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My first sigs.

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:02 pm
by Hostage
Yup, just thought I would try making a few and decided to share with you folks ^^. First off I would like to thank HOLLAstir you helped me out by directing me towards a few render sites. I know it's a bit noob of me but I was driving myself crazy looking for renders and c4ds.

Well this is my first sig before I knew how to get new fonts or how to use anything for that matter.
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...and my second sig. After reading a few tutorials, most of which were from SRF so thanks to you guys, and playing around with the tools on Ps.

I know my smudging needs some work but I thought I would at least try ^^.
EDIT: Just tried messing around with it in hopes of making it better in any aspect.Came out with this.
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v2
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B/W
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* also sorry BorkenSaint I kinda jacked your idea with the whole small font thing hope you don't mind*

So guys any criticism would be greatly appreciated. Anything to help my improve and also if you wish you can rate.^^

Thanks in advance
Hostage.

Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:05 pm
by cin
1st sig, only thing bothering me is the txt.

2nd sig, looks great. i just dont like how pixelly the bg looks (specially on the left.)

as they are, i'd rate both 7.5/10

edit: will write better criticism if needed tomorrow, sleep soon ;]

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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:14 pm
by Hostage
cin wrote:
2nd sig, looks great. i just dont like how pixelly the bg looks (specially on the left.)


Lol, yeah I was expecting that. I think you are referring to my so called "smudging" xD. Here's the same sig without the smudging.
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Re: My first sigs.

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:46 am
by HOLLAstir
No problem, you have my MSN now so feel free to MSG me if you need any help with something. As for your sigs, I think they are pretty well done considering it being your 1st and 2nd time. You're definately starting off on a better foot with photoshop then I did. Keep practicing, seems like you'll pick this stuff up fairly quickly.

Re: My first sigs.

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:03 am
by Faiien
the second one has a little too much blurring for the bg imo and i dont really like the bars but it looks great other than that, keep practicing

Re: My first sigs.

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:27 am
by MasterKojito
The technique that you used was easy to understand and obviously you did a good job with it. But the colours and the sig overall I don't like. The colours don't go together and they hurt my eyes. Other than that It is a good piece and I will rate it 7/10. ( Mostly for technique).

Re: My first sigs.

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:33 am
by BrokenSaint
Hehe, nice sigs for a starter. Just pick colors that work well together. I myself love to use loud colors.

Re: My first sigs.

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:49 am
by Hostage
Thanks for the tip guys I'll be sure to keep them in mind next time I'm making a sig. Yeah, Broken I like bright vibrant colours in sigs my self as well.^^Btw I've been loving your current sig lately.