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[Light Buster]

Borders, eh? I personally don't recommend them but it's completely up to you...(Not that I'm a good sig maker myself).

1st: Character's a little to dark. Maybe you can lighten her up?

2nd: Love this one. No need to change it...

3rd: Maybe some text would be good, and your sig won't be stolen.

Good works you've done. With some improvements, you can become the sig you were once before.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Light Buster :D Those were VERY helpful comments! And yeah for the last sig I'm gonna use it as a set soon, But I really couldn't think of any text xD

RyuTama I made a present for my wifey <3 Lol I hope you like it.

http://i41.tinypic.com/if769v.png

http://i39.tinypic.com/9jg1nq.png

Okay now before I get obsessed with PS I think im going to go to bed... almost 3am. <3

[Yukari]

http://i44.tinypic.com/3465l61.png

This signature is too dark. I really like the border around this one though. This bold border looks great. I like the dark ground, but your character just blends it, though this is great most of the time, you don't want to over look the character either. Also the character looks a bit too blurred around the shoulders.


http://i41.tinypic.com/25kq2x3.png

Not too bad. I like the space background, but next maybe add a few C4D's and you should play around with Filters and Gradient Maps too. Look up a few tutorials. (That's how I learned most of my stuff) I don't really like the bold border around this signature though. Tone it down a bit. Borders are always great to have. It makes sure the signature doesn't look like it's going to spill out everywhere.


http://i39.tinypic.com/keg47k.png

I like this one, the only problem I have with it, is it is too light. Take a black and white gradient map and apply it over the entire image then fiddle around with the opacity and put the layer to overlay or screen or whatever looks best to you.

Like this (Hope you don't mind that I edited your signature to show what I mean) :
http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac171/yukari112/Signatures/Edit.png

All I did was take a black and white gradient and place it over the signature with the black over the face of the render. The I went down the list and I like the color burn one. I change the opacity to 50%. Now the render doesn't look so washed out.






http://i41.tinypic.com/if769v.png

This looks a little washed out again, but that's okay, you're still new at this. Like I did with the other signature, you could do that to this one. It just adds more depth to it over all. I really like the heart over in the corner. And the border is great.


http://i39.tinypic.com/9jg1nq.png

Again this is washed out. There is a lot of negative (blank) space on the right side, you could use a C4D for that side if you're like or use the pen tool. The font is a little over the top. The color of the font matches well though. What I've learned is that fancy fonts (like you used) rarely ever work. You just have to test different fonts to see what works. I'm still struggling with fonts myself.

Over all I think this is really good for a new/old beginner like you lol. Keep up the good work.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Thank you so much Yukari :D Advice helped a whole bunch! I see what you mean about the lighting on the third one. I was thinking of doing that but wasn't sure if it would look good or not.

I was messing around with C4D's before bed but I couldn't get the hang of using them. I'll keep working on it. Again thank you so much! <3

[Yukari]

The thing about C4D's is that you need to find one that fits the signature. And there are 3 types or C4D's.

Effect C4D's: Ones that typical take up space

Lighting C4D's: They typical add lighting and other things. They are usually put on effect layers such a color burn or whatever you want.

WireFrame C4D's: With these to work, you need to put it on Multiply to get right of the white, but the wire frame will still be there.

You'll just have to play around with a BUNCH of C4D's to "get the hang of it"

[Bubblegum Pop]

So been playing around with c4d's all day... Finally came up with this.

http://i41.tinypic.com/2mx1w83.png

I'm actually going to use it as a set. Unfortunately I don't have time to make more so I'll have to wait until after work. I need to work on text a little more o.o

Comments please :D

[illu]

So been playing around with c4d's all day... Finally came up with this.

http://i41.tinypic.com/2mx1w83.png

I'm actually going to use it as a set. Unfortunately I don't have time to make more so I'll have to wait until after work. I need to work on text a little more o.o

Comments please :D
I am not a big fan of this "luminosity" layer that sorta makes the signature itself a bit more white, because it distorts the signature's true colors. Because of that, I can't really see the C4Ds that well. C4Ds should not only help with the flow but blending as well, try approaching it that way when you're applying them and see what happens.

[Yukari]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2mx1w83.png

Woo. Alright I second what illu said. Again this looks washed out and the signature is over all kind of bland (I think that is because it is washed out)

The font (as you said) needs work. The font itself looks fine, the color needs work though. Sometimes I use a color wheel to see what complementary colors go well together or whatever.

Another thing, Maybe use a phrase or something in the negative space up in the top right. It's a little too blank over there.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Okay! So I used a new style since i'm not that great with C4D's.

Tutorial used: http://www.animerender.com/index.php?/topic/35130-vectorsigtut/

http://i40.tinypic.com/mv70bs.png

Tried my best not to make the render looked washed out. I'll try this style again with a better render, this was just for practice.

Comments please :D

[Yukari]

I like it!! Such improvement! Again I love the border. It's great. I love what you did with the text. and I love how you copied the character and filled her in and placed her in the background around the signature. You're flow could use a bit of work. maybe look up some flow tutorials. It helped me a lot when I did so.

[illu]

That's an improvement ^^. Colors much more vibrant and appealing. Like Yukari said, your flow needs to improve. When you put brushes/C4Ds, they should somehow attract the eye towards the focal. Keep up with the good work.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Thanks guys :D Yeah I know my flow needs work. I actually found a tutorial that I'm going to use soon. I'm happy yall think i'm improving! <3

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Double post graaa o_o

So I finished my set. I don't really like the stars but... eh I still love the outcome :D I'm LOVING this style!

http://i44.tinypic.com/2wcodn7.png

[Yukari]

You still need a little help with the flow of the signature. Although you have gotten better and I love this style too :D

Here I have shown the flow of the signature:

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac171/yukari112/Signatures/flow.png

[Bubblegum Pop]

Ohhh I get it. I think XD I should really look at that flow tutorial I found.. o_o *laziness*

[Yukari]

There is a good one here on AF...lemme see if I can find it.

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http://www.animeforum.com/showthread.php?81418-Tip-of-the-Week

That is the thread Tip of the Week.

It talks about a lot of the aspects of signature making.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Very helpful tutorial :o Thanks so much Yukari! <3

Trying my hand at C4D's again. I think I did...decent o.o

http://i44.tinypic.com/k4tfn.png

Darker version:

http://i43.tinypic.com/2lviv50.png


http://i41.tinypic.com/28ba8v4.png

I still can't get the text right. C4D's are still kinda tricky. Comment please. :3

[illu]

Here's one tutorial for using C4Ds that I made, it's very old but still fairly basic on how to use them.
http://www.deviantart.com/download/175433563/Ciel_Tutorial_by_Arkjoint.png
I have another one that I'll post here later for you.

Edit:
here it is:
http://www.deviantart.com/download/141263983/Simple_tut_by_Arkjoint.png
These won't make your signatures amazing overnight, but it's somewhere to start.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Having fun with C4D's. This one wasn't practice...I just got bored. I really do like it though o.o

http://i43.tinypic.com/2u90gwl.png

Comments? :D

[illu]

Having fun with C4D's. This one wasn't practice...I just got bored. I really do like it though o.o

http://i43.tinypic.com/2u90gwl.png

Comments? :D
A bit better. The depth is ok, but the C4Ds are a bit unusual. It may look better if it looked as if it wrapped around the render to give more depth. Also, becareful of the blurring since they're both to seem way overblurred. It has to be methodical and a smoother transition.

This actually has a lot of potential. Mind if you send me the PSD? I want to give it some tweaks.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Yeah, I'll send it after work. I'm not feeling good right now so I'm trying to rest up before work. And yeah, I get what you're saying. I'll take that into consideration onto my next sig. Thanks <3 :3

[Bubblegum Pop]

So I decided to play with smudging, and coloring. This is the outcome:

http://i42.tinypic.com/166nnzk.png

I couldn't find the right font for the text...so I just left it like this x.x

[illu]

You're going back to that "whiteish" layer that sorta washes out the colors. As for color, see what happens when you add a vibrance layer and play around with the settings. As for a text, in my opinion I would go for a more script type of font.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Just finished my set lol. I like this style...Just need to find a way to make it look..not as simple. :o

http://i44.tinypic.com/1ttswi.png

Edit: I just noticed I forgot to darken the render... >.> Eh ill do it tomorrow. I like it how it is though.

[Cantelope]

Not that I disapprove by any means, but the only part of her that's visible is some of her face and her massive cleavage. Did you blend it this way on purpose or...? lol

Also, for really soft signatures like these, having a slew of vibrant colors isn't really the target. The appeal of these pastel tags are how 'soft' they look, which you generally get by having high brightness, and really faint touches of color with low contrast between elements. If you want to really bring out colors in anything though, you'll have to keep the overall brightness down by purposefully avoiding whites and neutral colors. The best tip I can give is to start with a really colorful stock, and decide on 3 to 4 primary colors that you want to theme the tag or whatever you're working on around, then start adding in those colors with really high saturation. It'll come out fairly bold this way, but I find it steers me away from a uniformly colored image. You can always adjust the hues and saturation after you get the big picture is finished anyways.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Finally after working on this for like...7 hours.. it's done lol. Had plenty of help though. Please comment ^^

http://i40.tinypic.com/nuwyp.png

[illu]

You're getting better at using C4Ds, good to see you're also utilizing imagemasks, as they'll really help you add depth. But when you do, do not make the "erase" as obvious, make it look natural. As for the text placement, try placing them a bit closer to the render as they'll draw attention away from your focal. Keep practicing and reading tutorials

[Bubblegum Pop]

A gift for RyuTama

http://i41.tinypic.com/k55v5x.png

http://i44.tinypic.com/339pstt.png

:3 Enjoy <3

[tiv]

Woo. I like Ryu's sig. :D

<<; Make a sig for me? I have no idea what subject though. ;o; I like..uh..e-e;.. You know, this is why I don't request sigs. I have no idea what the hell I want. <<;..

[Bubblegum Pop]

So...I think I found a style that I love! I'll still make more sigs with C4D's later, but for now i'll focus on making this style better.

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/330/b/d/call_me_sig_by_naminechuu-d4hewvt.png

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/332/b/0/strawberry_kisses_sig_by_naminechuu-d4hmsnk.png

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/332/9/5/pretty_girls_sig_by_naminechuu-d4hn0eq.png


On a side note, I am taking requests. I know i'm a beginner but i'll post the styles i'll make for requests on my first post. :3

EDIT:

Had to edit so I don't double post.

Here is a set requested by Amu. I hope you like! <3

http://i40.tinypic.com/30ark9j.png

http://i40.tinypic.com/rtl0yq.png

[.Miki~]

kyaa!! thank ya Miku~~

[battousai_ryuu]

My eye is really drawn to the "pretty girls" and "stawberry kisses" sigs
Well done!

[Bubblegum Pop]

More sigs :3

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/347/0/3/swing_baby_sig_by_naminechuu-d4j0tqj.png

^ I'm actually going to add more to this sig because as SOON as I uploaded it to DA I noticed I could add more soooo yeah.

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/347/1/e/1e7ea0fcab68d65d655af3496089891a-d4j27hq.png

Request from RyuTama Enjoy :3 <3

[battousai_ryuu]

O_____O I really am into the reds in the signature for Ryu *is mezmorized*

[The Nana Ryu]

THe #3's do look washed out or to bright depends on how you look at it or your standpoint Don't give UP!!!! I like the borders and the ones you do for RyuTama there amazing!! The #4's are my favorite dark but oh so cool!!
Could i get a sig made for me please? I'd like the subject to be Ichigo Kurasaki That man is to HAWT for his own good :3

[blueangel06661]

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/347/1/e/1e7ea0fcab68d65d655af3496089891a-d4j27hq.png

I really like this one! It looks smokey and really well done! Nice work! It could've had more red effects in it somehow on top.. But even without it came out real well.

[Bubblegum Pop]

Haven't posted anything in awhile, but I've finally gotten back into making GFX. Here's just a few of the things i've made since i've returned.

Starting from oldest to most recent.

http://i45.tinypic.com/334ro1x.png

http://i48.tinypic.com/1iboee.png

http://i45.tinypic.com/1zh2nx5.png

Just did this one about an hour ago
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http://i50.tinypic.com/t8sqo5.png


What do you guys think? ^^

[Balance]

First tag, seems messy. I'm guessing you tried to do a smudging style? I also think the typography is distracting. A border on text is something I normally recommend not doing unless it works really well with the overall composition. In this case, it was probably just meant to help bring it out in front of the composition.

Second tag, seems quite similar to the first.

Third tag, I see some C4D usage and some brush work to imply flow. Not bad but the colours are a bit over saturated. Due to the over saturation of the tag, it just seems to lose its magic. The text is unnecessary in this composition.

Fourth tag, that's REALLY over saturated. Lower the brightness or something. The lighting seems odd too. Typography is working quite well though.

[blueangel06661]

Welcome back!

Pretty much Balance covered everything. My favorite would have to be the last signature and its typography does stand out in a good way. It is very saturated though. But just keep working on them and I'd love that you stick around more this time :3

[Bubblegum Pop]

So while my internet was down this weekend I decided to mess around with some sigs. Here are the outcomes, the first one I didn't like the end result so much, but wouldn't hurt to post it anyway right? :o

http://i47.tinypic.com/2ykj6kk.png

http://i49.tinypic.com/vq093t.png

This next one will be my new sig once halloween is over. <3

http://i49.tinypic.com/mt4je0.png