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The really awesome detailed realistic auras some people make?
I hear GIMP or photoshop but i want to start making sigs and learn some more for creativity. For whichever you use, is it easy for someone like me? I learn fast and experiment first.

I checked the similar threads thing and I found stuff on what are recommended programs for making anything in general.

I have the perfect sig for myself but it involves some auras. I won't request one since i'm VERY picky about my stuff.		2009-11-02 01:33:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

I found an example but it's not from this site.

Thanks to chezhead for the link.
http://www.desktop3dwallpaper.com/bulkupload/march1408/Patterns/Aura.jpg		2009-11-02 01:35:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

I've used both but I must say. Photoshop is way better. You get so many more tools, much more user-friendly. Except it's $100 for Ps elements and $300 for Ps CS4, however Gimp is free. So if it's just a hobby go with gimp, it will serve you fine. Now if you think you really like this stuff then go with Photoshop. (At least Photoshop Elements)2009-11-02 01:47:00

Author:
Unknown User

I've used both but I must say. Photoshop is way better. You get so many more tools, much more user-friendly. Except it's $100 for Ps elements and $300 for Ps CS4, however Gimp is free. So if it's just a hobby go with gimp, it will serve you fine. Now if you think you really like this stuff then go with Photoshop. (At least Photoshop Elements)
They're both free, actually. :arg:		2009-11-02 01:49:00

Author:
ChristmasJew
Posts: 431

I'm never gonna pay for something like this. How could they charge you..... I'll go with GIMP then. Thank you. lol, christmas jew posted while i was.

Edit- It's free? I'll take a look asap. Thanks.		2009-11-02 01:49:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

I checked. I looked and it's not free. Only virus sites have the free one or suspicious sites do (maybe). I'll be safe and try GIMP first. Thanks guys.

Edit- I JUST saw noticed the smiley and loled b4 u posted chritmasjew. 		2009-11-02 01:57:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

Look at the smiley I put and you'll get the joke.2009-11-02 01:59:00

Author:
ChristmasJew
Posts: 431

Yeah, if you don't have a problem with piracy or have the money on hand, it's best to begin with Photoshop. Otherwise, GIMP is an almost equal program but is free. I use GIMP and can tell you that what you want to do is possible within GIMP.2009-11-02 02:48:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

Yea your right. I made a sig that is probably as good as a pro. Wow i learn faster than i thought. the problem is, A .DLL WAS MISSING AND I NEED TO RE INSTALL!!!! I lost the picture forever......2009-11-02 03:06:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

I made one but it won't show large no matter what demension. It's not my dream sig but it's alright. I could do better but i'd need a lot more time.2009-11-02 03:35:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

Yea your right. I made a sig that is probably as good as a pro.
Pics or it didn't happen.		2009-11-02 03:36:00

Author:
ChristmasJew
Posts: 431

in my opinion go with gimp if you are only doing sigs cause seriously why get photoshop when you are just going to make sigs2009-11-02 07:22:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

i personally have Photoshop and use that ore than i use GIMP but ye GIMP is free and to start with i would use that2009-11-02 14:40:00

Author:
lbpholic
Posts: 1304

Pics or it didn't happen.

How can I have pics if It's gone ..... Plus I said probably and I judged based on what I saw on the sig creativity board.

I'll be making sigs for a while and then compare all my sigs with each other and find what I can do new and improve on. There's never too much to improve on 		2009-11-02 23:19:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

Photoshop is excellent, but it did take me half a year to understand it fully.2009-11-03 00:01:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

How can I have pics if It's gone ..... Plus I said probably and I judged based on what I saw on the sig creativity board.

No one on that board is pro though. Pros are way better than you or me could hope to be without many many years of work.

I'm sure you'll get everything working and make another awesome sig 		2009-11-03 00:31:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

Adobe Photoshop Elements can be used by any number of people with one disk, so if you know anyone with it, just ask to borrow the disk. You need not the disk to launch it.

But if not, too bad. GET GIMP YOU PENNYPINCHER.

-No hard feelings, right. Right? /headshot,
chezhead		2009-11-03 01:31:00

Author:
chezhead
Posts: 1063

One more question, how do i make my sigs larger?2009-11-03 01:46:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

easy just select what size you want to use when you are opening a new document2009-11-03 07:04:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

The norm for size is generally 400-500x125-225px

Hope that helped!		2009-11-03 23:18:00

Author:
CreateNPlay
Posts: 1266

I ment when making ita a sig. i think i need ult bundle.2009-11-06 01:26:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

what?

i usually use 380x130 but im drifting to 400X120

you don't need the ultimate bundle

do you mean it looks tiny?

upload it on a different site not here		2009-11-06 06:50:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

Ok but i dont use any upload picture featured sites. not worth it usualy. Thank you.2009-11-11 01:00:00

Author:
XxWormholexX
Posts: 101

Ok but i dont use any upload picture featured sites. not worth it usualy. Thank you.

thats the only way your gunna be able to show it actual size on the forum without uploading it to this site		2009-11-11 03:19:00

Author:
siccology
Posts: 279

Go with Gimp!! This an arguable topic but I'm fine with Gimp myself.2009-11-20 02:49:00

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Mod5.0
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