EDIT 2 - widescreen http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6236/ffvidescreen.jpgEDIT 3 - version with bigger and blurry "final fantasy" http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7057/ffivdarkskycotamver.jpg
Final Fantasy IV – it might not be the best installment of the series, but still it’s worth a look, especially now, when Square-Enix has made a remake of it for Nintendo DS. But for me, the most interesting thing about the release was how the guys from S-E were going to deal with character concept arts by Yoshitaki Amano and ‘translate’ them into 3D models (bearing in mind that Amano’s unique drawing style makes it difficult to transfer his visions into electronic media). And boy, did they manage surprisingly well; everything looks really good. I especially like the models of the main hero and his sinister alter ego; standing next to each other, they create quite an eye-catching composition ;] That’s how the idea for this wallpaper was born.
The wallpaper presented here is a blend of various motifs from the game. Sadly, it probably won’t be fully comprehensible to those who haven’t finished FFIV (and I’m not going to elaborate on the plot here, so as not to spoil anyone’s fun). But the way the elements are attributed to the characters has hardly anything to do with the game – it’s my very own invention ;]
Some technical info: clouds – made with brushes that I’ve found on deviantART auras, rain (YES, it was supposed to be rain) – I used standard Photoshop brushes and Smudge Tool time – roughly 40h the whole thing was made in Photoshop CS 3 (without tablet)
Main character(s) without rain, aura and all this stuff:http://www.mangalife.com/features/images/Final-Fantasy-IV-DS-21.jpgEDIT (I didn't use this scan in my work, my stock have way better quality. I posted this just to show vaguely what I've added to characters. Sorry for causing confusion)
(translated by Marcin Mon - thanks a bunch! Although I don't have any problems with understanding English, writing more than 5 neat sentences is quite a task for me ;p)



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4 years, 4 weeks ago
Great job on the wall. I really like the background and the contrast between Cecil in his paladin and dark knight forms.
4 years, 4 weeks ago
Indeed, they translated Yoshitaki Amano's style pretty well *wipes drool* I don't know much about this game though, haha. Anywho, I really like this wallpaper and the concept! The wall is clean and the effects on the IV are cool! However, I think the Final Fantasy words need to be bigger so that they can balance all that's going on in the middle. I also think that if the outline of the words were removed, it would blend more with the background. They look good with the outlines, but it confuses the the depth for me. It's like they're floating in front of the person and his other form even though they are just words, haha.
Speaking of the characters, I thought that the paladin version would be in front but I noticed that his hand and cape is actually behind the scary one, hahah. Maybe there needs to be a bigger size difference or a distance between the two so that the depth is clearer.
And lastly, I just think the moons should be silver to better match the cool-colored clouds XD Overall though, I really like what you've done! fav!
4 years, 4 weeks ago
This seems to be a very common theme with Final Fantasy characters to have them on a stark black background and it really works. I really like what you've done here, especially to direct attention to the characters themselves. The "I" in "IV" set aflame is quite sexy and my favorite although there's nothing wrong with the "V" (I just like fire).
Overall, a very beautiful, clean and crisp wallpaper. Great placement, great choice of effects! Too bad it isn't widescreen. :(
4 years, 4 weeks ago
I love Cecil, because he looks so much like my darling Rutherford < 333
Anyway, nice job extracting the scan and cleaning it...also, great choice in using the clouds, rain and sparkles - love all the effects~
Overall, good composition, though I would prefer them standing on something more solid xD *rallies for widescreen so that I can desktop the lovely Cecil*
Keep it up ;)
4 years, 4 weeks ago
It looks great. Wait. no. ASTOUNDING. Even when it was just on the front page, it caught my attention immediately. Now, looking at that scan you linked I just have to ask... How the hell did you recreate their feet?! (O_O) They were very well covered by the FFIV logo. The "Final Fantasy" part just seems too small though, but it's still a great work of art. +fav
4 years, 4 weeks ago
amazing work on it and cool design! you've done a great job from the original image
4 years, 4 weeks ago
this wallpaper is very impressive i really like the work you did on it!
add as favorite!
4 years, 4 weeks ago
Nice FF4 wall! Cecil looks awesome here. I love the elements you've added into this wallpaper. The composition of the wall is very well thought out and looks great. I'd rather have it without the two moons up there though. But the rest is very nice. Great work on the rain and flames. < 3 Widescreen please. 1280x800 to be exact. ^______^
4 years, 4 weeks ago
Really nice wall.
4 years, 3 weeks ago
Lordy....thats awesome!
Them clouds were with brushes?! D= I'm amazed! Hats off to you!
A very amazing job all in all. And i love that 'Final Fantasy' is on the side and the main emphasis is on "IV"
4 years, 3 weeks ago
Wow, I'm a little late on commenting on this one, but I LOVE it. Its amazing. I haven't played the ds version of the game, and I actually didn't know what cecil now looks like. He looks GREAT. And I love what you've done with it too. The elements around the two forms, and the number looks amazing, and the rain was a great addition. Honestly I'm in love with this wall. Its now on my background and I just cant stop looking at it. Wonderful job. Definitely gonna fave this :)
4 years, 3 weeks ago
Well it look nice....but i not really like this character......
4 years, 1 week ago
nice! first final fantasy i ever played back in the days of SNES! good stuff!
3 years, 9 months ago
Nice wall
3 years, 4 months ago
Great wallpaper, I like very much Cecil.
3 years, 3 months ago
Beautifully done! I like the contrast between his dark night and paladin forms :).
3 years, 1 month ago
Really beautiful wallpaper i think Cecil is pretty cool in his 2 forms and the 2 are in this wall. (9+_+)
2 years, 5 months ago
Today I changed all my wallapers, one of them is your job, excellent! :D
2 years, 4 months ago
badass Cecil bg
2 years, 3 months ago
Wow, that's amazing! Kind of makes me wish the actual Dark Knight version of Cecil had that fiery armor; to me it makes for an even better contrast to his Paladin form, which seems kind of "icy" anyway. The duality of the two moons up top is a cool touch as well.
A lot of the commenters think that the "Final Fantasy" words should be bigger, but I'm fine with it the way it is. The game (and its protagonist's transformation) is so iconic by this point that the gigantic IV in the background should tell just about everybody what game this is. It might look good if you put the words above the IV, though it would leave the right and left sides kind of empty...hmm.
Oh, who am I kidding, this is going on my desktop now.
2 years, 2 weeks ago
Cecil! My fave! :) Great job!
1 year, 11 months ago
nice pic favorite player in the ff lagase
1 year, 11 months ago
Whoa. Great job!!
1 year, 9 months ago
Just finished the game recently. Love what you did with the reflections and the flaming effect on the I, this is a fantastic role playing game for the snes that you shouldn't skip. With the remake the graphics look even nicer with the built in movies. Good work on this wallpaper and hopefully more to come for other Final Fantasy IV characters.
1 year, 9 months ago
Nice concept.. :D I love the cloudy background and the moon.. It's great.. :)
1 year, 8 months ago
wow impressive!! ty for the share, love the bg and characters TwT
1 year, 8 months ago
a great wallpaper thanks for sharing
1 year, 7 months ago
Excellent work. I love this game and the background is well done.
1 year, 5 months ago
thanx for upload :)
1 year, 4 months ago
Wow, really great work, I like this picture.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
add as fav
6 months, 4 weeks ago
WOW amazing wallpaper you've there .