A Basic Signature Tutorial [warning 56k - 1.3MB file]

2007-07-11 05:46:57

#1

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6763|CH/BR - in UK

Alright, I've been thinking about making a tutorial for some time now. I tried to explain this as thoroughly as possible, and if anyone has any suggestions for improvement, or wants to point out that I was an idiot and forgot a part, please PM me and I'll update it.

Remember, this is a tutorial - try not doing it exactly as I show it, but vary and carry on the techniques when you make new sigs.

https://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4416/konfusiondesignsgl0.png

And one last thing - save this as a PNG file, so you don't lose your transparency.
This is my first tutorial out of many to come - when I have the free time

edit:
I'd love to see some results

-konfusion

Last edited by konfusion (2007-07-11 07:19:56)

2007-07-11 05:57:41

#2

..teddy..jimmy: Member; +1,393|6862

I'm bumping it for you because it looks as though you've taken time doing this.

+1

2007-07-11 06:25:20

#3

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6857

probably the best of all the tuts users have posted so far imo. good techniques and a professional look. simple but a lot of useful tips, especialy for beginners.

cant wait to see more

2007-07-11 06:27:02

#4

Fenris_GreyClaw: Real Хорошо; +826|6732|Adelaide, South Australia

This is probably a really n00b question, but:

How do you set Fore/Background colours on a gradient like that without lighting effects

2007-07-11 06:49:43

#5

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6763|CH/BR - in UK

Fenris_GreyClaw wrote:
This is probably a really n00b question, but:

How do you set Fore/Background colours on a gradient like that without lighting effects

Can you rephrase that question?
I hope you mean this:

https://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2508/gradientzg2.jpg

Go to the gradient tool and see the picture for explanation of the tabs. Double click on the opacity one (on the top) to adjust the opacity it runs to, or the color one to decide the color.

-konfusion

2007-07-11 07:28:40

#6

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6857

see new sig for example inspired by your tut

2007-07-11 07:41:32

#7

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6763|CH/BR - in UK

I like it
Very sleek
Thanks for the feedback, btw.

-konfusion

2007-07-11 09:04:41

#8

siciliano732: Member; +202|6862|New York

i do not understand the very last part of your tutorial where it talks about taking your brush set to black with opacity at 25 and layer mask...im so confused...here is what i have so far...

https://img377.imageshack.us/img377/122/five10designslogogw2.png

i also cant get the rounded edges like you have...i still have the background "box" goin on...what do i do?

2007-07-11 10:21:25

#9

Entertayner: Member; +826|6783

OmniDeath wrote:
see new sig for example inspired by your tut

Image --> Canvas Size --> Bigger

2007-07-11 10:45:39

#10

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6857

Entertayner wrote:
OmniDeath wrote:
see new sig for example inspired by your tut
Image --> Canvas Size --> Bigger

if youre making reference to how the drop shadow looks i cant do anything about it. its fine as a still .png, but shadows and glows start to look funky when they are part of and animated gif. thats why i cant leave and transparency either, its just fills in white specks

Last edited by OmniDeath (2007-07-11 10:46:15)

2007-07-12 05:24:46

#11

InF-on-SteDz|eSkiMo: Member; +3|6526

i cnt find the duplicate folder, and i try the reflection n it dnt work

2007-07-12 11:44:58

#12

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6763|CH/BR - in UK

You need to duplicate the folder, otherwise there will be no reflection, only a flipped text. Either right click and duplicate the folder, or hold down alt and drag it.

-konfusion

2007-07-13 00:06:01

#13

siciliano732: Member; +202|6862|New York

i must be retarded or that much of a noob...i cant get it. i suck and am discouraged at this point.

2007-07-15 02:37:00

#14

Raphi: Banned; +354|6471|Basel, Switzerland

https://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/AcBKillahStyle/trytutcopy.png

iFail but iLikeit :p

2009-03-08 22:04:30

#15

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,054|6835|Little Bentcock

https://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/Adams_BJ/Sig.png

https://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/Adams_BJ/Sig-1.png

Edit: Just had a play around and it payed off, looks so much better

Last edited by Adams_BJ (2009-03-08 22:26:11)

2009-11-12 08:39:53

#16

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6149

What are you using to make that? I'm trying to make a new signature but when I hit CTRL+N (Using Vista home premium) I don't get anything.

2009-11-12 09:01:00

#17

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6525

Photoshop CS2 or 3 I imagine.

Try Ctrl + Shift + N

Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ebug122

2009-11-12 09:21:16

#18

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6149

I want to make a signature with a Dragonov or an M16 in it or something. Then with a grain effect around it with some other ranom stuff

2009-11-12 09:27:48

#19

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6525

Wow I failed. Ctrl + N makes a new document, Ctrl + Shift + N makes a new layer.

Brad are you using photoshop?

Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ebug122

2009-11-12 09:35:19

#20

Bradt3hleader: Care [ ] - Don't care [x]; +121|6149

I'm using paint. That's the only thing I have. I guess I need to DL something free like GIMP right? Paint takes forever and it's not even pretty, it's the basic of basics.

2009-11-12 09:39:11