How to make a stylish professional forum signature in Adobe Photoshop - Tutorial - PART 1

[MadelishaofFantage]

Yhur accent ^__^ xP very helpful tutorial the only one that made sense

[IntrepidMisfortune]

Finally, a tutorial that doesn't have some anoying drum and bass song in the background

[YnneeeK]

Cool signatures, check my channel for some cool signatures as well :D

[spoooooky123]

Thanks soo much :)



[PurePkingRS]

@Skipper242424 omfg love your intro... :)

[SimpleProjectZ]

How to make a poput sig

[SaMultiplayerCritix]

Nice tutorial and type of signature :D I am a semi-pro on signatures but I never thought of making a 3D type signature. Also where did you get those brushes or what is the name of them? Again, nice video :)

[Skipper242424]

@SaMultiplayerCritix Just google for 'free photshop brushes', or something like 'photoshop splatter brushes'. I have so many brush sets I honestly have no idea which set this was.

[Shirsaha]

Every time I use the line tool it appears as an arrow. Is there anyway i can fix this?

[Skipper242424]

@Shirsaha Try holding down (with mouse pressed) on the line tool (on the tool bar). See what other options there are; it may have switched to another one automatically.

OR

Select the line tool, then on the top bar make sure the box next to the puddle shape is not selected (that draws an arrow shape rather than a line).

[Shirsaha]

@Skipper242424 That worked, thanks.

[ScriptMable]

progg.co.de

Best GFX/Design/Gaming Forum ever!

[gkaro94]

what skin you use in your pc ???

[Skipper242424]

@gkaro94 I think this maybe Soft 7 (search on Deviantart)

[Undead1036]

@gkaro94 where can I download the Photoshop that u r using?

[Skipper242424]

@CallOfDutyGlitcher50 Nope never owned a Wii

[Skipper242424]

@CallOfDutyGlitcher50 Is that a website? Possibly but if so I don't think I use that site anymore??

[Korl4sh]

nice tutorial but this is not professional O.o

[MsFORTHEWIN]

I really liked your tutorial (: thanks.

[MrDonkazi]

I cant delete the white behind the charcter, can you say why? :P

[ThomasDemko]

ur skipper. SKIP TO THE POINT

[progamerxt]

HI i just have a quick question can you please tell me what you have your video card settings you have? on all of them, im a complete noob with video card settings i need to know all of them from top to bottom please....thanks...

[Skipper242424]

@progamerxt By settings what do you mean? What I have set up in Catalyst Control Centre, driver version or what?

[hyperthe1]

You accent is awesome!

[rumblyblu]

for the border can u not just put a stroke on that layer? that is what i did it seem to work fine.

[Skipper242424]

@rumblyblu Yep, if it works and that's you preferred method. There are many ways to achieve the border.

[RubiksCubeMaster123]

Easier way to do this is just use the Marquee tool and select around the box, then fill. MAKE A NEW LAYER!

[Skipper242424]

@RubiksCubeMaster123 Good shout

[Hoser1358]

Just thought I'd quickly put this in here.

Most forums allow more like 500x100 or 800x200.

taking an image for a background makes no originality.

it seems as if all you did was get a set of brushes and put them over a background, add a render for a foreground.

The really good ones look much better than these (no offence) they utilize lighting and contrast.

[Skipper242424]

@Hoser1358 Thanks for the feedback, I may do a video on making fractals and the like for use if you want a 100% 'own' backing.

[Hoser1358]

@Skipper242424 heh?

fractals take no skill to use though. you can literally place them almost anywhere and end up with a good look.

[Skipper242424]

@Hoser1358 any suggestions what would take skill if anything? Your own HDR image perhaps?

[Hoser1358]

@Skipper242424 ...

Sir, have you even been on a big forum before,

or go look at some wallpaper websites (well then again if you focus on games you'll likely only get simple stuff like this

[Skipper242424]

@Hoser1358 Yep been on big forums, well what I consider big.

And yes I focus on games so I will have this 'simple stuff'. Could you provide and example of what you find not to be so 'simple'

[Hoser1358]

@Skipper242424

the 's around simple make it seem as if your saying your arent simple

comments dont let me post links and id rather not take the time to message.

a really nice look is where there is a background with messy edges that are feathered creating a nice look over black

[Skipper242424]

@Hoser1358 I was trying to make a point that without an example you appear top be more of a troll than someone providing advice, but if you can't post links I understand that. Thanks for the description of the feathery one though.

[Hoser1358]

@Skipper242424 thanks for being understanding ;)

[AncienTLorD86]

thanks man...nice toturial...

[runik90]

i think what luke was trying to say is that how did u make ur signature with assasin's creed 1 and that soldier dude..

[Skipper242424]

@runik90well by the same method I used in the tut

I've helped him by PM though ;)

[luke2fast]

AMG YAY BORDERLANDS MIDGET PSYCHO! XD

[Skipper242424]

@luke2fast Totally XD

[luke2fast]

@Skipper242424

awesome :P

[luke2fast]

@Skipper242424

BTW how i make a forum like that?

i want that too i have an freaking ugly one msrf33 or something T-T

tell me plzz

[Skipper242424]

@luke2fast You mean your character image or what?

[luke2fast]

@Skipper242424

no i ment the forum the whole forum

[Skipper242424]

@luke2fast What are you saying what you make is too ugly?

[luke2fast]

@Skipper242424

no look my forum is ugly.

and that forum you have is cool.

how do you make a forum like that?

[Skipper242424]

@luke2fast Uhh I'm not quite sure what you mean. This tutorial is for forum signatures?

[modding4funX]

when i open the render it says cannot be parsed what does it mean?

[Skipper242424]

@modding4funX Can you post the whole message?

[modding4funX]

@Skipper242424 its says --- Could not complete your request because the file-format cannot parse the file.

[Skipper242424]

@modding4funX Ah I see, I think I know how to fix this. Try opening the image in MS Paint. Then save it as a .png (portable network graphic) image. Try to reopen it in Photoshop. If it doesn't work just say and I'll get you to try something else.

[modding4funX]

@Skipper242424 right dude that worked thanks but thing is the back ground for the picture is black so what should i do, not like yours when you open yours it has the character alone with a transparant back ground on mine its got a character with a pure black back ground

[Skipper242424]

@modding4funX You mean the background against the character or the canvas you made? If the canvas when you're making it make sure to select transparent on the popup box where you can change the resolution etc. If it's the image with your character on use the magic wand tool to erase it.

[DivineLub]

What's the name of the song in the beginning? o; .

[Skipper242424]

@DivineLub I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

[DivineLub]

@Skipper242424 Thx<3 . (No Homo) .

[popomartin2]

Thats really cool, I find it so hard to get a good background!

[Skipper242424]

@popomartin2 I know it can be hard sometimes "/. Remember though the background image hasn't got to have anything to do with the subject of the sig, just fit within the style. You could try finding an image then applying some effects using brushes and lighting to fit within your design.

[sterster24]

how did you get the desert looking background for the star wars guy?

[sterster24]

how did you get the desert looking background for the star wars guy?

[sterster24]

how did you get the desert looking background for the star wars guy?

[sterster24]

thats star wars one looks godly!

[xXMetalxFreakXx]

Your canvas size is unprofessional. You would want one that is about 350x150 - 500x150

[Skipper242424]

@xXMetalxFreakXx Well different forums have different sizes, forums I use/have used use about 420x300.

Besides I'm sure people (such as yourself ;)) can work out how to modify this tutorial to their liking.

[xXMetalxFreakXx]

@Skipper242424 Im not trying to be a douche bag or to seem like one, but I like to post my GFX on multiple forum sites. I used to use big canvas dimensions and they all tell me that its too big, or too wide. Now I use about 350x120 -500x150

[Skipper242424]

@xXMetalxFreakXx Oh no problem, but you can just modify the canvas when starting out to your liking. I think most people can figure that out. The tut was mainly showing the style rather than an exact guide on how to create a forum sig.

[w33j4m35]

Just too cool man, too cool!!!

[0o0justin0o0]

vnice work :D

[Skipper242424]

Thanks, feedback is appreciated XD

[Slycet]

you're so freaking pro... I WISH I COULD BE LIKE YOU :(

[Skipper242424]

Thanks (:, I'm not really that pro

Just keep up at it and play around, you'll make something you like

[BlackHawkGaming]

I have to be honest with you, these are the greatest signatures I have ever seen. Now I have a question, about photoshop, I downloaded a free version of it but some of the filters and stuff are gone, the extract filter, all the somewhat important stuff and I was wondering if you would know how I could get those filters individually. Thanks! Nice Tutorial!

[Skipper242424]

Thanks, feedback is appreciated XD,

Umm by filters do you mean the filters when you click the filters tab at the top and then you have options such as Liquify, Blur etc.?

Is it CS3 or CS4? I may be able to send you my copy of the required files.

Alternatively you can just re download, if you still have the installer you can run that again and select the repair option, that should re install the missing stuff ;)

[BlackHawkGaming]

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but I have CS4...but, did you buy yours or did you find a torrent or free version of the program?

[Skipper242424]

Bought it

[Re32Lax]

420! woot!

[shadowgear21]

Pretty good 0_0

[Skipper242424]

Thanks