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This thread is for discussing, developing and posting your artworks in progress, whether they be signatures, projects, or full blown portraits that you want to get feedback on or show to the rest of the community, post them here as long as you can accept honest evaluation of your work by the rest of the community. As always forum rules apply, place nice and have fun.

Cheers QuozL		2009-03-07 21:13:00

Author:
QuozL
Posts: 921

Ah, and so the great masterpiece of a thread arrives. I'll take this time to get some opinions on my newest signature

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/GhostRiderSignature.png		2009-03-07 21:14:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

It is just so cool. The effects are just awesome, the render is awesome.

What effects did you add apart from the render?		2009-03-07 21:15:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

It is just so cool. The effects are just awesome, the render is awesome.

What effects did you add apart from the render?

I actually used no effects whatsoever, just some grunge brushes. :O The flames along the bike worked well, I placed it over the torso and head render and then it fit like a charm. It just came out better than I expected it to, by a long shot.		2009-03-07 21:17:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

yeah Ghost that sig is actually really awesome!
the only thing i would suggest is making the text more noticable.

What about the sig i just finished no more than 30 minutes ago 		2009-03-07 21:18:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

yeah Ghost that sig is actually really awesome!
the only thing i would suggest is making the text more noticable.

What about the sig i just finished no more than 30 minutes ago

Yeah, I've said previously that I'm bad at text, thanks for the suggestions though, I'll get to work on some text texts around GIMP.


***

And what can I say about your latest and greatest signature? It's 100% pure amazement, my face actually lit up when I saw it. This is where you become a fantastic GIMP artist, Snrm, you actually amaze me with how quick you've picked stuff up.

For starters, the background is phenomenal, it's so detailed yet so fitting to the render. It almost looks as if this piece of fantastic artwork opens up, sending in flares of light all around the signature, and Sora is squinting due to the sign of light. I can just imagine it actually, and it's possibly the most realistic background to a render I've seen on this site.

This signature marks where you're signatures are about to get pretty **** good. I hope you continue to utterly astonish us all with your epic signatures, Snrm 		2009-03-07 21:25:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Nice background I'm guessing grunge brushes? How did you do the outline of the render exactly, never seen that before. I agree with Ghost, you've started using different methods with your sigs. Can only get better.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/space.png
I thought this was a Kick--- render that I had to use, I really didn't do much, duplicated the layer several times, Blur/Gaussian blur/Motion blur/noise and toggled the layer settings. Also obviously the awesome border.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Beauty.png
I never got much feedback on this one, I think it is one of my favourites however I do not know why. :l Unfortunately the hair isn't perfect.		2009-03-07 21:26:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Thanks Ghost

and i can teach you how to do Text well.... this is how i was taught for Gimp... i just copied and pasted it from the first tutorial.

Now for the text:

Pick out a font that you want for the main text of the signature:

I picked the font "JellyBelly". Select white as a colour, then type out your screen name. Now center the text onto your sig, then anchor it.

Now go to layers->Transparency->Alpha to Selection. Now make a new layer, and move it BELOW the text layer.

Now make sure that your default colour is black, then got to Edit->"Stroke Selection". Under "Stroke Line" select "3", then hit OK.

Now unselect everything, then select the text layer and merge it down onto the stroked text layer.
Now duplicate your text layer, put a Gaussian Blur of 8 (or less) on the layer, then and set the duplicated, top layer to "Darken Only". Now merge down that layer over top of your text layer.

Now go to Colorize, and input the settings that you originally set for the background (or something similar).

Hit OK.




hoped that helped with the text

and for the background of my sig and first started with it using the Knucks brush set and then with white used a Really light brush set called Odysee.
The odysee brush set is what made the whitish lines coming from the lighter area at the right


And Boomy
The first one looks great actually really cool

for the second one it looks really great but for the beauty text i would have used the Acknowledge TT (BRK) font for it 		2009-03-07 21:29:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Nice background I'm guessing grunge brushes? How did you do the outline of the render exactly, never seen that before. I agree with Ghost, you've started using different methods with your sigs. Can only get better.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/space.png
I thought this was a Kick--- render that I had to use, I really didn't do much, duplicated the layer several times, Blur/Gaussian blur/Motion blur/noise and toggled the layer settings. Also obviously the awesome border.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Beauty.png
I never got much feedback on this one, I think it is one of my favourites however I do not know why. :l Unfortunately the hair isn't perfect.


The one at the top works very well and everything in it looks effective and fresh, nothing blurred and everything in perfect preportion. Just looking at it, one word springs to mind immediately: 'stunning'. Honestly, nothing at all in that piece of art could be faulted, unless it was being reviewed by Simon Cowell. It also never seems to grow old to look at, and the colours feel vivid, even if they may be rather dark. What I'm saying is, there's nothing for me to suggest about it other than to maybe add text? I just think it might make it look a little better, I'm not sure though so you'd have to try it out.


***

The second is one of my favourites also. It looks slightly simple, but also rather complex in the fact that it makes you love it immediately.

However, the background is slightly empty, but I think looks better like that. If it was overly complicated, it would take away the fact that it was so mindblowingly awesome. Everything clicks into place perfectly, and nothing is placed wrongly, it all just looks smooth and clean, except for maybe the strands of hair fluttering to the right. You can see a rough outline, which maybe spoils this slightly, like you said, but still is not enough to take away much credibility from this signature.

Normally, I don't see signatures with text close to the centre, but it's probably the first signature I've seen that works perfectly like that.
The fact that you wrote beauty in it just made me fall in love with it the most. It stands out and is eye catching, but isn't too much impact to make your eyes bleed because it's so in your face.

Overall, these are some fantastic pieces of artwork, and are an inspiration to others wishing to do any topics similar to these ones.

EDIT: Ah, I suppose I'll enter my 'classic' signature here too

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Fallout3Signature2.png		2009-03-07 21:41:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Ghost on your classic sig......
It looks preety cool i got to admit... i always loved that big steel guy from fallout 3 even though i have never had or have the game. Its really cool to look at but its kinda almost a stock image if you know what i mean.... You did a lot with it im sure but it kinda has a feeling that not much was done... im sorry its just kinda weird to me i dont know sorry

i used these brushes to make my current sig if anyone cares

http://knux57.deviantart.com/art/Knux-s-Disorder-Brush-Pack-106741521

http://project-gimpbc.deviantart.com/art/GIMP-Odysee-Brushes-62762572		2009-03-07 22:01:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Ghost on your classic sig......
It looks preety cool i got to admit... i always loved that big steel guy from fallout 3 even though i have never had or have the game. Its really cool to look at but its kinda almost a stock image if you know what i mean.... You did a lot with it im sure but it kinda has a feeling that not much was done... im sorry its just kinda weird to me i dont know sorry

i used these brushes to make my current sig if anyone cares

http://knux57.deviantart.com/art/Knux-s-Disorder-Brush-Pack-106741521

http://project-gimpbc.deviantart.com/art/GIMP-Odysee-Brushes-62762572

That's true, but you can barely see the background anyway. I always thought that when I first uploaded it, but surprisingly it was pretty popular.		2009-03-07 22:03:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

is there anyway to make photoshop brushes compatible with Gimp?2009-03-07 22:53:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

is there anyway to make photoshop brushes compatible with Gimp?

I believe there isn't, otherwise there'd be plenty of YT videos on it. I suppose we'll just have to deal with having worse brushes than they do.		2009-03-07 22:57:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

yeah i would think since GIMP is free there would be more Gimp brushes ya know?2009-03-07 23:02:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

You have some from DeviantArt right? Do you have the blood brushes too?2009-03-07 23:03:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

yeah i get all my brushes from Devian art.... i never got the blood brushes why are they good?2009-03-07 23:04:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

yeah i get all my brushes from Devian art.... i never got the blood brushes why are they good?

It depends of which context you are using them. Perhaps if you're doing a game such as Killzone 2 as a signature, you could add a bit of blood around the edges as it does in the game when you are injured.		2009-03-07 23:06:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

hmm true i was thinking about making a Gears of war sig so that would be perfect.2009-03-07 23:08:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

It depends of which context you are using them. Perhaps if you're doing a game such as Killzone 2 as a signature, you could add a bit of blood around the edges as it does in the game when you are injured.

Fortunately thats a brush that I can imitate using a complicated technique

Ghost thanks so much for the awesome feedback. 		2009-03-08 06:48:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Geez... I think that LuckyShot thought my signature was just an image, my background must fit pretty well then:

Original Render:

http://planetrenders.net/renders/albums/userpics/55120/NaejGhosRider%7E0.png

Original Background:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Background.png		2009-03-08 11:15:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Oh cool... you placed the render in twice?2009-03-08 11:46:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Yarby what do you think of these?

http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/littlebiggallery/images/1413/large/1_space.png
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/littlebiggallery/images/1413/large/1_Balrog.png
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Beauty.png		2009-03-08 11:51:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

I like the first one most.. mainly because the render is just super awesome! 2009-03-08 11:57:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Yeh thats what I thought when I saw it 2009-03-08 11:57:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Oh cool... you placed the render in twice?

Yeah, it worked perfectly somehow, the flames in front of Ghost rider just fit pretty well

EDIT: Anyone have some ideas for a new sig? I've just downloaded a few new brushes and need an idea to try them out with.		2009-03-08 13:31:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Lol i only download brushes when I actually need them xD You download brushes and then don't know what to do with them ... that's like O_o!2009-03-08 15:43:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Geez... There's something wrong with my brushes, none of them appear correctly, they're just a big blurry mess.

EDIT: I clicked on one of the tutorials you sent a few people in Spam Can, followed it and this was the outcome:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/TutorialSignature.png O_O I think I'll stick to making my own terrible ones.		2009-03-08 15:58:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Nice thread man, subscribed to it . Sooo guys, how are you doing? What are you working on right now?2009-03-08 17:19:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Geez... There's something wrong with my brushes, none of them appear correctly, they're just a big blurry mess.

EDIT: I clicked on one of the tutorials you sent a few people in Spam Can, followed it and this was the outcome:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/TutorialSignature.png O_O I think I'll stick to making my own terrible ones.


it looks preety cool i like the render a lot!
but it is no where close to your ghost rider one that was epic!

and i just downloaded 3 new awesome brush sets... i just need a fantasy render!		2009-03-08 17:43:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Nice sig SNRM007 2009-03-08 17:46:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

thanks olit.... so you got any Fantasy renders ! 2009-03-08 17:50:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

http://www.planetrenders.net/ 2009-03-08 17:53:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Jeez i know about that site!! but thanks for trying to help.
but im looking for a render! i have been looking on that website for a long time now		2009-03-08 17:56:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Wow.. i totally love Ghost's new sig :O2009-03-08 17:58:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Jeez i know about that site!! but thanks for trying to help.
but im looking for a render! i have been looking on that website for a long time now

Well, first I'd find a fantasy game, then I'd type the name of that game into that site. Type like World of Warcraft or Lord of the Rings etc...		2009-03-08 17:58:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

i typed in final fantasy and found some guy that looked cool but im gonna try WoW and LOTR2009-03-08 18:00:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Yes, experiment with different renders, try Killzone/Marvel Heroes etc. 2009-03-08 18:30:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

not my favorite but i might as well enter it right?

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20made%20for%20me/zombiesig.png?t=1236536386		2009-03-08 19:24:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

not my favorite but i might as well enter it right?

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20made%20for%20me/zombiesig.png?t=1236536386

Not really keen on it to be honest with you, I just don't think the background and render are suiting of one another. Plus, I think the text doesn't fit whatsoever with the rest of the signature.

Sorry for being harsh, Snrm, just think you've done better.

EDIT: God, I need to sort out the edge of that flame on my Ghost Rider signature, it's been bugging me for a while now.		2009-03-08 21:02:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

i dont really like it ether but ya know i might as well enter it ya know :/2009-03-08 21:32:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

All the text effects are similar in gimp.2009-03-08 22:03:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Go to www.dafont.com loads of good texts there.2009-03-09 06:24:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Aw... I need more artwork to review, anybody got anything?2009-03-09 08:42:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

I could post my older ones if your desperate

Created from scratch no render:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/planet2.png

First use of homemade flame effect:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Bluedragon.png

A tutorial I mucked up on (text is very bad):
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Metalfail.png

Nyeh:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Altairsig.png

Haze pretty cool I thought :
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Haze.png

First pop-out sig:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/sigconte3s.png

Trnsformers:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Megatron1.png

Take your pic 		2009-03-09 14:33:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Apologies, I've just wrote a hell of a lot, so I'll post a review soon.2009-03-09 19:59:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

I can post my sigs from when I had a *** name......

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/siggy8.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/siggy11.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/movingsiggy1-2.gif

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/Logo2-2.jpg		2009-03-09 20:06:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

I could post my older ones if your desperate

Created from scratch no render:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/planet2.png



you got that one from a tutorial dood! 		2009-03-09 20:07:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Yeh I know when I said scratch I didn't mean I created the idea :l wish I had though 2009-03-09 20:11:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Yeah... it's cool. I'm gonna do that tutorial myself too 2009-03-09 20:22:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

:O, they should have a graphics tutorial section of the forums.2009-03-09 20:31:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

what do you guys all think about the SOTW topic?2009-03-09 21:19:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Could be cool 2009-03-09 21:39:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

I can post my sigs from when I had a *** name......

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/movingsiggy1-2.gif



That's way cool - what did you use to make it? Flash?		2009-03-09 21:54:00

Author:
Boogaloo
Posts: 254

Nope, photoshop CS3 2009-03-09 22:11:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Hmm... Can't review any signatures for a while. I have a lot of writing to do, and haven't got much time at the minute.2009-03-09 22:32:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Nope, photoshop CS3

How did you animate it?		2009-03-09 22:40:00

Author:
Boogaloo
Posts: 254

There is a simple animating window built in.2009-03-09 23:00:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Where is it in the menu?

I've got CS2 so it might not have it.		2009-03-09 23:03:00

Author:
Boogaloo
Posts: 254

Yeah, I know it wasn't in CS2009-03-09 23:04:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

well seeing as i just got trojan im drawing out my sigs. im making one for halfasack and quite litterally im drawing half a sackboy... tornn... a very sickening image...2009-03-10 00:02:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/siggy11.jpg


cool but the render is a bit small... i would have done a lot bigger image ! but the background is actually really really cool! nice job! but overall		2009-03-10 02:56:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20have%20made%20for%20others/CloudStrife_Cloud.png?t=1236718236

this is a sig i made for cloud_Strife what do you think?		2009-03-10 21:54:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Pretty nice, pretty nice. The only thing a would criticise is to blend your render in to the background a bit more.2009-03-10 21:58:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20have%20made%20for%20others/CloudStrife_Cloud.png?t=1236718236

this is a sig i made for cloud_Strife what do you think?

I think you should change the heu of the render abit, so it it's more like yellow: like the background		2009-03-10 22:04:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

yeah i wasnt sure what to make the backround cause the characters outfit is black and i dont know i was confused 2009-03-10 22:16:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Maybe you could desaturate the text and the render... Just an idea :/2009-03-10 22:18:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

k i will try after i finish playing gears of war 2!2009-03-10 22:18:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Yeah, Snrm, the background and text are pretty decent, but the render doesn't blend whatsoever with them. Perhaps try editing the colour of it a bit, or maybe add a few extra features onto the signature that will smoothly bring the render and background together in a blend.

And with that comment, I bid you goodnight.		2009-03-10 23:33:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

hey what do you think of this? its not a sig its just some hw for ICT but im trying to get a good grade so i used gimp to do the logo for the option i chose, i have to do stuff to do with this record company, dont blame me i hate the name but i had to use it...
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=255&pictureid=2865
everyone else used paint so i have a slight advantage xD btw i only just reinstalled gimp due to trojan i dont have many brushes		2009-03-11 01:09:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

hey what do you think of this? its not a sig its just some hw for ICT but im trying to get a good grade so i used gimp to do the logo for the option i chose, i have to do stuff to do with this record company, dont blame me i hate the name but i had to use it...
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=255&pictureid=2865
everyone else used paint so i have a slight advantage xD btw i only just reinstalled gimp due to trojan i dont have many brushes

That looks pretty good actually, makes you think of a blizzard happening at the same time and everything.		2009-03-11 08:51:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

i hand drew my new sig lol its horrid just gives me something to brag about, how well i can draw lol

i eddited it on like 5 different peaces of software...
paint
gimp
paint shop pro
photo shop
and a thing called something like fireworks?		2009-03-11 19:05:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

Hey, just uploaded my entry for round 8

http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/littlebiggallery/index.php?n=904		2009-03-11 19:12:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Liquid.png

Suppose I could always put this up for some of you to review if you want.		2009-03-11 19:53:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Well I got nothing to say except nice effects because I know you can't do much with the topic of liquid apart from water effects.

7/10		2009-03-11 20:27:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Hey... i made this one for ThommyTheThird... So i want to know what you guys think about it

Original pic:
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/darknessw.jpg
Final Signature:
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/Darkness_Sig-1.jpg		2009-03-11 20:30:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Ha ha that's awesome, I love it!

9/10		2009-03-11 20:36:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Yarbone that looks really good!2009-03-11 21:20:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20have%20made%20for%20others/CloudStrife_Cloudversion2.png?t=1236803077

this is the 2nd version of the sig i made for cloud_Strife... is it better?		2009-03-11 21:27:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

nice sig yarbone that rox.

nice snrm...that looks a lot better		2009-03-11 21:28:00

Author:
Hamsalad
Posts: 2551

Hey... i made this one for ThommyTheThird... So i want to know what you guys think about it

Original pic:
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/darknessw.jpg
Final Signature:
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/Darkness_Sig-1.jpg

Haha that rules so much !!		2009-03-11 21:31:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20have%20made%20for%20others/CloudStrife_Cloudversion2.png?t=1236803077

this is the 2nd version of the sig i made for cloud_Strife... is it better?

Much better, it blends much more. However, there is a slight bit of light on the end of the hair of the render. This kind of makes no sense along with the background, but other than that it's pretty good.

And Yarbone, that is phenomenal.		2009-03-11 21:48:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

yeah Ghost i saw that too i was trying for so long to get it away but it wasnt going away!
i think it might just be the characters hair since it is preety Blonde and good getting very bright in areas		2009-03-11 22:36:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

It may be a bit late... but, Maybe you should have used colors in the background, wich where also in the render.

Just maybe...

(yeah i know it's late to say >.<)		2009-03-12 06:10:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Yeh that is what I do, I copy/paste the render till it fills the background, duplicate/Blur/Noise/Motion Blur etc, then the renders colours are still in it. 2009-03-12 07:57:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Does art here have to be LBP/Sig related?2009-03-12 09:27:00

Author:
iiiijujube
Posts: 594

No not really

My sig for Whaaaaale, not complicated, just simple:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Whaaaaale69.png		2009-03-12 09:32:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

cooL... i've always liked that kinda border... How did you do the white cloudy effect?2009-03-12 10:22:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

I'm not thrilled with this one but I had the urge but not a lot of time :.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/dan99iel/4th-Hokage.png

Whaddya think guys? I made it my sig because my other one was getting old.

YARBONE@ Simply EPIC. I can't say how awesome it is. You should make sigs for yourself!		2009-03-12 12:57:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'm not thrilled with this one but I had the urge but not a lot of time :.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/dan99iel/4th-Hokage.png

Whaddya think guys? I made it my sig because my other one was getting old.

YARBONE@ Simply EPIC. I can't say how awesome it is. You should make sigs for yourself!

Dude... You watch Naruto?? O_O That's so awesome :3

Anyway... what do you mean with "You should make sigs for yourself!"?

I like the background... Maybe you shouldn't have added the red though, maybe a bit mor green and yellow.		2009-03-12 15:45:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

I'm not thrilled with this one but I had the urge but not a lot of time :.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/dan99iel/4th-Hokage.png

Whaddya think guys? I made it my sig because my other one was getting old.

YARBONE@ Simply EPIC. I can't say how awesome it is. You should make sigs for yourself!

I like it, nice use of colours 		2009-03-12 17:12:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

I love the sig Yarbone made for me I'm so happy that i can walk around with it all the time ^,^ I'm really thankful

@LittleBigMe, nice job I like it, i think the background mathes Naruto really well, since his shirt on the left is green, and so is the background on the left. Maybe add a little more yellow to the right..? Dunno, do what you think works out best 		2009-03-12 18:53:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

I love the sig Yarbone made for me I'm so happy that i can walk around with it all the time ^,^ I'm really thankful

@LittleBigMe, nice job I like it, i think the background mathes Naruto really well, since his shirt on the left is green, and so is the background on the left. Maybe add a little more yellow to the right..? Dunno, do what you think works out best

Yeah that's the same i was thinking (about LittleBigMe's sig)		2009-03-12 19:21:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

what do you lot think of this sig? i just redownloaded gimp so i have no real brushes...2009-03-12 19:28:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

what do you lot think of this sig? i just redownloaded gimp so i have no real brushes...

To be honest, Zommy, I think you should stop using that effect. It dosn't really look too good, making me prefer your previous signatures.		2009-03-12 19:31:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

i didnt use a effect lol i drew the helghasts from a pic i found2009-03-12 19:33:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

Brushes souldn't be really nescesary, as they are premade... I sometimes use them too but i prefer to work without them.

And... hm ... I actually don't really like that sig... sorry
The effect is kinda cool but i don't think you've used it in a good way...		2009-03-12 19:42:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Hey guy's, just wandering what you thought of this.....

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/Guitar-sig01-1.jpg
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Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

I really like it... The render blends really good with the guitar... Awesome

Did you use a C4D?		2009-03-12 22:11:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

I really like it... The render blends really good with the guitar... Awesome

Did you use a C4D?

I think Olit uses Gimp not sure though

but yes Olit that is a pretty amazing sig nice job!		2009-03-12 22:14:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Ok, I changed the text.

+ I uses photoshops 		2009-03-12 22:17:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

And yet another of my epicly failing Killzone 2 signatures is here:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Killzone2Signature4.png

EDIT: Olit - That is actually amazing. You deserve some rep for that.		2009-03-12 22:17:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

wow olit thats pretty awesome....we can be razor back twins!2009-03-12 22:22:00

Author:
Hamsalad
Posts: 2551

wow olit thats pretty awesome....we can be razor back twins!

Yeah! I'll make it me sig.


And, ghost, that's absolutely fab!!!		2009-03-12 22:26:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

And yet another of my epicly failing Killzone 2 signatures is here:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Killzone2Signature4.png

EDIT: Olit - That is actually amazing. You deserve some rep for that.

Ghost what are you talking about that is an awesome KZ2 sig i really like the render and background and the text .... wait thats everything there!		2009-03-12 22:34:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Ghost @ Really good. The background matched perfectly!

Olit123 @ Great! Soooo soooo cool. I think you used a C4D for behind the background but I dont know. If you did, you are amazing at picking C4D's!

Also, my sig is a render of the 4th Hokage not Naruto He He. Though it has been revealed by the Manga that naruto is the son of the 4th Hokage. Sadly, the 4th Hokage used the Death Reaper Seal on the Kyuubi (Demon Fox) which requires the users life. So when the 4th sealed the Kyuubi in his newborn son (Naruto) he died. HAd to get tht out :]		2009-03-13 05:52:00

Author:
Unknown User

No not really

My sig for Whaaaaale, not complicated, just simple:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Whaaaaale69.png

It's hot... 		2009-03-13 07:11:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Heh thanks2009-03-13 07:13:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Okay guys, what do you think of this one:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/Persion-Warrior.jpg
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Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Okay guys, what do you think of this one:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/Blackray1/signatures/Persion-Warrior.jpg


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thats actually really really great! i love everything nice job!		2009-03-14 02:19:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

dude that is awesome, nice one olit

guys what you think of this?
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=293&pictureid=2889
or the one below in my sig
one in sig isnt so great i was just testing out some ideas i had for background things		2009-03-14 02:21:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

dude that is awesome, nice one olit

guys what you think of this?
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=293&pictureid=2889
or the one below in my sig
one in sig isnt so great i was just testing out some ideas i had for background things


i like that sig but the border is a bit off but it is kinda good cause it matches the text!		2009-03-14 03:06:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

guys what you think of this?
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=293&pictureid=2889

I quite like it but I'll give ya' some tips:

-Border doesn't really go (try just using a small black border, because you don't really need a flashy one)

-The text
If you wan't to make a standing out text try getting a killzone font off the internet or a more sci-fi font.
If you just wan't your text to be small and simple try and use one of the default boring font's and remember to make it small, like I did in my newest sig. Also, remember to choose a colour from your actual stock for it, so it doesn't stand out so much.

-More effects
Search on the internet on how to do more effects, because at the moment, I can only spot one on the left. try chucking in a C4D (http://planetrenders.net/renders/thumbnails.php?album=1) and changing the blend mode so it looks good.		2009-03-14 10:17:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Geez, Olit. You're sigs are now starting to blow me a way, fantastic job on all of them.

EDIT: Okay, I have four backgrounds here:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Experiment.png
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Experiment2.png
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Experiment3.png
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Experiment3-1.png

I would like to know which you think looks better overall.

The little splotches you see are simply yet to be covered, they are just some transparent bits.		2009-03-14 17:00:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Uhm... I don't know really what to say :/ They all look awesome... And i like those tiny little splotches, wich you can't see in the 4th... And i don't know, liek, they're just good!

How did you make those?		2009-03-14 18:06:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Uhm... I don't know really what to say :/ They all look awesome... And i like those tiny little splotches, wich you can't see in the 4th... And i don't know, liek, they're just good!

How did you make those?

Just some experimentation with brushes and duplicating layers with soft glows.		2009-03-14 18:07:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Oh forgot to say wich one was best right? I don't think you could compare the white one with the bleu ones actually, because it depends on what signature you're making.
I like the 1st one best because i liek those snowflakes :3 (except for the big blob on the right, actually). But overall i Like the White one most 		2009-03-14 18:10:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Oh forgot to say wich one was best right? I don't think you could compare the white one with the bleu ones actually, because it depends on what signature you're making.
I like the 1st one best because i liek those snowflakes :3 (except for the big blob on the right, actually). But overall i Like the White one most

Ah, hold on, I'll just work on getting rid of the splotches on the white one and then post it again here.

EDIT: Here it is:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Experiment2-1.png

Oh and the sig is basically going to represent a little winter. Attempting to make one worthy of my Signature slot.		2009-03-14 18:12:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Looks good man... what render are you going to use? Or aren't you gonna use one O_o2009-03-14 18:20:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Looks good man... what render are you going to use? Or aren't you gonna use one O_o

I haven't the slightest clue...
I will use one, just need some ideas. It doesn't have to be originally light blue, I could always add effects.		2009-03-14 18:22:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

2 things.

1. The white one.

2. Make sure that you background interacts with your render. Your post just popped up... You should decide on you render BEFORE a background is made. A sig should have a color scheme based around it's render, not the other way around. I don't like to make backgrounds first, it make it too separate for my liking. Good luck!		2009-03-14 18:24:00

Author:
Unknown User

2 things.

1. The white one.

2. Make sure that you background interacts with your render. Your post just popped up... You should decide on you render BEFORE a background is made. A sig should have a color scheme based around it's render, not the other way around. I don't like to make backgrounds first, it make it too separate for my liking. Good luck!

Mm... that's what I usually do, and I plan to still edit it, once my render has been added.

I just basically need a render of the Grim Reaper/Death, I was planning on using that from the start, although it's very difficult to find one with high quality.

EDIT: Nevermind, I have the perfect render. 		2009-03-14 18:27:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Meh.

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/KnightSignature.png		2009-03-14 19:05:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

dude i could barely see the render xD Anyway... I like the text. And the render could fit in pretty well. but i think you should make it more visible. And i don't think you should have used that greenish text actually: I think you should make it transparant black or a more bleuish color.2009-03-14 20:21:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

dude i could barely see the render xD Anyway... I like the text. And the render could fit in pretty well. but i think you should make it more visible. And i don't think you should have used that greenish text actually: I think you should make it transparant black or a more bleuish color.

Actually, I didn't want the render to be that visible. Can't change it now anyhow cause I saved it as a .png. :S		2009-03-14 20:27:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Lol xD ALWAYS save the original file too!!!1!!!shift+1! >_<

I know what you mean with the visibility but... I thought it could've been at least a bit more visible		2009-03-14 20:29:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Lol xD ALWAYS save the original file too!!!1!!!shift+1! >_<

I know what you mean with the visibility but... I thought it could've been at least a bit more visible

Mm... just wanted an engraved feel to it. Still, don't think it looks very good, but ah well.		2009-03-14 20:30:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Here's my latest sig for the contest:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4039/liquidboogaloo3.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=liquidboogaloo3.jpg)

Just duplicate your image, flatten it, drag it into your PS window, and render your text, select it and cut out of your layer - then invert emboss. It should look engraved.		2009-03-14 20:35:00

Author:
Boogaloo
Posts: 254

Here's my latest sig for the contest:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4039/liquidboogaloo3.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=liquidboogaloo3.jpg)

Just duplicate your image, flatten it, drag it into your PS window, and render your text, select it and cut out of your layer - then invert emboss. It should look engraved.

That is fantastic. Absolutely amazing.		2009-03-14 20:37:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Here's my latest sig for the contest:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4039/liquidboogaloo3.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=liquidboogaloo3.jpg)

Just duplicate your image, flatten it, drag it into your PS window, and render your text, select it and cut out of your layer - then invert emboss. It should look engraved.

Holly crap thats good... :o		2009-03-14 20:58:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Hmm... I need some ideas for a new signature, I have 'Signaturist's block'. O_o2009-03-14 22:55:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

http://www.gfxskool.com/
http://www.blacksungfx.com/
http://www.thegfxedge.com/forums/
http://www.gfxvoid.com/
http://www.theboomsgfx.ipbfree.com/

Fantastic sites, really helps me when I have signatures block.		2009-03-14 22:57:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Here's my latest sig for the contest:

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4039/liquidboogaloo3.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=liquidboogaloo3.jpg)

Just duplicate your image, flatten it, drag it into your PS window, and render your text, select it and cut out of your layer - then invert emboss. It should look engraved.

It's a nice sig for sure, just not as nice as others are saying. What else did you do apart from text that is engraved? It's ok. Just very plain.

Sorry if harsh :3.		2009-03-15 00:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's a nice sig for sure, just not as nice as others are saying. What else did you do apart from text that is engraved? It's ok. Just very plain.

Sorry if harsh :3.

It's the visceral quality and stark symbolism of the image that people are responding to, I think. There's a big difference between design and rendering.		2009-03-15 00:13:00

Author:
Boogaloo
Posts: 254

I could post my older ones if your desperate

Created from scratch no render:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/planet2.png

First use of homemade flame effect:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Bluedragon.png

A tutorial I mucked up on (text is very bad):
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Metalfail.png

Nyeh:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Altairsig.png

Haze pretty cool I thought :
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Haze.png

First pop-out sig:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/sigconte3s.png

Trnsformers:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Boomworthy/Megatron1.png

Take your pic

Alright, I know this was posted a while back, but I decided just to give a brief opinion on them.

1. As I recall, that planet one was the first I saw of your signatures, and it blew me away. I know you used the tutorial to create the thing, but still, it's fairly amazing with the stars, border and text.

2. I've never been a massive fan of that dragon one, although I love the flame effect on it. It's acceptable if it was the first use of that effect though. Infact, studying closely, the only thing I actually dislike about the sig is the plain black background. It's pretty good, actually.

3. Heh, not much to say about this one. It's pretty cool, and the text isn't bad at all.

4. What can I say? This one is amazing, like all your other AC signatures. Gawd, it looks really professional, and there are no errors on it, except for maybe the text being slightly too small.

5. This is a blatant C4D effect in the background, but it works perfectly with the Haze render, looking similar to an actual image from the game. I also absolutely adore the effect you used over it, giving it a slightly TV-like appearance.

6. I believe this one was the first pop-out sig I saw, and thought it was pretty cool. I have to say, I'm not too keen on the background for this one, semi-spoiling the signature.

7. God, when I first saw this, I didn't think it was too good. But I keep looking back at it, and I find it to be superb. The render blends fantastically, and it all looks like a big metallic signature, that makes you feel like the guy's staring at you. Personally, this is one of my favourite of your sigs, and I take back that comment by saying it's not one of your best, as it's VERY good.		2009-03-15 00:44:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z5/awesomemans/Scorpion01.png

Whaddaya think?

It might looks small but it's actually humongous.		2009-03-15 05:24:00

Author:
qrtda235566
Posts: 3664

That is an extremely good use of the pop-out style :o it looks really goo, what did yo use for the background?

P.S: NIce Code reference in your avatar
P.P.S: Thanks Ghost 		2009-03-15 07:14:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

That's a really good pop out sig Awesome, probably the best I've seen!


EDIT: Hey guys, I put together a compilation of my artwork

https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=t=9691		2009-03-15 09:25:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

That is an extremely good use of the pop-out style :o it looks really goo, what did yo use for the background?

P.S: NIce Code reference in your avatar
P.P.S: Thanks Ghost

I used shad0w's brushes from Deviantart. Sorry Boomeh. 		2009-03-15 14:32:00

Author:
qrtda235566
Posts: 3664

Hey guys, what do you think of Yarbone's newest sig? It's the second one in my signature, and represents the character that i draw all over my schoolbooks since school is probably the most boring place on earth. 2009-03-15 15:44:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Very good, although your other sig is better, who made that one?2009-03-15 15:51:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Yarbone! He made both of em, but not from scratch. I gave him a picture with the bear and some roots, i believe it's on page 6 of 7 from this thread. You can see the original picture there. I love both of my sigs 2009-03-15 15:53:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Anyone have any ideas as to what I could make a signature of?

EDIT: I officially have no ideas, therefore making bad ones.

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Killzone2Signature5.png		2009-03-15 18:16:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z5/awesomemans/nobynobyboy01.png

Behold! THE BEST SIG EVER!		2009-03-16 04:20:00

Author:
qrtda235566
Posts: 3664

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z5/awesomemans/nobynobyboy01.png

Behold! THE BEST SIG EVER!

Whoa... that is pretty cool actually. :O		2009-03-16 07:31:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Both incredible sigs Awesomemans.

I know why others and I love the popout one so much. The popout effect is supposed to create a sense of depth and realism. The shuriken and the rope attached to it makes the sig reach out into the third vector. It really fulfills the aim of a popout sig.

The Noby Noby boy one is great because... Well... NNB IS SO COOL.		2009-03-16 08:35:00

Author:
Unknown User

Check these out...
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/Shine_R.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/Shine-2_R.jpg
Almost the same xD

Uhm i actually made them with a tutorial but whatever.... i added my own twist to it.		2009-03-16 16:33:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Check these out...
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/Shine_R.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/Yarbone/Shine-2_R.jpg
Almost the same xD

Uhm i actually made them with a tutorial but whatever.... i added my own twist to it.

Pretty cool, Yarbone, nice effect created.

Alright, here is the biggest signature I've ever made:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/WarSignature.png		2009-03-16 18:15:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Anyone have any ideas as to what I could make a signature of?

EDIT: I officially have no ideas, therefore making bad ones.



Give it time, maybe have a break from sig making for a week or a few days etc... If not have a look on other GFX sites for other peoples work.

Sometimes when I get bored of sig making it is because I am using the same technique for every sig I do. Also, get PS there are so many more tools than Gimp (I'm guessing you use Gimp).		2009-03-16 18:17:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Give it time, maybe have a break from sig making for a week or a few days etc... If not have a look on other GFX sites for other peoples work.

Sometimes when I get bored of sig making it is because I am using the same technique for every sig I do. Also, get PS there are so many more tools than Gimp (I'm guessing you use Gimp).

I actually have PS, although I've never found any interests from it other than drawing with a pad.		2009-03-16 18:21:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Well, another reason to use PS is that most tutorials on signature making are on it.2009-03-16 18:37:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Well, another reason to use PS is that most tutorials on signature making are on it.

I don't actually use tutorials. Well... except one for text.		2009-03-16 18:51:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

They really help a ton.2009-03-16 18:57:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Yeah, they're really usefull trust me2009-03-16 19:04:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Geez... I reckon I'm lying. I find tutorials for little tips on making renders blend more and stuff. I just pick little sections out, don't follow the whole thing.2009-03-16 19:06:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/molejack/mudkipz.png

Hows this? If you like it then I could add your name on the bottom right.		2009-03-16 19:27:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

It's pretty cool actually. It's simplicity causes it to seem advanced. Good work, Moley. 2009-03-17 08:37:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

I'm gonna sound terrible here, but I dont think you can own a sig if you follow a tutorial. Sorry guys, it's just that you have copied what someone else has done. Yes, it turns out different but it's still the same sig.2009-03-17 13:27:00

Author:
Unknown User

Lol... I don't make sigs out of tutorials... I just completely follow the tutorial, and that way i learn a lot. Actually every tutorial is usefull. I learn something new everytime.

I mean i'm not gonna say i made something myself... when it actually isn't. Tutorials have helped me because i didn't know where to start


(did I make any sense there <_<)		2009-03-17 13:41:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Lol... I don't make sigs out of tutorials... I just completely follow the tutorial, and that way i learn a lot. Actually every tutorial is usefull. I learn something new everytime.

I mean i'm not gonna say i made something myself... when it actually isn't. Tutorials have helped me because i didn't know where to start


(did I make any sense there <_<)

Yeah, you did, and I think that's what people should do. I mean research can be done by simply reading tutorials. It's not as if you have to take all the information, but there may be particular parts that can be used in signatures that are completely different.		2009-03-17 15:48:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Tutorials are, as their name would suggest, a great way to learn - in some cases the only way. Especially with a program as intimidatingly vast as CS.2009-03-17 15:53:00

Author:
Boogaloo
Posts: 254

I just read tutorials, I don't make a sig while following along with it. I just bring little things that I've read before into my tutorials. Also, you gotta learn somehow.2009-03-17 16:29:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

Ok... I want to check out how Photoshop works... So what's the newest version?2009-03-18 12:57:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20have%20made%20for%20others/rockysig.png?t=1237417090

i made this for a guy on a game a play		2009-03-19 00:06:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

I love the face shield - that was part of the original render right? Cause if not, I've been trying all week to make an effect that looks like a reflection in sun glasses or goggles. Also of note: Heroes has an e in it.

I have never used a tutorial - but I don't use PS either, I'm downloading v9 right now. Someday I'll start looking at tutorials when I run out of ways to make cool looking sigs		2009-03-19 00:49:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

yeah the reflection is the render sorry

And they spelled there "Gang name like that" cause its like a mafia web browser game		2009-03-19 00:56:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

figured it was like that for a reason, nice job with that btw2009-03-19 01:24:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

My most random signature yet:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/GasMaskSignature.png		2009-03-19 18:58:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

My most random signature yet:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/GasMaskSignature.png

one of your coolest yet! nice job it looks great!		2009-03-19 23:28:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

yeah ghost it's pretty awesome!2009-03-20 17:52:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Greenpandaz/Mental.gif

This one made me chuckle when I first saw it could be a .gif.

It obviously isn't anything yet, it just happened in the process of creating another signature.		2009-03-22 19:48:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

You used motion blur there??2009-03-23 06:47:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

You used motion blur there??


Yeah. 		2009-03-23 08:59:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Looks like thumping of a sound system 2009-03-23 09:47:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

hay guys what you think of my sig for SOTW # 10 technology - its the first one in there2009-03-23 23:51:00

Author:
Zommy
Posts: 1232

really cool zommy i love it!

i made this for the SOTW water edition but i never added a text or border but now i just did.
what do ya think? i had to use like a billion filters!

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/Gunslinger2z/Sigs%20i%20made%20for%20me/Rain.png?t=1237856935		2009-03-24 02:10:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Some stuff I did. the titles of each one are under the picture.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2222/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5668592_6701.jpg
"Some paint cans and stuff"

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2222/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5668591_6424.jpg
"My first attempt at a landscape"

http://photos-d.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1933/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5324203_9864.jpg
"Scratchboard squirrel"

http://photos-c.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1933/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5324202_9629.jpg
"self portrait"

http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1933/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5324197_8526.jpg
"Bubbles"

http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1933/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5324198_8794.jpg
"Bubbles" (lifesize)

http://photos-a.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1933/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5324200_9220.jpg
"Jimi Jimi Jimi"

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1933/16/86/782230566/n782230566_5324201_9404.jpg
"A paintbrush with little squares"		2009-03-24 02:17:00

Author:
chazbell
Posts: 40

Nice paintings there ^

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/molejack/IronMole.png

How can I make the text better?		2009-03-25 23:02:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

I'd say make it a bit thinner, less block capitally.2009-03-26 09:41:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

What do you guys think?

This:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z5/awesomemans/Charizard02.jpg

or this:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z5/awesomemans/Charizard01.jpg

?		2009-03-27 02:52:00

Author:
qrtda235566
Posts: 3664

Nice C4D in the background and blurred effect on Charazard (Like only pokemon I know).

Very cool 		2009-03-27 11:50:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Nice C4D in the background and blurred effect on Charazard (Like only pokemon I know).

Very cool

Which one is better?!?! 		2009-03-27 20:02:00

Author:
qrtda235566
Posts: 3664

The first one. Too much effect on the second, if you toned it down, especially around Charizard, it may be the better of the two.2009-03-27 20:12:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

I'd like to make a request if I could.

I was wondering if anyone wanted to take up the task of making me a new sig, and seeing if they can beat Code's. Anyone wanna try to? It must be evilly and stuff... NO silliness :O

... Is this the correct place for a request? I don't want to single out one person, I want to ask everyone to see which one is most interested.		2009-03-28 15:33:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I'd like to make a request if I could.

I was wondering if anyone wanted to take up the task of making me a new sig, and seeing if they can beat Code's. Anyone wanna try to? It must be evilly and stuff... NO silliness :O

... Is this the correct place for a request? I don't want to single out one person, I want to ask everyone to see which one is most interested.

ill try, ive gotten a lot better at photoshop, and if it turns out that you hate it and think its an epic failure thats completely okay with me lol.

the sig i have now is one of my latest works		2009-03-29 21:36:00

Author:
Gondito
Posts: 1082

How come this thread died.
I am in the idea phase for my music sig for Sig contest!		2009-04-17 01:35:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

It died because I haven't seen Boomy for a while.2009-04-17 01:36:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

I miss Boomy!
anyone got any ideas for a music sig anyways?		2009-04-17 01:38:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Hi all! Just want to post some edits I did to a Portal Wallpaper. I edited it to put on my twitter background.

Before:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/dan99iel/Video-Game-Portal-39000jpg.jpg

After:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/dan99iel/EditedPortal.jpg

I redid the line at the top because it was too much of a hassle to line up a new line to the existing one. I also had to complete the incomplete top left box's line. I made the image have more space all around (For twitter reasons).

It's not much, but I like what I did to it and it makes an awesome twitter background.		2009-04-25 16:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

you did that very nice akshully :O2009-04-26 10:41:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

you did that very nice akshully :O

Thanksh :3.

Anything new over with anyone else?		2009-04-26 17:05:00

Author:
Unknown User

Anyone want to make me a sig that matches my avatar? >_<2009-04-30 20:30:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Haha i MIGHT try 2009-04-30 20:31:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

If you do, I know it'll be good. 2009-04-30 20:32:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

no im pretty rusty at sig making i havent made a sig in like 20 days XD2009-04-30 20:34:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

I haven't made a good sig in sixteen and a bit years.2009-04-30 20:35:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

ok i have just finished this.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/wracc2/chocsig.jpg		2009-05-24 23:02:00

Author:
ChocolateBox
Posts: 63

Nice. I love sharp and crisp abstract sigs ChocolateBox!

I have made a new sig (My current). It is based on an anime called 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'. I have been watching it lately and it's just so good!		2009-06-05 17:11:00

Author:
Unknown User

Check my signature.
8 layers of pure awesomeness.		2009-08-12 04:36:00

Author:
Unknown User

ok i have just finished this.


Wow - don't normally comment on here - but I should come on more often!

I was really attracted to this sig - simple, clean, well-chosen background (did you make it yourself...did you.. please say you did!) You should enter the sig contest V5!

It reminds me of the visuals used by Odeon Cinema's except in blue..

Nice Depth of field too.

Just.... really eye-catching.

_____________

Leonardo - good use of layers and png transparency, but the sig text looks kinda way outa place. I also see loads of attempts at this kind of theme here so it doesn't really stand out for me... (EDIT - ooh - you've changed it - quite like it now!)

---------------

EDIT - ok - you've changed it again.. there's no knowing if my comments are worth anything now!

Rhy		2009-08-12 18:39:00

Author:
Rhyfelwr
Posts: 606

It reminds me of the visuals used by Odeon Cinema's except in blue..

Rhy

Haha you thought the same as me with the Odean thing =D The moment i was about to post my sig i created i see youve beat me to this thread lol anyway heres the sigs ive created so far, in order

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/KillzonePlanet2finishedandfullsize.png

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Theme3updatedpaint.jpg

These 2 are pretty much the same but i made a few changes , background, bird, different flare affects, seemed more to suit the 'nature' theme i was going for, and i added the swans in the lake

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Theme3-3.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/BlueTiger.jpg

The fire is my personal favourite 		2009-08-16 13:39:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

Anddd my latest to the family

This ones for the Sig Contest -Round 4-

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Round4Image.jpg

And this was just something to do to pass time =D

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Ninja-Sig-complete.png		2009-08-18 14:52:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

I can't comment on your deep blue one, but I think your Ninja one is great! - Very nicely composed and an interesting use of font.

Keep up the good work.

Rhy		2009-08-19 01:20:00

Author:
Rhyfelwr
Posts: 606

I can't comment on your deep blue one, but I think your Ninja one is great! - Very nicely composed and an interesting use of font.

Keep up the good work.

Rhy

You can comment on my deep blue! =D Lol Well would be nice if you could anyway ^^ i'll have to wait until im out of the competition before i can hear your opinions on that one

Thank you for the compliments on my "Watch Your Back" Sig! =D Much appreciated =D		2009-08-19 02:12:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

Just thought I would include my new sig for your perusal!
I knocked it up in about five minutes!!

Icey		2009-08-20 21:48:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057

Haha, I have to say Icey that sig is beautiful - I am familiary with Rhy's work

I really do love Rhy's sigs and this one is beautiful. Nice idea with the pop-out and good choices of colours.... it's all just great 		2009-08-20 22:03:00

Author:
Coxy224
Posts: 2645

Lol the "sig by rhyfelwr" kinda gives it away icey lol =D2009-08-20 23:33:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

Drat, I've been rumfled!!!!

You guys are just too clever!

Icey		2009-08-21 01:15:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057

Drat, I've been rumfled!!!!

Lol =D "rumfled"

You should start creating sigs ive seen your lbp levels so i know you have the design and dedication to something your making =D		2009-08-21 13:09:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

Heres what i can make in 5-10 minutes icey ^^ =D not good because im still not totaly clear on how photoshop works but i just wanted to see what i could do in that time ..

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Spartan-sig-beta-complete.png

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Mafia-Sig-Complete.png		2009-08-21 13:12:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

They are really good AJ!

You will soon be as good as me!!!		2009-08-21 18:21:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057

They are really good AJ!

You will soon be as good as me!!!

Lol i dont no whether to take that as a compliment or an insult 		2009-08-21 19:51:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

I see where you're coming from AJ!!!

Seriously now, they really are very good!:hero:

Icey		2009-08-21 20:21:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057

I see where you're coming from AJ!!!

Seriously now, they really are very good!:hero:

Icey

Tank yew =D		2009-08-21 20:40:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

I'd really like some opinions on my yearbook cover draft. And if you could say more than "it sucks" or "it rocks" than I would love you. (more)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/BassDeluxe5593/cover.png		2009-08-24 02:34:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

Just something i made while i was bored

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/Knights-Templar.png		2009-09-02 15:46:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

Nice work AJ, what a fantastic way to overcome boredom!!

Icey		2009-09-03 23:27:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057

Nice work AJ, what a fantastic way to overcome boredom!!

Icey


Lol you should try it if you havent already 		2009-09-04 15:26:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

I'd really like some opinions on my yearbook cover draft. And if you could say more than "it sucks" or "it rocks" than I would love you. (more)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/BassDeluxe5593/cover.png

Did you have to find all the quotes?

It looks great. The only problem is that I cannot read the big words. Carpe ___? dien?		2009-09-04 22:57:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Yeah, I had to find all the quotes, but they were all on one webpage so it was easy. And the big word is Carpe diem, a famous Latin quote by Horace, roughly meaning "seize the day."2009-09-05 01:08:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

Yeah, I had to find all the quotes, but they were all on one webpage so it was easy. And the big word is Carpe diem, a famous Latin quote by Horace, roughly meaning "seize the day."

Oh, I was so close.

Blue-white is good on grey, in my opinion. I did that on my ironmole sig a long time ago.

EDIT: Also... I am getting lonely on skype.		2009-09-05 01:11:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Yeah, I thought Blue-white was good too, but the rest of the staff made me change the c4d and word to a red-yellow theme without changing the background. Looks worse imo, but still not awful.2009-09-05 03:07:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

I need to know what you think of these.
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/Killzone_2_Avatar_update_3_resized_.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/Killzone2sig.jpg
Thanks 		2009-09-08 02:40:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

I need to know what you think of these.
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/Killzone_2_Avatar_update_3_resized_.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/Killzone2sig.jpg
Thanks

Very nice sig + avatar Love the colours and textures within the pics although the helghast are meant to be darker and also to be more related with killzone i think you should put the text in Yellowish writing and if you cant see the writing if you change the colour, use the burner tool on the background to darken behind the text to make it viewable thats what i did, thats the only problem i have with the pic Nice choice of Font + positioning of the text.

Oh and ive fixed My In Deep Water text problem =D (When i uploaded it to the internet, the text looked blurry and pixelated) Anyway, here it is

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu196/AJ_187/In-Deep-Water---Finished.png		2009-09-08 16:20:00

Author:
AJ_187
Posts: 83

Thanks for the feedback AJ. Nice sig also 2009-09-08 23:21:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/Killzone_2_Avatar_update_4_resized_.jpg
how about this one?		2009-09-09 22:42:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

LBS, I would either change the text in your sig as well, or keep the old avatar. And for the sig, it would probably look better with a border. Since I see you used photobucket, you could just edit from there and not worry about reuploading. I do that all the time because I forget the borders too.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/BassDeluxe5593/flameatnight2.png

I posted this in my thread, but I really want some critique for it, cuz it's different than anything I've ever done in most every way.		2009-09-10 02:01:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

It is very different and I applaud you for that.

The use of radial gradient is used well.

My only real gripe is the quality of edges being pixellated. What app did you use?

Looking at the hand, it might have benefotted from a filter to make it look a little less real - i.e. cutout or posterise or something like that to blend the style with the background.

Other than that - very original and stands out well.

Rhy		2009-09-12 15:03:00

Author:
Rhyfelwr
Posts: 606

My only real gripe is the quality of edges being pixellated. What app did you use?

Those were just brushes. I had to erase some bits though cuz they looked really pixelated(one or two pixels at random places, stuff like that). I guess that's what you get sometimes with shrunken brushes 		2009-09-12 22:22:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

Need some feedback on this one (it's for a friend):
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/Quarkreloaded.jpg		2009-09-13 03:40:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

Very similar to my first try I suggest experimenting with all the filters, as Bass suggested use the Gimptalk site as it offers alot of help, I also used it.

A few tips:

For borders, I seem to find that a simple 1-2 pixel black border looks much smoother and makes the image look more professional.

If you want a more advanced but still simple border, make a new layer, transparency, then:
Make the colour you are using black
Edit menu:
Select all
Stroke selection (edit menu)
Set it to 8px
Ok

Make the colour you are using white
Edit menu:
Select all
Stroke selection (edit menu)
Set it to 6px
OK

Make the colour you are using black
Edit menu:
Select all
Stroke selection (edit menu)
Set it to 4px
OK

Then set the layer to overlay, this is done where the scroll bar that has default set to normal on the layer management window that should be too the right of your screen when gimp is opened.
An example of this border can be seen on my newest signature which contains The Hulk.


Also, when resizing an image, use the image menu bar on the main window, and select the scale image option, as you make the X and Y values lower, increase the pixel res, this means you do not loose resolution as you resize the render.
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My newest signatures:

http://i31.tinypic.com/w6p7cl.png
http://i29.tinypic.com/2z6v6o5.jpg

Feedback appreciated, also posted in my thread.		2009-09-13 11:01:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

meh mine is pretty crap but gimme some feedback

(my sig)		2009-09-13 11:28:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

You know what? - I realy like that!!! It's simple, understated, colour balanced, well textured - nice effect going on at the left - good focus.

Shame about the text, which looks a bit out of place.

Rhy		2009-09-13 11:46:00

Author:
Rhyfelwr
Posts: 606

My newest signatures:

http://i31.tinypic.com/w6p7cl.png
http://i29.tinypic.com/2z6v6o5.jpg

Feedback appreciated, also posted in my thread.



P.S:
Same with Rhy, however text is usually hit and miss, try to use text that seems to fit, but to be honest I only use one type for my tag.

Tip:
Try to use a colour that is in the signature, for example a predominantly blue signature does not merit bright red text.

Pretty cool though.
Also the render is awesome, including the effects behind him 		2009-09-13 11:53:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Thanks Boomy
Sorry I can't really give feedback on your. sorry		2009-09-13 13:22:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

thanks rhy i know i suck at text

edit:

@lbsackperson

it's pretty good but like boomy said a simple boarder makes the sig look better

also try to add in some depth by bluring out the bg a little		2009-09-18 23:02:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

This is a great sig!!!
the only thing I'd like to see better is green color.
Here's my sig I want feedback on:
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/coconut424/underDog2.jpg		2009-09-19 00:03:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

i like the other one better the colors don't really mix why don't you look up some tuts so you can improve?

just wondering what program do you use?		2009-09-19 07:12:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

My newest signatures:

http://i31.tinypic.com/w6p7cl.png
http://i29.tinypic.com/2z6v6o5.jpg

Feedback appreciated, also posted in my thread.


Any ideas on another character for an emotion/characteristic for Happiness or sadness or something like that? Darkness seems a bit cheesey :l		2009-09-19 14:11:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Did you have to find all the quotes?

It looks great. The only problem is that I cannot read the big words. Carpe ___? dien?

Omg ' Seize the day - Avenged Sevenfold' or rather a quote from the song, is in there! epic win!		2009-09-19 14:14:00

Author:
Unknown User

i like the other one better the colors don't really mix why don't you look up some tuts so you can improve?

just wondering what program do you use?

I know I need to get better but I really feel I need more brushes but I don't know how to download them.		2009-09-19 15:59:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

http://i31.tinypic.com/w6p7cl.png

Boomy!! that is soooo awesome!
And for more characters that show happiness or sadness...... um Balto? 		2009-09-19 16:23:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

what do you think of mine


and the other one		2009-09-19 22:44:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

Hey once again everyone

Let me preface this by saying that I am not returning, but I really value your opinions. So, I'd like some opinions and critiques of this. It's very large(3450x1882), so I am going to link to it.

http://uploadingit.com/file/ltmq9m0lmwhx6p8v/daniel2.png

I made this for my girlfriend's birthday and am going to have it printed out on canvas. Please say something, I know this thread doesn't get a ton of replies but please let me know what you think so I can improve on it. Thanks guys.		2010-01-03 19:37:00

Author:
BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

Hey once again everyone

Let me preface this by saying that I am not returning, but I really value your opinions. So, I'd like some opinions and critiques of this. It's very large(3450x1882), so I am going to link to it.

http://uploadingit.com/file/ltmq9m0lmwhx6p8v/daniel2.png

I made this for my girlfriend's birthday and am going to have it printed out on canvas. Please say something, I know this thread doesn't get a ton of replies but please let me know what you think so I can improve on it. Thanks guys.

That's amazing! Just... 0_o

Not the best feedback I know, but I can't think of a way to describe how good that is! She'll love it. 		2010-01-03 19:59:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Thanks a lot man. Unfortunately, it seems that I'll probably have to start over as this picture isn't nearly big enough. I wish these print companies made things a little clearer. A lot of it will carry over and I have plenty of time so I'll post the new one when I finish.

Edit: nevermind actually. The final version is too big to really host anywhere, and it's the same picture sized up and with a few things changed to reduce blurriness. If anyone wants to comment on the other file, it is greatly appreciated. Leather-Monkey, I really do appreciate you taking a look and commenting. 		2010-01-04 05:11:00

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BassDeluxe
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omg, thats.... O.o omg... You're fully pro, man.2010-01-13 10:54:00

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Yarbone
Posts: 3036

That is insanely good 2010-01-13 11:04:00

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Unknown User

omg, thats.... O.o omg... You're fully pro, man.

Well I don't know about that but I really appreciate you and Alex sharing your thoughts. I'll try to post up a picture of the canvas when it comes in.		2010-01-14 04:41:00

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BassDeluxe
Posts: 984

decided to create my own sig and seeing as my username is "cthulhu82" i decided that nothing would be better than a sackboy version of Cthulhu...so i decided to draw one.

This is what I have so far

I dub him "SACKTHULHU"

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/darkwriter/sackthulhu.jpg		2010-01-27 14:53:00

Author:
cthulhu82
Posts: 211

hey nice i like it2010-01-28 07:42:00

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