A wallpaper by `sjade1
Submitted 3 years, 5 months ago

Darker than Black Undercover

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Undercover Darker than Black Wallpaper

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`sjade1

3 years, 5 months ago

 

C/P: It took three tries for me to actually get this series...and even then there were plenty of vague parts that lost me. Overall though, it was like I couldn't help feeling attracted to the tempo, the protagonist Hei, and the little bits and pieces that hinted at what the story was about.

In keeping with this impression, I decided to make a bits-and-pieces wallpaper by collecting scraps of newspaper "hints" of the storyline.

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I also fixed the knife area, so hopefully it looks more normal now. Thx for all the constructive crits/comments :D.

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`yago-san

3 years, 5 months ago

 

Amazing wallpaper! turned out pretty great! +

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`kuryuki

3 years, 5 months ago

 

0-0 scared me there, i almost thought this was a photo of a room with kitty in it on preview i find the cat and food not fittin in that well, well because everything else seems so realistic-ish and the cat and food are so anime-like lol, idk >.< just that they feel they don't belong love those newpaper things though >D i should go watch the second season sometime

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`halcyonTwilight

3 years, 5 months ago

 

I found the ending to the first season really intense, and it's probably the only thing I remember from the series other than the opening scene with Misaki driving that sweet Porche. Mmmm. Porche. But yea, I agree with ya that the plot was a bit too mysterious in parts though.

Mao's shadow looks a bit off. Maybe it's too vague, but whatever the real reason is the result is that Mao and the plate of food look rather pasted into the scene rather than being a part of it. The rest of the wall looks great though. Thanks for posting it here :)

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~Rin-chan

3 years, 5 months ago

 

What a great idea! I think it looks great! I agree about Mao feeling a bit out of place though. It's a great wall nonetheless =]

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~hakura710

3 years, 5 months ago

 

the cat is rare but good wall (o_o)

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°KakashiM

3 years, 5 months ago

 

Hinting part the story of the character thru pieces of old newspapers scattered on his room wall is kind of a neat idea (like a detective looking for clues). I really like that…

I think the room could use a different set of textures especially around the wall and trim though. Is that concrete or plaster on the wall? The room in general would have look better if it had a bit more of a “decay” look (in moderation of course; I’m not implying completely ruined). Then again, I like stuff that look all worn out and dirty (just like those newspapers on the wall)...

I like how the mask and knife blends (even the coat) with the scene, but I can’t say the same for the cat and plate. The shadow the cat is casting needs to be darker (especially closer to the feet) and less blurry, in my opinion… Kinda like the one being cast by the knife, but with less intensity.

Anyways, it is an overall nice concept. Keep the good work.

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CloudGer Wasting time.

3 years, 5 months ago

 

Argh this is a better version of a DTB wall I have in progress >_> lol... damn You really did a nice job there, I love all the details and textures you used. That wall with the newspapers look amazing. Also Mao is my favorite character^^ +fav

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`darkliam

3 years, 5 months ago

 

the newspaper idea is cool but the cat and food seem a bit like cut and paste,

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`afwells

3 years, 5 months ago

 

Very nice. I had similar feelings regarding the series. Nice touch with the newspaper text :)

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~eienzwei

3 years, 5 months ago

 

wow this is really great!!!

I love the cat and I love darker than black

nice work grats and thx!!

|(VcV)|

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`Horseradish Memento Mori

3 years, 5 months ago

 

I LOVE the idea being portrayed here. Great concept too! 8D

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`vitaamin

3 years, 5 months ago

 

i somehow feel the floor is all wrong for this wall, its saturated tone detracts from the work you put into the sword and the mask. i love the newsprint and the KITTYYYYYYY

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`Tina18

3 years, 5 months ago

 

Saw it on Dragonrain before, great job, I like the wall a lot, it was pretty interesting to read the things in the newspapers xD

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`FiiFO

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Loved it when i saw it DR - glad you uploaded it on here as well! i really like the design concept with all the newspaper cuttings - good work on it +

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~Miyosan

3 years, 4 months ago

 

LOL! i like how you made your signature part of the newspaper cutouts xD Mao's food looks kinda fake, but never mind..>W>"

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`Sakura-Dust

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Amazing idea, it's so creative and unique plus the execution is flawless. I really love it.

+fav

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°Mayuuki

3 years, 4 months ago

 

WAh, I loved it!

The scene are very real, and the journals on the wall and the black cat cath me! Love kuro nekos!!! *.*

Amazing, very good job!

+fav!

o/ ~

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~PuppyDotty

3 years, 4 months ago

 

I absolutely LOVE the idea and the way it was executed! great job! +fav

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°iamfreeska

3 years, 4 months ago

 

i like the idea of this wallpaper, really unique though i feel that the kitty's shadow on the floor could be darker still nice one

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~Jessinha

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Nice scene!! Very realistic + fav

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$Equus

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Neat idea. I do agree with the comment that the shadow of the cat could be darker. It doesn't seem to match the shadow of the motivated lighting from the dagger.

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~Sheila-Ng

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Wow this is so realistic.. Thanks for sharing!

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`FNatt chilleanu'

3 years, 4 months ago

 

caaaaaaaaat ^^

splendid idea, and even better executed.

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`Sashinka

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Your walls is very simple and clean! ^_^

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`Milfeulle30

3 years, 4 months ago

 

love this kind of wallpaper :D the cat is a bit weird though XD seems like he's the only drawn one and everything seems real already +fav

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`Yamaro

3 years, 4 months ago

 

First time saw at DR and it was my desktopwall for long time, I love it!

Darker than black FTW!

fav.

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~Pirate-Bomberman

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Excellent idea and strong composition, let down by inconsistencies between the different elements. Some things appear too sharp, others, too soft.

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°Tenken-the-2nd

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Astonishingly original and creative. Very well executed.

Great work here; congratulations!

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~M89

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Mao..too bad we didn't see his cat form this season. I like the wall, all the newspapers makes it look really nice. Keep it up ^_^ adds to favorites

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~MarisaTL

3 years, 4 months ago

 

Really cool wallpaper! Love this newspaper idea!

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~waner

3 years, 3 months ago

 

nice background!

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~Darthrose

3 years, 3 months ago

 

Now this is a very creative picture!

I especially like the one of Hei breaking the noodle eating record! Hilarious! >:D

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~Amrod

3 years, 3 months ago

 

I love the composition. You really gave that 'Darker than Black' feel when they put pictures of cats for the commercials. Real good job.

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~Jaskol

3 years, 2 months ago

 

Well, I think this is really quite excellent.

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~Minuusha

3 years, 2 months ago

 

Love the mood.

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~sangfroid

3 years, 2 months ago

 

Awwwww I really love black cats... but, is he lonely? :(

Anyway I love this one! :)

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~Nisquali

3 years, 2 months ago

 

+squee+ This is awesome <'3 But it makes me sad, I don't know p.p

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~Tenkohime

3 years, 1 month ago

 

Great scene. I like the newspaper clippings idea and Mau's so cute. Nice cast shadows from the mask and knife too.

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~Nalana

2 years, 11 months ago

 

The manipulation in this is wonderful. I can't even imagine the time it took to put together. I love the amount of detail in the wall, but how you've managed to balance it out with the contrast of the floor. On a shallow note, you have kitty!Mao, which makes me so happy to see again. You've done a brilliant job here. Thank you!

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`CrimsonCyanide Unlimited Disguise Works

2 years, 10 months ago

 

The story itself is what really got me interested in Darker Than Black. Well, that along with the fact that Bones was doing the animation, but it was mostly what I read up about the story itself. I won't disagree with you either, it's certainly quite a bit to fully take in during a single viewing of the series. However, I found that the second viewing was completely worth it and rewarding in it's own aspect.

What really makes this wallpaper for me is the fact that you keep with the tone of the series itself and offer viewer little snips of the series plot elements, yet at the same time you don't exact spoil anything. I'd go so far as to say that if I had never seen Darker Than Black before, after taking in every detail of the newspaper clippings I'd end up watching it simply out of great intrigue. I can only imagine how difficult it must of been to create such detailed re-creations of newspaper articles. While you can tell that some of the articles look more like posters than something that was removed from a newspaper, on the whole it looks absolutely amazing. Probably some of the best I've ever seen in terms of newspaper articles.

What I also really like is the absence of human characters. Including the mask and the sword/dagger-thingy was a fantastic touch and the shadowing? I love it! Putting Mao in makes this wallpaper all the more full of wins, mainly because he was my favorite character in the series next to Hei. I am also extremely curious as to what in the heck he is eating there, because that certainly looks..interesting.

From the fantastic creation of the floor and the walls of the room, to the newspaper articles and the fine details of the mask and sword as well as the great shadowing, it's a solid wallpaper through and through. I loved it solely for it's creativity, but all these other great elements set it completely beyond. Yet another amazingly smexy piece from you!

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~ShleeMcGee

2 years, 10 months ago

 

Good work, man! I really like the concept, and you did a great job!

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~Hanari

2 years, 10 months ago

 

Sounds like you had a tough time making this. No worries, it's totally fine. Actually it's so good that I'm questioning why this isn't a SSS wallpaper? The tempo of your wallpaper really puts me back at home. It's relaxing and just sets the "home sweet home" mood. If you want me to I'll fight for your SSS!

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~ilovesasunaru

2 years, 10 months ago

 

Wow, very nice, i like the cat in there very much ^.^ The newspaper articles are very interesting.

I really like this wallpaper, great job!

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~mameshi

2 years, 7 months ago

 

The background with the newspapers is really cool.

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°dolce-yasmin

2 years, 5 months ago

 

OMG ...i really love the idea in this wall ...very cool

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~YuriNee

2 years, 3 months ago

 

Wow this is so good, good job

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~mirage861

2 years, 2 months ago

 

Love the idea. Also appreciate the effort you put in making those individual newspaper clippings.

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~riimasu

2 years, 1 day ago

 

wow! good job! the wall is amazing! but the cat is a bit strange oô but I like it! ^.^ nice work

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~Kappa-Hoshi

1 year, 10 months ago

 

nice

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~AnnaUchiha

1 year, 1 month ago

 

oow is cute - kitty -

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