Jayed Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 @ Xander_Lyon, Much improved. I like the wires sparking in the lower right corner. The laser blasts look good as well except the one suspended above the main image. It looks a little out of place. I also like the idea of the panel smashed in. If you want, try this tut and it might be useful in giving the smashed panel a more realistic look by adding some wrinkles to the metal. viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27775&hilit=waving+flag Try looking through the text tuts, I know there is one in there that will help with the painted on look you are trying to get. You're right about that other laser blast. I was trying to suggest different weapon types were hitting the hull. Instead, that blast just looks like a shadow, so I thought I could turn it into the shadow of whatever's attacking . . . but a better burn would likely make more sense. It's funny you showed me that flag tutorial. That's exactly what I used to give the panel a smashed in look. I'm not sure how to tweak it further to give a better busted in look. The key to the displacement map seems to be how much you blur the black and white parts on top of the greyscale map. Is that what you used on your curtains? I didn't think you could be that detailed and get such a subtle effect. I gave it a try in photoshop I used two effects lol... 1) Liquify... 2) Photo filter + brightness/contrast filter What do you think? [img=http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee307/DragonKrystal/Header.jpg] Quote Power comes to those who least expect it, Ambition comes to those who want it. Sometimes Ambition rules the Powerful, many times Ambition Is Power. Remember that Frodo, that ring could have been yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShK_828 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 But I'm old and not very "hip". Don't worry, sG has been waiting to know for months. We're just keeping it a secret for now. It's codenamed awesome redheads. ar stands for a lot of things; african redheads, asian redheads, a revolution, a rabbit etc. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShK_828 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 But I'm old and not very "hip". Don't worry, sG has been waiting to know for months. We're just keeping it a secret for now. It's codenamed awesome redheads. ar stands for a lot of things; african redheads, asian redheads, a revolution, a rabbit etc. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 A tech sig. [click for larger size] Quote [Glass Ball Tutorial] [My Gallery] [starscape Tutorial] [My Sig Tutorial] [My dA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Roadkill Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 A tech sig. [click for larger size] Very nice. I like the purple and gray together. Quote My Gallery SAC, WOTW and Photo Manip Competition Host To visit the Comps click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Any color looks good with gray, or any highly desaturated color (or absence thereof, for black). Sharp, what sets your signature apart from the many others the users here make? That's something you should ask yourself, always. Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Roadkill Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Any color looks good with gray, or any highly desaturated color (or absence thereof, for black). Sharp, what sets your signature apart from the many others the users here make? That's something you should ask yourself, always. Aaaaggghhhh! Big words ! I'm just a small woodland creature with an internet connection. Ok, I know what you are talking about now, sort of. After reading a big long scientific explanation about wavelengths and nano whozies, then part of Abney's Law (optics) "The shift in apparent hue of spectral color that is desaturated by addition of white light is toward the red end of the spectrum if the wavelength is below 570 nanometers and toward the blue if it is above." (Yeah as if I understand that) I finally ran across an article by a photographer who explained it in normal people terms and actually had pictures. Then I found this site that had color palettes. And voila, Thanks ! I learned something else tonight. Ok brain is full, must go to bed now. Quote My Gallery SAC, WOTW and Photo Manip Competition Host To visit the Comps click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 haha. Point is red and cyan put beside each other are much more contrasted than desaturated red and desaturated cyan, and that black and white look good with any color. Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayed Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Any color looks good with gray, or any highly desaturated color (or absence thereof, for black). Sharp, what sets your signature apart from the many others the users here make? That's something you should ask yourself, always. Aaaaggghhhh! Big words ! I'm just a small woodland creature with an internet connection. Ok, I know what you are talking about now, sort of. After reading a big long scientific explanation about wavelengths and nano whozies, then part of Abney's Law (optics) "The shift in apparent hue of spectral color that is desaturated by addition of white light is toward the red end of the spectrum if the wavelength is below 570 nanometers and toward the blue if it is above." (Yeah as if I understand that) I finally ran across an article by a photographer who explained it in normal people terms and actually had pictures. Then I found this site that had color palettes. And voila, Thanks ! I learned something else tonight. Ok brain is full, must go to bed now. Here's another lesson for you If you ever manage to get out of bed o.O" [off topic: happy birthday to me ] Quote Power comes to those who least expect it, Ambition comes to those who want it. Sometimes Ambition rules the Powerful, many times Ambition Is Power. Remember that Frodo, that ring could have been yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atradese Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I wanted to try something different so I made a fantacy style siggy. Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtfmoz Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Nothing Fancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sozo Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 @ Sharp: Sexy sig, I like the whole minimalist, abstract tech thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skitzo Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 100% PdN Quote deviantArt l gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easybe Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have been doing sigs for a whie and I just decided to showcase them for your enjoyment Quote ...::Only one word can express how you really feel::... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyRoMaNiAc Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 im a serious noob.. i started PdN like 5 days ago... but these are the two ive made.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Guys. Read before you post. YOU HAVE TO GIVE CC IF A PIECE HASN'T GOTTEN ANY YET. I suggest that a new guideline is implemented. If someone disobeys the above rule, they are to be reminded of it, and their piece ignored. The piece that the offender(s) ignored are then to be given CC. Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breathe Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 yeah i was gonna post the avatar that is to the left of this post, but i saw this thread was overflowing and went to the "rate avatar above you" thread. ps - can somebody tell me how to get the white background out. i saved it as no background, but a white one appeared after saving it well lets give out some comments (please keep in mind im not an expert): really nice skitzo, probably took awhile easy: basic but cool pretty good pyromaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEyza Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 this is my sig i made recently....im new to this sooo yeahh....please tell me where i can improve and also credit goes to HF cars and sets for's tut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEyza Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 by the way..... u guys make such cool stufffffff.......im such a noooobbb lol hopefully with practice ill improve tooo xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokagirl Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 @BEyza , are you sure you're a newbie that is so nice, the texture and colors the things I could think that needs improving is those gaps in between needs to be smoothed out . And maybe lose some of the text , other than that I really like it :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Breathe, did you save it as a .png file? Only .pdn, 32-bit .bmp and .png files can handle transparency. .pdn can't be viewed outside of PDN, and .bmp has bigger file sizes, so you're better off using .png for all your images. .jpg lowers quality, too. Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breathe Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 ok ill change it thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor_101 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Maybe I'll have better luck with comments on this in here: I've had some comments on the dark corner, but it's pretty much supposed to be dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Well you have to put yourself in their place, even if you did it on purpose, doesn't make it look good... Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Roadkill Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Maybe I'll have better luck with comments on this in here: I've had some comments on the dark corner, but it's pretty much supposed to be dark. I understand, but could you make it dark in another way? Like maybe have the raptor jumping out of dark jungle foliage. Check out Goonfella's recent image in the Realistic Images thread and notice the foliage he put around the castle. Remember, your sig is telling a story about your raptor. People should be able to look at it and make up stories in their head about what is going on. Inspire them. Quote My Gallery SAC, WOTW and Photo Manip Competition Host To visit the Comps click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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