Post: Signature Guide and Information
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09-20-2008, 02:43 AM
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Big Sister
ALWAYS save in:
The .PNG for a file format once you are done.
(It has the best quality and the lowest file size)
Use varied resources in Photoshop, Paint.net, or GIMP:
Download brushes,C4Ds and effect stocks or make them. Varied resources makes it easier to make artwork.
(This is how people make good signatures)
NEVER rip a signature:
It makes you look like you have no skills if you steal other people's artwork
Best FREE photo/image editing programs:
GIMP and Paint.Net
Best PAID photo/image editing programs:
Photoshop CS5 Extended (Although you can get it for free in many ways - donating $10 to NGU is one way)
Best OVERALL photo/image editing programs:
Photoshop CS5 Extended (Can be disputed)
Add images/renders to signatures:
Images are what people like in signatures, so use it.
Use tutorials if you are new to GFX
(Note: this is NOT advertising):
If you are new to photo editing and signature making please visit this site to read some tutorials: You must login or register to view this content.
How to add a picture to your signature:
Go to an image uploading site like You must login or register to view this content. or You must login or register to view this content. and upload your picture,
Copy the URL with the [img] and [/img] tags.
Then just paste it into your signature.
Ask for help!:
If you don't know how something works just ASK it! We're here to answer your questions!
Listen to CC:
(Constructive criticism)
This is VERY important! Always listen to the people who are rating your signatures, you can improve your skills ALOT by doing this!
Experiment
Don't be afraid to open up Photoshop or GIMP and have a joke around the more you find out the easier it becomes.
Any art-making expert please edit this.
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Credit to this post goes to:
Mystery? (Creator of the Signature Guide)
Oc LoG (Added some more to the guide)
pV Irish (Updated+Spell Check)
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