2hr25px.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/5b9yl3.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/2e1buia.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/34eba10.jpg

Problems I see, but am not sure how to fix

Undereye circles are not large enough. I'm using Papercat's under eyeshadow right now, which works okay for small undereye shadows but Crook's are pretty big. If I make it any darker, though, it really just looks like he's wearing eyeshadow.
The bridge of the nose doesn't curve quite right, but every time I try to fix I end up making it worse. :(
Eyebrows too close together. I can't move them closer together, because then the eyes seem too close.
Face seems too short (but I can't make it any longer!)


Can you help me with these problems, or can you see other areas that I could be working on? Your help is much appreciated. :bunny:

Audrey
23rd Jan 2010, 09:02 PM
Why can't you make the face longer? You need to use the jaw length slider to make the face longer.
There is nothing you can do about the eyebrows except make your own with the CTU.
Yes, his nose is definitely off. Start again with a new nose from the EA CAS selection.
Again, if you want custom eyebags, you will have to make them yourself.

That being said, pretty good start!

monca533
23rd Jan 2010, 10:29 PM
Maybe if you'll try use this skin http://www.digitalperversion.net/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=13191.0, to become easy make the nose. And don't make him a young adult, make him an adult, it's a quite difference between that "ages" when you are creating a sim. ;)

Jaylo
24th Jan 2010, 03:28 AM
Hey! It's the glass eye guy from Pirates of the Carribean!
I like that guy…
definately make him an adult and lower the jaw. make bridge thinner and nose wider, less nostril definition, get rid of his chronic smile syndrome (mouth corners rotate down), more nose definition