I'm starting to get more into photoshop and I love it. I have CS4.
Anyways, I made this as sort of practice to get to know photoshop more.
[Img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3714349/I%20love%20you%20geralee.png[/img]
What do you think? What can I do to improve?
I dunno what to say.
This is okay, but it's one of those things that there are millions of on the internet.
The thing is, your question is way too vague. It really depends on what you want to do with Photoshop. It is a massively diverse program capable of lots of different art forms.
If you're specifically asking how to improve on fractal(?) designs like this, then I really don't know anything about that. There's certainly much more interesting things to be done with Photoshop though.
[QUOTE=ChestyMcGee;22080910]I dunno what to say.
This is okay, but it's one of those things that there are millions of on the internet.
The thing is, your question is way too vague. It really depends on what you want to do with Photoshop. It is a massively diverse program capable of lots of different art forms.
If you're specifically asking how to improve on fractal(?) designs like this, then I really don't know anything about that. There's certainly much more interesting things to be done with Photoshop though.[/QUOTE]
It's not fractal?
You said it's "okay" what would be done to make it better?
That's why I put a question mark because I don't know what to call this style.
And I already stated I have no idea how to improve it because I know nothing about this style. All I do know is that... it's okay. It's not very impressive or especially interesting, but it's not bad.
I'd appreciate if you would PM me a link or explained how you created that... I think it's fairly good (Though needs some refinement, Though I'm not in a position to critisize)
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I've been interested in making wallpapers of a similar nature for a while... Just never really got around to it.
Getting into Photoshop does not mean starting the program and doing wallpapers with loads of brushes and different layer modes.
That's called making forum signatures. Right now, it's too generic, you should focus on making something original and unique, the one thing that puts it apart from the rest.
[url]http://good-tutorials.com/[/url]
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[url]http://good-tutorials.com/tutorials/photoshop[/url] to be more specific
[QUOTE=Wheeze201;22087970][url]http://good-tutorials.com/[/url]
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[url]http://good-tutorials.com/tutorials/photoshop[/url] to be more specific[/QUOTE]
dude, these tutorials are good. Seriously, I think I might be using one later to work on my website.
Best thing IS to do all the stuff people do when they start using photoshop.
it'll help you understand the layout and give you more ideas to fund your creativity.
[QUOTE=Mokkan13;22082239]I'd appreciate if you would PM me a link or explained how you created that... I think it's fairly good (Though needs some refinement, Though I'm not in a position to critisize)
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I've been interested in making wallpapers of a similar nature for a while... Just never really got around to it.[/QUOTE]
Well this was a colab of different tutorials and from my knowledge.
I used this image as a reference:
It was made for my girlfriend, and to help me more with photoshop.
[img]http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/070/0/8/Abstract_Luminescent_Lines_by_0wAlex.png[/img]
[QUOTE=vexx21322;22089018]Well this was a colab of different tutorials and from my knowledge.
I used this image as a reference:
It was made for my girlfriend, and to help me more with photoshop.
*pic*[/QUOTE]
The green seems out of place, and the background could be better instead of just black and something on top. Also, a tip, don't put your name/nickname/whatever on it. It's ugly. Face it, you're learning the program, that's not something worth stealing. And I could easily erase your name by painting black on top of it.
What green?
and I wanted to put something in the background, but black is the best colour for the glow I had.
It's probably just me. There is green where some lines meet though.
[QUOTE=DarkSpirit05er;22084936]Getting into Photoshop does not mean starting the program and doing wallpapers with loads of brushes and different layer modes.
That's called making forum signatures. Right now, it's too generic, you should focus on making something original and unique, the one thing that puts it apart from the rest.[/QUOTE]
I'm sorry, but loads of brushes and layer modes ≠ forum signatures.
I'm amazed at how many people here rip on forum signatures.
Yea, it won't take you far in the Design business, but it's much more respectable than you guys think.
[QUOTE=kraq4ttaq;22112714]I'm sorry, but loads of brushes and layer modes ≠ forum signatures.
I'm amazed at how many people here rip on forum signatures.
Yea, it won't take you far in the Design business, but it's much more respectable than you guys think.[/QUOTE]
Generally it's accurate. Forum signatures are generally child's play and look awful. I've seen a few good ones before, but that's rare.
[QUOTE=kraq4ttaq;22112714]I'm sorry, but loads of brushes and layer modes ≠ forum signatures.
I'm amazed at how many people here rip on forum signatures.
Yea, it won't take you far in the Design business, but it's much more respectable than you guys think.[/QUOTE]
Oh yes they are. I, and pretty much 99% of the Photoshop users, did forum signatures at some point.
I know how it's like:
-Get a size
-Get a "render"
-Put the render somewhere cool in the workspace.
-Take colors from the render and do the background, either by blurring (Gaussian Blur or Motion Blur) or do something with Clouds and Difference Clouds.
-"Blend" the render into the background. CTRL-Click the layer of the render and feather that selection by 5-10px, then go to Layer -> Layer Mask -> Reveal Selection.
-Add a border.
-Add the "typography" (put your name on it along with some shitty remark in an unknown font and use the layer options to make it "cool").
-Save it and say it's your latest job and please do not rip (if needed put a watermark on top of it because it's such a great work of art.)
Some can look respectable if done right, but they are all pretty generic.
Example:
[img]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/s_c_s_a/assassinscreed.png[/img]
I'm even ashamed of showing it.
When creating the pieces are you actually aiming for anything or are you just pressing random buttons and getting that?? Have a target and try and fufill it, then you will learn. Pressing random buttons and then posting your work will not let you learn.
Other than that that Good-Tutorials site is nice, it contains tutorials from a mixture of sites. Use it, but dont try to copy exactly what they're doing, just follow their steps but implement your own ideas, if you do post work from them post a link to the tutorial too, it'll show your creative side. :)
As long as you're having fun making these, it's ok, but don't expect people to like them, they're pretty boring to look at.
[QUOTE=DarkSpirit05er;22120122]Oh yes they are. I, and pretty much 99% of the Photoshop users, did forum signatures at some point.
I know how it's like:
-Get a size
-Get a "render"
-Put the render somewhere cool in the workspace.
-Take colors from the render and do the background, either by blurring (Gaussian Blur or Motion Blur) or do something with Clouds and Difference Clouds.
-"Blend" the render into the background. CTRL-Click the layer of the render and feather that selection by 5-10px, then go to Layer -> Layer Mask -> Reveal Selection.
-Add a border.
-Add the "typography" (put your name on it along with some shitty remark in an unknown font and use the layer options to make it "cool").
-Save it and say it's your latest job and please do not rip (if needed put a watermark on top of it because it's such a great work of art.)
Some can look respectable if done right, but they are all pretty generic.
Example:
[img]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/s_c_s_a/assassinscreed.png[/img]
I'm even ashamed of showing it.[/QUOTE]
Hah, well since I've been with forum signatures for a long time now I see the difference between a noob sig and a good sig.
The one you have up there is definately a very low tier sig. On the forums I visit there are a good bunch of middle tier sigs.
For example:
[IMG]http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7532/ear.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/2rwnwh2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll43/Method_Ink/Signatures/Back.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/2s7tl7b.png[/IMG][IMG]http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2609/evi1.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww1/GFXRandy/haters.png[/IMG]
All the effects and objects are most likely not made in Photoshop, but it is recommended to use more programs. Also, it is advised to not follow the procedure you posted because then it's just a beginner sig.
[IMG]http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8382/moostashk.png[/IMG]
One of [I]my[/I] recent ones, I don't use any outside resources, but that's also why I'm not as good as others. :v:
[QUOTE=kraq4ttaq;22123927]Hah, well since I've been with forum signatures for a long time now I see the difference between a noob sig and a good sig.
The one you have up there is definately a very low tier sig. On the forums I visit there are a good bunch of middle tier sigs.
For example:
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All the effects and objects are most likely not made in Photoshop, but it is recommended to use more programs. Also, it is advised to not follow the procedure you posted because then it's just a beginner sig.
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One of [I]my[/I] recent ones, I don't use any outside resources, but that's also why I'm not as good as others. :v:[/QUOTE]
I stand corrected. I can only see various renders and layer modes. The objects not done in Photoshop are usually made in Modelling software. Get a teacup and fuck it up completely then save it and say it's a "3D render".
Good thing Garry removed forum signatures from the forum. That was in back in 05 or 06, can't remember.
Still, I'm sure there are people that like and appreciate looking at signatures, while I'm more of a Digital Painting guy. Whatever floats your boat! :v:
Can anyone help me? I only have this small selection of brushes:
[IMG]http://filesmelt.com/dl/Brushes1.png[/IMG]
Click the little arrow beside Master Diameter and load the default brush set.
Also, is it just me, or when you zoom in on the canvas in CS5 and try to draw with a fairly large brush the circle for the brush get's cut off?
[QUOTE=Heroms;22126391]Click the little arrow beside Master Diameter and load the default brush set.
Also, is it just me, or when you zoom in on the canvas in CS5 and try to draw with a fairly large brush the circle for the brush get's cut off?[/QUOTE]
I have many brush sets but no default. What the hell.
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Nevermind.
[QUOTE=Heroms;22126391]Click the little arrow beside Master Diameter and load the default brush set.
Also, is it just me, or when you zoom in on the canvas in CS5 and try to draw with a fairly large brush the circle for the brush get's cut off?[/QUOTE]
How so?
[QUOTE=DarkSpirit05er;22127312]How so?[/QUOTE]
I couldn't print screen because the mouse doesn't show up in that,
but I drew out an example in MS-paint. The brush sizes are estimates.
The zoom is at 200%, when the brush is at 28 pixels I can see the whole circle thing just fine, but then when I go to 50 I can only see 1/4th of the circle.
The bigger the brush the smaller that circle gets. It still draws out the whole brush just fine, but I can't really tell where I'm drawing.
I'm on 32 bit Windows XP if that makes any difference. Tried reinstalling and everything.
[img]http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/9549/abcl.png[/img]
Why did I go into so much detail this isn't Adobe Tech Support :v:
Try fiddling with the GPU options, mine looks fine
[QUOTE=Heroms;22127545]I couldn't print screen because the mouse doesn't show up in that,
but I drew out an example in MS-paint. The brush sizes are estimates.
The zoom is at 200%, when the brush is at 28 pixels I can see the whole circle thing just fine, but then when I go to 50 I can only see 1/4th of the circle.
The bigger the brush the smaller that circle gets. It still draws out the whole brush just fine, but I can't really tell where I'm drawing.
I'm on 32 bit Windows XP if that makes any difference. Tried reinstalling and everything.
[img]http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/9549/abcl.png[/img]
Why did I go into so much detail this isn't Adobe Tech Support :v:[/QUOTE]
That happened to me, too. Sigh lol
Sticking to cs4 because of it. :argh:
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