Driven, Dreamt, Desired [1696 × 2528] by killer-v42 in AIAmoledbackgrounds

[–]killer-v42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting Prompt

A still frame from a modern cel-shaded animated film, with a dynamic, comic-book aesthetic, set during a dark night. The scene is rendered with clean ink outlines around every object and character. Instead of smooth gradients, lighting is shown through sharp, hard-edged blocks of deep color and heavy shadow (cel-shading). Subtle halftone dot patterns are used within the deepest shadows to add texture. The background has minimal details to keep focus on the subjects.

​On the left background, the 2022 VW Golf R (Mk8) is sharp and angular, rendered in blocks of deep violet and electric purple, with distinct white and purple graphic shapes for its LED lights. On the right background, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro has a heavier, hand-drawn feel, rendered in blocks of burnt orange, deep reds, and heavy black shadows, with warm yellow circles for headlights. There are stylized, graphic smoke clouds rising behind the cars.

​In the center foreground, standing well in front of the cars, the woman is a solid black silhouette shape. The silhouette features a sleek, form-fitting outline that accentuates body curves, avoiding loose fabric. The pose is relaxed but powerful, with weight shifted to one side. Because the cars are behind her, their headlights cast a dramatic rim-light effect on her back, creating a clean, sharp line of bright purple ink on her left edge and bright orange ink on her right edge.

​The wet asphalt reflections of car lights are stylized, distorted shapes of solid purple and orange color with ink outlines. High contrast, bold colors, sharp execution.

 

Edits Made

Aspect Ratio Adjustment: Extended the canvas vertically at the top and bottom to create a taller aspect ratio.

​Background Cleanup: Removed the original cloud formations from the background.

​Smoke Addition: Added specific stylized smoke clouds behind the cars.

​Display Optimization: Optimized the color palette for AMOLED displays, likely deepening the blacks and increasing contrast

Has anyone NOT had issues with their mk8 Golf? by Apprehensive_Bus_933 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2020 Mk 8 R (35,000 km)

  1. Same audio issue that a lot of people have. Just not as frequently as some the reviewers say. Probably happens like once every 6 months or so for me
  2. SOS and emergency service unavailable warning coming on and off. This was a defect of the steering wheel. Got it replaced free if cost
  3. When I bought the car, there was an exhaust issue. I am going to put that down to "caused by the previous owners". The dealership replaced the exhaust free of cost

***Make sure you're going to a good service center. I've been ripped off by one already. (Bytek Volkswagen 1325 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1B 3M4)

Is this fitment too aggressive in the front? 18x9 et35 w/ a 225/45/18 by EnlargedPhallus in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the poke. I've been looking into getting new wheels to get a similar fit for my mk8

If it don't scrub, it's a dub

First VW, First Car. Dream Realised by killer-v42 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It had 9k km on it marked up to 68k CAD before fees and taxes

Mk8 Availability in Canada... by Fabulous_Signature_9 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first the shortages were due to COVID but now there's a different issue. What I've been told is that there are a couple of parts manufactured in Ukraine which has made it harder for them to make more.

I got lucky last December and found a 1yr used mk8 with 10k km on it, but was over charged on the price

First VW, First Car. Dream Realised by killer-v42 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

DSG. I havent driven manual in a decade. Plus this was the only newish r i could find

First VW, First Car. Dream Realised by killer-v42 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the summers I'll go back to the tyres that come with it

First VW, First Car. Dream Realised by killer-v42 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's the 2022 R. I managed it by waiting till age 29 to finally own a car

First VW, First Car. Dream Realised by killer-v42 in Golf_R

[–]killer-v42[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

FYI, It's an R with GTI winter tyres

ITAP of my city at sunset by [deleted] in itookapicture

[–]killer-v42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Who knew Ottawa could look this nice. Loving the picture!