This is where I'm going to post my siggys and avatars. Please tell me what I can do to improve them, because I can tell they need work. I use GIMP. I'm deleting my oldest ones, because I really don't like them.
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This is where I'm going to post my siggys and avatars. Please tell me what I can do to improve them, because I can tell they need work. I use GIMP. I'm deleting my oldest ones, because I really don't like them.
Last edited by Nariel; 07-02-2008 at 11:44 AM. Reason: remove siggys.
Thank you for the compliments! I downloaded a thirty day trial of photoshop seven, so this is what I produced:
A redo of one of the ones above: Extraction by serated:
Extraction by Serated:
An Avatar to go with the kitty thing up there: (I know it's big)
And a random sig:
Last edited by Nariel; 10-22-2007 at 06:58 PM.
They're not bad for paint, but if anything, color blending.
I have to agree with the idea of using GIMP. Its sort of like Photoshop with all the layers and stuff, and its totally free. From there, its all a matter of learning the tricks of the trade. I think you have potential.
I noticed the works that you used when you got the trials of Photoshop. They are good, but when you are making the extracts either bigger, or smaller, you want the extract to be evenly sized, or it's going to look really thin, or fat. So when you are sizing it, hold shift so that it retains it's original look and that way it isn't so pixelated. The random sig is nice because of it's depth, however the color of the text is kind of out of place, and it's hard to read. Other than that, they are not bad. Don't worry, you'll get better. I still have yet to learn. =)
Thank you for the info on the test on the random sig. I was planning to do it in a pale pink or light grey, but for some reason I was having difficulty. Thanks!
Last edited by Nariel; 07-02-2008 at 11:45 AM.
It's been a while, so I guess I can post to it again.
Here are some Pokemon Avies I made:
Some random Siggys and Avies that I made:
An InuyashaxKagome set:
There we go! What do you think?
There nice,and I think that they could use a littl e more color blending.They would look way better.
Still,there good.
Set by me.
I was Hieko.
There ok but i would try NOT useing paint.
I use it all the time but it's so hard to use!
So, in a way your like me, stuck with paint -.-'
Lovely siggie + avatar byangelic_assasin{Back From Long Time Away}
Your set is pretty good. The colors work good together hope you keep making more you have some talent but it can be hard to see but overall good style
I'm updating after a very long time... he he....
Please comment!
This is the only one that's actually anime, but oh well.... *heh heh...*
Random ones:
This is actually a variation on an old sig.
Last edited by Nariel; 07-02-2008 at 11:46 AM. Reason: Add a picture
OK, I'm looking at the ones I did on Paint, and they really suck... In fact, all of my earlier ones do.....
Here are some new ones:
I have two versions of this one:
I think the second one's better.
Not bad siggies at all BTW did you try Paint DOT Net again it's free and all that ^.^
And no I haven't tried it so yeah..
But the thing is on some of your sigs needs some more blending in.
And I can't really see the text..
Well done though!!!~~
A lot of people have mentioned blending... He he he..... No, I haven't tried Paint dot net yet.....
Here are some new siggys. Three of them are remakes of old ones I did with paint.
Remakes:
Not remakes:
Wow your getting much better im sure you will be pro in no time xD I see you used a rain animation in one of your signatures and the cut out border, it's good to see you are learning new effects for your signatures. Make sure to do as many tutorials as you can, they can teach you a lot. I really like the first remake, the love heart with wings is really good.
Hey there...
You've got great work there. I just felt the need to comment on the extractions...
Some of them have bits of the background from which they came from.
Also, on some it looks like you tried way too hard.
You might want to aim to keep it simple.
Though I shouldn't be criticizing since I have yet to master the photoshop.
For example my signature...
I have the feeling that I used too many stars.
But anyway, this is about your works and not mine.
Keep up the good work and practice... Practice a lot!!!
Last edited by aishiteru333; 06-30-2008 at 05:12 PM.
I think I like the original one better, but I put both up. OK, kepp it simple... Thanks! And yeah, I'll work on the extracts. They're not actually what I usually do, but I like finding my own pictures, so....
And I'll try some tutorials, thank you. Yeah, I like that rain effect.
Not bad on the remakes =]
Erm if you don't mind me asking what photoshop do you use??
And I love the one with the rain effect it's so smooth and nice to look at =]
Overall you know what you've learned you just need to get them right
by like putting this or that in this tag ect.
^^
I actually don't use photoshop, I use GIMP.
Well, they're good for paint.. Try to make them less blurry. And, how old is your computer? If you can't download, then just.. Ask for requests. It'll look better, no offence.. But it's time- You'll get better. . Maybe.
This is a set for a character I RP as on a site.
The idea for the avatar is interesting though you can try to make the eye clearer since it looks blurry.
The sig seemed disorganized and the extracts/major elements you've put in clashes with each other rather than complement. I think a sig should tell a story and imbibe a certain cohesive idea even without the words. ^^ If you are to incorporate text, it's better to choose a font that's easy to read. And I think a more subtle background will be better.
Keep on experimenting with the gfx software you use and see what's easy on the viewer's eyes. Check out the animegalleries forum for helpful tips and tuts... and even for inspiration. ^^
Last edited by mikadzuki; 07-03-2008 at 08:28 PM.
Yeah i agree with Mikadzuki, the signature is too pixel-y and contrasting. Kinda hurts my eyes. I think the text should have been a different colour instead of putting effects on the text - maybe white/blue. And always remember to put a border on the signture, if you did i'm sorry ^^;; Atleast you have placed the extraction as the focual point, and you have tried exerimenting with the bakcground and the text. Keep on truckin' :3
I started doing signatures about a year ago, but I took a break of maybe four-six months, and before that break I was mostly using paint.
Thanks for the comments on that last sig. I got an idea for one using the same girl, but with some changes. That sig was based off of a sig someone did for me with the same character, but I wanted to make my own. That didn't go too well... =/
Here's another sig with the same character and text.
Last edited by Nariel; 07-07-2008 at 05:01 PM.
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