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Where to begin?

  • Capt_Commendable
  • May 24th 2021
  • Capt_Commendable
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    • May 24th 2021
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    Hi, I am amazed at the work that people put in to making liveries/cockpit texture changes etc that I would like to have a go myself but I haven't a clue where to start. I know about GIMP but I'm sure that's not the end of it. A pointer in the right direction as to programs/tutorials etc would be great. Cheers! CaptC

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  • JohnG
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    • May 24th 2021
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    There are a truckload of MSFS tutorials of all types on YouTube, including, for instance, a whole set of 32 on how to develop scenery from the SDK. Then there is the Guides, Tips and Tricks section of this forum. And if all else fails, head for http://www.flightsimulator.com, where you'll find a lot of people in the same boat as yourself! ;)

    JohnG

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    Contributed to, and managed a site called ProjectAI for a time

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  • Capt_Commendable
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    • May 24th 2021
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    Many thanks JohnG! Onwards to the rabbit hole! Cheers, CaptC!

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  • darshonaut
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    • May 26th 2021
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    also a good resource and forum for these matters :

    https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/

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  • flying_coyotus
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    • Jun 20th 2021
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    you can start with that kind of tuto:


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  • JohnG
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    So does that tutorial use GIMP?

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  • flying_coyotus
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    • Jun 21st 2021
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    Yes, description of the video:


    Blender http://blender.org/

    GIMP http://gimp.org/
    Addon
    https://github.com/bestdani/msfs2blend
    Megapack discord (for template pack)
    http://discord.gg/megapack

    Script I used to make this video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G3me...

    Timestamps:
    Introduction 00:00
    Before we begin
    0:08
    Tools Needed
    1:09
    Downloading the tools
    1:30
    Downloading the Addon
    2:24
    Installing the Addon
    3:04
    Import the game model
    3:47
    Hiding other objects
    5:11
    Starting the texture paint
    5:52
    Adjusting the brush
    8:49
    Straight line strokes
    10:15
    Curve strokes
    10:40
    Stencil Painting
    11:31
    Exporting from Blender
    14:05
    Opening in GIMP
    14:36
    Corrections for 4K textures
    16:00
    Exporting from GIMP
    17:09
    Opening in the game
    19:17
    Getting rid of Decals
    21:16
    Outro
    23:24

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  • JohnG
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    • Jun 22nd 2021
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    Thank you.

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    From Oz, Flight Simmer since FS1 - seriously since FS95

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