first pitiful attempt at a sig

Xyzzzy · Post by **Xyzzzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:38 pm

I know it needs a lot of work, but Im not really sure how to go about it lol
Ill probably put a couple more up here as the day goes by

CrimsonNuker · Post by **CrimsonNuker** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:12 pm

dont manually resize render. Thats called raping it

Xyzzzy · Post by **Xyzzzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:32 pm

I know I saw that he got kinda messed up but I did it at 5 in the morning with cin's help cant ask for much more :wink:

Im gonna try some new stuff today, I already tryed some lighting and I must say even for the simple stuff Im confused lol

hitokiri · Post by **hitokiri** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:50 pm

yea one is dont change render size. Hold shift i think it is when resizing to not warp it. And when you brush, dont feel like you have to cover the whole background. Try to make it look good, not just fill it up.

Really it just takes practice. keep trying, showing them and taking in the criticisms and feedback, apply it to the next one.

Also, i wouldnt recommend fractal brushes. Try Sparkle brushes, abstract and maybe grunge for now. Fractals can be a pain in the ass to get looking real good.

Keep up the good work

Xyzzzy · Post by **Xyzzzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:52 pm

well thanks for looking at it, and I gotta admit you guys can pull a whole lot from a very bad image lmao
I understand about not using fractal brushes now, but what are the other type you mentioned?

Ell · Post by **Ell** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:39 pm

Try and blend the render with the background, so it doesn't look like it's too images on top of each other but one whole image.

Xyzzzy · Post by **Xyzzzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:09 pm

I made a new one comments will be loved =]
I know its no where near as classy as most seeing that my text is kinda in your face and is still veryyy basic

I do have a quick question, what is the best file type to save it as, if you use photobucket to upload?

Rizla · Post by **Rizla** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:14 pm

get....text.....away.....from.....edges.....>.<

*graspssssssss for life essence to rejuvenate soul*

Snudge · Post by **Snudge** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:17 pm

I always do .jpeg, on quality 12. And I use photobucket as well

Xyzzzy · Post by **Xyzzzy** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:20 pm

Rizla wrote:get....text.....away.....from.....edges.....>.<

*graspssssssss for life essence to rejuvenate soul*

lmao sorry I did read that text placing thing it jsut kinda blew over my head XD
where do you suggest I put it?

ChakjiGoGao · Post by **ChakjiGoGao** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:24 pm

It would be a good idea to look at a bunch of photoshop tutorials. The more you know about photoshop in general the more you can incorporate into your signature making.

rek · Post by **rek** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:57 am

I dont really like grunge sigs, theyre all the same and all the ps newbies do them. But..

Try to blend the render and adding some lighting.

Xyzzzy · Post by **Xyzzzy** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:03 pm

well I am a noobie XD Im working on it though
Same with the lighting and blending
its a big learning curve =/

CrimsonNuker · Post by **CrimsonNuker** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:09 pm

reK wrote:I dont really like grunge sigs, theyre all the same and all the ps newbies do them. But..

Try to blend the render and adding some lighting.

he used abstract brushes lol