08-15-2011, 07:28 PM
your you are, although i'd suggest using one less shade for each shadow, keeping a tone inbetween the two ones existing between the existing ones. given the sprite's size, adding more colors isnt really going to make ir more smooth.
also, i think you would benefit greatly if you try to keep the saturation consistent on the whole palette. while the face and hair are rather desaturated light colors, the clothing is overly vibrant and saturated. i'm pretty sure you'll get a better looking sprite if you stay in the same range(or at least, until you know when to mix them properly).
as a side note, kudos for doing your homework and doing some research on what is banding. we got a glossary right here if you feel lost with any concept though, so dont worry.
also, i think you would benefit greatly if you try to keep the saturation consistent on the whole palette. while the face and hair are rather desaturated light colors, the clothing is overly vibrant and saturated. i'm pretty sure you'll get a better looking sprite if you stay in the same range(or at least, until you know when to mix them properly).
as a side note, kudos for doing your homework and doing some research on what is banding. we got a glossary right here if you feel lost with any concept though, so dont worry.