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I've had a few people suggest that I should try putting some of these maps into some sort of global plot. It's actually very easy to do, and it takes less than 2 minutes to pop a map in if you already have Google Earth. Here's a step-by-step guide for adding my Atlantis map:
1. Zoom all the way in on the map of your choice. Right click it, and select "Copy". Open up Paint. Hit "Paste". Save this file to your desktop.
1. a. If you use the final map with the icons and stuff, and not the bare one, then I recommend that you crop the frame off. You can do this by opening the image in paint, using the "select" tool, and dragging diagonally across so that you select everything but the frame. Cut this, open a new paint file, and paste. Then save.
2. Open Google Earth. Make sure that the "Borders and Labels" layer box is checked.
3. Zoom in on the North Atlantic. You want Bermuda and the Azores to just be visible. Double click the "N" on the navigation tool in the upper-right hand corner to make sure that north is up.
4. From the top menu, select Add > Image Overlay. Hit "Browse" and select the map file on your desktop.
5. After a few moments, the map will appear on the view. Do NOT close the New Image Overlay interface yet. Grab the top bar of the interface and move it off to the side.
6. The map should be in roughly the right place and at roughly the right size, but it won't be exact. Now you need to grab and drag the yellow corners of the map to make it match real-life places. Fortunately, the map has three handy reference points: Bermuda, the Azores, and Nova Scotia. Move the corners around until the real-life points match up well with the map points. This won't be exact, but it should be fairly close.
7. Once you're satisfied, close the "New Image Overlay".
Here's an example of the result.
Enjoy!
1. Zoom all the way in on the map of your choice. Right click it, and select "Copy". Open up Paint. Hit "Paste". Save this file to your desktop.
1. a. If you use the final map with the icons and stuff, and not the bare one, then I recommend that you crop the frame off. You can do this by opening the image in paint, using the "select" tool, and dragging diagonally across so that you select everything but the frame. Cut this, open a new paint file, and paste. Then save.
2. Open Google Earth. Make sure that the "Borders and Labels" layer box is checked.
3. Zoom in on the North Atlantic. You want Bermuda and the Azores to just be visible. Double click the "N" on the navigation tool in the upper-right hand corner to make sure that north is up.
4. From the top menu, select Add > Image Overlay. Hit "Browse" and select the map file on your desktop.
5. After a few moments, the map will appear on the view. Do NOT close the New Image Overlay interface yet. Grab the top bar of the interface and move it off to the side.
6. The map should be in roughly the right place and at roughly the right size, but it won't be exact. Now you need to grab and drag the yellow corners of the map to make it match real-life places. Fortunately, the map has three handy reference points: Bermuda, the Azores, and Nova Scotia. Move the corners around until the real-life points match up well with the map points. This won't be exact, but it should be fairly close.
7. Once you're satisfied, close the "New Image Overlay".
Here's an example of the result.
Enjoy!
The Astro-Map Tutorial
In response to a couple of requests, I've put together a video tutorial that can walk you through how to make a terrain map out of an astronomical object like a nebula, the Milky Way, or another galaxy. I suggest you watch it with closed captions on.
I hope you like it!
DeviantArtist Questionnaire
How long have you been on DeviantArt? A couple of years
What does your username mean?It's a reference to a character I played in Everquest a long time ago. It's a musical term meaning fierce.
Describe yourself in three words. Committed, creative engineer.
Are you left or right handed? Right
What was your first deviation? A map (of course)
What is your favourite type of art to create? Maps! I especially enjoy making maps of fantasy and science fiction settings.
If you could instantly master a different art style, what would it be? Playing guitar. The instruments I play tend to be more obtrusive, not the kind you can just strum in the bac
Commission Rate: My Most Frequently-Asked Question
"What's your rate for commissions?" It's a simple question with a complicated answer. For a product like the best maps I've done to date, I'd likely charge hundreds of dollars. For a simple, smaller map, I might charge as little as $50. If you want a specific quote, you'll have to answer these questions:
1. How big do you want the map to be? I do most of my work in GIMP, a bitmap editor, so the first thing I need to know is the dimensions of the final product (number of pixels by number of pixels). Bigger maps tend to take more work and more time. The biggest ones I've made to date are maps like my Upper Peninsula map. I could go bigger, if
My deviantArt Story
I started making art in earnest about a year and a half ago. I had finished a novel manuscript, and I wanted to try my hand at creating some maps. Here are my first attempts, made with Photoshop Elements:
These were actually the second or third drafts. I put an embarrassing amount of time into detailing them. I hadn't read any guides to speak of, I just figured I'd give a go. Some friendly deviants suggested I look around at some of the other maps and try experimenting with different styles.
As I looked around DeviantArt, I realized that I needed to up my game. I learned to play with filters and read through a tutorial or two. I started m
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That is really cool!