[Guide]Making a signature

[NekoChan]

Hello Photoshop User

I will give some tips how to get better faster.
These tips are all from my point of a view, so don't try to argue.
More tips and links are welcome.

Resources.

Renders/C4d's
http://www.planetrenders.net
http://www.clantemplates.com/renders/gallery/


Tutorials
http://www.sigtutorials.com/
http://www.gfxvoid.com
http://www.allsigs.com/


Tips on how to improve your work
1. You have to start with blending. Blending is the main content of your signature. Text, render and the BG have to blend together. Meaning you have to match the colors. Colors doesn't have to be the same, but match.
For that, I have chosen 2 basic tutorials, where you can work on the blending.
http://www.sigtutorials.com/tutorials/ba...orial.html
http://www.sigtutorials.com/tutorials/ba...ature.html


2. Flow, render and your effects have to be in a good flow with the BG. Without flow, your signature can be completely ruined. Flow is really important. I have chosen a good flow tutorial for you.
http://www.sigtutorials.com/forums/Flow-...t2539.html


3. Depth and lightning, also very important compnents. Usualy more advanced, tho I have seen few starters covering these components also.
Flow makes something in your signature to stand out more. I think you allready know, what light is for. I have chosen a good light and depth tutorial for you.
http://www.sigtutorials.com/forums/Flow-...t2539.html


4.Text placement, on several times, this can be very tricky. It can go wrong easily, and when it does, it doesn't look good. Text placement is a very hard decision for some people. Which may lead into more time consuimg editing and tottal disaster. Here is a text tutorial for you.
http://jpapa.deviantart.com/art/SIgnatur...l-91177085


5. Pen tooling is a powerf effect tool. It can really take the signature to the next level. But pen tooling is tricky and needs alot of practise.
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/3...zAkOLi.png

There are also tutorials for C4D placements, like this one.
http://www.sigtutorials.com/tutorials/ba...orial.html

Clipping mask is also a good way to built up the effects part.
http://photoshop-forum.netne.net/showthread.php?tid=23

To get a better reputation on the field of GFX, you have to know how to judge others work. Heres a feedback tutorial.
http://www.sigtutorials.com/forums/index...g+tutorial

This is an old post, that I re wrote. I hope you like it. Also don't forget to checkout Best Anime Render Site =^_^=.

[Яichie]

Thank you for this, Great tutorials and sites.

[.:xX[ThunderStorm]Xx:.]

Ahh! thanks,now i'll try to make one for me

[JesusOfSuburbia]

Nice Giude..and nice sharing of links!

[NekoChan]

Thnx for the feedback guys!

[ShuTdown]

Yrah, Nice Share...Guide too ;)

[Pk3r_Pjer]

Thanks alot for the share, Great guide.

[Ethical]

Thanks heaps for this, learning a lot.

Ethical

[m EGa^]

Great Renders, Tuts etc.. great job.

[NekoChan]

Thought I made a little BUMP for this ^^