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PrincesseNee
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PostSubject: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime5th May 2015, 5:16 pm

So, for awhile I've been pondering on making an avatar and signature for everyone and myself to use, but I don't know where to start!?

I know the basic tools of Gimp, and I'm hoping that someone on the forums is skilled in Gimp as well. If you know how to use Photoshop, that's fine, since Gimp and Photoshop are basically the same program (albeit some differences).

What I need help in:


  • Using effects to make a cohesive looking image
  • Placing images that overlap each other
  • Inserting gifs in signatures
  • Color balances (matching colors together)
  • Layer modes


I know:

  • How to find and install custom fonts
  • How to set the dimensions of an image
  • Cropping images
  • Gaussian blur and lighting effects


Any assistance will be much appreciated! I hope I can develop my skills to help post avatars/signatures for everyone to use!   Tips on Avatar/Signature Making 868675979


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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime5th May 2015, 6:23 pm

)you should join the guilds, we deal with those questions there =)

but, do you have an example of what you want to achieve at this moment, i can teach you even if i use photoshop, what you to know is how to use the blending tools, after that the rest is very easy
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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime5th May 2015, 7:36 pm

Haine wrote:
)you should join the guilds, we deal with those questions there =)

but, do you have an example of what you want to achieve at this moment, i can teach you even if i use photoshop, what you to know is how to use the blending tools, after that the rest is very easy

Here's an example of what I would like to (hopefully!) do:

For avatars: 
http://nirvanadonut.deviantart.com/art/Sailor-Moon-Avatar-215630340

For signatures:
http://sadadoki.deviantart.com/art/Sailor-Moon-Signature-02-260203161

I'm not sure if these are ok for a beginner like me, but this is what I'd like to be able to do if I practice long enough. 

Thanks for the help, I'll get to joining the guilds ASAP! ^^
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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime6th May 2015, 5:53 am

Siganture:
those borders are so retro!! i haven't seen NOBODY use those borders in soo long!! you can find premadre aroun the internet, i have some, just need to look for them ^^. regarding the coloring, it seems it was used a texture, not just mixing colors, so that would be easy to learn ^^.

Signature:
i noticed that is a manga coloring, is a bit advance but you can try doing something simple, on top of that i noticed another texture and maybe some coloring. the font have a slight of shadow but i know a few tricks to achieve that, is very old school but you can learn that first ^^

Overall:
Is not difficult, and since you have the will power to learn that i'm pretty sure you are gonna learn very fast.

So, to start those classes, i might do it once per week since i'm on finals right now, i'm gonna have to download gimp to help you to find some tools that you might need but, is a start, let me know what you think ^^
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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime6th May 2015, 6:49 am

I could also help you since I have nothing but GIMP for my graphics xD
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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime7th May 2015, 12:57 pm

@Haine 
@PrincessMoon

Wow, you guys are so helpful! I can't wait to learn!! *squee*
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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime19th May 2015, 6:08 pm

sorry for not posting, which days are you available dear?
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PostSubject: Re: Tips on Avatar/Signature Making    Tips on Avatar/Signature Making I_icon_minitime29th June 2015, 7:38 am

Haine wrote:
sorry for not posting, which days are you available dear?
It's alright, I haven't been online as often either. D:
Oh and I'm available at anytime, so the schedule is up to you and PrincessMoon. Smile
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