Vector Portrait by Dany

Hi people!
For the next project, i am going to produce a vector portrait using Adobe Illustrator. In this post, i am going to tell you on my ideas of making a vector portrait and show some of my best photo to be turn into a vector portrait, soon enough.

For a starter, i personally picked a concept that I like the most in all vector portraits that exist in the world. If you're a gamer, then you cannot be missing this out; Grand Theft Auto V. What a phenomenal game indeed. But what is more interesting is how they make their cover arts for the game itself. The vector portraits were produced by Rockstar North, with the leader of the team, Aaron Garbut (Credits to him and his team for creating such profound illustrations, and game too.) So, these are what the vector portrait basically looks like.

GTA V Cover Art, produced by Rockstar North, with the leader of the team, Aaron Garbut

GTA V Cover Art, produced by Rockstar North, with the leader of the team, Aaron Garbut

GTA V Cover Art, produced by Rockstar North, with the leader of the team, Aaron Garbut 

 

If you look closely, the vector is using a gradient technique which explains the high frequency of realistic qualities in each and every vectors. To be honest, i am not yet capable of using gradient in making a vector portrait, so i will use only flat colors but with details, i may achieve at least near to the quality of GTA V Cover Arts.

Next, I selected a few of my best photos that will be turn into a vector portrait. Its all 10 in total, but i have short listed my best 5, and lastly my best 1.

Taken with Iphone 5S, at Mini Malaysia, Malacca

 This picture has its own attitude, but sadly, the picture is not that definitive and shows only a side of my face, which is not strong enough to carry the GTA V vector style.

Taken with Iphone 5S,  at Pulau Redang, Terengganu,

 This picture was so close to be picked by me ( and still am considering!) because it is so definitive, the lighting is perfect and what not. Although, the eyes are being blocked (and partially closed) making the picture lose one of its best or strongest factor (considering the fact that it is a portrait.) nehh.

Taken with Iphone 5S, at a public toilet

Taken with Iphone 5S, at Teluk Cempedak, Pahang

Both of the picture above are nice, although:

1. The first picture captured too much light, which make the photo lose it's contrast and shadow, making the face looks flat without shading and lines.

2. The latter one is almost there, lighting and attitude are on fleek. Although, the shades makes the picture lose its vital quality.

Taken with Iphone 5S, at Tok Sira, Pahang

So, i picked this one. Lights, attitude and features of the face are all there to be honest. It is a powerful and suitable picture to be manipulated into the GTA V Cover Art concept. I might change the background though. Thanks for your time!

Dany